Precision machining for
regulated medical environments

Medical device machining isn't just about tight tolerances. It's about material traceability, surface finish validation, burr-free edges on every part, documentation that survives an FDA audit, and a supplier who understands that a 0.1mm deviation in a surgical instrument isn't a cosmetic issue — it's a patient safety issue.

FDA-Ready Documentation

Material certs, CMM reports, surface finish data, and lot traceability — organized the way your regulatory team needs them. We've supported 510(k) submissions with complete device history records for machined components.

Biocompatible Materials

316L implant-grade stainless, Ti-6Al-4V ELI (ASTM F136), PEEK Optima, CoCrMo (ASTM F1537). All materials sourced with full mill certs from ISO 17025 accredited labs. No unverified stock — ever.

Burr-Free Is Standard

Every medical part leaves our shop burr-free. Sharp edges are chamfered or radiused per drawing. Critical surfaces inspected under 10× magnification. Ultrasonic cleaning before packaging — no cutting fluid residue.

Medical device parts
from prototype to production

From single prototypes for design verification to 5,000-piece production runs — we handle the full lifecycle of medical device machining.

Surgical Instruments

Forceps, clamps, retractors, bone saws, drill guides, rongeurs, scalpel handles, needle holders, trocars, and laparoscopic tool bodies. 17-4 PH and 440C stainless for autoclave durability, titanium for lightweight instruments.

Orthopedic Implants & Instrumentation

Tibial trays, femoral components, acetabular cups, bone plates, intramedullary nails, pedicle screws, and custom cutting guides. 316L stainless, Ti-6Al-4V ELI, and CoCr alloys machined to implant-grade surface finish.

Dental Implant Components

Abutments, healing caps, impression copings, and surgical guide sleeves. Grade 4 and Grade 5 titanium, tight thread tolerances, Ra 0.4μm or better on tissue-contact surfaces.

Diagnostic & Imaging Housings

CT scanner gantry covers, ultrasound probe housings, X-ray collimator bodies, and MRI-compatible brackets. 6061-T6 aluminum with conductive anodize, PEEK for radiolucent components, brass for RF shielding.

Endoscopic & MIS Components

Endoscope body shells, articulation knuckles, working channel inlets, light post adapters, and robotic surgery end-effector mounts. Miniature and micro-machining, thin-wall stainless and titanium, burr-free edges mandatory.

Fluid & Drug Delivery

Syringe pump mechanisms, valve bodies, manifold blocks, microfluidic plates, implantable pump housings. 316L for biocompatibility, PEEK for chemical inertness, Ra 0.8μm sealing faces.

Materials validated for
medical applications

Every material we machine for medical devices comes with full mill certification and lot traceability. No exceptions.

316L Stainless Steel 316L / 1.4404

The workhorse of medical machining. Excellent corrosion resistance from molybdenum addition, resists pitting from saline and sterilization chemicals. Low carbon variant eliminates sensitization during welding. Used for surgical instruments, implants, and fluid-contact components.

17-4 PH Stainless 17-4 PH / 630

Precipitation-hardening stainless that combines high strength (up to 1,300 MPa after H900 aging) with good corrosion resistance. Used for surgical instruments that need to hold a cutting edge through hundreds of autoclave cycles — bone rasps, drill bits, osteotomes. Machines well in solution-treated condition before hardening.

440C Stainless 440C

High-carbon martensitic stainless. Hardens to HRC 58–60 — the hardest of the stainless family. Used for cutting instruments, bearing surfaces, and wear components. Requires careful machining parameters to avoid cracking.

Ti-6Al-4V ELI (Grade 23) Ti-6Al-4V ELI / ASTM F136

The implant-grade titanium. Extra-low interstitial (ELI) oxygen, nitrogen, and iron for maximum fracture toughness and biocompatibility. Used for orthopedic and spinal implants, dental abutments, and trauma fixation. Machines like a tough stainless — rigid setup, sharp carbide, flood coolant.

PEEK Medical Grade PEEK Optima / Zeniva

Implantable-grade PEEK with verified biocompatibility. Radiolucent — does not obscure X-ray, CT, or MRI imaging. Modulus close to cortical bone (3–4 GPa) reduces stress shielding. Used for spinal cages, suture anchors, and trauma plates. Demands sharp tools, conservative speeds, and burr-free edges.

Cobalt-Chrome (CoCr) CoCrMo / ASTM F1537

Exceptional wear resistance and high strength. Used for bearing surfaces in hip and knee implants, and dental frameworks. Difficult to machine — work-hardens rapidly, requires rigid fixturing, low speeds, and high-pressure coolant. Tool life is short; this is not a material for the lowest bidder.

The paperwork matters
as much as the parts

In medical device manufacturing, undocumented quality is not quality. Every order ships with the documentation your regulatory team needs.

ISO 9001:2015 Certified

Quality management system audited annually. Material traceability from mill certificate to finished part. Certificate of Conformance on every shipment.

Full Dimensional Inspection

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) with ±0.002mm accuracy. Pin gauges, thread gauges, micrometer sets, and profilometer for surface roughness. Dimensional report included with every order.

Material Certification

Mill test certificates (MTC / EN 10204 3.1) for every lot of raw material. Full lot traceability — we can tell you which heat of material your parts came from.

Surface Finish Control

Electropolishing, passivation (ASTM A967), and anodizing (Type II / Type III) through certified partners. Ra 0.4μm achievable on critical surfaces. Visual inspection under 10× magnification.

Cleanroom-Ready Packaging

Ultrasonic cleaning to remove cutting fluid residue. Parts individually sealed in medical-grade polyethylene. Outer packaging labeled with part number, revision, lot number, and quantity.

Documentation Package

Standard package: CMM report, material cert, CoC, and surface finish report. Extended package available for FDA submission: full FAIR (AS9102 format), process FMEA, PPAP Level 3 documentation by request.

From drawing to
delivered medical parts

1

Send Drawing & Specs

Upload your STEP file and 2D PDF with material spec, required surface finish, and any regulatory documentation needs. If you have a material declaration or biocompatibility requirement, include it.

2

DFM & Material Review

We review every feature for manufacturability in the specified material. We flag features that will drive cost, suggest alternatives if a different material or geometry would improve yield, and confirm material availability with certs.

3

Machine, Inspect, Document

Parts machined on 3/4/5-axis CNCs with specified cutting parameters for the material. Every part gets CMM inspection. Material certs, dimensional reports, and surface finish data compiled into your documentation package.

4

Clean, Package, Ship

Ultrasonic cleaning, individual part inspection, medical-grade packaging with full labeling. Express shipping worldwide. Documentation package emailed before parts ship.

Medical Device CNC Machining
Common Questions

Are you ISO 13485 certified for medical devices?

We hold ISO 9001:2015 certification. Our quality system, documentation practices, and material traceability align with ISO 13485 requirements — many of our medical device customers accept our documentation packages for their FDA submissions. If your project requires ISO 13485 specifically, let us know upfront and we can discuss qualification paths.

What documentation do you provide for medical device submissions?

Standard: material mill certificates (EN 10204 3.1), full CMM dimensional report, Certificate of Conformance, and surface finish measurement data. Extended (by request): FAIR per AS9102 format, process flow documentation, control plans, and PPAP Level 3 packages. We understand what FDA 510(k) and CE marking technical files require.

Can you machine implant-grade materials like Ti-6Al-4V ELI and PEEK Optima?

Yes — these are materials we work with regularly. Ti-6Al-4V ELI (ASTM F136) requires careful cutting parameters to avoid surface contamination and alpha-case formation. PEEK medical grades (Optima, Zeniva) require dedicated tooling and coolant strategies to prevent annealing and maintain biocompatibility. We source all implant-grade materials from certified mills with full documentation.

What surface finishes can you achieve on medical parts?

As-machined: Ra 0.8μm standard, Ra 0.4μm achievable on critical surfaces. Post-processing through certified partners: electropolishing (stainless — removes surface iron, improves corrosion resistance), passivation per ASTM A967, anodizing Type II and Type III (aluminum), and PEEK annealing for crystallinity control. We never use bead blasting on implant-contact surfaces unless specified and validated.

What are your minimum order quantities for medical prototypes?

One piece. We regularly machine single-unit prototypes for design verification, surgical simulation, and regulatory testing. The same documentation standards apply whether you order 1 part or 1,000. Prototype turnaround is typically 5–10 days depending on material and complexity.

How do you handle lot control and material traceability?

Every raw material lot is received with a mill test certificate and assigned a unique internal lot number. That lot number follows the material through machining, inspection, cleaning, and packaging. Your parts are labeled with material grade, heat/lot number, part number, revision, and quantity. If a material issue is ever discovered, we can trace back to the specific heat of material and identify every part produced from it.

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