11.25.13
Tucson, Ariz.-based Vante Inc., now owned by Machine Solutions Inc., has expanded its advanced mandrel capabilities. A mandrel is a tool used to shape machined work, and Vante’s expertise is in radiofrequency thermal forming equipment for medical plastics.
“Vante’s new mandrel capability translates into improved customer support, since they no longer need to source their mandrels from a third party,” said Brent Fausett, president of Vante. “They can simply contact Vante, the original manufacturer. Also, we can fulfill small quantity orders with short lead-time fabrication of custom geometry mandrels, as well as provide different mandrel sizes and types for research and development. We believe these are great value adds.”
Vante’s mandrels can be made in a variety of materials including Nitinol, stainless steel, tool steel and brass, with optional coatings such as parylene and perfluorooctanoic acid-free polytetrafluoroethylene. The company’s mandrel capabilities include profiles less than 0.005 inches, a tolerance of plus or minus 0.0002 inches, features including tapers, steps and oval Ds, a surface finish down to 4 micrometres, multi-piece assemblies and state of the art optical inspection equipment.
“Vante’s new mandrel capability translates into improved customer support, since they no longer need to source their mandrels from a third party,” said Brent Fausett, president of Vante. “They can simply contact Vante, the original manufacturer. Also, we can fulfill small quantity orders with short lead-time fabrication of custom geometry mandrels, as well as provide different mandrel sizes and types for research and development. We believe these are great value adds.”
Vante’s mandrels can be made in a variety of materials including Nitinol, stainless steel, tool steel and brass, with optional coatings such as parylene and perfluorooctanoic acid-free polytetrafluoroethylene. The company’s mandrel capabilities include profiles less than 0.005 inches, a tolerance of plus or minus 0.0002 inches, features including tapers, steps and oval Ds, a surface finish down to 4 micrometres, multi-piece assemblies and state of the art optical inspection equipment.