Case Studies
05.01.2020
Catheter Manufacturing Case Studies Case Studies
This month we’re serving up options. Options for how to keep YOUR projects moving forward in this atypical business climate. Because CATHTIP is fully-integrated we can offer you solutions to move ahead even if capital expenditures are taking longer than you’d like or even temporarily on hold. The following video will explain:
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04.04.2020
Medical Device Case Studies Case Studies
Challenge: To point and shape catheter bodies free of debris and scratches, at high production rates.SolutionSome catheters require a grinding operation after extrusion in order to taper the distal end for flexibility. To increase flexibility, different durometer tubes are bonded or welded. This presents a challenge grinding ...
04.01.2020
Catheter Tipping, Flaring Case Studies Case Studies
We hope you and your families are holding up well at this time. CATHTIP continues to provide needed equipment and services to our valued customers. Some of you are turning on a dime to provide for the medical front lines and we’re pleased to be nimble enough to support you with extra quick equipment and development turnarounds.One of the thin...
03.04.2020
Medical Device Case Studies Case Studies
Challenge: Infeed grinding 0.010” on two diameters over a 7” long metal drill blank in one operation while maintaining 0.0002” diameter accuracy, .00006 roundness and maintaining part straightness and concentricity. SolutionA GT-610-CNC was employed to automatically process the part. CNC dressing was used to compensa...
02.04.2020
General Case Studies Case Studies
Current ProcessThe melamine fuse bodies are ground using a legacy hydraulically operated centerless form grinder. Decades of use have prompted customers to replace existing machines with newer versions.ChallengesSimplify the setup process and create a consistent operation. Ensure that the OD dimensions of the melamine fuse bod...
02.03.2020
Catheter Tipping, Flaring Case Studies Catheter Hole Forming, Punching Case Studies Catheter Tipping, Flaring Catheter hole Forming, Punching Case Studies
Thank you to all who stopped by to visit with us at MD&M West. Our engineers love discussing your projects and developing solutions. Guests viewed superior catheter tipping and hole forming operations and learned the broad capabilities of CATHTIP equipment. Additionally, visitors saw a fully-automated system operating. A robot handl...
01.04.2020
Fastener Grinding Case Studies Case Studies
Castle Nuts, also referred to as Castellated Nuts, are used for applications in aerospace and automotive markets where the nut cannot loosen. A cotter pin or safety wire is inserted through a cross-drilled bolt extending through the opposing slots to mechanically prevent the nut from loosening. Without the Castle Nut, the ...
12.04.2019
General Case Studies Case Studies
Challenge: To devise a new process for an automotive component manufacturer to automatically grind and gauge pinion shafts for differentials. The shafts are made of hardened steel. The Customer is looking to expand their automotive manufacturing portfolio by bringing large volume production in-house.SolutionSolution: Glebar’s GT-610 Thrufeed...
11.05.2019
General Case Studies Case Studies
Challenge: To design a fully automated turnkey feeding and inspection solution, integrated into to a Glebar GT-610 Thrufeed Grinder that ensures a one hundred percent defect-free product that is ground to a minimum 1.7 CpK and packaged hands-free.SolutionGlebar engineers devised a series of pre- and post-grind inspection steps to...
10.05.2019
General Case Studies Case Studies
Challenge: To auto thrufeed grind metal valve seat components which are used in the automotive industry. The customer needed a system which could accurately grind and gauge 3,000 parts per hour. The width and nonsymmetrical geometry, would be the most difficult challenge engineers would face in devising a successful staging and feeding process...
