Recent Solutions

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High Throughput 7 axis machining
Challenge: 5 axis machining centers work great, but additional throughput was needed to make tough parts with less handling. In addition, the future in healthcare will continue to have downward pressure on the device industry so finding more efficient ways of making parts is not just a benefit, it’s a necessity.

Solution: Hoosier has invested heavily into the 7 axis machining market. Capabilities of bar feeding up to 42mm material, 30,000 rpm spindles, milling and turning capability, true multi axis milling, and a work gripping pick off allow Hoosier to run challenging projects up to 80% faster and with “0 minutes” manual load time between parts. Load a meter of material, press start, come back hours later with a hundred parts complete. A laser tool analyzer in the machine as well as an operator that performs in process inspection ensures that the parts stay to print throughout the entire machining process.

Annealing To Hold Tighter Tolerances
Challenge: 30% CFR PEEK application that pushes the limits of machineablity and tolerances. Additional challenge, part must undergo repeated autoclave cycles and hold a tight tolerance value.

Solution: Fully automated deburring chamber. After months of studying, testing, validating and confirming results, Hoosier purchased a state of the art deburring chamber. The results and style of equipment are shared on a limited basis. Contact us today to learn more!

High Throughput Deburring
Challenge: Manual deburring took too long to process required throughput. Additional risk of manual deburring error was undesirable.

Solution: Fully automated deburring chamber. After months of studying, testing, validating and confirming results, Hoosier purchased a state of the art deburring chamber. The results of the study are shared on a limited basis. Contact us today to learn more!

Surface Adhesion
Challenge: Machined finish on PEEK is too smooth. Our customer needed to rough the surface to help with coating adhesion.

Solution: Microblasting units are generally used to help deburr parts, especially in applications where a razor may introduce small cut marks and can weaken the finished part. We took this knowledge and expanded it further by experimenting with Microblast settings, media, and nozzles to find the most effective way of applying a controlled and consistent surface. Once the study was complete, the spec was added to the prints so the process would be consistently repeated and certified with each shipment.