316l Stainless Steel Electroplating Polishing Cnc Milling Metal Beauty Needle

The 316L Stainless Steel Plated and Polished CNC Milled Metal Beauty Needle is a high-end, precision-crafted aesthetic instrument. It combines the biocompatibility and corrosion resistance of medical-grade 316L stainless steel with advanced manufacturing and finishing techniques. The core needle structure is精密machined via CNC milling for exact dimensions and geometry. It then undergoes a specialized plating process (such as gold, titanium nitride, or rhodium) for enhanced surface properties, followed by high-gloss polishing to achieve a flawless, mirror-like finish. This combination results in a needle that is not only highly functional for precise procedures but also exhibits superior durability, smoothness for reduced skin trauma, and a premium aesthetic appeal suitable for luxury beauty treatments.
CNC Milling of 316L Substrate: The needle body is精密machined from a solid rod of 316L stainless steel using high-precision CNC milling centers or CNC Swiss lathes. This creates the exact needle profile, including any tapers, hubs, or connection features.
Pre-Plating Surface Preparation: The machined needle undergoes rigorous cleaning and surface activation. This typically involves precision polishing to a specific Ra value, followed by ultrasonic cleaning and electrocleaning to remove all contaminants and oxides, ensuring perfect adhesion for the plating layer.
Specialized Electroplating: The needle is plated using an electrochemical process. Common luxury/medical platings include:
24K Gold Plating: For hypoallergenic properties, corrosion resistance, and a premium appearance.
Titanium Nitride (TiN) or Zirconium Nitride (ZrN) Coating (PVD): For extreme hardness, wear resistance, and a distinctive gold/champagne color.
Rhodium Plating: For a brilliant, white, tarnish-resistant finish.
Post-Plating Precision Polishing: The plated surface undergoes a multi-stage mechanical polishing process using progressively finer abrasives and buffing compounds. This step removes any microscopic imperfections from the plating, achieving a perfect mirror finish (Ra < 0.025 µm) that minimizes skin drag.
Sterilization-Prep Finishing & Cleaning: A final ultra-sonic cleaning in deionized water and medical-grade solvents removes all polishing residues. The needle is then packaged in a cleanroom environment suitable for terminal sterilization.
Quality Inspection: 100% visual inspection under high-intensity light and magnification for surface defects, plating uniformity, and polish quality. Dimensional checks and adhesion tests (per ASTM B571) are performed on samples.
High-End Microneedling (Dermarolling/Dermastamping): As the核心needles in automated pens or as individual stamp needles for collagen induction therapy.
Mesotherapy & Bio-Revitalization: For intradermal delivery of cocktails, vitamins, or PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma).
Permanent Makeup & Microblading: As precision needles for pigment implantation in eyebrows, eyeliner, and lip blush procedures.
Thread Lifting: As the guidance or delivery component for absorbable PDO/PLLA threads.
Luxury Acupuncture & Traditional Medicine: For practitioners seeking tools with superior finish, durability, and a premium feel.
| Category | Parameter | Specification / Details |
|---|---|---|
| Core Material | Substrate | 316L Stainless Steel (UNS S31603, 1.4404) – Medical Grade, Vacuum Melted optional. |
| Plating & Coating | Plating Types | 24K Gold (Au), Titanium Nitride (TiN - PVD), Zirconium Nitride (ZrN - PVD), Rhodium (Rh). |
| Plating Thickness | 0.5 µm – 2.5 µm (Standard range. Gold typically 1.0-1.5µm). | |
| Adhesion Standard | Passes ASTM B571 bend test or equivalent. | |
| Key Plating Benefits | Gold: Hypoallergenic, noble finish. TiN/ZrN: Extreme hardness (~80+ HRC equivalent), wear-resistant. Rhodium: Brilliant white, anti-tarnish. | |
| Dimensions & Geometry | Needle Gauge (OD) | 32G (0.23mm), 34G (0.18mm) for fine needles; 30G (0.30mm) common for microneedling. Custom diameters. |
| Length (Exposed) | 0.25mm, 0.5mm, 1.0mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm (for microneedling); up to 10-40mm for other applications. | |
| Tip Geometry | Lancet Point (sharp), Chisel Point (for microblading), Multi-tip configurations (e.g., 5, 9, 12 needles clustered). | |
| Surface Finish | Final Polish Grade | Mirror Polish. Surface Roughness (Ra) < 0.025 µm. |
| Gloss Level | High specular reflectance. | |
| Performance | Primary Function | Precise, low-trauma skin penetration for delivery or stimulation. |
| Sharpness | Surgical-grade sharpness, maintained post-plating and polishing. | |
| Corrosion Resistance | Exceptional. 316L substrate + noble metal plating provides maximum protection against bodily fluids and disinfectants. | |
| Durability | Plating (especially TiN/ZrN) significantly increases surface hardness, reducing blunting and extending usable life. | |
| Biocompatibility & Safety | Overall Biocompatibility | 316L substrate and specified platings (Au, Rh, TiN) are biocompatible per ISO 10993-1. |
| Nickel Release | 316L has low nickel content; noble metal plating forms a complete barrier, ensuring nickel-free patient contact surface. | |
| Sterilization & Packaging | Sterilization Compatibility | Compatible with all standard methods: Autoclave (121°C/134°C), Dry Heat, Gamma Irradiation, Ethylene Oxide (ETO), Low-Temperature Plasma. |
| Packaging | Individually blister packed in sterile barrier (Tyvek®/plastic) for single-use, or in sterile/non-sterile racks for reusable devices. | |
| Quality Assurance | Inspection | 100% visual for polish/plating defects under 10x-30x magnification. Dimensional sample testing. |
| Plating Tests | Thickness (XRF), Adhesion (tape/bend test), Porosity (ferroxyl test for nickel barrier). | |
| Certification | Material Certs (3.1), Plating Process Certs, Biocompatibility test reports available upon request. | |
| Regulatory | Manufactured under ISO 13485 quality system. Supports FDA and CE MDR documentation.![]() ![]() |