While many industries require precision parts, including the aerospace and the energy sectors, precision machining is mandatory when it comes to the production of medical devices and equipment.
There are many companies offering medical machining, with the largest number clustered around major industrial cities and areas. Not all of these companies are the same, with various machining services having different levels of experience, expertise, and knowledge of the demands of production in the medical equipment and device fields.
When searching for a partner for medical machining, there are three important factors any company needs to consider. Taking the time to research the companies and the services they provide is time well spent and can be instrumental in getting the product from concept to approval as quickly as possible.
Real-World Experience in Machining for Medical Device Companies
Working with an experienced company familiar with working with companies in the medical device industry is an essential factor. These companies understand the requirements of machining to the high tolerances required, and they are also familiar with traceability and documentation requirements in the process.
Prototyping and Production
Not all machining services are able to address the needs of a company for both prototyping and production services. Many machining companies work just on prototypes and small volume orders, while others may only accept large volume orders with high minimum part requirements.
Ensure any medical machining service under consideration can do both. This saves time and ensures complete quality control throughout the process.
Additional Services
When a machining service is able to offer additional value-added types of services including welding, engraving and laser marking, fabrication and assembly related to the parts, the company has a definite advantage.
By having these additional services provided by the machining service, there is a decrease in costs of production, greater control of the process and less risk in any delays in delivery.
