Cutting Tool Insert Options for Turning HRSA Materials
Consideration of the types of tools used to turn heat-resistant super alloys commonly used for aerospace components is a necessary part of developing an effective machining process for those materials.
Establishing an Effective Production Process for Femoral Balls
Grinding, honing and buffing can be performed on one machine to eliminate the need for these medical implant components to run across multiple pieces of equipment.
How Eaton Uses Metal 3D Printing
With the ability to address customer needs faster and iterate parts quickly, this metal 3D printing system is now standard within the workflow for both the engineering and toolroom teams.
Should You to Continue to Outsource Passivation?
Considering the growing acceptance of citric passivation, shops might find bringing this process in-house can lower manufacturing costs and speed delivery lead times.
The Value of Dual Thread Whirling Units for Bone Screws
Dual thread whirling units on a Swiss-type enable it to produce medical bone screws with two different thread leads in one setup, eliminating the need for time-consuming, single-point threading.
Medical Screw Solution Includes More than Cutting Tools
With companies producing so many medical screws, every second saved counts. A turnkey program can help manufacturers machine these parts as efficiently as possible.
Some Assembly IS Required
This Colorado manufacturer added a separate facility dedicated to customer assembly work and inventory management to produce subassemblies and completed products primarily for medical customers.
FAQs about PVD Coatings
Applying a PVD coating to cutting tools as well as medical devices can offer functional advantages for both applications.
Precision Laser Measuring in a Grinding Machine
This laser measurement technology inside a grinding machine presents numerous advantages including noncontact, multiple-diameter measurement with no mechanical setup required.
A 'Microscopic' Look at ISO 16232 Standard Analysis
This article gives three key points that should be confirmed with a microscope support team or within microscope software to ensure that proper settings are in place to detect, measure and categorize most particles for automotive manufacturing.