Medical Machining

Medical machining process is used for manufacturingproduction of large quantities of precision medical
different types of medical tools such as scissors,instruments.
clamps, surgical knives, syringes, and others. MedicalAnother technique known as the metal stamping
instruments manufacturing uses advanced machiningmachining phenomenon, which is also referred to as
processes that help in producing precision medicalprogressive die stamping or long run metal stamping,
tools and equipment required in the medical industry.is extensively used in production of precision medical
Medical machining involves fabrication of metal parts,equipment with thickness from .002' to .135'. The
which are extremely intricate and are mainly madetechnique is mainly used for processing typical low
from thin metal sheets. Different techniques used inprice parts that are formed into three dimensions.
medical machining include chemical etching, metalAnother common process is Wire Electrical-Discharge
stamping, and EDM machining. Chemical etchingMachining (EDM) in which the metal is separated from
machining process is mainly used for producing typicala conductive work piece by means of electrical
precision medical parts. The machining system offerserosion. During this process, the wire never touches
a great flexibility for producing precision medical toolsthe conductive work piece and leaves a path on the
with unusual configuration as well as metals with tightwork piece, which is slightly larger than the wire.
tolerance within .0005'. Besides this, chemical etchingThe advancement in precision medical machining has
machining is capable of producing small holes and barsprovided a significant boost to the medical industry,
that are not possible with other machining processes.as surgical procedures need parts, which are designed
Furthermore, chemical etching machining useswith utmost perfection. Medical machining
state-of-the-art-CAD software enabled withphenomenon has helped in manufacturing better
¼-mm resolution in the production process,quality hospital tools, thus serving greatly for a social
which facilitates speedy and low cost operations. Thecause.
machining system is ideal for both prototype and