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AUTOMATED EQUIPMENT HELPS ENSURE 100% DIMENSIONAL COMPLIANCE
Norman Noble’s automated Quality Inspection Equipment supports the manufacturing of implants, components and devices from initial prototype through FDA approval and full production requirements. Our experienced engineering team develops validated processes to provide customers with the most cost effective, highest quality fully compliant products. And our proprietary manufacturing and finishing technologies enable us to bring to market products that might otherwise be considered cost prohibitive or unable to be manufactured using standard available manufacturing and inspection methods.
Our automated dimensional inspection equipment includes:
- Werth TomoScope X-ray Computed Tomography
- ESI Sierra FineScan Systems for Cylindrical Parts
- ESI 5-Axis FineScan Systems for Flared or Twisted Geometry
- ESI FineScan Systems for Flat Parts
- Zeiss Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)
- OGP SmartScopes for Flat or Cylindrical Parts
- Starrett AVR Series Digital Video System
- Micro-Vu Vertex Automated Vision Systems
- Keyence Automated Image Dimension Measurement Systems
Faster. Smarter. Better.
In-House Expertise
We integrate our own equipment with our experienced team of engineers
Always Customized
The right process developed for each unique manufacturing challenge
Werth TomoScope X-ray Computed Tomography
Application: 3-D measurement of any parts within a 2″ x 4″ window.
Examples: Orthopedic Extremity Plates, Spinal Implants, Geometrically complex parts and assemblies. Mixed material assemblies.
Unique Capabilities:
- Ability to see “inside” parts and assemblies to measure internal features not visible to other automated inspection methods.
- “On-the Fly” measurement computation to reduce measurement time.
- No special fixturing or work holding required.
- Able to measure a wide range of materials and mixed material assemblies.
- Measures up to 10 parts in one scan.
- Software can overlay scanned .stl file onto CAD model for direct comparison. Program from CAD model.
- One scan measures the part complete often replacing multiple inspection steps and sectioning of parts.
ESI Sierra FineScan Systems for Cylindrical Parts
Application: Round parts with complex features up to 200 mm in length.
Examples: Vascular, Peripheral, Venous and Neurovascular Stents, Neurological clot retrieval devices.
Unique Capabilities:
- Line Scan technology is extremely fast, accurate, and repeatable.
- Cylindrical parts can be measured as a 2-D image compatible with 2-D CAD models/drawings.
- Simple fixturing.
- Programming allows precise placement of measurement locations on the part.
- FineFit CAD software comparison measures deviation from the part design.
- Measure stents as long as 200 mm.
ESI 5-Axis FineScan Systems for Flared or Twisted Geometry
Application: Round parts with complex and non-cylindrical features.
Examples: Vascular, Peripheral, Venous and Neurovascular Stents, Neurological clot retrieval devices. Transcatheter Heart Valve Frames, AAA Stent Rings, and Stents incorporating non-cylindrical designs.
Unique Capabilities:
- Fastest, most accurate measurement of transcatheter heart valve frames and similar products.
- Able to measure barbs and flared or twisted geometries.
- Eliminates the need for additional inspection steps.
- Non-cylindrical parts can be measured as a 2-D image compatible with 2-D CAD models/drawings.
- Simple fixturing.
- Extends the proven capabilities of the ESI Sierra product line.
ESI FineScan Systems for Flat Parts
Application: Flat 2-D parts with complex features.
Examples: Vascular Closure Devices, Instruments & instrument components, flat laser cut products.
Unique Capabilities:
- Line Scan technology is extremely fast, accurate, and repeatable.
- No special part fixturing required.
- Programming allows precise placement of measurement locations.
- Capable of measuring over 100 small parts in a single scan cycle.
- Able to precisely measure parts with shiny or highly reflective surfaces.
Zeiss Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)
Application: Geometrically complex three-dimensional parts.
Examples: Orthopedic Implants, Extremity Plates, parts with complex GD&T requirements, large implants and machine components.
Unique Capabilities:
- Full suite of Zeiss software including Calypso Planner, Simulation, Curve, Freeform and Solid Works.
- Multiple off-line programming stations.
- Measuring stages up to 1.0 (X) x 1.6 (Y) x 0.6 (Z) meters.
- Equipped with automatic probe changing.
- RDS and VAST XT Gold style Probe Heads.
- Modular part fixturing system.
- Rotary fixtures allow full four axis measurements.
- Programs from CAD model.
OGP SmartScopes for Flat or Cylindrical Parts
Application: Geometrically complex three-dimensional parts. Wide variety of capabilities effective for prototype through high volume production.
Examples: Orthopedic Screws and Plates, Spinal Implants and Assemblies, Heart Valve and Heart Pump Components.
Unique Capabilities:
- Multi sensor equipped with camera, touch probe and laser scan capabilities.
- Large Size range from Flash 200 up to Quest 650 equipped with dual axis rotary.
- Automatically changes between different sensor types.
- Effective on flat, round and complex geometries.
- Equipped with a variety of work holding and quick change fixturing including rotary fixtures.
Starrett AVR Series Digital Video System
Application: Manual or automated inspection of basic to geometrically complex two-dimensional measurements.
Examples: Orthopedic Screws, Maxillofacial Screws and Plates, Suture Anchors.
Unique Capabilities:
- Uses both Field of View (FOV) and automated, programmed travel.
- Efficient and accurate manual measurements.
- Versatile tool for single part through high volume production.
- 12″ x 6″ of stage travel.
- 5MP digital video camera, coupled with a 6.5:1 zoom for micron-level resolution.
- Equipped with touchscreen monitor and MetLogix M3 Metrology software.
Micro-Vu Vertex Automated Vision Systems
Application: Automated inspection of basic to geometrically complex two- and three-dimensional parts.
Examples: Ocular Implants, Orthopedic Screws, Staples and Anchors.
Unique Capabilities:
- nSpec Metrology Software provides point-and-click simplicity for ease of programming.
- High-Res Vision System with optical zoom and instant true digital zoom.
- High speed Vertical distance measurement sensors.
- 36:1 Zoom range, ~15x-540x magnification.
- High accuracy measurement at high magnification combined with high measurement speed.
Keyence Automated Image Dimension Measurement Systems
Application: Versatile automated inspection of basic to geometrically complex two- and three-dimensional parts.
Examples: Ocular Implants and Bone Screws.
Unique Capabilities:
- Measurement performed in seconds.
- Automatic recognition of position and orientation.
- Measure up to 99 dimensions on up to 100 parts with a single button press.
- Automated focus adjustment, lighting settings and edge detection.
- Intuitive, fast programming and inspector interface.
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