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CNC Machining for Medical Equipment Components

ISO 9001-controlled machining for medical equipment and instrument components; ISO 13485 remains a targeted standard, not a current certification.

Reviewed by PiPrecision Quality Team on August 25, 2026

Tolerances
±0.005mm
Subject to drawing review
Certified
ISO 9001
Materials
Titanium, PEEK
Lead Time
2 weeks

Overview

PiPrecision acts as a component supplier working to the customer’s controlled drawings, specifications, and documentation requirements under a current ISO 9001-certified system. ISO 13485 remains targeted, and PiPrecision does not grant FDA clearance or validate the customer’s finished medical device.

Component Manufacturing Under the Customer’s Controlled Requirements

PiPrecision currently operates an ISO 9001-certified system. ISO 13485 is a targeted standard, not a current certification. The device manufacturer remains responsible for device classification, regulatory submission, risk management, validation, and final product release.

  • Material grade and condition, heat or lot traceability, certificates, and prohibited substitutions.
  • Burr and edge condition, surface texture, passivation or finishing, cleanliness, packaging, and handling requirements.
  • Critical dimensions and GD&T, inspection method, sampling or 100% inspection, and report format.
  • Drawing revision, approved changes, nonconformance authorization, and required record retention.
  • Patient-contact, implant, sterilization, biocompatibility, UDI, DHF, DMR, DHR, and FDA-related requirements must be explicitly scoped and cannot be inferred from general machining capability.

Project Evidence and Regulatory Boundaries

Published case results describe specific customer projects. PiPrecision does not grant FDA clearance, certify the finished device, or transfer one project’s validation to another part.

Before quoting, identify whether the component contacts a patient or sterile field, enters a validated cleaning or sterilization process, requires medical-grade material certification, or must be produced by an ISO 13485-certified source.

Documented Project Examples

Results below are specific to the linked project, part, volume, process, and inspection scope. They are not universal capability guarantees.

Engineering Resources

Use these guides to prepare drawings, tolerances, finish requirements, and inspection expectations before RFQ.

Capabilities

Implant, sterilization, biocompatibility, DHF, DMR, DHR, UDI, FDA, clinical, and clean-packaging statements apply only to a documented project with agreed responsibilities and evidence. They are not inferred from general machining capability or transferred to another device.

Drawing-reviewed capabilityImplant-Grade Machining

Orthopedic implants, dental implants and abutments, cardiovascular devices with ultra-fine finishes.

Surface finishes to Ra 0.2 μm (8 μin), biocompatible processing

Drawing-reviewed capabilitySurgical Instruments

Cutting and grasping tools, retractors and spreaders, minimally invasive instruments.

Passivation per ASTM A967, laser marking UDI compliant

Drawing-reviewed capabilityDiagnostic Equipment

Analyzer components and manifolds, precision fluidic channels, sensor housings.

Cleanroom-compatible packaging available

Drawing-reviewed capabilityMicro-Machining

Features down to 0.1mm, micro-fluidic devices, miniature connectors.

High-magnification inspection, CMM with micro-probes

Drawing-reviewed capabilityPrototype to Production

Design validation prototypes, clinical trial manufacturing, production scale-up.

2-week lead time, expedite for clinical needs

Published dimensional and performance capabilities are indicative and subject to drawing review.

Current Certifications and Development Roadmap

Current certificates are listed first and link to the certificate on file. Targeted and planned standards are development goals and do not represent current certification.

CertificationStatusScope
ISO 9001:2015View certificateCertifiedGeneral Quality Management
Development roadmap — PiPrecision is not currently certified to the standards below
ISO 13485Targeted — not certifiedMedical Device Quality Management
FDA RegistrationPlanned — not certifiedUS Medical Device Manufacturing
MDSAPTargeted — not certifiedMedical Device Single Audit Program

Quality Processes

  • Design History File (DHF) documentation support
  • Device Master Record (DMR) and Device History Record (DHR)
  • Risk Management per ISO 14971
  • Biocompatibility documentation (ISO 10993)
  • Unique Device Identification (UDI) marking
  • Sterilization validation support
  • CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) system

Materials We Work With

MaterialGradesApplicationsNotes
TitaniumTi-6Al-4V ELI, Ti-6Al-7Nb, CP TiImplants, instruments, dentalBiocompatible, osseointegration, MRI-safe
Stainless Steel316LVM, 17-4PH, 420, 440CInstruments, implants, hardwareCorrosion resistant, sterilizable, hardenable
Cobalt ChromeASTM F75, F799, F1537Joint replacements, dentalWear resistant, biocompatible, high strength
PEEKMedical grade, implantableSpinal implants, orthopedicRadiolucent, biocompatible, sterilizable
PlasticsPPSU, PSU, POM (Delrin)Instrument handles, housingsAutoclavable, chemical resistant
ExoticsNitinol, Tantalum, PlatinumStents, markers, electrodesShape memory, radiopaque, inert

Applications We Serve

Orthopedics

  • Hip and knee replacement components
  • Spinal fusion cages and screws
  • Trauma plates and screws
  • External fixation devices

Surgical Instruments

  • General surgery tools (forceps, clamps, scissors)
  • Orthopedic instruments (drills, reamers, drivers)
  • Minimally invasive laparoscopic tools
  • Robotic surgery components

Cardiovascular

  • Pacemaker and ICD housings
  • Vascular stent components
  • Heart valve components
  • Catheter and delivery system parts

Diagnostic & Laboratory

  • PCR machine components
  • Blood analyzer manifolds
  • Microscope stages and mounts
  • Imaging equipment hardware

Drug Delivery

  • Pen injector components
  • Infusion pump parts
  • Inhaler mechanisms
  • Wearable delivery devices

Project Gallery

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Why Choose PiPrecision

  • Patient-Safety Mindset: Every component we machine could impact a patient's life. Our processes, training, and culture reflect this responsibility.
  • Biocompatibility Expertise: We understand the unique requirements of medical materials—how to machine them, finish them, and handle them to maintain biocompatibility.
  • Regulatory Support: Documentation, traceability, and quality systems designed to support your FDA submissions and regulatory audits.
  • Rapid Prototyping: Fast turnaround on prototypes helps you iterate designs and meet aggressive product development timelines.
  • Scalable Quality: The same rigorous quality whether we're making 10 prototypes or 10,000 production units. Consistency you can count on.

Medical Solutions

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Lead Times

Prototype2 weeks
ProductionConfirmed after RFQ review
Expedite1 week

Case Studies

See how we've helped other medical companies.

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