Medical
Vision Metrology for Medical
Understanding best practices and the options available with vision measurement systems is particularly important when inspecting complex medical components having stringent traceability requirements.
Read MoreVIDEO: Swiss Shop’s Choice of Collets Facilitates Backworking
This Swiss shop discovered workholding collets that satisfy the needs of its very small, delicate and complex medical parts production on the subspindle, making once impossible processes not only doable but more efficient and esthetically pleasing.
WatchEstablishing 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.
Read MoreShould 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
WatchMedical 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.
Read MoreFAQs about PVD Coatings
Applying a PVD coating to cutting tools as well as medical devices can offer functional advantages for both applications.
Read MoreVideo Tech Brief: Dual Thread Whirling on a Swiss-Type CNC Lathe
The dual thread whirling units on Tsugami Swiss-type lathes can produce medical bone screws with two different thread leads in one setup, eliminating the need for single-point threading.
WatchAdvancements in Thread Whirling Tooling Technology
Many understand the advantages of thread whirling on a CNC Swiss-type. However, new tooling technology for this thread-machining process can further improve cycle times and reduce cost per part.
Read MoreThe Story Behind a Machining Background Photo
The photo I added to my LinkedIn page shows the application of nifty CNC technology enabling a turn-mill to machine a complex medical device complete. It certainly seemed appropriate.
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