Convergent Micro Stamping ™ A New Production Standard in Micromanufacturing 1

Every day, Top Tool works on breakthroughs in complex precision metal stamping for micro components. 2 Down to the µm level.

Tomorrow could be your day for a breakthrough. What is your most complex precision micro component? 3

But first, how do you identify a stamping supplier who can deliver micro complexity and precision? The definition of “micro” depends on whom you ask. What’s the correct answer? Opinions vary. a. “anything up to a few millimeters” b. up to 8mm c. 1mm or less 4

How Big is a Micron? 5

It’s Not Just The Microns 1mm or smaller should be the opening bid for micro-component stamping. But there’s more than how LOW you can go. Can the supplier stamp and form special shapes, complex features and micron-level tolerances? 6

The answer can be yes. But the solution requires a new, higher standard in micromanufacturing. There is a name for high-end metal stamping optimized to manufacture complex, precision and highly engineered micro components. 7 Convergent Micro Stamping

What is Convergent Micro Stamping? 8 An inventory of six critical-to-success factors at Top Tool that form a 360-degree view of integrated systems, philosophies and proven experience crucial to high-end micro component tool making and stamping. The six factors – executed at a “best practices” level – converge on the best-possible approach to stamp a complex precision micro component.

Convergent Micro Stamping By Top Tool 1. Aggressive “Micro” and “Complex” Definitions 2. Precious, Exotic Metals Expertise 3. Premier Tooling 4. Progressive Techniques and Tactics 5. Specialized, Fine-Tuned Infrastructure 6. Dynamic Supply Chain Management  Cut and hole aspect ratios less than 1-to-1  Tolerances down to 0.10mm  Ultra-thin materials down to.0005” (0.013mm)  Small forms (bends, radii)  Multiple forms  Draw forms  Precision coining 9

Convergent Micro Stamping By Top Tool 1. Aggressive “Micro” and “Complex” Definitions 2. Precious, Exotic Metals Expertise 3. Premier Tooling 4. Progressive Techniques and Tactics 5. Specialized, Fine-Tuned Infrastructure 6. Dynamic Supply Chain Management  Platinum  Platinum Iridium  Gold  Niobium  Stainless steels  Beryllium Copper  Titanium  MP35N  Nitinol  Coil  Ribbon  Foil  Sheet  Wire  Flat Wire  Skived 10

1 Aggressive “Micro” and “Complex” Definitions 2. Precious, Exotic Metals Expertise 3. Premier Tooling 4. Progressive Techniques and Tactics 5. Specialized, Fine-Tuned Infrastructure 6. Dynamic Supply Chain Management  Class-A tooling  Advanced tooling materials  Near-zero tolerances  In-die PLC-based tool monitoring sensors  Best-of-class tooling components 11 Convergent Micro Stamping By Top Tool

1. Aggressive “Micro” and “Complex” Definitions 2. Precious, Exotic Materials Expertise 3. Premier Tooling 4. Progressive Techniques and Tactics 5. Specialized, Fine-Tuned Infrastructure 6. Dynamic Supply Chain Management  Latest 3-D manufacturing software  State-of-the-art wire EDM using.0008” (0.020mm) wire  Standard, modular tooling options  Low- to mid-volume quick-turn tooling (incl. prototyping and design validation)  Standardized production routines  Automated inspection 12 Convergent Micro Stamping By Top Tool

1. Aggressive “Micro” and “Complex” Definitions 2. Precious, Exotic Materials Expertise 3. Premier Tooling 4. Progressive Techniques and Tactics 5. Specialized, Fine-Tuned Infrastructure 6. Dynamic Supply Chain Management  Design support, R&D  In-house tool design/build (44 years of experience)  Rapid prototyping  Full-scale production  Formal risk management  Quality Assurance  ISO 9001:2008  Micron-level measurement 13 Convergent Micro Stamping By Top Tool

1. Aggressive “Micro” and “Complex” Definitions 2. Precious, Exotic Materials Expertise 3. Premier Tooling 4. Progressive Techniques and Tactics 5. Specialized, Fine-Tuned Infrastructure 6. Dynamic Supply Chain Management  Kanban material management  Web-based order management  Precious metals sourcing  Full lot traceability  Lean Cost Performance Index (CPI) 14

Top Tool Micro Stamping Experience  Electrodes  Contacts  Implantable lamitrodes  Vascular staples  Surgical tools  Marker bands and tags  Neuro-stimulation  Deep brain stimulation  Dental implants, systems  Hearing aids  Cardiovascular stimulation  Cardiac pacing, defibrillation  Anastomosis  Sleep apnea  Blood filtration  Laboratory filtration Medical Industry 15

Top Tool Micro Stamping Experience  Contacts  Terminals  Connectors  Lead frame  Wafer testing  Component testing  Burn-in testing  Edge card  Leaded, leadless components  Solder spheres  RoHS-compliant  Precious metal plating Electronics Industry 16

Top Tool Micro Stamping Experience  Mission-critical components  Electronic systems  Electronic contacts  Sensors  Terminals  Connectors  Lead frame Defense Industry 17

Top Tool Micro Stamping Experience  Pressure transmitter components  Sensors  Temperature sensor components Energy Industry 18 Specialty Consumer Industry  Precision blades  Retainers  Tension springs

Top Tool sets the standard for manufacturing complex precision micro components Contact us to discuss Convergent Micro Stamping © 2011 Top Tool Co. Rev. 2 Phone: Web: