Customized Fixtures for Adhesives
The Challenge
Manufacturer of neuro vascular catheter devices required a customized fixture for assembly operations,
The fixture machining required a 2 weeks lead time, and was increasing costs per catheter.
The Solution
LOCTITE 3D Engineering Services designed an optimized fixture with LOCTITE 3D 3172 HDT50 High Impact resin, to withstand the clamping forces and the machining requirements
Benefits
- 65% cost reduction
- From 2 weeks, to 2.5 hours
- Light weight ergonomic tooling improved operator‘s comfort
