Micro Hole Popping
Twin City EDM’s micro-hole EDM services are used to produce small holes ranging from .004″ to .125″ in any conductive material, including traditional metals such as stainless steel, tool steel, and titanium, as well as more exotic materials including Inconel, Nitinol, gold, molybdenum, and conductive ceramics. Our CNC controlled 5-axis EDM is equipped with a robotic arm, automatic tool changers, and bath capability. This advanced technology enables us to undertake micro hole popping to an exceptionally high standard, offering high accuracy and consistency, even on high volume orders. We can produce precision hole patterns, using micro hole burning, in pieces up to 24″ x 25.5″ x 12″ with an accuracy of ±.00002″ and repeatability of ±.00005″. This precision micro hole popping process is typically used in the manufacturing of hypodermic needles, and surgical tubing.
At Twin City EDM, we operate an ISO 9001:2016 certified facility, compliant with ISO 13485:2015, to meet the medical device quality management system regulations and standards. This ensures that no matter what you need us to produce, we have the right processes in place to make sure that quality is maintained at every stage of the production process. In addition to the medical industry, we have experience serving the aerospace and defense industries, and more. Our facility complies with all applicable ASTM and Mil-Spec standards.
| Processes |
Micro Hole Popping, Micro Hole Burning, Micro Hole Drilling, Micro Hole Electro Discharge Machining (EDM)
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Equipment Capabilities | Tool Changers, CNC Controlled, Robotic Arm, Bath Capability |
| Cutting Axis | 5-Axis | Metal Materials | Stainless Steel, Steel, Tool Steel, Aluminum, Titanium, Carbide, Graphite, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Nickel, Tin, Lead, Castings, Powdered |
| Exotic Metal Materials | Inconel, Kovar, Nitinol, Gold, Molybdenum, Niobium | Electrode Material | Copper, Brass |
| Electrode Diameter | Less than 0.0001 Inch | Hole Popping Sizes | 0.004 to 0.125 Inch |
| Length | 0 to 24 Inch | Width | 0 to 20.5 Inch |
| Depth |
0 to 12 Inch
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Weight | 0 to 100 lb |
| Repeatability | 0.00005 Inch | Accuracy | 0.00002 Inch |
| Inspection | Zeiss Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM with Scaning Head), OGP Vision Systems | Testing | Pull, Mag Particle, Pressure, Quality Assurance Program |
| Production Volume | Prototype to High Volume Production | Typical Lead Time | 1 to 2 weeks, On-Time Delivery |
| Efficiency | Lights Out Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing | Industries Served | Medical, Surgical, Aircraft, Aerospace, Defense |
| Industry Standards Met | ISO 9001:2008 Certified, ISO 13485:2003 Compliant, ASTM 485, MIL-W-13855, MIL-L-45208A, MIL-Q-9858A | File Formats Accepted | SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MasterCAM |
