Materials for Medical Device Machining

Primo Medical Group works with a range of exotic materials for medical device machining. Compared to more traditional materials, these specialty materials and alloys feature superior properties that meet the needs of demanding industries and critical applications. Choosing the right materials for your project is essential to performance and compliance, ensuring the product can deliver the required capabilities. We have worked with exotic materials for over 70 years, taking a process-focused approach to produce tight tolerances and high-accuracy solutions by understanding the machining challenges associated with medical-grade machining materials.

To discuss which material will be best for your project, contact us.

What Materials Do We Work With?

To meet the needs of medical device manufacturers, we work with a wide variety of high-performance materials to produce critical medical devices, implants, and components. Our process accounts for the challenges of machining exotic materials to ensure finished components meet exact specifications, using precision equipment to deliver high-quality outcomes. We work with the following materials for medical device machining:

Plastics

Lightweight, cost-effective, and versatile, plastic materials can be used to create sterile, durable, biocompatible medical components. With high chemical and corrosion resistance, as well as medical-specific performance metrics such as optical clarity, plastics are an excellent choice for orthopedic implants, surgical instruments, diagnostic equipment, and drug delivery components.

Cobalt Chrome

Featuring chrome, cobalt, molybdenum, nickel, and other alloys, cobalt chrome offers excellent strength and resistance to wear and corrosion. It can be difficult to machine due to its extreme hardness and thermal resistance, but it is an ideal material for orthopedic and dental implants.

Titanium

Titanium is lightweight and robust, offering resistance to corrosion and rust, as well as a high strength-to-weight ratio, biocompatibility, and durability. As a medical-grade machining material, titanium is prioritized for bone screws, dental implants, surgical instruments, and joint replacement components.

Stainless Steels

Highly popular for a variety of machining operations, stainless steel materials deliver high tensile strength, durability, and resistance to various factors, including corrosion and cracking. With its antibacterial properties and compatibility with sterilization methods, it is often used for surgical instruments, implants, and diagnostic devices.

Inconel

Inconel is a nickel-based precision-machining material that resists oxidation, corrosion, and high-pressure conditions, and is commonly used for high-strength, durable components. While it is challenging to machine, we have worked with Inconel to produce surgical instruments, orthopedic implants, and medical devices that require high-temperature strength and biocompatibility.

Tungsten

An extremely hard and brittle material, tungsten is one of the toughest elements found on Earth. It offers a range of material features, including high corrosion resistance and high tensile strength, which make it a superior choice for surgical tools, therapeutic devices, and medical equipment.

Precision Machining Materials Capabilities

Each of the materials we work with has unique properties that require specialized machining techniques. With a comprehensive selection of equipment, we understand how to machine these materials to ensure precision, durability, and safety in medical devices. Our range of machining capabilities includes CNC machining, milling, laser Swiss machining, multi-axis machining, wire EDM, and turning to produce complex, intricate components with tight tolerances and high repeatability to meet your exact specifications.

Industries Served with Medical-Grade Machining Materials

For over 70 years, we have provided advanced manufacturing solutions to highly regulated and demanding industries, producing precision components and critical assemblies. We are a full-service contract manufacturer, operating FDA and ISO compliant facilities to deliver custom solutions with the materials and specifications you need for the following industries:

• Medical Implants
• Medical Tools & Surgical Instruments
• Surgical Robotic Systems
• Medical Electromechanical Systems
• Surgical Instrument Reprocessing
• Aerospace & Defense

Contact Us for Precision Medical Machining of Exotic Materials Today

With over 145 recognized patents, Primo Medical Group is a leader in the development and manufacturing of medical devices and precision-machined components for specialized industries. We offer a range of services to design, develop, and deliver critical solutions made to exact specifications, working with exotic materials that provide the characteristics necessary for success. Backed by decades of experience, our vertically integrated capabilities and ISO-certified quality systems ensure that your products meet the highest performance and compliance standards. Contact Primo Medical Group to discuss your project or request a quote to begin.