Precision, automation, and efficiency are redefining medical instrument manufacturing. When one manufacturer faced the challenge of producing complex surgical components with extreme accuracy and depth-to-diameter ratios over 100:1, they turned to UNISIG.

Advancing Medical Manufacturing With the UNISIG UNE6 Gundrilling Technology
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Advancing Medical Manufacturing With the UNISIG UNE6 Gundrilling Technology
Precision, automation, and efficiency are redefining medical instrument manufacturing. When one manufacturer faced the challenge of producing complex surgical components with extreme accuracy and depth-to-diameter ratios over 100:1, they turned to UNISIG. With the UNE6 gundrilling machine and embedded automation, they not only brought production in-house—they transformed it. The result: unmatched precision, lights-out manufacturing, and a dramatic reduction in cycle times and setup. Discover how UNISIG helps medical manufacturers take control of complexity with confidence.

Advancing Medical Manufacturing With the UNISIG UNE6 Gundrilling Technology
Precision, automation, and efficiency are redefining medical instrument manufacturing. When one manufacturer faced the challenge of producing complex surgical components with extreme accuracy and depth-to-diameter ratios over 100:1, they turned to UNISIG. With the UNE6 gundrilling machine and embedded automation, they not only brought production in-house—they transformed it. The result: unmatched precision, lights-out manufacturing, and a dramatic reduction in cycle times and setup. Discover how UNISIG helps medical manufacturers take control of complexity with confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions
The UNE6 is designed specifically for small-diameter, high-precision deep hole drilling—ideal for surgical components. It supports holes up to 6 mm in diameter, delivers concentricity on thin-walled parts, and uses a counter-rotating process to maintain accuracy even on complex geometries.
The UNE6 system consistently holds tight tolerances required for medical instruments. Users report cycle times cut in half, a 70% increase in throughput, and reduced operator dependency thanks to automation and intuitive controls.
With robotic integration and a new operating system, manufacturers have seen setup time reduced by 80% or more. The system enables lights-out production with automated workpiece transfers, tool handling, and program storage—all from a centralized interface.
UNISIG is known for deep engineering collaboration and continuous support. Their team configures each UNE6 system to the application, provides hands-on guidance, and remains responsive to customer-driven enhancements that improve performance over time.
In a direct, side-by-side benchmark test, operators preferred the UNE6’s simplicity, intuitive controls, and ease of programming. As one noted, “The machine basically runs itself.”