Medical Machining
Medical Machining refers to all of the CNC machining related to surgical implants, orthotic devices and medical instruments. Challenges include small-scale machining or micromachining, because implanted devices often consist of very tiny components, and machining titanium, a material often used in medical devices because of its non-reactivity with the body. Efficient small-batch machining of complex parts is also important because new medical devices are developed quickly and refined through many iterations. Moreover, for implantable parts, shows must receive FDA approval of their machining processes.
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Starrag Five-Axis Enables Precision, Single-Setup Manufacturing
Starrag’s Bumotec 171 high-precision five-axis machining center is designed for complete part production from bar stock to finished component in a compact footprint. It targets medical technology and other high-value industries.
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Software and Standardization Speed Orthopedic Implant Launches
One base CAD model, one standardized shopfloor approach. These ideas enable Mach Medical to get new orthopedic implants to market as much as 87% faster.
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Mastrex Metal 3D Printer Supports Industrial AM Accessibility
Mastrex’s MX300 laser powder bed fusion metal 3D printer is compatible with titanium, stainless steel, aluminum, cobalt-chrome, Inconel and more, designed for aerospace, defense and medical applications.
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Automated Single-Piece Workflow Revolutionizes Implant Manufacturing
A platform enabling automation of lot sizes as small as one part is helping Mach Medical on its mission for just-in-time orthopedic implant manufacturing.
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Star SU Hob Cutter Enables Precision Gear Hobbing on Swiss-Type Machines
Star SU introduces the Louis Bélet 8100 Series hob cutter, designed for fine-pitch gear cutting in microtechnology applications across watchmaking, automotive and medical markets.
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Kennametal Solid Carbide End Mills Enhance Versatility, Cost Efficiency
Kennametal Inc. introduces the GoMill Pro solid carbide end mill lineup, designed for general engineering, transportation, energy and medical shops cutting steels, stainless steels and cast iron.
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SW North America Multispindle Machining Centers Boost Efficiency
SW North America’s BA W06-22 and BA 322i multispindle machining centers are well suited for diverse industries, including automotive, e-mobility, medical devices, aerospace, agriculture and construction equipment.
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YCM Alliance Five-Axis VMC Enhances Machining Performance
YCM’s RX65+ VMC is engineered for speed, rigidity and accuracy in demanding applications.
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Sandvik Coromant Solid End Mill Enhances Profiling Efficiency
Sandvik Coromant’s Coromill Plura Barrel end mill is designed for high process security and significant cycle time reductions in aerospace and other high-demand sectors.
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Kennametal Tooling System Provides Effective Machining at High Speeds
BTKV30 is a tooling system designed specifically for small-parts machining in industries such as aerospace, medical, oil and gas, transportation and general engineering.
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Greenleaf End Mills Optimize Machining Stability
Capstone-360 end mills are well suited for machining HRSAs, cast iron and hardened steel materials for the aerospace, oil and gas, power generation and medical industries.
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SW North America Open House Showcases Advanced Machining Solutions
SW North America hosts its 2025 Open House at its Michigan headquarters, featuring live demonstrations of the BA 322i and BA Space3 machining centers with a focus on medical and aerospace applications.
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Resolving Four Unexpected Challenges of Mobile Robots
An automated guided vehicle (AGV) with a robotic arm on top enables medical manufacturer RMS to tend as many as eight machine tools at once. But the shop first had to deal with a few unforeseen snags in its implementation.
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Vertical Integration, Automation Helping 3D Printed Spine Implant Manufacturer Scale Production
How did a leading spine implant manufacturer leverage 3D printing to compete on cost with CNC machining? Learn how advanced additive manufacturing techniques are redefining material efficiency and geometric complexity in medical devices.
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Five-Axis CAM Strategies Cut Cycle Time for Two Shops
After being acquired by the same parent company, two shops found that working together and sharing knowledge improved both of their bottom lines.
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The Four Phases of a Manufacturer’s Automation Evolution
With more and more automation options available for manufacturers, how do shops figure out what works best? Medical manufacturer rms Company has acquired robot arms, AGVs, pallet changers and software, and while it has found success with all, it has learned how some solutions meet its particular needs better than others.
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Shop Tour Video: From Garage Shop to Leading Aerospace Supplier
From repairing aircraft interiors to manufacturing medical implants, Superior Joining Technologies excels at CNC machining, TIG welding, laser welding, and NADCAP-accredited nondestructive testing. Discover how this Rockford-based company supports the aerospace industry through a combination of advanced technologies.
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Supercritical Success for Medical Machining
High-pressure carbon dioxide coolant can dramatically improve the production rate of titanium parts while leaving no residue — an excellent fit for medical machining.
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