Capacity: Norman Noble, Inc. utilizes the newest technologies for High Speed Milling and has the capacity of over twenty 4 and 5-axis vertical Milling machines. In addition we operate ten Willemin-Macodel 7-axis contour milling machines, making our company one of the largest providers of single-operation machining.

 

Capabilities: This high-precision Contour Milling equipment manufactures 3 dimensional parts, such as metallic or PEEK based spinal and extremity implants, by milling & turning them in one cycle from bar-fed stock to a complete six-sided part. Other methods for manufacturing complex six-sided parts typically require additional machining steps that include multiple machining processes. These machining centers can be programmed to automate the manufacturing process into a single-operation, resulting in higher output with greater precision & quality.

Norman Noble uses high-speed milling as both a single machining process and as a preliminary step used prior to EDM machining to assist in cost & time savings during the production process.  Our CNC Milling capabilities are versatile enough to provide an economical alternative to other, more costly machining methods.

Our knowledgeable programmers develop manufacturing methods that allow for the most efficient routing of drilling, reaming, and contour milling. In addition, the careful selection of tool bits (i.e., cobalt, carbide, etc.) is essential to the quality and speed of production. Norman Noble utilizes a variety of leading edge CAD/CAM platforms such as: MasterCam, Pro-E, SolidWorks & CamWorks, which are capable of supporting up to 7-Axis simultaneous machining.

 

Product Applications: Customers use our contract manufacturing services to produce some of the smallest and most complex parts for the medical device industry. Some examples would include:

• Minimally Invasive Spinal Implants and Instruments
• Cervical Plate and Screw Implants
• Vertebral Body Replacement Systems
• Pedical Screw Fixation Systems
• Implant Grade PEEK Spacers

Visit our Orthopedic Implant Manufacturing page for more detailed information on this service.

Prototype Department: Our advanced machining services are located in independent prototype departments with dedicated equipment for each of our manufacturing business units. This enables our prototype machining equipment to be isolated from the production manufacturing areas. Our experienced research and development team of engineers provides both unmatched expertise and capabilities for machining complex Milling prototype projects to ensure all aspects of process development can be performed prior to production.

Contour Milling CAD drawings or prints can be submitted to sales@normannoble.net or visit our RFQ page.