New Catheter Tipping Process Aids Tubing’s Accuracy and Throughput
June 30, 2005 6:40 am | Beahm Designs | Product Releases | CommentsTube tipping is accomplished by heat-treating the tube end to the point that it softens. This softened plastic is conformed into detailed dimensions. The Project: To resolve inconsistency and waste issues associated with manual tipping method.
LISTED UNDER: Tubing-Processing Equipment | Multilumen Tubing | Product R&D
Waterjet System
May 31, 2005 7:36 am | Flow International Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Dynamic Contour Follower (DCF) provides enhanced protection for a variety of cutting needs. It is a key component of an abrasive waterjet system in helping customers achieve excellent cut quality and part accuracy by maintaining perfect standoff height.
LISTED UNDER: Precision Cutting Tools
Tooling
May 31, 2005 7:36 am | Mate Precision Tooling | Product Releases | CommentsDesigned to extend the punching capabilities of today’s CNC punch presses, the Mate EasyTap Thread Tapping System produces precisely located threaded holes at high speed, automatically and with repeatable quality.
LISTED UNDER: Special Application Tooling
Manual Press
May 31, 2005 6:37 am | Schmidt Technology Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsDesigned for intricate press-fit assemblies, for use as a stand-alone assembly station, or for integration into lead manufacturing cells, the ManualPress 307/3000 System offers press forces ranging from 25 to 900 lbs, 100 percent process verification, complete force and distance monitoring, and SPC.
LISTED UNDER: Presses
Laser Micro-machining System
May 3, 2005 8:23 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe IX-3000 system is a Class 1 UV Excimer-based laser step and scan ablation system for micro-machining, drilling, and laser processing of a wide range of materials.
LISTED UNDER: Laser Micro-Machining | Micro-machining | Laser Micro-Machining
Rigid Tubing Cutter
April 1, 2005 6:01 am | The Eraser Company (Always Moving Forwardâ®) | Product Releases | CommentsThe RTC1 Manual Feed Rigid Tubing Cutter processes material from 3/32 in. to 1/2 in. Offering production flexibility and an unlimited cut length, the RTC1 can accommodate material types such as copper, aluminum, and mild steel. • Easy-to-us and set-up • Free E.S.P.
LISTED UNDER: Tubing-Processing Equipment
Braided Tube Cutters
February 28, 2005 8:08 am | Asg Medical Systems | Product Releases | CommentsThe Accu-Cut 701SE is the first in a line of automatic cutters for braided catheters. These machines bring automated control and improved quality, eliminating a manual razor blade process. Part diameters range from 0.3 mm to 7.5 mm; materials can be singulated or coiled.
LISTED UNDER: Tubing-Processing Equipment
Laser Micromachining
February 1, 2005 9:21 am | Product Releases | CommentsPrecision UV laser micromachining services with micron-scale features and sub-micron tolerances are offered for a variety of medical device applications.
LISTED UNDER: Laser Machining | Micro-machining | Laser Micro-Machining
Tube Shrinking
January 6, 2005 10:36 am | Beahm Designs | Product Releases | CommentsThe Thermal Traverser AC-480 is the first of a line of products designed to assist catheter manufacturers by enhancing catheter tube manufacturing and production.
LISTED UNDER: Tubing-Processing Equipment
Assembly System
January 6, 2005 10:36 am | Schmidt Technology Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsBooth 219 Similar to the company’s four larger ServoPress assembly systems that feature 100% in-process control and monitoring, Model 405/4000 offers 180 lbs. peak load, up to 5.9 inches of ram stroke, and maximum ram speed of 11.8 inch/second.
LISTED UNDER: Presses | Actuators | ActuatorsTechnology Transfer Programsfor Small Medical Device Companies
January 3, 2005 9:29 am | Mound Laser & Photonics Center, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsTwo federal initiatives are helping small medical device manufacturing companies bring new technology to the marketplace. Called SBIRs and STTRs, they provide small businesses with an R&D budget. The following article examines the benefits being seen in the laser machining arena.
LISTED UNDER: Product R&D | Micro-machining | Laser Machining
Laser Technology and Liver Chips
December 8, 2004 10:45 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe “liver chip” is an MIT project designed to culture liver tissue. It’s seen as a tool for drug discovery and development including drug metabolism and toxicology. The chip’s cell-holding scaffolds are made of laser-machined polymers.
LISTED UNDER: Laser Micro-Machining | Micro-machining | Laser Micro-Machining
CNC Controllers
December 7, 2004 5:21 am | Ge Fanuc Automation | Product Releases | CommentsThe Series 31 i and 32 i CNC controllers feature FANUC reliability and quality as well as greatly enhanced specifications such as an increased number of simultaneously executed CNC programs, exceptional surface finishing capabilities, increased speed, and improved ease of use.
LISTED UNDER: Machining Equipment & Tools
Micro Tools
December 6, 2004 7:30 am | Kyocera Micro Tools | Product Releases | CommentsBoth the composites/fiberglass router and engraving tool lines are designed to increase production efficiency in manufacturing environments. The routers include a 0.25-inch carbide straight-flute router bit, operated by a hand-held air tool and is ideal for cutting fiberglass.
LISTED UNDER: Precision Cutting Tools
Blow Molding System
December 6, 2004 7:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsThese turnkey co-injection blow molding systems are designed specifically to produce multiplayer bottles and packaging for medical/pharmaceutical applications.
LISTED UNDER: Molding Equipment | Injection Molding | Micro Molding
