As a sustainable manufacturing process suited for high volume production runs, die casting is an efficient process for medical component manufacturing. Manufacturing medical components often require adherence to intricate designs and tight tolerances. Due to the inherent nature of die casting that allows for producing complex, accurate shapes, it is ideal for a wide variety of components for medical manufacturing.
Die Cast Components for Hospitals and Medical Settings
From the furniture you sit on in the waiting room to the beds that fill hospitals, die cast components are used extensively throughout medical settings. Common hospital and medical equipment that contain die cast parts include:
- Ventilators
- Hospital bed components
- Hospital storage cabinets
- Induction stands
- Medical monitors
- Seat lifts
- Feeding pumps
- Oxygen pumps
- Ultrasound equipment
- X-ray machines
Common Die Cast Metal Materials for Medical Manufacturing
While stainless steel may come to mind when thinking about medical manufacturing, it is not an alloy that is easy to die cast. It is well suited for investment casting. Non-ferrous alloys like aluminum and zinc are best suited for die cast medical components.
Aluminum Die Cast Components
Aluminum die cast components for medical manufacturing include:
- Rolling carts
- Cases
- Imaging equipment
- Medical device housings
Zinc Die Cast Components
Zinc die cast components for medical manufacturing include:
- Infusion pumps
- Air purifiers
- Blood pressure monitors
- Crutches
Benefits of Die Casting for High Volume Medical Components
Die casting offers an economical way to manufacture your medical components. The die casting process can accommodate high volume production, making it a preferrable choice for many medical manufacturers. Additional benefits of die casting for medical components include the following:
- Accurate and consistent components
- Complex design capabilities
- Multiple alloy options
- Variety of finishing options
- Capable of RFI/EMI shielding parts
ISO 13845 Certified Die Cast Manufacturers
Components and equipment for hospital and medical settings must follow stringent regulations and guidelines. ISO 13485 certified die casting manufacturers adhere to quality management systems to ensure components comply with industry regulations and requirements. Getting medical equipment and components to market quickly requires working with a die cast manufacturer who understands compliance and regulation requirements for medical manufacturing.
Get your Medical Equipment to Market Fast with Die Casting Manufacturing
Let the experts at Compass & Anvil find a qualified die casting manufacturer for your hospital equipment. Contact us or call us at 408-205-1319 and get your medical equipment to market today.