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*** Purchased from world renowned medical device maker, Boston Scientific,
manufacturer of Catheter Heart Wires+

General Specifications As Per Brochure

Grinding Wheel:                          9" Dia. x 8-5/8" Width
Regulating Wheel:                        4"x 8 1/4"
Spindle Speed:                           2400 RPM
Stock Size:                              0.002" - 4"
Spindle Motor:                           7 HP 
Hydraulic System:
  Pump Motor:                            2 HP
  Oil Pressure:                          350 PSI
Hydraulic Tank:                          15 Gal.
Electrical:                              208-230/460V, 60 HZ, 3 PH
Dimensions (Approx.):                    47" x 39" x 50"
Weight (Approx.):                        1800 Lbs.

Note: Set up for thru-feed with in-feed using the rapid in-feed handle (back
      wheel).

Machine:  60" x 44" x 62" 2,200 lbs
Bar Pusher (2 parts): 113"/85" x 20"/28" x 20"/20" 150 lbs
Chip Tank: 48" x 24" x 36" 150 lbs
Bar Pusher Stands (x3):  26" x 26" x 32" 50 lbs


NOTE: This machine is NOT being offered with a dresser for the regulating

wheel; a straight dresser or profile wheel dresser can be purchased from

Glebar directly.  Hdraulic dresser for the grinding wheel, work rest, coolant

system are included.


INFORMATION FROM GLEBAR ABOUT THIS MACHINE: 
Product Summary
The TF-9BHD is also used effectively in the production of catheters due to the

9" wide wheel advantage, superior surface finish can been achieved in one pass

on mixed durometer plastic tubing. 

Purely physics, the larger the surface area on a grinding wheel, the better

the surface finish. A 9" diameter by 8-5/8" long wheel results in a much

larger grinding surface than any other equipment used for this application. 

The system shown above is equipped with an automatic catheter feeder, a vacuum

unloaded, a pressure washing system to clean the wheels automatically and

template tracing wheel dressers. 

Recently introduced is the TF-9DHD offering all the advantages of the model

described above with the addition of motion control on the regulating wheel

slide operating in a closed loop with the installed glass linear scale and

NEMA4 rated touch screen. The capabilities are enhanced by incorporating

automated infeed capability and interfacing to feeding systems and gages. 

This coupled with Glebar's experience in plastic, and composite grinding makes

this system ideal for catheter manufacturing applications. 

Being a versatile piece of equipment, The TF-9BHD can also be configured to

produce simple one step guide wires. Although multi tapered wires can be

produced on this machine, the TF-9DHD is more adept at performing that task." 

Key Features
8-5/8" wide 9" diameter grinding wheel
Grinding range from 0.002" to 4" diameter on the same machine
Carbide tipped work rest blade
Diamond Wheels
Variable speed hydraulic drive
Side feedng systems.Automated Wheel Pressure washing
Wide selection of wheel dressing options.Template tracking, straight line etc.
Multi grit "sandwiched" wheel segments over 8-5/8" span
Selection of filtration equipment.  From filtered coolant tanks to full

fledged filtration systems capable of 
  servicing a production line
Catheter Grinding Advantages
Wide wheel spreads the grind over 8 inches promoting longer wheel life between

dresses
Multi grade wheels can both rough and finish the same part in one operation. 

Very suitable for catheters of
   multiple hardness construction
Superior surface finish due to the width of the wheels
Automatic pressure washing insures clean wheels further enhancing surface

finish
Precision tailstock bearing assembly and work spindle for more rigitity and

size control
Simple machine set up and size adjustment
Low maintenance hydraulic regulating wheel drive, pressure and temperatur

compensated
Simple wheel removal and replacement
Available template tracing wheel dressers.  Regulating wheel dresser can be

stationary
  or removable.
Available vacuum feeders and unloaders
Side feeding and autocycling available for infeed runs.
Automatic unloader removes the ground catheter, dries it and loads it into a

shipping tube out of the machine
Specifications:
Rate:6 feet per minute.(Approx.)
Diameter accuracy: +/- 0.0002" (5 microns)
Roundness: +/- 0.0001" (5 microns)
Grinding Diameter Stock: No Limit
Wheel Size: 9" x 8.25" (229 x 257 mm)
Work Wheel Spindle Power: 7.5 (5.5 kw) - 15 HP (11 kw)
Work Wheel RPM: 2375
Regulating Wheel Power: 2 HP (1.45 kw) Regulating Wheel RPM: 10-400

*** Purchased from world renowned medical device maker, Boston Scientific,

manufacturer of Catheter Heart Wires

Original paint - exceptional condition & appearance *** 

Note: Set up for thru-feed with in-feed using the rapid in-feed handle (back

wheel).

For metalworking, etc. a new straight-line hydraulic wheel dresser will be

provided by A&M. If customer decides on a different type of dresser A&M will

deduct approximately $5,230 from orignial price. 

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