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One-Stop Repair for Medical Device Manufacturing Equipment
By Dick Puhl M
edical device manufacturing incorporates a range of ad- vanced mechanical, hy-
draulic and electronic technologies, starting with engineering, and con- tinuing on to fabrication, finishing and assembly. With many enterpris- es utilizing digital design and proto- typing systems, automated fabrica- tion, CNC finishing, and multi-axis, laser-based quality assurance sys- tems, the demands for effective and timely repair or replacement of equipment are often critical. Given the array of parts in-
volved, the task of maintaining equipment can present a logistical nightmare that involves farming out components to a variety of speciality repair shops with variable capabili- ties, quality, pricing and turnaround time.
Fortunately, the repair services
industry is responding by broaden- ing its capabilities to provide a one- stop shop for medical device fabrica- tors, often with facilities located strategically near major manufactur- ers or manufacturing regions.
Specialized Equipment Fabricators of medical devices
incorporate common manufacturing technologies from many industries, including aerospace and consumer electronics. Companies that make surgical implants, orthotic devices and medical instruments often em- ploy sophisticated CNC systems to maximize productivity and control. Many platforms, such as the
Siemens 840D, include subsystems and components that are similar or common to other industries, includ-
ing digital drives and motors, con- nectivity to many types of tools through standard interfaces like Ethernet, and easy integration to many different CAD/CAM systems. Medical device manufacturers
make use of a variety of spindles, spindle motors, arbors, and tools to automatically perform precise ma- chining operations such as drilling and milling. There is no shortage of mechan-
ical or hydraulic components. High- purity hydraulic pumps, mixers, mo- tors, cylinders, rotary actuators, pneumatic valves, servo valves, and blowers are used to provide automat- ed handling of liquids, degassing sys- tems, liquid-end assemblies, and flow cells.
Finally, manufacturing systems
often contain sophisticated elec- tronic control elements, such as ro- botics, PLC controllers, environ- mental sensors, and HMI control panels that are designed to display real-time status information. The systems also record critical pro- duction data for on-the-fly analy- sis of events, system troubleshoot- ing and process improvement. Given the variety and complex-
Regardless of the type of part, it
is important to find a repair compa- ny that will conduct an initial evalu- ation to identify the probable cause of failure, and then repair and test the part according to the manufac- turer’s specifications and test proce- dures.
K+S operates twelve facilities
across the globe, with locations in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Eu- rope. While many repair services are just a store front with a lone repre- sentative who coordinates with a larger office, the K+S repair facilities are fully-equipped and functioning shops with managers, technicians and spare parts at each location. Proximity has many advantages
for the manufacturer. By having a re- pair service nearby, repairs can be
In the event of an emergency, turnaround time is practically negligible. Cases exist where a part has been picked up in the morning, repaired, tested, and returned the same day.
Neu Dynamics Corp is an ISO 9001:2008 certified Tool, Mold and Die man- ufacturer
specializing in tooling and equipment used in building
Semiconductors, Electronics, components and a wide variety of the devices used in automotive, telecommunications, solar and medical applications. We further offer small to medium volume contract molding services for
microelectronic packages such as BGA, QFN, MLP, optical components etc. We also have capability to provide insert molding services for items such as connectors.
CONTRACT MOLDING OVERMOLDING TOOLING
Phone 215-355-2460 CUSTOM MACHINING
MOLD DESIGN AND FABRICATION
WWW.NEUDYNAMICS.COM SALES@NEUDYNAMICS.COM
Fax 215-355-7365
ity of machine components, repair or replacement often involves sending specific components out to specialty repair shops. A hydraulic component repair shop often does not have the capability to also repair motors; a motor repair shop cannot replace power supplies, I/O, memory, or com- munication cards in sophisticated PLC systems; and robotic equipment must usually be repaired at a dedi- cated facility.
These services converge at larg-
er international repair service com- panies. Due to their size and expert- ise in many industries, they are equipped to offer an array of repair services under a single roof.
Proximity and Capability A repair service company, such
NDC International offers specialized equipment built for today's high-tech semiconductor assembly processes.
HANMI SEMICONDUCTOR
MPP MANUAL WIRE BONDERS
K&S CAPILLARIES K&S DICING BLADES
MASTER MACHINERY CUSTOM AUTOMATION RGT WAFER FRAMES
RGT MANUAL WAFER MOUNTER
WWW.NDC-INT.COM
as K+S Services, fills this niche be- cause it has pursued a strategic model of expansion by opening new locations in close proximity to exist- ing major plants, as well as geo- graphic regions that attract and sup- port U.S.-based manufacturing. The company can repair or re-
place equipment, including major manufacturer brands for mechanical parts, hydraulics, and sophisticated electronic components. This includes the replacement of controller cards for power supply, I/O, communica- tion, and memory, as well as HMI control panels.
completed faster and the maximum possible uptime maintained. Today, most manufacturing plants need re- placement parts quickly, due to de- creased onsite spare parts inventory. In the event of an emergency,
turnaround time is practically negli- gible. Cases exist where a part has been picked up in the morning, re- paired, tested, and returned the same day. If physical proximity in terms of location has its benefits, there is no relationship closer than having a repair service representa- tive stationed within the plant itself. Some repair service companies
provide additional specialized pro- grams. K+S offers its Smart Total Asset Management Program (STAMP) where customers are as- signed a full-time, onsite account manager to serve as a one-stop facil- itator and manager of all repairable assets within a specific plant. This level of service includes
tracking all repairs, expediting when required, shipping or delivering to and from the nearby repair facility, maintaining database integrity, streamlining and stabilizing proce- dures, generating a wide variety of reports, and keeping the customer
informed throughout the process. Contact: K+S Services, Inc.,
15677 Noecker Way, Southgate, MI 48195 % 800-542-1331 E-mail:
sales@k-and-s.com Web:
www.k-and-s.com r
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