Company insight
Precision redefined: Catheter tip
forming machines
In the dynamic landscape of medical technology, non-invasive catheter device innovations are not just advancements, they are lifelines that improve patient care, enhance medical procedures and empower healthcare professionals. ONEX RF’s range of catheter tip forming machines, their features and advancements are poised to have an impact on the catheter device manufacturing industry.
T
he distal end of any catheter that directly impacts non-invasive procedures, in contact with the
patient’s organs, plays a critical role in its shape and functionality. It must be adequately formed without any excess extruded materials, particles, gaps or voids to prevent injuries. ONEX RF has stepped up to the challenge by developing cutting-edge catheter tip- forming machines that redefine precision and process control. ONEX RF’s product line of catheter tipping systems offers a state-of-the-art RF generator technology for induction heating dies in precision tip forming applications using a smaller footprint and closed loop process control.
Key advantages for engineers Engineers have many advantages when using ONEX RF’s catheter tip- forming machines: ■Versatility and adaptability: One of the key benefits of ONEX RF’s catheter tip-forming machines is their versatility across a wide range of materials and catheter sizes. Whether it’s working with different polymers or designing specialised catheters from 3–34Fr or 1–75mm long, the ONEX tipping machines can meet various requirements. This adaptability empowers engineers to use the same system for multiple applications, standardising the processes and utilising a single platform without limitations.
■In person training: In today’s world of AI, hi-tech buzzwords do not get the job done for you, and engineers relying on the internet for solutions may not
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get all the answers to perfect the manufacturing process. ONEX RF trains its customers and helps them complete their projects successfully. ONEX RF helps to use the time wisely and allows the process to be perfected.
■The shortest die lead-time: ONEX RF can deliver tipping-dies in two-to-three weeks or sooner in an emergency. Based on some customer feedback, this is four times faster than a typical lead time of eight to 12 weeks compared with other suppliers.
■‘Flash-less tip’ manufacturing: ONEX RF offers a flash-less tipping process on some materials and sizes, reducing efforts in secondary operations to cut excess flash after the forming process. Utilising a unique die design with precise RF energy and correct coil position control, ONEX RF may be the right solution to form the catheter tips with no flash and greater consistency.
■Enhanced precision and consistency: Clients using ONEX RF servo catheter tip-forming machines experience a significant boost in process control, relying on precision speed control. The machine’s advanced technology ensures each catheter tip is formed with exact specifications, reducing variations and defects that might arise from using pneumatic slides.
■Streamlined Process Feedback: ONEX RF’s tipping systems simplify the development of the catheter tip-forming process. Each critical adjustment of a mechanical or electrical nature comes with a self-monitoring feedback signal. The intuitive closed-loop control features help to eliminate errors that
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may be caused by manual intervention of system adjustments. Plus, during the process validation, engineers can challenge the system parameters, trying various set points and dialling back to the working range effortlessly, reducing the development time.
The future of catheter tip-forming operations By pushing the boundaries of precision and real-time control, ONEX RF contributes to advancing catheter device manufacturing, redefining the possibilities of process control and validation.
As new catheter devices evolve, ONEX
RF’s commitment to innovation ensures that catheter tip forming will remain at the forefront of the company’s RF tip- forming technologies, ultimately leading to more process efficiency and reduced scrap in the manufacturing environment. ●
www.onexrf.com Medical Device Developments /
www.nsmedicaldevices.com
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