The medical industry is known for its few chances for errors. This same rule also applies when producing medical parts. This is because the industry involves human life, and little errors can lead to deadly health issues or even death. Therefore, machinists’ machining process in producing medical parts has to be one that can accommodate tight tolerances and high precision measurements. The medical parts industry is a key industry, with the characteristics of error-free, high-precision, and high-tech. As the industry involves life, minor mistakes may lead to health problems or even death. Therefore, the processing environment, precision, tolerance, and other key elements must be guaranteed during the processing of medical parts.
Medical implants are made of various metals like titanium and nonmetals like plastics (e.g. PEEK), making CNC machining a feasible processing technology. CNC machining is ideal for these tasks due to its compatibility with a variety of materials.
Medical device manufacturers may favor CNC machining for these surgical tools because the high demand for precision. Some tools and instruments must be manufactured in small batches. Some are even customized for specific patients. Therefore, CNC machining will be the perfect economical method for producing these parts.
The components of MRI scanner must meet stringent requirements. Unlike implants and surgical tools, these parts may not need to be biocompatible or bio-safe since they may never come into direct physical contact with a patient. This allows for the use of a much wider variety of CNC machining materials.
In the medical instrument machining industry, machinists apply micro-machining for the production of stents, catheters, pacemaker components, drug delivery systems, ophthalmic devices, miniature screws for implants and devices, tiny plastic tubes, and more.
