Catheter Grinder

The Royal Master Centerless Grinders are ideal machines for grinding catheter bodies. With our TG 12x3 and TG 12x4 Models, one has the ability to hold close, consistent diameter tolerances along the entire length of your catheter body. By grinding the catheter bodies a smooth uninterrupted surface finish can be maintained, and fuse bumps which surface after tip welding can be removed effortlessly.

The TG 12x3 and TG 12x4 machines have 3 and 4 inch (7.62cm, and 10.16cm) wide wheels respectively. The advantages of wheel contact wider than this are outweighed by the disadvantage of increased vulnerability to spirals and scratches caused by wheels and work rest blade surfaces. It is the 12 inch ( 30.5 cm) diameter of the grinding wheel which offers greater wheel surface and determines the length of time between dressing.

Catheter Tips

Your catheter tips should be ground to generate a smooth surface finish over the entire profile while maintaining a repeatable and close dimensional tolerance. This technique is superior to other methods of tip forming in areas including part to part cycle time ( six parts per minute ), and surface finish with smooth tip radii as well as transition blends. Consistency in material qualities is maintained as the material is ground away rather than moved or compressed with heat. Whether soft or rigid, braided or not, with our extensive experience in grinding catheter materials, our centerless grinding lab has developed the most efficient methods for grinding your catheter tips. Your engineering expertise in materials and profile designs will be enhanced by learning more about the capabilities of the Royal Master Automatic Tip Grinder.

Royal Master Automatic Tip Grinder is based around our Model TG 12x4 centerless grinder. Tip profile lengths to 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) are ground in a single operation taking less than 10 seconds.

Royal Master Grinders, Inc., 143 Bauer Drive, Oakland, NJ 07436-3188. Tel: 201-337-8500; Fax: 201-337-2324.