Precision Micro Waterjet for Medical Device Manufacturing
Medical device manufacturers demand the tightest tolerances and zero contamination. The Finecut WMC 500 II micro abrasive waterjet delivers ±10µm cutting accuracy on titanium, nitinol, stainless steel, PEEK, and ceramics — without heat, without burrs, and without changing material properties.
Why Micro Abrasive Waterjet for Medical Applications
Traditional cutting methods introduce risks that are unacceptable in medical manufacturing. Laser cutting creates heat-affected zones that alter material structure. EDM leaves a recast layer. Mechanical cutting introduces stress and micro-cracks. Micro abrasive waterjet eliminates all of these problems:
- Non-thermal process — no heat-affected zones, no material property changes, no residual stress
- ±10µm precision — tightest tolerances for implant components, surgical instruments and microfluidic devices
- No recast layer — clean, burr-free edges that meet biocompatibility requirements
- Material versatility — cuts titanium, nitinol, cobalt-chrome, stainless steel, PEEK, ceramics, silicon and composites
- Small footprint — encapsulated design compatible with cleanroom-adjacent environments
Medical Applications
Finepart micro waterjet machines are used across the full spectrum of medical device manufacturing, from prototyping to series production:
- Orthopedic implants — femoral stems, acetabular cups, bone plates in titanium and cobalt-chrome
- Cardiovascular components — stent prototypes, heart valve components in nitinol and stainless steel
- Surgical instruments — blades, scissors and micro-instruments requiring razor-sharp edges
- Microfluidic devices — lab-on-chip components in PEEK, glass and silicon
- Dental components — crowns, abutments and implant fixtures in zirconia and titanium
- Neural interfaces — electrode arrays and implantable sensor housings
Precision That Meets Medical Standards
The Finecut WMC 500 II 3-axis delivers ±10µm positional accuracy for flat medical components. The 4-axis B4X adds rotation for cylindrical implant features. The 5-axis ABX achieves taper-free cuts at any compound angle — ideal for complex implant geometries where dimensional accuracy is critical for patient safety.
Finepart machines include advanced CAD/CAM software with material-specific cutting parameters pre-loaded for medical-grade alloys and polymers, minimizing setup time and ensuring consistent results across production batches.
Request a Test Cut on Your Medical Component
Send us your medical component drawing and material specification. We will cut a sample to your tolerances and provide a full measurement report. Request a test cut or get a quote for your application.
Questions about waterjet cutting for medical devices? Visit our FAQ or contact our application engineers directly.