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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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