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Multi Axis Contour Milling

SINGLE OPERATION. AUTOMATED.

Norman Noble uses our state-of-the-art machines for the highest speed, single-operation milling for the smallest and most complex parts in the medtech industry.

Multi Axis Milling medical devices

HIGH-PRECISION CONTOUR MILLING

Our high-precision contour milling equipment manufactures 3-dimensional parts, such as metallic or PEEK-based spinal and extremity implants, by milling and turning parts in one cycle from bar-fed stock to a complete six-sided part. This unique milling process eliminates the need for multiple operations and specialized fixtures typically found in the production of complex shapes and forms.

HIGH-PRECISION CONTOUR MILLING

Our high-precision contour milling equipment manufactures 3-dimensional parts, such as metallic or PEEK-based spinal and extremity implants, by milling and turning parts in one cycle from bar-fed stock to a complete six-sided part. This unique milling process eliminates the need for multiple operations and specialized fixtures typically found in the production of complex shapes and forms.

FACTS AT A GLANCE

  • Single-operation machining of complete 6-sided parts
  • Dedicated equipment for PEEK
  • Profile milling of complex geometries
  • Exotic materials including nitinol and tungsten
  • Tolerances of +/-.00015”
Norman Noble Orthopedic Implant Prototypes

LEAN MANUFACTURING METHODS

  • Manufacturing methods that allow for the most efficient sequencing of drilling, reaming, threading, turning and contour milling.
  • Carefully selected tooling (e.g., cobalt, carbide, etc.) optimizes the quality and speed of our production process.
  • Programmers use industry leading Gibbs CAM software in conjunction with Pro-E, SolidWorks, and Creo parametic modeling to create machine programs for up to 7 axes of simultaneous machining.

A LEADER IN MULTI-AXIS MACHINING

  • Norman Noble is one of the largest providers of single-operation multi-axis machining in the United States.
  • Norman Noble has more than 12 work centers for 4-5 axis vertical & horizontal milling and 17 Willemin-Macodel 5-7-axis contour milling/turning centers.

WHAT WE MAKE

  • Orthopedic Bone Plates
  • Left Ventrical Assist Device (LVAD) Heart Pump Components
  • Interbody Spinal Implants
  • Multi Leaf Collimator (MLC) Housings and Tungsten Leaves
  • Components for Structural Heart Valve Implants

MATERIALS WE USE

  • Titanium
  • PEEK
  • Stainless Steel
  • Tool Steel
  • Aluminum

PRODUCTION & CAPACITY

  • Over 30 milling machines across 2 facilities
Norman Noble Orthopedic Implant Prototypes