Case Studies
02.23.2023
Tube Grinding & Cutoff Case Studies Case Studies
Challenge: The customer was outsourcing grinding of components and came to Glebar looking for a way to reduce lead times on parts, reduce costs, and bring grinding capability in-house.Original challenge was to thrufeed 1-½” diameter, 15’ aluminum tubes removing 0.003”-0.006” per pass. The second requirement was for th...
02.23.2023
Tube Grinding & Cutoff Case Studies Case Studies
Challenge: To accurately grind alumina spacers used in nuclear power plant control rods. The length of the components are extremely critical to the efficiency of the fuel rod. The components need to be processed at a high rate and length verified for all parts.SolutionA DD-7 double disc grinder was configured with 0.1 micron ...
01.27.2023
Medical Device Case Studies Case Studies
Challenge: To grind two mating metal components, with a tight clearance requirement between their surfaces, to create a powered arthroscopic shaver used in orthopaedic joint surgeries.SolutionIn this application, two tubes are assembled, with as minimum a gap between the two parts as possible ‐sometimes as small as 0.0005...
08.04.2022
Guidewire Case Studies Case Studies
Challenge: Cycle time reduction and a sharp corner needed for a medical guidewireSolutionThe CAM.2 machine has several modes of operation configurable for different shaped guidewire geometries. In this case, combination of the modes were utilized to successfully grind this part. In the first mode, a profiled grinding wheel is employed to maxi...
08.03.2022
Machine Upgrades Case Studies Case Studies
Current Process:Machines that run on outdated operating systems such as Windows XP or Windows 7 are more vulnerable to malware, viruses, and other security issues. Microsoft no longer supports previous versions of Windows making it difficult to fix operating system related issues generating more downtime until a solution is found.Challenge:Deli...
07.03.2022
Machine Upgrades Case Studies Case Studies
Current Process
Wheel balancing is crucial to achieving a good surface finish on the workpiece and is critical to the spindle bearing life. A technician balances the wheel using an offline, static system manually moving weights. The process is time-consuming, taking 30 to 45 minutes, delaying setup and production. The results are varied and...
06.03.2022
Machine Upgrades Case Studies Case Studies
Current Process & Challenges: Self-Performing Maintenance and Service Increasingly Costly
In the past, it was cost and time-efficient for manufactures to retain maintenance, training, and supply chain management in-house. However, as the labor force ages and retirements surge, it has become evident that there is a significant gap in skills and ...
05.10.2022
Case Studies
The neurovascular and cardiovascular catheter markets have exploded, and with that we are seeing an increased need for our best-in-class catheter tipping and hole-forming solutions. At CATHTIP, we encourage our customers to get ahead of the longer lead times by placing their orders early and preplanning for the customization of their solutions....
05.03.2022
Machine Upgrades Case Studies Case Studies
At Glebar, we are committed to providing state-of-the-art applications and solutions, which means we are always engaged in process development procedures to ensure our equipment meets our customers’ expectations.For example, our customers wanted an easier, more reliable way to check the electrolyte levels of their Tridex ECG Cutoff & Gri...
04.10.2022
Catheter Tipping, Flaring Case Studies Case Studies
CATHTIP Your source for Specialty Manufacturing and leading edge drills with flow through technology.
We understand that sourcing capital equipment may not be a viable option for proof of concept and low volume runs. At CATHTIP, our dedicated experts understand the criticality and technical constraints of your products and are ready to assist ...
