Presses for Medical Device Assembly
Senior Editor Jim Camillo writes about case histories that explain why medical device manufacturers are using presses to solve diverse assembly challenges.
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In 2004, Millipore automated its filter membrane-cutting process with eight Model 415 servo presses.
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A major U.S. medical-device manufacturer uses an enhanced Model CR press to automatically insert miniature pins into surgical tools.
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Earlier this year, a medical-device manufacturer replaced the ultrasonic welding system with a Toggle-Aire pneumatic press to produce catheters.
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A syringe consists of a preassembled plunger that is pressed into a glass or plastic tube. One medical-device manufacturer uses the EMAP01 electromechanical press to insert the plunger into the tube.