Precision CNC machining services have helped transform the medical device sector for more than half a century as the two industries have evolved side by side.

Compared to manual machining operations and other traditional manufacturing methods, CNC machining facilitates the production of more highly precise components (including extremely small micro medical components) as well as more complex designs. Furthermore, CNC processes are faster, more flexible, more adaptable, and easier to scale up – from medical prototype manufacturing to full production runs.

Higher Precision, Accuracy, and Repeatability in Manufacturing

Today’s medical device industry demands the utmost in manufacturing precision and consistency. CNC machining services are able to reliably achieve extremely close tolerances – down to ±0.0003” in the case of HyTech’s in-house machine shop.

Just as importantly, CNC machines offer a very high level of repeatability as well. That means we can achieve the exact same quality and specifications with every manufactured part – whether it’s a single prototype or 1 product out of 1,000.

Complex Component Designs and Close-Tolerance Geometries

The modern healthcare industry is known for its use of highly sophisticated medical devices which rely on precision machined components. Today’s miniature and micro medical parts are often carefully CNC formed to tolerances as tight as 0.0005” while maintaining extremely complex geometries, thicknesses, and other design specifications.

Cutting-edge CNC technology enables medical manufacturers to accommodate the healthcare sector’s complex design requirements as well as the industry’s need for smaller and smaller micro manufacturing solutions which are both highly accurate and repeatable.

Rapid Prototyping of Medical Devices

CNC machining is the ideal solution for the medical industry’s rapid prototyping needs. Working with digital CAD files and performing design modifications is a much more streamlined process than was possible with conventional manual machines.

Moreover, numerous prototypes can be produced in quick succession for testing and validation purposes. This is a crucial advantage for today’s medical device companies tasked with developing new and novel products within the strict requirements and regulations of the healthcare sector.

Ease of Scalability to Accommodate the Volume Needs of Medical Providers

Once a medical prototype is fully developed and ready for the market, CNC machining technology helps manufacturers smoothly ramp up to full-scale production. Because CNC machining services are automated, mid- and high-volume capacities are much easier to maintain than would be possible with manual machining.

Custom CNC Machining Services for Today’s Healthcare Industry and Beyond

Based out of Plainwell, Michigan, HyTech Spring and Machine is an experienced contract manufacturer for the medical sector and beyond. Our company is one of the industry’s leading providers of micromachining and micro-component manufacturing, serving leading medical device providers with quality and innovation since 1984.