A Screw Nut Engineered to Fail for Advanced Cancer Treatment
| DOWNLOAD LINK | A Screw Nut Engineered to Fail for Advanced Cancer Treatment |
| TAGS | Application Case Study |
| INDUSTRY | Medical |
| MANUFACTURER | TriStar Plastics |
| ASSET TYPE | Application Case Studies |
TriStar created a precision-engineered screw nut for a cancer treatment device, designed to break under set conditions to protect key components. Used in radiotherapy, the nut adjusts plates that shield non-targeted areas during radiation. The challenge was finding a material that met wear, friction, and breakability needs, ensuring it snaps before damaging the more expensive DC motor or screw.