MEDICAL DEVICE FUNCTIONAL AESTHETICS OVERVIEW
Defining the Types of Functional Aesthetic Options Available for Medical Devices
Optimizing the performance of a metallic medical device or component need not result in sacrificing the aesthetic appearance or branding requirements. High performing functional surface solutions can help to optimize the usability and user experience. Steve Goodsett, Corporate Product Manager, and Corey Strege, Medical Market Leader, at Pioneer Metal Finishing, discuss the array of functional aesthetic options available for metallic medical devices.
CHOOSING THE IDEAL FUNCTIONAL AESTHETIC FINISH FOR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
Aligning Medical Device Materials, Use and Environment with the Optimal Functional Aesthetic Finish
Functional Aesthetic finish options are normally driven by three key criteria: base material, performance requirements and use environment. Steve Goodsett, Corporate Product Manager, and Corey Strege, Medical Market Leader, at Pioneer Metal Finishing, discuss aligning these criteria to determine aesthetic options for medical devices and related components.
COMMON PERFORMANCE CHALLENGES AND COLOR MANAGEMENT WITH MEDICAL DEVICE AESTHETIC FINISHES
Proactively identify common Functional Aesthetic performance challenges and Technical Options for Managing Color
Medical Devices are commonly exposed to use environments that push the performance boundaries of most Aesthetic finishes. Knowing these environments and how they impact the surface treatment is key to optimizing the performance. Management of color is controlled largely through base material and surface engineering technology. Steve Goodsett, Corporate Product Manager, and Corey Strege, Medical Market Leader, at Pioneer Metal Finishing, discuss how to best align known Functional Aesthetic challenges with technical options available.
TECHNICAL OPTIONS FOR FUNCTIONAL ASESTHETIC FINISHES
Functional Aesthetic Finish Options Available for Metallic Medical Devices and Components
Typical Medical Device finishes include Anodizing, Electroless Plating, Electrolytic Plating, Paint and Powder Coating. Steve Goodsett, Corporate Product Manager, and Corey Strege, Medical Market Leader, at Pioneer Metal Finishing, discuss the key differences with these options.
OPTIMIZING PERFORMANCE & CONSISTENCY OF FUNCTIONAL AESTHETIC FINISHES
Optimizing your Aesthetic Finish by involving your Development and Operations teams early in the Development Process
The vast array of Functional Aesthetic options is not limited by the current Military and ASTM standards. Oftentimes, these standards serve as starting point to defining the ideal solution for a medical device. Integrating the Functional Aesthetic requirements early in the development process allows for optimal performance and operational efficiency. Steve Goodsett, Corporate Product Manager, and Corey Strege, Medical Market Leader, at Pioneer Metal Finishing, discuss how engineer the right surface for both the development and operations teams.
Post Treatment of Suspension Components
Introducing Post Treatment Processes for Suspension Components, Bushings and Mounts
Post treatment refers to the process of chemically plating suspension components, bushings or mounts to reduce the occurrence of corrosion. The post treatment process can include zinc iron or zinc nickel. Zinc iron is a low cost solution for corrosion protection between 500 – 1000 hours. Zinc Nickel is more expensive but can achieve corrosion protection over 1000 hours. Pablo Morales, Queretaro Plant Manager, and Troy Oscar, Automotive Market Leader, at Pioneer Metal Finishing, discuss the post treatment process for suspension components.