Case Studies
09.05.2021
Fastener Grinding Case Studies Case Studies
Challenge: A tier one automotive fastener supplier needed to grind bolts for a major automotive company automatically at high volume, with a high degree of precision.The customer’s existing process was outsourced and was running one part at a time, resulting in a higher cost for our customer.In addition, quality and consistenc...
09.04.2021
Machine Upgrades Case Studies Case Studies
Current Process:Narrow work wheels prevent generating tapers over 4″ requiring multiple setups to generate the shape. Highly skilled technicians are required to ensure proper setup. Upper and lower slides are strapped, preventing the regulating wheel and work rest blade from being adjusted independently. Wheel dressing is applied manually, wh...
08.04.2021
Medical Needle Case Studies Case Studies
ChallengeConverted OD grinders with custom tooling and soft grinding wheels all of which wear at a high rate. Setup and changeover time is significant and requires extensive mechanical adjustments. Parts, in most cases, must be taped for handling requiring additional steps in the production process. Primary cut leaves a large ID...
08.03.2021
Catheter Tipping, Flaring Case Studies Case Studies
SPOTLIGHT ON: IRREGULAR-SHAPED TIPPING
You are NOT limited by simple tapers on our Magnum & Quantum tipping machines. Your irregular-shaped tips can be proven out, improved, & developed for production with our expert team of tool designers, quality machines, & dedicated application engineers. From simple split dies to highly-cu...
07.04.2021
General Case Studies Case Studies
ChallengeParts are cut using abrasive cutting saws, conventional abrasive grinding, wire EDM or laser cutting; slow processes resulting in long cycle times. Potential to expose material to high heat leading to heat affected zones, recast, and slag. Requires secondary process to deburr parts and remove any surface debris which reduces productivi...
07.01.2021
Catheter Tipping, Flaring & Bonding Case Studies Case Studies
SPOTLIGHT ON: Tipping, Bonding, FlaringOur Magnum and Quantum RF tube-forming machines are designed to produce a variety of tube forming configurations, including tipping, bonding, flaring, with a simple tooling change using our signature “black box” tooling set. Streamline production with our Quantum or Magnum RF tube-forming machine.
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06.04.2021
Medical Device Case Studies Case Studies
ChallengeThe arthroscopic shaver teeth are commonly produced by conventional abrasive grinding, wire EDM, or laser cutting; slow processes resulting in long cycle times. EDM and laser cutting burn away the metal at high temperatures leaving changes to the metal surface including a heat affected zone, recast, and slag. Laser cutt...
06.01.2021
Catheter Tipping, Flaring Case Studies Case Studies
SPOTLIGHT ON: Closed Loop Feedback & Control for Tube-Forming
CATHTIP Magnum RF tipping machines can utilize any of the built-in closed loop control features for force, temperature, or current – allowing razor-accurate tube-forming from delicate R&D batches to robust high-volume runners. Some of the Magnum’s premium components a...
05.04.2021
Catheter Tipping, Flaring Case Studies Case Studies
SPOTLIGHT ON: Pigtail Curling Process on RF Tipping Machines
CATHTIP Radio Frequency tipping machines utilize precise closed-loop temperature control, allowing equal accuracy whether modifying delicate, thin-walled material or robust thick-walled material.
The Magnum and Quantum tipping machines are capable of manufacturing complex tip conf...
05.04.2021
Tube Grinding & Cutoff Case Studies Case Studies
ChallengeTubes are cut one at a time using a standard abrasive cutting saw which leaves burrs. Requires secondary process of wire brushing and tumbling to deburr tubes and remove any debris. Older machines have poor accuracy and outdated safety features. Debris from abrasive cuts cause frequent maintenance issues.Design a process that can cut m...
