Transcript Precision Metal Stamping on a Mission

A New Production Standard
in Micromanufacturing
Convergent Micro Stamping™
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Every day, Top Tool works on
breakthroughs in complex precision
metal stamping for micro components.
Down to the µm level.
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Tomorrow could be your day
for a breakthrough.
What is your most complex
precision micro component?
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But first, how do you identify a stamping supplier who
can deliver micro complexity and precision?
The definition of “micro” depends on whom you ask.
What’s the correct answer? Opinions vary.
a. “anything up to a few millimeters”
b. up to 8mm
c. 1mm or less
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How Big is a Micron?
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It’s Not Just The Microns
1mm or smaller should be the opening bid
for micro-component stamping.
But there’s more than how LOW you can go.
Can the supplier stamp and form
special shapes, complex features
and micron-level tolerances?
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The answer can be yes.
But the solution requires a new, higher standard
in micromanufacturing.
There is a name for high-end metal stamping
optimized to manufacture complex, precision and
highly engineered micro components.
Convergent Micro Stamping
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What is Convergent Micro Stamping?
An inventory of six critical-to-success factors
at Top Tool that form a 360-degree view of
integrated systems, philosophies and proven experience
crucial to high-end micro component
tool making and stamping.
The six factors – executed at a “best practices” level –
converge on the best-possible approach
to stamp a complex precision micro component.
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Convergent Micro Stamping By Top Tool
1. Aggressive “Micro” and
“Complex” Definitions
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Cut and hole aspect ratios
less than 1-to-1
2. Precious, Exotic Metals
Expertise
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Tolerances down to 0.10mm
3. Premier Tooling
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Ultra-thin materials down to
.0005” (0.013mm)
4. Progressive Techniques
and Tactics
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Small forms (bends, radii)
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Multiple forms
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Draw forms
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Precision coining
5. Specialized, Fine-Tuned
Infrastructure
6. Dynamic Supply
Chain Management
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Convergent Micro Stamping By Top Tool
1. Aggressive “Micro” and
“Complex” Definitions
2. Precious, Exotic Metals
Expertise
3. Premier Tooling
4. Progressive Techniques
and Tactics
5. Specialized, Fine-Tuned
Infrastructure
6. Dynamic Supply
Chain Management
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Platinum
Platinum Iridium
Gold
Niobium
Stainless steels
Beryllium Copper
Titanium
MP35N
Nitinol
Coil
Ribbon
Foil
Sheet
 Wire
 Flat Wire
 Skived
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Convergent Micro Stamping By Top Tool
1 Aggressive “Micro” and
“Complex” Definitions
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Class-A tooling
2. Precious, Exotic Metals
Expertise
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Advanced tooling materials
3. Premier Tooling
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Near-zero tolerances
4. Progressive Techniques
and Tactics
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In-die PLC-based tool
monitoring sensors
5. Specialized, Fine-Tuned
Infrastructure
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Best-of-class tooling
components
6. Dynamic Supply
Chain Management
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Convergent Micro Stamping By Top Tool
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Latest 3-D manufacturing
software
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State-of-the-art wire EDM
using .0008” (0.020mm) wire
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Standard, modular tooling
options
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Low- to mid-volume quick-turn
tooling (incl. prototyping and
design validation)
5. Specialized, Fine-Tuned
Infrastructure
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Standardized production
routines
6. Dynamic Supply
Chain Management
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Automated inspection
1. Aggressive “Micro” and
“Complex” Definitions
2. Precious, Exotic
Materials Expertise
3. Premier Tooling
4. Progressive Techniques
and Tactics
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Convergent Micro Stamping By Top Tool
1. Aggressive “Micro” and
“Complex” Definitions
2. Precious, Exotic
Materials Expertise
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Design support, R&D
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In-house tool design/build
(44 years of experience)
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Rapid prototyping
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Full-scale production
4. Progressive Techniques
and Tactics
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Formal risk management
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Quality Assurance
5. Specialized, Fine-Tuned
Infrastructure
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ISO 9001:2008
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Micron-level measurement
3. Premier Tooling
6. Dynamic Supply
Chain Management
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Convergent Micro Stamping By Top Tool
1. Aggressive “Micro” and
“Complex” Definitions
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Kanban material management
2. Precious, Exotic
Materials Expertise
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Web-based order management
3. Premier Tooling
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Precious metals sourcing
4. Progressive Techniques
and Tactics
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Full lot traceability
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Lean Cost Performance Index
(CPI)
5. Specialized, Fine-Tuned
Infrastructure
6. Dynamic Supply
Chain Management
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Top Tool Micro Stamping Experience
Medical Industry
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Electrodes
Contacts
Implantable lamitrodes
Vascular staples
Surgical tools
Marker bands and tags
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Neuro-stimulation
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Deep brain stimulation
Dental implants, systems
Hearing aids
Cardiovascular stimulation
Cardiac pacing, defibrillation
Anastomosis
Sleep apnea
Blood filtration
Laboratory filtration
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Top Tool Micro Stamping Experience
Electronics Industry
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Contacts
Terminals
Connectors
Lead frame
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Wafer testing
Component testing
Burn-in testing
Edge card
Leaded, leadless components
Solder spheres
RoHS-compliant
Precious metal plating
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Top Tool Micro Stamping Experience
Defense Industry
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Mission-critical components
Electronic systems
Electronic contacts
Sensors
Terminals
Connectors
Lead frame
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Top Tool Micro Stamping Experience
Energy Industry
 Pressure transmitter components
 Sensors
 Temperature sensor components
Specialty Consumer Industry
 Precision blades
 Retainers
 Tension springs
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Top Tool sets the standard for
manufacturing complex precision
micro components
Contact us to discuss
Convergent Micro Stamping
Phone: 763-786-0030
Web:
www.toptool.com
e-mail: [email protected]
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