Grinding Technologies
Precision Centerless and Electrochemical Grinding Technologies
Our versatile precision grinding equipment lines typically require a smaller footprint than similar machines yet excel in demanding high-production environments where the name of the game is high volume at low cost. Our engineers can tailor a precision turnkey solution for to meet the exacting requirements of your applications, including: Guidewires, Needles, Bone Pins/ Drills, K-Wires, Biopsy Needles, Asthma Inhaler Pins, Screws and more.
TF-9DHD Infeed/Throughfeed Centerless Grinder
The TF-9DHD Infeed/Throughfeed Centerless Grinder uses computer controls to grind both hard and soft materials including catheters, medical guidewires, and spinal cord stimulators. Inside the compact footprint is a 15HP main spindle motor powering an 8.625” wide work wheel combining to remove more material faster, and with better surface finishes, than similar machines with narrower grinding wheels. The TF-9DHD is designed to enhance productivity through a simple control interface and automation integration.
CAM.2 Micro Grinder
The CAM.2 Micro Grinder can produce flats, radiuses, needle points, and non-linear shapes; the perfect machine to grind complex medical guidewires, dental parts, and small precision parts for various industries. Combining the latest in multi-axis servo motor control, submicron positioning, and an intuitive 15″ HMI, the CAM.2 offers unmatched performance. With the CAM.2’s full-fledged G-code underpinnings, direct integration with CAD/CAM packages is seamless. Previously unproduceable parts can be made easily, with minimal setup time, and with limited operator training.
GT-610 Centerless Grinders
The Glebar modular GT-610 Series of precision Infeed/Thru-feed Centerless Grinders remove more material faster, and with better surface finishes than competing machines. Applications for machines within this series include aerospace fasteners, automotive transmission components, engine parts, and valve stems, PCD drill bits, arthroscopic bone shavers, bone drill blanks, medical device components, and more.
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P5K Gauging Machine
Revolutionize your metrology process with the Glebar P5K Gauging System – the fastest and most accurate solution for medical guidewire measurement. Scanning at a remarkable 160,000 diameter readings per second,
Thrufeed Centerless Grinder: GT-610 EZ
The Glebar GT-610 EZ is a lean version of the GT-610, bringing slide motion control to the operator at an affordable price point. Operating on a much smaller footprint than
P4K: Profile Metrology System
The Glebar P4K Gauging System is the world’s fastest and most accurate profile metrology system available for long parts or multiple short parts. It is the industry standard for measuring
Filler Spouts | GT-610
Challenge: A food equipment manufacturer approached Glebar to improve productivity and reduce costs for their food filler machines. The metal spout requires grinding for several reasons. They come in contact with
Increase Productivity by Cutting Zirconium Tubes with ECG | CS1-E
Current Process 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
Guidewires (Process Efficiency | CAM.2)
Challenge: To eliminate additional processes in the production of guidewires. The conventional process uses several machines to profile a shape in an interventional guidewire. Solution Glebar eliminated pre- and post- processes
Guidewires (Rapid Changeover | GT-9AC)
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
Guidewires (Gauging | P4K)
Challenge: Lack of a clear, simple method to inspect the geometric profile of many components. Existing systems are slow, unreliable, and complex to operate. Solution Glebar’s P4K gauging system was designed
Abrasive Cutoff Machine: CS1-A
The Tridex CS1-A Precision Abrasive Cutoff Machine provides fast, clean cuts with little to no burrs. Robust design using high precision CNC grade components for superior accuracy in cutoff of
Aerospace Fasteners (Gauging | P4K)
Challenge: Lack of a clear, simple method to inspect the geometric profile of many components, including titanium aerospace fasteners. Existing systems are slow, unreliable, and complex to operate. Solution Glebar’s P4K
Aerospace Fasteners | GT-610 CNC
Challenge: To grind diameters on parts of many sizes and lengths for a manufacturer of aerospace fasteners. The goal was to provide a solution that gave the customer a machine with
Alumina (Ceramic) Spacers | DD-7
Challenge: 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
Arthroscopic Shavers (Gauging | P4K)
Challenge: Lack of a clear, simple method to inspect the geometric profile of many components. Existing systems are slow, unreliable, and complex to operate. Solution Glebar’s P4K gauging system was designed
Arthroscopic Shavers (Inner Tube | GT-610 CNC)
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. Solution In this application, two
Automated and CE Certified Form Grinder Reduces Scrap Rates | PG-9DHD
Current process: Legacy equipment did not meet current CE standards. The brittle shafts break in the grinder’s feeder increasing scrap rates. Challenges: Deliver an automated, turnkey process that can integrate
Automated CNC Centerless Grinder Provides Continuous Operation, Increases Thruput For Grinding Asthma Inhaler Pins | GT-610 CNC
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
Automated Large Tube Cutting: Accu Cut CT & CTXL
The Accu-Cut CT Automated Large Tubing Cutter, based on the Accu-Cut 202L, is designed for applications that demand high traction and high power indexing. Ideal for materials up to ½”
Automation Capabilities
Glebar’s dedicated staff of engineers and applications personnel can design and integrate a turnkey automated precision grinding solution to meet your specific application needs for your Glebar centerless, micro, double
Automation Process
At MMT Automation, we follow a defined process flow for Equipment Development & Design; from Planning through Specification, Design, Construction, Testing & Installation. This process supports a typical Gamp5 Validation V-Model.
Automotive Fastener | GT-610
Challenge: A tier one automotive fastener supplier needed to grind bolts for a major automotive company automatically at high volume, with a high degree of precision.The customer’s existing process was
Automotive Solenoid | GT-610
Challenge: To thrufeed automatically thru feed grind an automotive component and achieve a 1.2 Rz surface finish Solution Using a GT-610 thrufeed machine coupled with a vibratory feeding system that oriented
Back Bevel
Challenge 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.
Balloon Catheter Infographic
Flashless Tipping Thermal Bonding Hole Forming/ Skiving Balloon Forming Coil Winding Catheter Lamination Cut to Length Bonding Skiving/Hole Forming Marker Band Swaging Guidewire Grinding Stent Crimping Balloon Forming, Pleating &
Balloon Catheter Tooling
Figure 1: Balloon Trimmer/Tip Cutter Performs precision square end cuts to specified lengths. Quick and repeatable results on items such as balloon necks and catheter tips. Figure 2: Balloon Trimmer/Tip
Balloon Forming: BFM 3310
The Interface BFM-3310 Balloon Forming Machine is a computer-controlled system that expands upon a continued standard of excellence with ever-increasing capabilities and options. The BFM-3310 is a bench-top system designed
Balloon Forming: BFM 500 S2
Description The Balloon Forming Machine (BFM-500- S2) has full servo control on the proximal and distal axis. This allows for precise and fast stretching of the parisons during the balloon-blowing
Balloon Forming: BFMS 500 S2
Description The Split Mold Balloon Forming Machine (BFMS-500- S2) has full servo control on the proximal and distal axis. This allows for precise and fast stretching of the parisons during
Benchtop Coil Winder
Engineered with precision and versatility, the EBD Benchtop Coil Winder empowers R&D engineers with exceptional control and accuracy for proof-of-concept and small-scale production. Intuitive programming streamlines testing new coil winding
BFM-4410-3x
The Interface Model BFM-4410-x3 Computerized Balloon Forming Machine is a bench-top system, designed to handle a wide range of tubing sizes and materials. This includes materials such as Polyethylene (PE),
Biomedical PE/CT Scan Pellets | GT-610
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
Bonding: Hot Box
The CATH-TECH HOTBOX (CT HOTBOX) uses a flexible way to tip catheters, recover heat shrink or reflow tubing segments. We offer customization of these hot boxes, which will allow for
Bonding: Split Die Bonder
CT Spilt Die Bonder enables two catheter ends (made with similar materials) to be sealed together and encased in heat shrink material. This helps provide consistency to the seal. Key
Braided Tube Cutting: 700 L Automated
The Accu-Cut 700L Automated Braided Tubing Cutter brings the engineering of the Accu-Cut 202L to difficult materials, including braid-reinforced tubing, stainless steel, polycarbonate and nylon 12. The 700L features a
Braided Tube Cutting: 700M Semi Automated
The Semi-Automatic Braided Tubing Cutter targets rotary cutting applications for polyimide and pebax-based stainless-steel reinforced tubing, hard plastics including PEEK and polycarbonate and high durometer Nylon 12, and thin wall
BT-NG Thermal Bonding Machine
Robust and stable thermal bonding machine designed to provide the user with an effective and reliable production machine for bonding all sorts of balloon and catheter components with minimal cost
Burnishing Tools | GT-610 CNC
Challenge: To grind burnishing and expander rolls used in manufacturing tubes for a multitude of applications ranging from oil and gas tubes to automotive. Due to the shape of the parts
Burr-Free Electrochemical Cutoff Machine: CS1-E
The Tridex CS1-E Burr Free Electrochemical (ECG) Cutoff Machine features completely burr-free cutting virtually eliminating the need for deburring or other corrective secondary operations and reducing scrap. Almost all metals
Burr-free Electrochemical Grinders Reduce Production Times for Notch Cuts on Biopsy Needles | SG-1645, SG-2060
Current Process Biopsy needle notches are machined using milling, conventional abrasive grinding, or wire EDM. Challenges Exposing the material to high heat can affect the chemistry and mechanical properties of
Burr-Free Electrochemical Grinding of Arthroscopic Shaver Teeth | SG-2060
Challenge The 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
Carbide Rods (Tungsten) | PG-9X20DHD
To establish a process whereby pre-sintered carbide drill blanks processed in a hot isostatic press (HIP) can be pre-sized to produce straight rod stock for long blanks. The existing method
Catheter Bodies | TF-9DHD
Challenge: To point and shape catheter bodies free of debris and scratches, at high production rates. Solution Some catheters require a grinding operation after extrusion in order to taper the distal
Catheter Component Processing
At MMT, we are proud to offer top-notch services and support for catheter and guidewire manufacturing. Our services cater to a diverse range of OEMs and contract manufacturers. Whether you
Catheter Drilling and Cutting System
SYNEO’s Automated Catheter Drill and Cut systems allow engineers to produce finished, drilled and precision cut-to-length catheter components in a continuous and fully automated manufacturing process. Raw materials can be presented
Catheter Laminating: 311
EBD Quad Catheter Laminator shrinks catheter tubing faster than the competition. Designed for vertical operation, its patented hot air circulation process contains the heat within the system, maximizing the time
Catheter Laminating: Reflow
The Cath-Tech (CT) Reflow Chamber is a precision catheter lamination solution that utilizes a strictly controlled and conventional heated chamber while navigating down tubing at a precise and regulated speed.
Catheter Laminating: Reflow Clam Shell
The CT Reflow Clam machine differs from the CT Reflow Chamber machine because of its ability to be programmed to skip over various parts of a catheter assembly, therefore removing
Catheter Laminating: Reflow Roller
The R&D Engineering Reflow Roller boasts eight (8) chambers that continuously feed the product, and enable a quick transition between loads by the operator. This easy-to-control, compact machine is not
Catheter Manufacturing Process
1 Liner Stretching 2 Tube Feeding 3 Catheter Cutting 4 Laminating/Reflow 5 Mandrel Removing 6 Catheter Tipping 7 Tube Feeding, Testing, Binning 8 Laser Marking 9 Parison Stretching 10 Balloon
