Medical equipment has to be precise and exacting in order to work effectively and safely. A cardiovascular device manufacturer had issues with material sticking to core pins that were too hot. A conformal cooling insert and direct drop eliminated defects and reduced cycle times by 25%.
Production Issues:
- Pulling on second shot TPE
- Undetectable in Production
- Core Pin too hot and material sticking
Additive Tooling Solution:
- Conformal Cooled Core 1.50mm Dia
- Direct Drop in replacement
Results:
- Eliminated defect
- Eliminated 200% inspection
- Cycle time reduction of 25%
- $108k Savings per year