Medical Die Casting
Elimold, as a medical die casting company, has the capability to produce die cast medical devices and parts with complex geometries, all with tight tolerances and superb consistency. Request a quote for metal die castings for your medical application today, or contact us to discuss your project needs.
Die Casting Services for the Medical Industry
At Elimold, we specialize in providing state-of-the-art die casting services tailored specifically for the medical industry. Backed by decades of expertise, our commitment to excellence has made us a leading global supplier of precision medical die castings that meet the critical needs of medical applications. Our processes are carefully engineered to produce components with exceptional precision, durability, and finish, ensuring that each product meets the stringent standards required for medical device manufacturing.
Our ultimate goal is to help our customers save costs while providing them with high-quality die cast components for medical devices. To avoid any possible trial and error costs, we use state-of-the-art simulation tools when designing die casting molds. To ensure the highest quality, we employ the most stringent inspection measures from raw materials to finished products. All of these efforts have helped us establish strategic business relationships with many renowned medical device manufacturers around the world.
Precision Die Casting Parts for Your Medical Device
Choosing Elimold for your medical casting needs means investing in more than just a service; it means choosing a partner committed to innovation, quality, and product success. Our foundry is more than a facility; it’s a center of innovation where engineering precision meets unparalleled craftsmanship. We understand the importance of medical device functionality, so we employ rigorous quality control measures at every step of the casting process. Our collaborative approach sets us apart. We work closely with medical device manufacturers to understand their unique requirements and challenges, ensuring that the end product is more than just a component, but a solution. Our team leverages the latest in die casting technology and material science to engineer solutions that improve device performance.
Factory and Capabilities
Our 30,000 square foot die casting facility features multi-metal die casting machines ranging from 88 tons to 3000 tons, with robotics and ladles for automation. We can produce everything from micro to large precision medical components, using proprietary multi-slide and conventional hot and cold chamber technologies. Our knowledge combined with a structured project management approach supports our customers from concept to product, through rapid prototyping, tooling and pre-production stages, to full manufacturing. We can die cast products ranging from 1 pound to 15,000 pounds. We can process a wide range of aluminum, zinc and magnesium alloys, and we are fully equipped to meet your industrial needs.
Providing a complete end-to-end service for cast medical device components
We understand that companies specializing in the medical device market need to work with a trusted partner who can serve as a quality-assured extension of their in-house manufacturing capabilities. Our components go through 21 sophisticated processes to achieve excellent surface finishing results as required. All medical components are carefully tested before leaving our factory so that customers can confidently integrate them into larger product assemblies. In addition, Elimold has developed a uniquely flexible manufacturing approach that ensures continuity of supply from product development to full production, even during periods of exceptionally high demand.
Our Manufacturing Services
Elimold offers best-in-class manufacturing capabilities, ideal for rapid prototyping and custom production orders. With our own facilities and extensive manufacturing network, we are able to efficiently deliver complex, high-quality parts.
Sand Casting
Investment Casting
Die Casting
Low Pressure Casting
Permanent Mold Casting
Lost Foam Casting
Centrifugal Casting
Vacuum Casting
3D Rapid Prototyping for Medical Device Design
Early in the development process working with medical device designers, medical device manufacturers can leverage our 3D printing services for rapid casting prototype part manufacturing. This service and advanced system involves working with our team of experts to review the CAD design of the casting and quickly create a physical test piece using our industrial 3D printers. This prototype is then analyzed and reviewed to provide the valuable data needed to improve your medical device design. This process is repeatable and has a fast turnaround, efficiently completing your design before moving on to more expensive CNC machining and die casting.
Precast Rapid Prototyping Assistance
To meet the ever-improving nature of medical technology, we have updated our metal casting processes to meet the stringent demands of these new technologies. We know how important new technologies are to manufacturers and designers, and the many benefits of printed part prototypes for custom component manufacturing. As a result, we have invested in advanced in-house 3D printing equipment that allows us to create detailed design prototypes with unparalleled speed and accuracy.
Our 3D printing process generates accurate plastic or metal models directly from your CAD data, allowing for fast and affordable development. These plastic or metal replicas are built layer by layer using cutting-edge 3D printing technology. As one of the fastest methods, our 3D printing prototyping systems are ideal for quickly creating small quantities of parts for validation or one-off volume orders. This provides a beneficial option for medical device designers, allowing them to quickly create CAD-designed parts using rapid casting prototypes and review and improve designs before committing to expensive metal castings. This greatly increases the efficiency of the entire manufacturing process because you can guarantee that the final part will meet your end application requirements.
We have state-of-the-art engineering and design expertise
The yield and quality of medical die castings depend on the rationality of mold design. Traditional die casting mold design methods rely on expertise and experience, which can lead to a lot of unpredictable trial and error costs that are ultimately passed on to customers. At Elimold, our production of high-quality die-cast medical device parts begins with this state-of-the-art mold design approach. Years ago, we invested in simulation tools to assist in die casting mold design, while most of our competitors were still using traditional methods. Simulation tools provide a complete flow and thermal solution for our die casting mold design. Simulation provides us with detailed insights into the filling and solidification of die-cast medical device parts and helps us optimize the design to avoid possible defects such as pores, bubbles, cold shuts, insufficient filling, cold peeling, thermal stress, deformation, surface oxides, etc. With the help of simulation, we can complete the optimized design without trial and error. This is why our die-cast medical device parts are so competitive.
Reverse Engineering Services
Elimold utilizes optimized mold designs and advanced die casting techniques to produce medical device components with high precision and consistency. This ensures that each part meets the exact specifications required for medical applications.
Using state-of-the-art 3D scanning technology, we are able to replicate parts produced elsewhere. We can also analyze chemical and metallographic properties to determine the materials and post-production techniques used. With this information, we can develop an efficient plan to get your medical castings into production. With our expertise, we can provide custom solutions to meet our customers’ specific needs, delivering high-performance components that are critical to the function and safety of medical devices.
CNC Machining of Die Cast Medical Devices
The Elimold die casting team understands that the medical device industry requires high-quality, safe parts and finishes that comply with relevant regulations and standards. While we do not manufacture biocompatible devices that are placed in the body, we work with medical device, instrument and equipment manufacturers to manufacture die cast parts that are ultimately used in the medical field. In addition to die casting, we also provide CNC machining services for the medical industry. Let us evaluate your application and determine the best process and surface finish. Our team has the expertise and experience to help you go from drawings to precise, high-quality parts that meet your requirements and exceed your expectations.
All medical castings are trimmed, machined and finished to customer specifications. Through our experienced staff, Elimold provides engineering services from design concept, prototyping, tooling and production, to machining and metal finishing to complete assembly. Our full-service capabilities make us your one-stop supplier of medical die cast parts. We will serve as the single party for everything from initial design assistance to precision machining, metal finishing and final assembly.
Safety Regulations and Industry Compliance
As customers in the medical field develop and produce critical equipment to meet changing medical needs, Elimold can provide comprehensive die casting solutions. Our medical die castings strictly comply with industry FDA standards. We are familiar with industry standards and have extensive industry experience. We have obtained certifications such as the quality management system ISO 9001 and the medical device quality management system standard ISO 13485. Our quality assurance and engineering departments have experienced and certified staff who understand the importance of detailed record keeping.
We implement the most stringent quality assurance measures
Quality is of the utmost importance when it comes to high pressure die casting of medical device components. At Elimold, quality assurance is always our top priority. Our comprehensive and thorough quality assurance process includes careful planning, use of cutting-edge measuring equipment, and strict adherence to quality control steps to ensure that the finished product meets and exceeds your expectations. Our experienced quality assurance team carefully monitors every aspect of the process. Quality inspection methods for metal castings include visual inspection, dimensional measurement, non-destructive testing (e.g., X-ray, ultrasonic testing), mechanical property testing (e.g., tensile, hardness testing), etc.
Quality Assurance Measures Process
Quality assurance has always been a priority for us, especially when it comes to die casting medical device components. Therefore, we implement and adhere to the most stringent quality assurance measures process to ensure that every batch of our medical device components meets or exceeds customer expectations.
The quality of the raw materials used in die casting medical device components is strictly controlled. It is our practice that all materials are purchased from ISO 9001 registered sources with test reports, and every batch of raw materials must undergo incoming inspection before going into production.
In addition, we develop and implement inspection plans at every step of the production process. From alloy melting, casting, heat treatment to finishing, process inspection and on-site inspection are carried out throughout the entire production process. All inspection reports for each run of our medical parts are traceable and will be retained for at least 48 months.
The quality of medical device parts is related to the safety of patients’ lives. In addition to routine inspections, 100% of our die-cast medical device parts must undergo NDT (non-destructive testing) to ensure that there are no possible defects inside the castings.
Die Casting of Medical Device Components
Elimold is a leading medical device service provider, providing services such as medical device component design, die casting and surface treatment. The die-cast medical device components produced by Elimold are mainly made of alloy materials, because this metal has the advantages of high strength, high hardness and low density, which meets the basic requirements of medical devices. Elimold is experienced and trustworthy, so we are able to work with medical device manufacturers and medical professionals to design and manufacture core components of medical devices, provide reliable molds for mass production of medical device components, and supply a large number of end products. Although there will be great challenges in this process, Elimold is willing to negotiate with you the products you need and develop a perfect plan that fully considers high efficiency, high quality and low cost.
Die Casting of Medical Device Parts
In the medical industry, our production and inspection standards for die-cast medical device parts are much higher than those in other industries, because the quality of medical devices is related to people’s health and life safety.
Our ultimate goal is to help customers save costs while providing them with high-quality medical device parts. In order to avoid any possible trial and error costs, we use the most advanced simulation tools when designing molds. In order to ensure the highest quality, we use the most stringent inspection measures from raw materials to finished products. All these efforts have helped us establish strategic business relationships with many well-known medical device manufacturers around the world.
Special Materials for Medical Metal Casting
The medical requirements associated with these casting applications make the choice of materials extremely important when designing medical devices. Corrosion-resistant alloys are used to prevent subsequent degradation and contamination in medical applications, while certain alloys, such as titanium castings, are particularly useful because they bond well with organic tissue. Alternatively, many designers ask us to use aluminum die castings in their designs because of its impressive lightweight properties. Common materials we can use are: AL360, AL380, AL383, and AL413, ZA-8, ZA-12, ZA-27,Aluminum A356, etc. In addition, this choice is more readily available compared to other more expensive materials such as titanium, tantalum, and palladium, making it more cost-effective for application designers and their budgets.
Surface Finishes Options
- Vibratory Deburring
- Shot Blasting
- Polishing
- Sand Blasting
- Shot Blasting
- Anodizing
- Oxidation
- Electrophoresis
- Chromate
- Powder Coating
- Painting
Benefits of Die Casting for Medical Devices
When designing your next medical or surgical device, consider die casting as your process of choice. When working with Elimold, you can expect the following benefits from our die casting process:
- Complex net-shaped parts
- High-volume, consistent quality
- Cost-effective, high-volume production
- Tight tolerances achieved in the as-cast state
- Extremely durable cast housings
- Integrate heat sinks into product designs
- Fully recyclable to meet stricter product regulations
- Various surface finishes, from high-spec plating to decorative surfaces
- Value engineering for cost savings
- Minimal draft angles for internal features
Common Applications of Die Casting in Healthcare
Die casting is a perfect manufacturing process for the medical industry as it produces reliable parts. Therefore, we produce different products for various purposes. Some of these applications include but are not limited to the following:
- Medical Electronic Equipment
- Surgical Devices
- Therapy & Diagnostics
- Dental Equipment
- Ophthalmic Devices
- Laboratory Equipment
- Pharmaceutical Equipment
- Respiratory Equipment
- Robotic Systems
Why choose Elimold for all your medical device parts die casting need
The medical device industry involves multiple industries such as medicine, machinery, electronics, and plastics. It is a multidisciplinary, knowledge-intensive, and capital-intensive high-tech industry. The basic characteristics of high-tech medical devices are digitalization and computerization. They are the crystallization of modern high-tech in multiple disciplines and cross-fields. Their products have high technical content and high profits. Therefore, they are the commanding heights of competition among major scientific and technological countries and international companies, and the entry threshold is high.
At Elimold, we are committed to ensuring the precision and quality of every medical device component we produce. Partner with us to meet your die casting needs and experience our unique dedication and expertise. Whether you are developing the next generation of breakthrough medical devices or ensuring the safety of financial assets through security die casting, we can provide you with the solutions you need. With our reputation for meeting the professional requirements of complex and highly precise components, we provide indispensable supply reliability for medical customers. Choosing Elimold for your medical die casting needs means working with a leader in precision and quality. We offer competitive prices, fast turnaround times, and unparalleled customer service, making us the ideal partner for your medical die casting projects.
Request Your Free Medical Die Casting Quote Today
After receiving your drawings, our engineers will analyze your custom Medical Die Casting parts right away. We actively work with you to clarify all details before providing a quote that is both economical and accurate.