From: Solid Concepts (prototype@solid-concepts.com.au)
Date: Thu Jan 30 2003 - 08:53:59 EET
Hi all,
We do quite a few SLA models for hospitals here in Perth and have been told
that the epoxy resin is ideal for surgical environment, the reason is, you
sterilise it by placing the part in an Ultraviolet apparatus. Ultraviolet is
an excellent steriliser.
Kind regards
Francois Primon
Solid Concepts Pty Ltd
www.solid-concepts.com.au
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Thompson" <anatomics@anatomics.net>
To: <rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi>; <esskc@warwick.ac.uk>
Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2003 1:16 PM
Subject: Re: Sterilisation of SLA components
> Greg/List,
> be very careful before using epoxy material in the surgical environment.
It
> was not designed for this and I would not recommend it. StereoCol however
> can be sterilised not only by ETO gas, but also by autoclave steam (can
warp
> fine features and effect surface finish), peroxide plasma (Sterrad), gamma
> radiation, and betadine liquid soak.
>
> Kind regards,
> Robert Thompson
> Biomodelling Manager
> Anatomics Pty. Ltd.
> www.anatomics.net
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <esskc@warwick.ac.uk>
> To: <rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi>
> Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2003 1:44 AM
> Subject: Sterilisation of SLA components
>
>
> > Dear List,
> > Does anyone know if SLA epoxy resin can be sterilised for medical
> applications?
> >
> > Best regards
> > Greg
> > Dr Greg Gibbons
> > Research Manager
> > Rapid Prototyping and Tooling
> > Warwick Manufacturing Group
> > 024 7652 2524
> >
> >
>
>
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