The Customer’s Challenge:
Contoured, clean lines were a must in this medical device application, with sturdy, non-warping face panel. Clean multi-color decoration was also a requirement. Critical requirements were:
- Highly contoured and cosmetically attractive covers for high end medical equipment
- Greater stiffness and structural rigidity
- Consistent coloration and finish
- Cost reduction; higher production capacity and repeatability
Universal Plastics’ Solution:
Universal Plastics produced a robust and smooth front panel, for easy cleaning with disinfectants. Brand integrity was maintained with a permanent, pad printed, decorative logo.
- Strengthening ribs added for stiffness
- Bosses molded in rather than added later with adhesive
- Elimination of warp; consistency of surface finish
- Attractive pad printing of logo on lower bezel housing
Why Injection Molding?
As a leader in gas assist injection molding for large parts. Universal Plastics provided:
- Superior surface finish; consistent textures
- High stiffness and structural stability with lower weight
- Elimination of warp
- Ease of cleaning