Case Studies
04.04.2021
Medical Device Case Studies Glebar Orthopedic Devices Case Studies Case Studies
ChallengeThe operator would manually feed the stainless steel orthopedic pins into the centerless grinder then manually clean and gauge each pin. Manual input and adjustment were required during the process to ensure quality.Increase process throughput and quality production by integrating automation. Produce a part every 13 s...
04.01.2021
Catheter Hole Forming, Punching Case Studies Case Studies
SPOTLIGHT ON: Integrated Tipping and Hole Drilling Solutions
Power: CATHTIP RF tipping generators can generate enough heat to form the largest catheter tubes you need.Control: Experience the tightest resolution of heat control for even the smallest catheter.Customization: We work towards the solution you need. Watch our custom long shaft...
03.04.2021
Tube Grinding & Cutoff Case Studies Case Studies
ChallengeNumerous manufacturers around the world find themselves with legacy equipment incapable of meeting the changing environmental and safety standards recommended by regulatory standards. The customer in this case was operating an outdated grinding system lacking mist control with minimal safety features.Maintain CE safety...
03.01.2021
Catheter Hole Forming, Punching Case Studies Case Studies
Unique applications may require unique solutions. Lean on our 25+ years of catheter manufacturing expertise to help engineer repeatable solutions and improve product quality, rate of production, & supplementary services. Have you run into similar challenges like the ones listed below? Watch how we solved these hurdles in this brand-new appl...
02.04.2021
Tube Grinding & Cutoff Case Studies Case Studies
Current Process:A legacy thrufeed centerless grinder with a narrow work wheel is used. Multiple passes to grind the Nitinol tubes to size are required. Highly skilled technicians are necessary to ensure proper setup.Challenges: Long cycle time limits output per shift. Multiple passes can reduce the quality of the tubes. Short...
02.01.2021
Catheter Tipping, Flaring Case Studies Case Studies
Does increased production sound interesting? In addition to flashless tipping, clean hole-drilling & higher yield of quality parts, we offer extensive customization of our tooling platform to meet your production needs and grow output.SPOTLIGHT ON: 2-Up RF Forming Operations. One machine – potentially double the output. Learn more today!h...
01.04.2021
Medical Device Case Studies Case Studies
Challenge: The customer is looking for a turnkey, one-operation automated process allowing a single-pass solution for Stainless Steel Bone Pins, for example.SolutionAble to hold extreme tolerances and fitted with a six-axis robot, cleaning, drying, and gauging stations, Glebar’s automated GT-610 CNC Infeed/Thrufeed High Prec...
01.01.2021
Catheter Hole Forming, Punching Case Studies Cathtip Catheter Hole Forming/Punching Category 1 Case Studies
We are available to assist you with your projects from proof-of-concept to production. We continue to hear from you and innovation and acquisition are one result. We’d like to welcome Engineering By Design to the new SYNEO team. EBD expands our offerings with precision coil winding equipment, catheter laminators and reflow machines, an...
12.04.2020
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” ...
11.04.2020
Medical Device Case Studies Case Studies
Challenge: To size implantable spinal cord stimulation devices that deliver precise doses of electricity to targeted nerve sites for patients suffering from chronic back problems. The device is long and flexible, which made it difficult to handle. It is also constructed of dissimilar materials of varying diameters, from metal...
