The extremely small size of the part, critical to affixing a clip to a defective heart valve, resulted in manufacturing difficulties, and unacceptable inconsistencies in holding the required part tolerances.<br />
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Critical Dimensions:<br />
Center Diameter size - .0191/.0190<br />
OAL: .056"<br />
8 Ra surface finish<br />
.001" max inside corner radii<br />
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Resolution: a manufacturing process was created that yielded 95% success rate. Project was able to move forward into ...This story is related to the following:Health, Medical and Dental Supplies and EquipmentPrecision Grinding | Centerless Grinding | Medical Parts Contract Manufacturing | Medical Valves |