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Wireless Ballbar Speeds Medical Machine Testing

The QC20-W wireless ballbar from Renishaw enables this precision-machined medical device manufacturer to perform faster, more convenient CNC machine capability tests and produce a representative measurement of volumetric positioning accuracy.
Case Study Published: 12/16/2011

CMM Outperforms Expectations

For this precision manufacturer, keeping inspections cost-effective required a system that could provide both high accuracy and reduced measuring times. The Prismo navigator CMM from Zeiss delivered both, along with additional, unexpected benefits.
Case Study Published: 7/19/2011

CAM System Tackles Swiss-Type Complexity

Partmaker CAM software helps this shop cope with the increased complexity of the medical parts processed on its similarly complex Swiss-type lathes.
Case Study Published: 6/13/2011

Cell Works the Night Shift

At this aerospace and medical component manufacturer, a Doosan HMC paired with a flexible pallet magazine and cell controller from Fastems has increased production and part quality while eliminating variation throughout the production chain.
Case Study Published: 2/14/2011

CAM System Simplifies Swiss-Type Lathe Programming

To reduce setup times, this medical device manufacturer replaced its conventional CNC turning and milling machines with Swiss-type lathes. However, taking full advantage of these complex machines’ capabilities required another investment—Esprit CAM ...
Case Study Published: 12/20/2010

Switching Material Improves Productivity, Bar None

Serving the exacting and specialized requirements of the medical implant industry requires manufacturers to not only use the most precise, state-of-the-art metalworking equipment, but also high quality raw materials, including precision ground bar c...
Case Study Published: 2/1/2010

Managers Make Clean Air Top Priority

These shops have made maintaining a clean shopfloor environment a top priority. With Reven Recojet-1 mist separators from Tecnara Tooling Systems, they have been able to do just that with virtually no investment in floor space or time-consuming main...
Case Study Published: 3/21/2008

Medical Machining Made Simpler

Medtronic Powered Surgical Solutions produces power surgical motors, tools and attachments. CAM with knowledge-based machining capabilities helps them program low volume, complex parts processed on multi-tasking screw machines.
Case Study Published: 12/1/2007

Screw Machine Shop Modernizes As It Moves To Medical

CAD/CAM software has been key for this shop to meet the tight lead times necessary to move into the medical market.
Case Study Published: 5/4/2007

New Vises Decrease Part Setup Time

During heavy milling operations, parts tended to creep upward and out of alignment within the vise jaws at this shop in Minnesota. Small chips got imbedded between the part and vise jaws, causing all kinds of problems. The company couldn’t operate i...
Case Study Published: 7/20/2006

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