Medical plastic parts are in demand more now than ever. Rigorous sterilization requirements expose medical equipment and devices to aggressive disinfectants and high heat and steam on a regular basis. Medical plastics need to withstand frequent sterilization as well as heavy, harsh use without cracking or failing. Quality medical machining companies help medical suppliers overcome the challenges medical parts face, delivering precise, high-quality, dependable products.
3 Traits of Quality Medical Machining Companies
- Quality and precision – Medical devices have to meet very exacting standards in order to receive FDA approval and to keep patients safe. As an experienced medical machining company, we have been machining to strict FDA standards for decades. We are also ISO 9001:2008 compliant, and every job undergoes our rigorous quality assurance testing process before shipping, including 3D measurement, optical comparator review, digital microscopic review, and more. As an industry leader in tight tolerance machining, we pride ourselves on our ability to machine parts that hold precise tolerances of +/- .001”. We can also achieve surface finishes as smooth as 15Ra, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Wide range of material options – Medical devices require a variety of plastic materials depending on their end use, from biocompatible plastics for feeding tubes and catheters to high-strength plastics like PEEK that can serve as implants and bone replacements. At Reading Plastic, we offer the widest range of life science and advanced materials grade plastics. Our expert staff can source and machine the right plastic for the job, and our advanced CNC machines can cut even the most technical plastics.
- Experience – For over three decades Reading Plastic has been keeping up with the ever-changing needs and regulations of the medical industry. At our shop, you will find immaculately maintained machines, ultra-precise cutting tools, and the highest level of quality control. Our precise CNC services include milling, turning, routing, and sawing. We frequently machine parts under non-disclosure agreements for both private industry and government clients, so you can trust us with any sensitive project.
Reading Plastic: an Experienced Medical Machining Company
Medical professionals rely on the accuracy of their instruments and devices to deliver the best possible care to their patients. Precision CNC machining allows for a high degree of accuracy and repeatability and can produce parts with extremely tight tolerances, ensuring your parts meet specifications every time. As an industry leader in tight tolerances and CNC machining for over three decades, Reading Plastic can produce specialty plastic components for medical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology applications.
