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Small Precision Tools Inc.
1330 Clegg St.
Petaluma, CA 94954
Tel: 707/762-5880
Fax: 707/778-2271
Web: http://www.spt-cim.com
E-mail: cim@sptca.com
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| Small Precision Tools Produces Micromini Ceramics with SUPERSIZED PROPERTIES |
Small Precision Tools (SPT) is a world leader in Ceramic Injection Molding (CIM) of microminiature complex components to demanding specifications. SPT's CIM process facilitates high-volume or low-volume components that are difficult, costly, or impractical to produce via traditional forming methods. At SPT, CIM is a net-shape process that provides the advantages of ultra-hard materials without the cost associated with other manufacturing methods. Partnering with SPT during the design stage allows engineers to capitalize on the CIM process, while minimizing lead-time and costs to increase speed to market.
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Compared to heavy-duty processes used to make bulky injection-molded ceramic spark plugs in the 1930's, today's sophisticated ceramic injection-molding (CIM) technology at SPT's facility in Petaluma, CA produces microminiature components with features as small as 18-µm (0.0007-in.). MicroCIM parts weighing as little as 0.0004 gm serve in a wide variety of applications where high temperatures and caustic environments preclude most metals and engineered thermoplastics. Components boasting intricate, 18-µm features, including through holes, gear teeth, and screw threads, are well suited for micro CIM molding. Whisper-thin components, 25-µm (0.001-in.) cross-sections and those needing consistent, single-micron dimensional tolerances can be produced. The ability to produce microminiature parts can be cost prohibitive or impossible to form through traditional processes. SPT provides a cost effective solution from concept and FDA approval to full-scale production.
Endoscopic surgical instruments, implantable devices, microfluidic components and micro-carbide tooling are produced using a wide rand of biocompatible materials including: Alumina, Zirconia, Zirconia Toughened Alumina (ZTA) and Polycrystalline Ruby. Other capabilities include micro EDM in carbides with features < 25 micron. Micro-hole EDM expertise in materials such as Tungsten Carbide and Titanium Carbide.
SPT's specialized staff works with medical device clients worldwide to optimize the target product and production chain. Complete Development Chain: from the Ceramic Powder to Mass Production with the CIM Process, Product Engineering, Material Development, Rapid Tooling / Prototyping, Tool Concept & Manufacturing, Sampling, Product Manufacturing and Post Manufacturing.
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