Tube forming machines
Tubes play a special role in the many diverse products and applications in the medical sector. Special materials and high-precision production methods are necessary to meet the special requirements.
"transfluid is often asked for solutions that make possible the very best tube processing when using workpieces in medical equipment," said a company spokesperson. "This can be surgical instrument technology, emergency care and even sterilization autoclaves. In this case, a crucial challenge for the tube processing machines is forming tubes with very thin walls and made of special materials. These can be high- and ultrahigh-strength materials, like titanium and stainless steel, which are used in microsurgery or endoscopy, for instance. transfluid's t-form machines are required for this job, giving precise results when forming axially or with the rolling method. As an example, with these machines it is possible to produce highly precise symmetrical and asymmetrical axial forming."
"The rollforming is very important, because it can be used in a very effective way and independent of the tools used," said Stefanie Flaeper, Director at transfluid. "Our high-tech machines reduce the tubes partially or over a long distance. This incremental forming opens up new possibilities in many cases. With both methods, axial and rolling, we offer outstanding precision. In most cases it is tubes with a relatively small outer diameter that are processed, with a diameter between less than 1 mm and up to 12 mm."
In addition to their use in medical equipment, tubes with larger diameters and often produced in larger numbers are also used in the production of aids to improve the recovery and quality of life of patients. The same demands apply in the care and rehabilitation fields, but with different prerequisites. In this case the focus is on creating options for the processing of tubes and profiles used in the frames of beds, auxiliary and lifting devices, examination devices, personalized aids or devices commonly used in the care sector.
For this large variety of applications, transfluid can offer a selection of machines that bend the pre-cut tube and form the ends. These systems for the production of tubes can be connected to the network or be stand-alone and equipped with the relevant automation. It is also possible to set it up to have a completely automated process. The CAD data is loaded into the system online, which makes it possible to have highly flexible manufacturing.
Different materials are processed in all areas of medical care. Light, high-strength materials are preferred in emergency care, for instance. Rehabilitation has similar requirements. Light, high-strength tubes are important so that the person can operate and use the rehabilitation products in line with their individual needs. This is particularly clear with the production of wheelchairs. These aids have to be tailored accurately to the users and their needs. For instance, some manufacturers offer the users a selection of sizes, colors or additional functions.
To achieve the best tube processing, the counterclockwise and clockwise bending machine t bend 630 CNC R-L can be used. The fast, flexible change of tools makes individually adjusted bending possible. The transfluid machines provide high-quality bending with small bending radii. All transfluid forming and bending machines can work manually or fully automatic. Integration of the manual systems into a production cell is also possible.
For more information contact:
transfluid Maschinenbau GmbH
sales@transfluid.de
www.transfluid.net