Centerless Grinding
We use our proprietary centerless grinding equipment to put features and profiles in wires and tubes for medical applications such as delivery systems for minimally invasive surgery and mandrels. With unparalleled machine design, automation experience, and over 100 unique grinding systems, our engineers and technicians produce more than 6 million ground components annually.
Centerless Grinding Features
- Tapers: Single and multiple
- Steps: Single and multiple
- Types: Profile, centerless, and plunge grinding
Grinding Specifications
- Max OD (outside diameter):
- 1 inch for thrufeed grinding
- 0.25 inches for profile grinding
- Typical Tolerancing:
- OD (outside diameter): +/-0.0001 inches
- Grind Length: +/-0.005 inches
Centerless Grinding Materials
We perform centerless grinding on a variety of metals, including, but not limited to:
- Nitinol
- Stainless steel
- Titanium
Centerless Grinding Applications
- Core and guide wires
- Mandrels for:
- Reflow
- Forming
- Packaging
- Manufacturing and assembly
- Crescent
- Grooved
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