Update: FDA Releases Draft Guidance for Additive Manufacturing of Medical Devices
The benefits of AM may result in cleaning challenges. The layer-by-layer process of AM allows complex internal support structures and tortuous internal channels.
Process Control in the Medical Shop
For this shop, successful delivery of medical and dental components is about proper process and machine tools that can handle the job.
Capitalizing on the Benefits of Aluminum
As easy as aluminum may be to work with, it still comes with its own set of concerns, including those related to chip control and surface finish.
Femtosecond Laser Processing in the Medical Device Industry
Recent advances in the laser technology have brought improved capabilities for precision machining—no thermal effects and minimal post processing.
How Metallurgical Structure Affects the Machinability of Aluminum
Advancements in grain structure consistency and mechanical properties help to make this extremely machinable metal suitable for an ever growing range of applications.
White Papers for Aerospace Machining
Two white papers from machine tool distributor and automation integrator Gosiger Inc. explain the capabilities required of CNC machine shops that wish to enter the aerospace market.
Medical Machining is in the Genes
Sometimes it’s difficult to stay away. This company is an example of a precision machining family that simply can’t stop doing what it does.
Considerations for Machining Exotics
In manufacturing, the term “exotic” is used to describe materials that display excellent wear characteristics, durability and service life in high heat, extreme cold or corrosive environments.
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Consistency with Indirect Extrusion
A return to basics, paired with extensive research, proved instrumental in the enhancements of this aluminum rod and bar manufacturer’s product line.
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Cutting a Micron at a Time
When the task is to remove very small amounts of material, this process may be the answer.
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