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Wider Work Wheel and Independent Slides Improve Production Output and Setup Accuracy | TF-9D

09.04.2021 Case Studies Machine Upgrades 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...

Needle Point Grinding using ECG | PGS-100

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...

Irregular Shapes – Bulb Tipping Process

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...

Benefits of ECG: Electrochemical Grinding | CS1-E

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...

Tipping, Flaring, Bonding Categories

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. Wat...

Burr-Free Electrochemical Grinding of Arthroscopic Shaver Teeth | SG-2060

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...

Closed Loop Control on your Magnum

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...

Radio Frequency Pigtail Curling

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...

Burr-Free Cutting of Steel Tubes | CS1-E

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...

Manual Orthopedic Pin Manufacturing Process Converted to Automated with 100% QC | GT-610

04.04.2021 Glebar Medical Device Case Studies 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 sec...

Full Radius Tipping & Multi-Hole-Drilling

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...

Manual machine grinding steel tubes for the medical industry replaced with a CE Certified micro grinder | TF-9DHD

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...

Elongated Shaft Hole-Drilling & Skiving

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...

Wider Work Wheel Grinds 6ft Nitinol Tubes in 1 Pass | TF-9DHD

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. Shorter...

Endotracheal Tube Tipping

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...

Stainless Steel Bone Pins | GT-610 CNC

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 Precis...

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