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Arthroscopic Shavers (Outer Sleeve | GT-610 )

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” ...

Spinal Cord Stimulation Devices | TF-9DHD

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...

Automated CNC Centerless Grinder Provides Continuous Operation, Increases Thruput For Grinding Asthma Inhaler Pins | GT-610 CNC

10.04.2020 Medical Device Case Studies Case Studies

Asthma inhalers are comprised of a medicine canister fitting inside a plastic sleeve. When the patient pushes the canister, the stem, a small metal pin, releases an actuator inside the sleeve allowing the medication to be released and inhaled by the patient. The stem must mate properly with the actuator to ensure the medication is d...

Catheter Skiving Slotting Video

10.01.2020 Catheter Hole Forming, Punching Case Studies Case Studies

Let us introduce you to something new for your R&D or clean room repertoire: the CATHTIP Skive Capsule (patent pending). Slotting or skiving your catheter tubing just got easier. Precision cuts with clean and smooth edges is just what you expect from us – and exactly what this equipment delivers. Get a sneak peek in this teaser v...

Biomedical PE/CT Scan Pellets | GT-610

09.04.2020 Medical Device Case Studies Case Studies

Challenge: To thrufeed grind ceramic pellets, which are used to manufacture radiopharmaceuticals (radiotracers) used in CT scans. The pellet count had to be tracked through the machine and the customer needed to measure a set frequency of parts that would be programmable. In addition to accounting for all the components, the ...

RF Catheter Tipping

09.01.2020 Catheter Tipping, Flaring Case Studies Case Studies

Your projects are in capable hands at CATHTIP. The teams creating your proof-of-concept catheter parts, prototypes and development processes are intimately acquainted with the best, most versatile, powerful machines on the market. CATHTIP catheter tipping equipment employs Radio Frequency (RF) induction as a means of heating a forming die. So, what...

Surgical Tubing | GT-610

08.04.2020 Tube Grinding & Cutoff Case Studies Case Studies

Challenge: To size thin walled tubing used for surgical instruments insuring a mirror-like 3Ra finish.SolutionUsing the GT-610 machine and leveraging the 8-5/8” wide grinding wheel, we were able to use 3 grinding wheel segments with progressively finer grit where the first segment would remove the material by roughing it, ...

CATHTIP Equipment Add-Ons

08.04.2020 Catheter Manufacturing Case Studies Case Studies

We love helping our customers! From flashless catheter tipping, to burr-free hole forming, our equipment produces the consistent, quality parts you need. Whether your project is manufactured in your cleanroom or CATHTIP’s, our engineers and skilled technicians set you up for success. Would your project benefit from added functions? Le...

Trocar Points | CAM.2

07.04.2020 Medical Needle Case Studies Case Studies

Challenge: To process trocar points automatically where small lot sizes require frequent equipment changeover.SolutionUsing the CAM.2 machine with full axis control on rotation and infeed of a part, a trocar point can be ground on the machine continuously. Using an inline cutter, the machine can grind the trocar points and cut ...

Guidewires (Process Efficiency | CAM.2)

06.04.2020 Guidewire Case Studies Case Studies

Challenge: To eliminate additional processes in the production of guidewires. The conventional process uses several machines to profile a shape in an interventional guidewire.SolutionGlebar eliminated pre- and post- processes by incorporating them on a CAM.2 machine in one operation. Wire can be supplied in cut form or can be l...

NEW! Flex-Drill for Catheter Holes

06.01.2020 Catheter Hole Forming, Punching Case Studies

We’ve been encouraged to see our customers thriving and busy with so many new developments – thank you for letting us be a part of your success. Speaking of new developments, this month we are introducing a new resource! The Flex-Drill is the most flexible, cost-effective option for hole forming in catheter prototypes and early developmen...

Guidewires (Rapid Changeover | GT-9AC)

05.04.2020 Guidewire Case Studies Case Studies

Challenge: A Medical device customer needed to rapidly changeover between a family of Nitinol guidewires having various lengths and geometries. Since the geometry of the components varied in length, the customer needed to change tooling over frequently, a process that can take up to 4 hours. Also, rapidly removing over 30% of the the material ...

Catheter Cost Solutions

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: Helping y...

Catheter Bodies | TF-9DHD

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 ...

Catheter Tipping Characterization Process

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...

Medical Bone Drill | GT-610 CNC

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...

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