Thermoplastic shrinkage

Jason Goodnough

Description

Title:

Thermoplastic shrinkage

Creator:

Jason Goodnough

Date:

10/22/2001

Text:

We've been experimenting with polypropylene and polyethylene trans-tibial sockets, but have noticed a considerable amount of longitudinal shrinkage. Is it our supplier or a plastic orientation/tech problem. Of those who are successful: where do you buy your plastic, do you leave it on the mold for 24 hrs, do you stress relieve???
All suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Thanks - Jason Goodnough, CPO(c), LPO

                          

Citation

Jason Goodnough, “Thermoplastic shrinkage,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 16, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/217620.