A strategic partnership enabled a leading UK battery solutions provider to secure and grow a long-term contract in the medical equipment industry by expanding its manufacturing capabilities.
Additive and subtractive manufacturing are two of the most important methods used to create parts today. As technology advances, more businesses are comparing these approaches to find the best fit for their projects. The choice you make can influence your lead times, costs, and design flexibility. In this guide, you'll learn how these manufacturing methods differ and when to use each one.
Aluminium is not like stainless steel: there is no one 'stand out' grade that is the first choice for medical devices. There is no '316L' of aluminium. Instead, as a purchaser of medical component machining solutions, you are confronted with a plethora of aluminium grades – any, all or none of which may suit your specific medical application. To suggest that's a challenge is an understatement. But it also offers you a great opportunity to improve quality, consistency and savings. How so? Simply this… you won't be on '316L autopilot' as sometimes occurs in the world of stainless steel medical components.
Selecting the appropriate material and grade is among the important early decisions you'll make when designing your CNC machined component. In this blog we look at the most common grades of aluminium, one of the most versatile metals, and the factors to consider to select the best grade for your next project.
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