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An Informational Brief on Polymer Machining   Since it was first polymerized in 1954 by Karl Rehn and Giulio Natta, polypropylene (PP) has become one of the leading polymer choices for a wide array of applications from automotive to commercial to medical.   Polypropylene plays a significant role in medical applications due to its high chemical resistance, lightweight, radiolucency and repeated autoclavability. Furthermore, medical grade PP exhibits good resistance to... Read More

A discussion with the plastics pros at AIP on how to choose the right plastic for your medical application   When it comes to selecting a polymer for a medical application, there are a myriad of factors that play into deciding which grade of polymer is the best candidate. Of course, the number one concern in medical device design is safety of human life.   For this reason, trends in... Read More

Which thermoplastics are best suited for your machined medical application?   With over three decades of experience machining precision plastic and composite parts for the Medical & Life Sciences industry, AIP Precision Machining knows that biocompatible, sterilization-compatible and lightweight materials are critical for medical devices and surgical components. That's why we've carefully selected, machined and tested all our thermoplastic materials to various ISO medical standards and performance considerations.   Here... Read More

Dear friends and family of AIP,   As we all work to do our part to combat the COVID-19 outbreak, we want to know how else we can help.   At AIP we make precision machined plastic components for multiple industries and end markets. We are currently supplying medical customers in need of components for convalescent plasma treatment. Although still experimental for COVID-19, this treatment has potentially already provided a... Read More

How Aluminum Got Dethroned by Thermoplastics in Aerospace   Cup holders. Magazines. Suit cases. Aircraft engines. Here’s a riddle, what do these items all have in common? If you’re an aircraft operator, the answer is obvious: they all add weight, making them a drain on your fuel costs.   If weight is one of the main operating costs of an aircraft, then it’s no surprise that airlines want to lose... Read More