Technical Library

Incision Technology - Making Products Better

Our technology strategy for incision components builds on our prior experience in the razor and shaving blade industry. We enjoy a reputation in the market as the Center of Excellence for cutting and piercing performance. We offer engineering assistance and contract manufacturing in many markets. Our technical capabilities translate directly to client success by improving the performance of new products. When it comes to new product design and development we strive to be the partner of choice. Technological innovation is embedded into our project management approach and helps ensure performance excellence for you.

Intellectual Property

Cadence was awarded a second patent for its innovative sharpening process. This technology is in production and already providing real benefits to our customers. 

• Technology and Intellectual Property / Patent Portfolio
  • Awarded two patents by the USPTO for novel sharpening methods
• Cutting Edge Technology Focus
• Grinding
• Machining
• Electro-chemical edge enhancement
• Sharpening

• Cutting Edge Geometries
  • Chisel
  • Modified Chisel
  • Double Bevel
  • Combination/Complex Edge Geometries

Point Technology Focus

• Pointing
• Electro-chemical
• Machining
• Grinding
• Point Geometries
  • Sharp
  • Flat
  • Rounded / Radius
  • Tri-pointed
  • Hypo
  • Conical
  • Pencil
  • Arrowhead
  • Combination/Complex Point Geometries

Micro Manufacturing Focus

• Laser and EDM
• Sharpening
• Pointing

IncisionLab™

• Macro/Micro Characterization of Edges and Points
• Cut Force and Penetration Testing
• Sharpness Measurement

Value Added Technologies

• Design Assistance For New Products
• Laser Welding
• Laser Marking
• Overmolding
• Customized Packaging
• Nitinol Shape Setting
• Performance Enhancing Coatings (Parylene, TiN, etc.)
• Finished Device Assembly

Rapid Prototyping For Fastest Delivery Of New Product

When it comes to new product design and development we are the partner of choice. When it comes to project management and operational excellence, we get results!