With the ability to manufacture high volume production runs with precision and accuracy, die casting offers the versatility and uniformity needed for mass-produced medical instruments and equipment. Smooth surface finishes eliminate the need for secondary operations, making die casting a preferable manufacturing method for durable medical instruments and equipment.
Why Die Casting Metal Parts are Ideal for Medical Instruments
High strength and durability make die cast metal parts well-suited for medical instruments. Additional die casting benefits for medical equipment include:
- Ability to produce complex geometries with tight tolerances
- Uniformity for die cast parts
- Higher strength and dimensional stability than other manufacturing methods
- Less machining when compared to other manufacturing methods
- Capable of producing complex parts with thinner walls and tight tolerances
- Less assembly needed when compared to other methods
Die Casting Metal Alloys for Medical Equipment
Two of the most common alloys used for die cast medical instruments are aluminum and zinc. Each alloy has its own advantages when producing medical die cast parts and components.
Aluminum Die Casting
Aluminum is a preferable alloy for medical die cast parts due to its lightweight properties and corrosion resistance. With a high strength-to-weight ratio and EMI/RFI shielding properties, aluminum die casting provides high-performance and durability for a wide range of surgical instruments.
Zinc Die Casting
Zinc allows for medical die cast instruments to be designed with thin walls and precise tolerances. With high cycle rates and quality surface finishes, zinc die casting is suitable for medical manufactured parts that require dimensional stability. Zinc’s mechanical properties provide near-net accuracy with complex precision. Examples of zinc die cast medical instruments include:
- Stethoscopes
- Crutches
- Seat lifts
- Wheelchairs
- General purpose medical handles and panels
Safety Regulations and Industry Compliance Considerations
Medical die cast parts must adhere to strict industry and FDA guidelines, highlighting the importance of working with experienced die casting manufacturers who understand the regulations and compliance standards. We work with ISO 9000 certified and ISO 13485 certified die cast manufacturers with extensive medical equipment manufacturing experience.
From prototypes to high-volume production runs, we can connect you with a die cast manufacturer who understands medical instrument industry standards and quality control requirements.
Work with Trusted Medical Die Casting Manufacturers
Call us at 408-205-1319 or request a quote and get started on a medical die cast project today. We will find you the best die casting manufacturer for your medical equipment and medical instrument manufacturing needs.