Micro Machining
MES designs and manufactures iteration-friendly cutting edge dust-speck sized micro machined parts and features that can equal quality parts in-hand fast, keeping capital costs low in any size volume.
We work in a variety of fields with expertise in the medical and pharmaceutical industries.
Micro Machining – Needle view 1
This micro machined needle has a wall thickness of 0.003″ (75 micron) and a piercing tip radius 10 microns
Transdermal Patch Mold
A transdermal patch mold for 300 micron molded needles with 500 micron lumens
Microfluidic view 1
An example of micro machining of micro surfaces down to 5 microns
Microfluidic view 2
This micro machined microfluidic device exhibits surface tolerances of 5 microns
Micro Machining
Micro machining using double-fluted-end-mills used down to 10 micron in diameter
Micro Milling
MES can micro machine polymer and metal components
Micro Machining – Optical Sensors
A micro machined, electro-polished mandrel with 0.002” (50 micron) features
Micro Machining – Neuro Implant
This micro machined, stainless steel implant is 0.014″ (350 micron) in length and has a wall thickness of , 0.001″ (25 micron)
Micro Machining – SS Guide view 1
MUH component assemblies with 0.003″ (75 micron) sliding surfaces
PEEK Micro Machining Assembly
An example of a micro machined gastric bypass prototype assembly
Micro Machining – PEEK Suture Wedge
A micro machined gastric bypass suturing device with a 12 micron rib structure
Micro Machining Gears
Micro machined gears with a diameter of 0.010” (200 micron) and 0.001” (25 microns) thick, EDM machined using a 0.0007” (177 microns) wire
Micro Machining – Needle view 2
This micro machined needle has a wall thickness of 0.003″ (75 micron) wall thickness and a piercing tip radius 10 micron
Micro Machining – Broach
An example of a micro forming die
Micro Machining – Gastric Bypass Assembly
This micro machined gastric bypass PEEK assembly was made using a 0.0001” (25 micron) endmill, producing a 0.0005” (12 micron) radius
Micro Machining – SS Guide view 2
MUH component assemblies with 0.003″ (75 micron) sliding surfaces
Micro Machining – Inkjet Nozzle
This micro machined inkjet nozzle required crisp edges and double-sided Kovar etching
Micro Machining – Broach closeup
A close up of a micro forming die
Micro Machining – Catheter Sheath
This micro machined cardio component exhibits radially patterned 200 micron slots
Micro Machining – Endoscope gears
These endoscope molded micro gears have been machined with a focus on attaining clean lines and a true gear shape
Micro Machining – Suture Holder
This micro machined suture holder has thin walls and involved difficult machining angles. MES provides full prototype to production services.
Micro Machining – Suture Holder
This micro machined suture holder has thin walls and involved difficult machining angles. MES provides full prototype to production services.
Micro Machining SS Guide 1
MUH component assemblies with 0.003″ (75 micron) sliding surfaces
Micro Machined SS Guide 2
0.003″ (75 micron) sliding surfaces, MUH component assemblies
Micro Machining – SS view 1
MUH component assemblies with 0.004″ (100 micron) wall thickness
Micro Machining – SS view 2
MUH component assemblies with 0.004″ (100 micron) wall thickness
Micro Machining – SS view 3
MUH component assemblies with 0.004″ (100 micron) wall thickness
Endoscope Cap
A 17-4 PH stainless steel endoscope cap with 0.010″ (250 micron) holes
Micro Machining – PEEK Washer
A micro machined gastric bypass assembly with 0.003” (75 micron) orifice and 0.003” (75 micron) wall thickness, machined using a 0.001” (25 micron) endmill
Microfluidic Channels
Micro machined prototypes for microfluidic device feasibility study exhibiting 0.0005” (12 micron) channels
Micro Machining – PEEK Gastric Bypass Sheath
A micro machined gastric bypass sheath made from PEEK featuring a 0.006” (160 micron) orifice
Micro Machining – Inkjet Nozzle
This inkjet nozzle is a PEEK assembly exhibiting a 0.0005” (12 micron) radius produced by a 0.0001” (25 micron) end mill
Micro Machining – Inkjet Nozzle
This micro machined multi-orifice inkjet nozzle features chambered double-sided etching
Micro Machining – Inkjet Nozzle
Kovar etching, double-sided etch, crisp edge requirement
MES designs, manufactures and assembles state of the are dust-speck sized micro molded parts and features with sub-micron tolerances, from initial concept to full CAD models. We work in a variety of fields with expertise in the medical and pharmaceutical industries.
One of the fastest ways to get micro parts in our customer’s hands has traditionally been micro machining. Many applications can be justified to spend capital on tooling up for micro molding, however, if the design has been made iteration-friendly (steel safe, inserted for areas thought to be changing prior to design freeze) then it may be a perfect candidate for micro machining.
Benefits to Micro Machining over other Micro Processes:
- Fast Parts in Hand to show feasibility
- Capital Cost Effectiveness in both low and high volume
- Features to 3 microns
- Surface finish to < 8 Ra
- Use of final material from prototype through production
Not all materials are friendly to micro machining, such as: some polymers, heat sensitive materials, and drug-induced materials. The shear stresses in which micro machining occurs can render a material degradable, physically weak, and/or unfit for sterilization in some cases.
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