SDC Electropolishing – The EP10

Project Scope:

SDC Electropolishing for Medical Devices 

A medical device manufacturer needed two machines to electropolish their stents. These machines also needed to follow international compliance standards for shipping overseas.

Free-standing unit constructed of acid resistant materials

Dual 1000-watt tank heating elements

Baffle controlled agitation system

Custom electrical system and stent polishing software

Mitsubishi PLC

CE compliant system

The Solution:

The electropolishing system works by submerging a metal part in an electrolytic bath, typically consisting of sulfuric acid and phosphoric acid, that’s connected to a power supply. When the power supply is activated, the metal part becomes anodic (+) while another metal, usually lead, copper, or stainless steel, is used as a cathode (-).

These electropolishing machines were customized from the original SDC design to encompass our customer’s need and deliver future machines internationally.

 

Industry:

While originally engineered for the medical  industry, SDC’s EP10’s evident durability, state-of-the-art controls, and small footprint make it a cost effective alternative to large electropolishing systems.

Common Uses Include:

  • Medical and Dental Implant Devices
  • Medical and Dental Instruments
  • Aerospace Components
  • Automotive Parts and Accessories
  • Pharmaceutical Processing Components
  • Food and Beverage Production Components
  • Jewelry

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