| Base Material | Material Grades | AISI 304 (UNS S30400) or AISI 316L (UNS S31603) Stainless Steel |
| | Material Form | Precision ground bar stock, fine-grain material for optimal micro-machinability. |
| | Selection Guide | 304: Cost-effective, good corrosion resistance. 316L: Medical-grade, superior corrosion/chemical resistance. |
| Scale & Size | Overall Part Size | Typical envelope: from 0.5 mm up to 25 mm in major dimension. Specializing in sub-10mm components. |
| | Feature Size | Minimum Bore Diameter: ~0.1 mm. Minimum Wall Thickness: ~0.05 mm (design dependent). Micro Threads: From M0.6 and smaller. |
| Precision & Tolerances | Standard Tolerance | ±0.01 mm (±0.0004") on critical features. |
| | High-Precision Tolerance | ±0.002 mm (±0.00008") achievable for select features with specialized processes. |
| | Geometric Tolerances | True position, concentricity, flatness held within 0.005 mm or better. |
| | Surface Finish | Ra ≤ 0.2 µm (8 µin) standard for critical surfaces. Can achieve Ra < 0.1 µm with polishing. |
| Manufacturing Capability | Primary Equipment | Micro-Precision CNC Swiss-Type Lathes, 5-Axis Micro-Milling Machines. |
| | Tooling | Utilizes micro-diameter end mills and drills (down to Ø0.1mm). |
| | Key Processes | Micro-milling, micro-drilling, micro-threading (thread milling), laser cutting for ultra-fine features. |
| Design Complexity | Achievable Features | Complex 3D contours, deep micro-holes, undercuts, hex/star sockets, micro-gear teeth, intricate engraving. |
| | Aspect Ratio | Capable of machining high aspect ratio features (e.g., deep, small-diameter holes) with specialized tooling. |
| Quality & Metrology | Inspection Equipment | Vision Measuring Systems (VMS), Non-Contact Optical Profilers, High-Magnification Microscopy, Specialized Micro-CMMs. |
| | Inspection Report | Includes detailed dimensional data, microscopic images of critical features, and surface roughness measurements. |
| Post-Processing & Cleanliness | Standard Finishing | Micro-deburring, ultrasonic cleaning, passivation (per ASTM A967). |
| | Medical-Grade Finishing | Electropolishing for 316L parts (enhances corrosion resistance and cleanability). |
| | Cleanliness | Cleaned and packaged in ISO Class 5 (Class 100) cleanroom environment for critical applications. |
| Compliance & Documentation | Quality System | Manufactured under a ISO 13485 certified Quality Management System for medical components. |
| | Traceability | Full material and process traceability with lot-specific documentation. |
| | Biocompatibility | 316L material supplied with ISO 10993 biocompatibility test reports. |