CNC Machining for Medical Devices
The Importance of CNC Machining for the Medical Industry
It isn’t much of a stretch to say that, for medical manufacturers, parts accuracy and consistency are a matter of life and death. Many medical device companies are responsible for producing life-saving equipment for use in hospitals, surgical centers, clinics, and doctors’ offices, meaning they can’t afford any imprecision. Swiss-style CNC machines were invented for the purpose of creating the complex precision parts and components needed for medical device manufacturing.
The Benefits of CNC Machining for Medical Devices
There are numerous benefits to CNC machining for the medical industry, including:
- CNC machining can fabricate complex, custom parts with incredible accuracy and tight tolerances, thereby ensuring the integrity of medical devices and equipment.
- CNC machining uses computer-aided design files and advanced software to guide machinery and maneuver tools, allowing for greater precision and eliminating the risk of human error.
- CNC machining is compatible with a wide variety of quality materials, including medical-grade stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium.
- CNC machining processes are highly repeatable, making it easy for medical device manufacturers to repurchase parts and components that consistently meet strict quality standards.
Our Medical Device Machining Capabilities
W.H. Bagshaw Company has a proud history of providing precision-machined parts and components for the medical industry, having worked with numerous medical device manufacturers. Our strict quality standards and ISO 9001:2015 certification mean that we can be relied upon to produce specialty parts with tight tolerances that meet stringent industry requirements. And with a range of machining processes, including CNC turning and multi-axis machining phrase to be determined for multi-axis, and medical-grade materials from which to choose, we can meet any specification.
Though our company has been around for over 150 years, we’re committed to continuous improvement, meaning we frequently upgrade our machinery and invest in ongoing workforce training. This commitment enables us to meet the changing needs of the medical industry and provide extremely reliable and highly repeatable medical device machining.
Though our company has been around for over 150 years, we’re committed to continuous improvement, meaning we frequently upgrade our machinery and invest in ongoing workforce training. This commitment enables us to meet the changing needs of the medical industry and provide extremely reliable and highly repeatable medical device machining.
Parts we can produce:
- 430 FR stainless steel plunger
- Brass valve body
- 303 stainless steel poppet
- 17/4 stainless steel endplate
- 17/4 stainless steel armature
- And more
What Makes W.H. Bagshaw So Special?
Family Owned & Operated Since 1870
The cornerstone of American manufacturing for over 150 years, our ongoing success is a testament to our commitment to quality, customer service and continuous improvement.
Strict Quality Standards
We’re ISO 9001:2015-certified, so you can rest assured that each item we produce adheres to the highest quality standards.
30+ Swiss CNC Machines
With over 30 Swiss CNC machines in our factory, there’s no CNC machining job too big — whatever you need, we have the capacity for it.
Materials On-Hand
Aluminum, brass, 300/400 series stainless steel, Delrin© plastic, molybdenum and more — we offer a wide variety of materials for a wide variety of applications.
Rapid Response Times
We pride ourselves on our responsiveness — you can always expect to hear back from one of our representatives in 24 hours or less.
Made in the USA
We’re big believers in American manufacturing, which is why all of our orders are fulfilled right here in Nashua, NH.
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