Biomedical die-cutting is a critical process that supports the creation of highly specialized medical devices and components. It enables manufacturers to produce complex shapes and patterns from materials like polymers, foams, films, and fabrics. The biomedical industry is continually pushing the boundaries of materials. In this world, precision and reliability are incredibly important. That’s why you need a converting partner that you can trust.
Custom die-cutting is the most popular service that we offer. We die cut biomedical materials as a stand-alone service and as part of our custom manufacturing solutions. Our team has manufactured membrane combs, adhesive tabs, filter membranes, prepared splint material, laminated and slit specialty materials for our customers, and much, much more.
What is Biomedical Die-Cutting?
Biomedical die-cutting refers to the process of using die-cutting technology with various biomedical materials. This technique involves using a die, which is a specialized tool designed to cut, shape, or emboss materials with high precision.
The resulting components are crucial in ensuring that medical devices function correctly and meet regulatory standards. With 40 years of experience working directly with the biomedical industry, Custom Converting is your best choice for biomedical die cutting services.
The Importance of Biomedical Die-Cutting
Biomedical die-cutting plays a vital role in the medical industry for several reasons:
- Precision and Accuracy: The die-cutting process allows for the creation of highly accurate and consistent components. This is critical in medical applications where even minor deviations can affect the performance of a device or the safety of a patient.
- Material Versatility: Die-cutting can be performed on a variety of materials used in the biomedical field, including hydrogels, silicone, polyethylene film, membranes, etc.. This versatility makes it possible to tailor components to specific requirements.
- Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness: Die-cutting is an extremely efficient process that can produce large volumes of components quickly. This efficiency translates to cost savings for manufacturers and ultimately for consumers.
- Customizability: Biomedical die-cutting allows for the customization of components to meet unique specifications. This is particularly important for medical devices that need to be tailored to individual patient needs or specific medical conditions.
Techniques in Biomedical Die-Cutting
- Through Cutting: Fully die-cut parts are parts which have been cut through all the layers of the product (through cut). These include items like face-shields and diagnostic testing sticks. As a custom manufacturer, we’re prepared to work with nearly any material to create an astounding variety of products.
- Kiss cutting: Kiss cutting can be a two-level die-cutting operation that cuts the shape through all the layers of your product and leaves it on the liner. Typical kiss-cut parts might look like topical patches or labels which can be put onto rolls or reels for easy removal from the silicone liner.
- Rotary Die Cutting: Rotary die cutting is a special kind of die cutting that uses a cylindrical die to cut shapes out of material. The die cutting process is incredibly efficient because it cuts out many identical shapes as it rotates.
- Score Cutting: Score cutting is another two-level die cutting operation that allows us to produce crack and peel on the silicone liner to help remove the liner more easily.
Biomedical die-cutting finds applications in various areas of the medical industry
- Medical Devices: Components for medical devices, such as catheters, surgical instruments, and implantable devices, often require precise cutting.
- Diagnostic Tools: Die-cutting is used to produce components for diagnostic tools, including test strips and assay devices.
- Protective Equipment: Die-cutting is used to produce parts for personal protective equipment (PPE), such as face masks.
Additional Benefits of Biomedical Die-Cutting
- Reduced Waste: The precision of the process means that materials are used effectively, reducing overall waste and environmental impact.
- Enhanced Quality Control: The consistency and precision of die-cutting contribute to higher quality control standards.
- Scalability: Die-cutting is highly scalable, making it suitable for both small and large production runs. This flexibility allows manufacturers to meet varying demand levels and adjust production as needed.
- Improved Safety: By providing precise and consistent components, die-cutting helps ensure that medical devices and products function correctly. This contributes to patient safety and reduces the risk of device-related issues.
Conclusion
Die cutting is a crucial process in the biomedical manufacturing industry. It is essential to do business with a manufacturer with experience in this challenging field. Custom Converting has been die cutting and offering converting services for 40 years. We make your parts, to your specifications – every time.
Die cut parts are a component of most manufactured items. We can make your product from the ground up or make one piece of your finished product. Why add expensive equipment with a large footprint to your facility? Custom Converting will do the die-cutting for you. We custom manufacture your parts to your specifications, working closely with you to provide the best service in the industry.
If you need biomedical die cutting services, contact us by filling out our quote-request form and emailing it to sales@customconverting.com, fill out our online contact form, or just calling us at (760) 724-0664.