Wire Grinding
Wire Grinding is a critical process for manufacturing ultra-fine components with exact dimensions. Our capabilities include centerless grinding and in-feed grinding, allowing us to produce wires with highly consistent diameters and flawless finishes. This process is integral for applications where component uniformity is vital, such as in mandrels, guidewires, pins, and other precision instruments.
Our wire grinding expertise supports the creation of ultra-fine wire components for the medical device industry. From micro wire grinding to centerless grinding, our advanced capabilities ensure precision, consistency, and efficiency for applications requiring tight tolerances and complex configurations. Our ability to grind dimensions smaller than a human hair underscores our commitment to crafting components that meet the most demanding medical specifications.
Micro Wire Grinding
The micro grinding process is designed to create wire components with exceptional precision and intricate designs. This technique enables the production of wires with multiple grooves, complex profiles, and ultra-fine dimensions.
Micro Wire Grinding Highlights:
- Unmatched Precision: Dimensions smaller than a human hair.
- Intricate Configurations: Grind multiple grooves or custom shapes into singular parts.
Custom Capabilities:
- Push & Pull Grinding
- OD (Outer Diameter) Grinding
- Shelf Grinding
- Long Taper Grinding
- Single & Multi-Facet Grinds
- Infinite Lengths for versatile applications.
Centerless Grinding
Centerless grinding is a high-efficiency process for machining wires and tubes with precision. By using abrasive wheels, this method delivers superior surface finishes and dimensional accuracy, ideal for high-volume production.
Centerless Grinding Techniques:
- Thrufeed Grinding – Reduces the outer diameter (OD) of the workpiece uniformly across its length.
- Infeed Grinding – Creates profiles or features on specific portions of the workpiece.
Advantages of Centerless Grinding:
- High-speed, high-precision process for consistent results.
- Perfect for both small and large batch production.
- Delivers smooth, uniform surfaces for enhanced performance in medical applications.
Wires & Mandrels
Our wire grinding capabilities extend beyond grinding, offering a comprehensive suite of custom processes to meet diverse medical device needs:
- Abrasive Cutting – Ensures clean, precise cuts.
- Electrochemical Cutting – Produces burr-free edges with minimal thermal impact.
- Precision Shear Cutting – Achieves tight tolerances for clean separations.
- Grit Blasting – Enhances surface texture for improved bonding and coatings.
- End Treatments – Includes round ends, tip grinding, and other customized options.
- Custom Mandrels – Tailored for specific device applications.
- Coatings – PTFE and Parylene coatings for added functionality and durability.
- Finishing Treatments – Additional processes to meet unique application requirements.
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