convergent micro stamping ™ a new production standard in micromanufacturing 1

Convergent Micro Stamping™

A New Production Standard in Micromanufacturing

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Every day, Top Tool works on breakthroughs in complex precision metal stamping for micro components.

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Down to the µm level.

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.

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Convergent Micro Stamping

What is Convergent Micro Stamping?

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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.

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

Cut and hole aspect ratios less than 1-to-1

Tolerances down to 0.10mm

Ultra-thin materials down to .0005” (0.013mm)

Small forms (bends, radii)

Multiple forms

Draw forms

Precision coining

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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

Platinum Platinum Iridium Gold Niobium Stainless steels Beryllium Copper Titanium MP35N Nitinol

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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

Class-A tooling

Advanced tooling materials

Near-zero tolerances

In-die PLC-based tool monitoring sensors

Best-of-class tooling components

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Convergent Micro Stamping By Top Tool

1. Aggressive “Micro” and “Complex” Definitions

2. Precious, Exotic Materials Expertise

3. Premier Tooling

4. Progressive Techniques and Tactics

5. Specialized, Fine-Tuned Infrastructure

6. Dynamic Supply Chain Management

Latest 3-D manufacturing software

State-of-the-art wire EDM using .0008” (0.020mm) wire

Standard, modular tooling options

Low- to mid-volume quick-turn tooling (incl. prototyping and design validation)

Standardized production routines

Automated inspection

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Convergent Micro Stamping By Top Tool

1. Aggressive “Micro” and “Complex” Definitions

2. Precious, Exotic Materials Expertise

3. Premier Tooling

4. Progressive Techniques and Tactics

5. Specialized, Fine-Tuned Infrastructure

6. Dynamic Supply Chain Management

Design support, R&D

In-house tool design/build (44 years of experience)

Rapid prototyping

Full-scale production

Formal risk management

Quality Assurance

ISO 9001:2008

Micron-level measurement

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Convergent Micro Stamping By Top Tool

Convergent Micro Stamping By Top Tool

1. Aggressive “Micro” and “Complex” Definitions

2. Precious, Exotic Materials Expertise

3. Premier Tooling

4. Progressive Techniques and Tactics

5. Specialized, Fine-Tuned Infrastructure

6. Dynamic Supply Chain Management

Kanban material management

Web-based order management

Precious metals sourcing

Full lot traceability

Lean Cost Performance Index (CPI)

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Top Tool Micro Stamping Experience

Electrodes Contacts Implantable lamitrodes Vascular staples Surgical tools Marker bands and tags

Neuro-stimulation Deep brain stimulation Dental implants, systems Hearing aids Cardiovascular stimulation Cardiac pacing, defibrillation Anastomosis Sleep apnea Blood filtration Laboratory filtration

Medical Industry

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Top Tool Micro Stamping Experience

Contacts Terminals Connectors Lead frame

Wafer testing Component testing Burn-in testing Edge card Leaded, leadless components Solder spheres RoHS-compliant Precious metal plating

Electronics Industry

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Top Tool Micro Stamping Experience

Mission-critical components Electronic systems Electronic contacts Sensors Terminals Connectors Lead frame

Defense Industry

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Top Tool Micro Stamping Experience

Pressure transmitter components Sensors Temperature sensor components

Energy Industry

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Specialty Consumer Industry

Precision blades Retainers Tension springs

Top Tool sets the standard formanufacturing complex precision

micro components

Contact us to discussConvergent Micro Stamping

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