At
the microscopic level, machined nitinol (nickel-titanium)
tends to exhibit poor surface quality. Common problems
when micro precision machining nitinol include dross, crevices
between the grains and sharp edges. These inherent imperfections
may reduce service life and affect performance of parts,
which can be especially critical for medical device manufacturing
or other high-tech applications.
Norman Noble, Inc. spent three
years in developing and perfecting a proprietary
process for electropolishing nitinol. We are
one of only a handful of contract manufacturing
companies to provide this essential service.
Our nitinol electropolishing is the most technologically
advanced process available today.
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Applications
Today, many new nickel-titanium products are medical device contract
manufacturing products. Medical device manufacturing relies on
ultra-precision parts and components for the breakthrough treatments
and therapies only these nitinol products can deliver.
After micro precision machining and shape setting of nitinol is complete,
approximately 99% of all nitinol parts must be electropolished. This
phase in production eliminates imperfections and provides enhanced
aesthetics. However, the ability to electropolish nitinol is a relatively
rare capability. Developing this extraordinary process illustrates
our commitment to customers and our preeminence in the medical device
contract manufacturing field.
With this critical component in our single-source contract manufacturing
of nitinol products, Norman Noble completes the production chain
from start to finish.
Features
- Most
technologically advanced process for electropolishing
NiTi
- Exceptional
repeatability and predictability
- Removes
dross and heat affected zones resulting from
thermo-cutting (e.g., Wire EDM cutting)
- Eliminates
crevices between grains
- Smoothes
sharp edges in critical areas
- Provides
lustrous finish on NiTi
- Prolongs
service life and improves performance of
NiTi parts
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