Case Studies
Radio Frequency Pigtail Curling | CATHTIP Magnum RF Tipping Machine
Traditional thermal forming methods can present challenges when working with delicate, thin-walled tubing, particularly when precise temperature control and complex tip configurations are required. The manufacturer needed a controlled, repeatable process capable of creating uniform pigtail shapes without compromising catheter performance or production efficiency.
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Irregular Shapes – Bulb Tipping Process | CATHTIP Magnum
A leading medical device manufacturer needed to produce a specialized catheter tip featuring an irregular, bulb-shaped geometry for a minimally invasive medical application. Unlike conventional tapered tips, the complex design required precise thermal forming to achieve consistent dimensions, smooth contours, and reliable product quality.
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Double Deck Combination Laminator | Somex Automation
The manufacturer needed a solution capable of laminating multiple catheter shafts simultaneously while maintaining consistent quality, precision, and repeatability across every production cycle.
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Automotive Component Press | Somex Automation
An automotive manufacturer experienced inconsistent assembly quality and high defect rates due to uneven pressing force during the installation of light pipes into buttons. The application required a precise, flush fit between tightly mating components, with each press cycle completing eight assemblies simultaneously.
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Diamond Point Needles | Tridex PGS-100
Converted 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…
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Back Bevel | Tridex PGS-100
Converted 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…
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Menghini Needles | Tridex PGS-100
Converted 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…
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Zirconium ECG Tube Cutting | Tridex CS1-E
Zirconium tubes are cut one at a time using carbide tools on a lathe. A lathe cutoff leaves burrs requiring deburring to achieve a smooth surface finish. Carbide tooling wears quickly when cutting zirconium and is expensive. Deliver a cost-effective…
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Alumina (Ceramic) Spacers | Glebar DD-7 Double Disc Grinder
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…