3 Abrasive Solutions for Orthopedic Implant and Surgical Instrument Manufacturing
3M Abrasive Technologies The Start of a Better Finish Supplying today’s needs for precision medical instruments and orthopedic implants is a fiercely competitive business. As the baby boom population ages, demand for implants and surgical procedures of all types is expected to grow exponentially. But so has the demand for better-controlled surface finishes and tolerances, faster turnaround, smaller production runs and reduced costs. That’s where we can help.
Heavy Stock Removal and Rough Dimensioning The Science of Smooth 3M™ Cubitron™ Abrasive Grain This high-performance ceramic mineral abrasive, patented by 3M, is used for grinding steel, stainless steel and many non-ferrous alloys. Produced through sol gel processing, Cubitron technology offers exceptional durability, high cut rates and consistency.
Dimensioning and Scratch Refinement 3M offers a variety of solutions designed to reduce abrasive process steps and increase the number of parts produced per belt. The products featured here are used for removing scale, gate witness blending and removing surface imperfections, including light and heavy burrs. Their high efficiency and long life not only can help reduce the cost of labor and consumables, but can also speed delivery time.
Dimensioning and Scratch Refinement 3M™ Trizact™ Abrasive Belt 407EA 3M™ Cloth Belt 707E Carbon Steel Cobalt Chrome Titanium Titanium Cobalt Chrome Zirconium Stainless Steel A silicon carbide cloth belt constructed on a JE weight, flexible rayon cloth backing. Resin bonded for heat resistance. Features a grinding aid for cooler grinding. Available in grades A110 to A20.
Finishing/Polishing 3M offers a variety of advanced abrasive technologies for deburring, finishing and polishing. Designed to save time and steps, 3M abrasives are suited to today’s difficult-to-process alloys and other advanced materials, making it easier for you to deliver the surface finishes and tolerances your customers demand – on-time and on-budget.
The Bottom Line Turn your finishing operation into a profit center – with 3M abrasive technologies For over 100 years, 3M has been a world leader in the development of advanced abrasives designed to help customers in virtually every industrial sector improve productivity and achieve consistently high-quality finishes. For today’s manufacturer of surgical instruments and orthopedic devices, these issues are more critical than ever before.
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