TPi November 2019

Products & developments

Tube processing for high-tech medical aids Medical technology supports doctors, nurses and rehabilitation staff in their valuable work. It also improves the diagnosis, treatment, care, rehabilitation and quality of life of people. Engineering rules and principles are also used for the manufacturing of high-tech equipment and aids, together with medical know- how, and tubes play a special role in these many diverse products and applications. Special materials and high-precision production methods are necessary to meet the requirements in this sector. aids to improve the recovery and quality of life of patients. The same demands apply in the care and rehabilitation fields, but with different prerequisites. In this case the focus is on creating options for the processing of tubes and profiles used in the frames of beds, auxiliary and lifting devices, examination devices, personalised aids or devices commonly used in the care sector.

special materials. These can be high- and ultra-high-strength materials, like titanium and stainless steel, which are used in microsurgery or endoscopy, for instance. transfluid’s t-form machines are required for this job, giving precise results when forming axially or with the rolling method. As an example, with these machines it is possible to produce highly precise symmetrical and asymmetrical axial forming. In addition to their use in medical equipment, tubes – with larger diameters and often produced in larger numbers – are used in the production of

For this large variety of applications, transfluid offers a selection of machine series, which bend the pre-cut tube and form the ends. The systems used for the production of tubes can be connected to the network or can be stand-alone, and equipped with the relevant automation. It is also possible to set the system up to have an automated process. The CAD data is loaded into the system online, which makes it highly flexible. transfluid Maschinenbau GmbH – Germany www.transfluid.net

transfluid is often asked for solutions that make it possible to benefit from the best tube processing when using workpieces in medical equipment. This can be surgical instrument technology, emergency care and even sterilisation autoclaves. In this case, a crucial challenge for the tube processing machines is forming tubes with very thin walls and made of

Integrated brush de-burr and length inspection for tubes

electronic length inspection. Combining synchronised transfer methods with electronic position detection, Haven constructed a machine that has an output capacity of up to 2,500 pieces per hour. Although fast, there remained enough time to reject any part that did not meet the pre-programmed length tolerance, without pausing the process. If three parts in a row are rejected, the machine stops as a warning to the operator that something is wrong in the process. Haven always looks to create innovative electro-mechanical solutions that specifically address customers’ needs, and is willing to help to solve unique problems with its tube processing solutions. Haven Manufacturing – USA www.havencut.com

It is not only the automotive industry that is required to produce zero-defect products. Most tube manufacturers supply multiple markets and need to differentiate themselves from the competition. Offering 100 per cent inspected product is one way to do that. Haven Manufacturing recognises this need and offers a variety of solutions to its customers. It hopes that being flexible to new applications and open to new ideas helps to set Haven apart. Haven was recently presented with the challenge of integrating 100 per cent length inspection with a wire brush de-burring machine. This sounds simple, but the method by which tubes travel through and exit from a brush machine makes it difficult to control the flow of the tube and position it quickly and accurately for

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