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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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
Catheter Production Fixtures
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: Slitting Fixture.
Catheter Skiving Slotting Video
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.
Catheter Tipping & Hole Forming Machines
In this challenging environment, we first want to say we hope all you – our valued partners and families – are healthy. Second, we want you to know that we
Catheter Tipping Characterization Process
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
Catheter Tipping: Magnum
The Magnum provides the most flexible RF architecture on the market, capable of tip forming, flaring and bonding in production or Interface settings. Our state-of-the-art, precision catheter forming systems produce
Catheter Tipping: Quantum
The Quantum is a tabletop tipping machine designed to produce superior outputs expected of the CATHTIP standard. Our state-of-the-art, precision catheter forming systems produce the highest quality parts with speed
Catheter Tipping: R&D Radio Frequency
Our Radio Frequency Tipping Machine uses RF energy which improves application processing speed as it automatically starts at the desired temperature. Additionally, it provides more flexibility to the dies when
CATHTIP Equipment Add-Ons
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
CATHTIP now a sister company to SYNEO Company
Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for you our loyal customers! This has been a unique year, to say the least, and we want to take a moment to express our
Center Pick feeding: Accu Feed CPF
The SYNEO branded Center Pick Feeder targets similar applications as its well known counterpart the 110 Feeder but with a significantly smaller floor space requirement. This compact medical stick tubing
Centerless Form Grinder: PG-912 DG
The PG-912DG Enclosed Centerless Form Grinder uses a 12″ wide work wheel and servo motors to reduce setup times, increase throughput, and maintain tighter tolerances. The enclosed design features a
Centerless Form Grinder: PG-9BHD
The Glebar PG-9BHD Centerless Form Grinder produces spherical or cylindrical components from pre-form or rod in a range of materials, including rubber, ceramics, wood, plastic, glass, and Teflon® (PTFE). Starting
Centerless Form Grinder: PG-9DHD
The Glebar PG-9DHD Centerless Form Grinder is a high-precision version of the Glebar PG-9BHD. With its 10″ wheel, this form grinder is capable of multiple-part-per-cycle grinding, also offering precise slide
Ceramic Insulator Bodies | FW-9D
Challenge: To grind a ceramic insulator body for lean burn gas engines for use in cogeneration plants and containerized power generation units. Customer required four diameters as well multiple compound angles
Closed Loop Control on your Magnum
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 –
CNC Wheel Dressing Machine: DM-9CNC
The Glebar DM-9CNC is a standalone dressing machine designed to dress 9″ (229mm) diameter by up to 10-1/8″ (257mm) wide wheels used on the PG-9BHD and PG-9DHD Plunge Grinders. It
Coil Winder: 503 Single Filar
EBD Coil winding technology is developed specifically to wind micro coils for minimally invasive medical devices. Our coil winders can wind coils down to .001″ diameter wire on a .010″
Coil winder: Multi Filar
This coil was formed by winding 12 individual .0045″ diameter wires over a .035″ diameter spinning mandrel. The multi-filar coil winder machine uses a camera vision system to wind fine
Composite Strips | DD-7
Challenge: To grind both sides of composite strips (fiberglass), fully automated at high speed with tight tolerances. Solution Using Glebar’s DD-7 Double Disc Grinder (one of the smallest on the market),
CPS 1000 – Computerized Parison Stretcher
The Interface branded parison stretcher, CPS-1000, is a system designed to stretch or neck-down tubing parisons in preparation for the balloon forming process. It is easily programmable through the tilt
CR-60-HC Bioabsorbable Stent Crimping Machine
The MPT CR-60-HC Stent Crimping Machine is developed for the crimping of balloon expandable bio absorbable stents. Key Features Stent and balloon positioning outside of crimper head. Crimp head can
CS1-EA: Hybrid Burr-Free and Precision Abrasive Cutoff Machine
The Tridex CS1-EA Hybrid Burr-Free Electrochemical (ECG) & Precision Abrasive Cutoff Machine combines the best of the CS1-A Precision Abrasive and CS1-E Electrochemical Cutoff machines into one robust and compact
Cutting Multiple Steel Bars with Precision Abrasive Cutoff Machine Reduces Production Time for Aerospace Fastener Manufacturers | CS1-A
Current Process Conventional cutting processes use an abrasive chop saw, band saw, lathe cutoff, or shear cutting machine. Each method has its disadvantages. Tooling wears quickly and is expensive, driving
DD-7: Double Disk Grinder
The Glebar DD-7 Double Disk Grinder has the smallest footprint of any double disk grinder on the market. It is designed for grinding small components, accurately controlling their length and
Dereeler: Accu Feed HPD
The Accu-Feed HPD High Performance Dereeler is similar to the Accu-Feed LTD in design and function. However, the HPD can handle a much larger spool as well as heavy gauge
Dereeler: Accu Feed LTD
The Accu-Feed LTD Low Tension Dereeler is designed to provide constant strain, low tension payout of tubing to an Accu-Cut or other machine for high volume, critical tolerance manufacturing operations.
Device Assembly Services
At MMT we offer a host of medical manufacturing services, including device assembly services. As experts in the medical device manufacturing industry, we hold a competitive advantage with catheter component
Diameter Measurement Systems
Designed specifically for catheter balloons, the Interface Catheter Solutions Length Diameter Measurement System, LDS-320 offers an accurate, non-contact, low-cost technique for catheter balloon dimensional inspection. It eliminates errors associated with
Diamond Point
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.
DM 12 CNC
The Tridex DM-12 CNC Grinding Wheel Dressing Machine is your standalone solution for precision grinding wheel dressing. Capable of dressing wheels up to 12” (310mm) in diameter and 9.4” (240mm)
Drug Eluding Stent Crimping: CRF-200-PS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBfxlEWwKfA The CRF-200-PS is a stable stent crimping system with film protection for the processing of drug-eluting self-expandable stents. Fully enclose drug residue with our unique 4-film protection system combined with the
Dual Feeding: Accu Feed DFS
The Dual-Feed system consists of two feeding processes mounted onto a high-quality, aluminum extruded, anodized rotary stand. This catheter manufacturing tube feeding machine provides precise alignment for variable cutting production.
ECG Slot Grinding of Castle Nuts Eliminates Need for Secondary Operations | SG-1645
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
Electrochemical Cutting and Grinding Provides Faster Cuts and Greater Accuracy Than Laser Cutting | CS1-E
Current Process A high-powered laser beam cuts the tubing by melting it leaving a rough edge and slag. Tubes and other parts are typically cut one at a time limiting
Electrochemical Grinding Allows for Bulk, Burr-Free Point Grinding of Orthopedic Wires and Pins | PGS-100
Current Process Kirschner wires, also commonly known as K-wires, are ground using a manual OD grinder. Challenges Low production output, as only one wire can be ground at a time.
Electrochemical Grinding: Point Grinding PGS-100
The Tridex PGS-100 Burr-Free Electrochemical Point Grinding System is a fully programmable pointing and material handling system that easily integrates with the Tridex SG-1645 or SG-2060 ECG Grinders. Using ECG,
Electrochemical Grinding: SG-1645
The Tridex SG-1645 Burr-Free Electrochemical NC/CNC Surface Grinder is a faster alternative to traditional surface grinding. By providing burr-free and low-force grinds that leave no heat-affected zones it virtually eliminates
Electrochemical Grinding: SG-2060
The Tridex SG-2060 Burr-Free Electrochemical CNC Surface Grinder is a faster alternative to traditional surface grinding. By providing burr-free and low force grinds that leave no heat-affected zones it virtually
Elongated Shaft Hole-Drilling & Skiving
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.
