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Case study · Medical devices

Aluminium housings and brackets for medical devices

Direct answer

Boyang Hardware machines medical devices parts to customer drawings in Zhongshan, China. The photographs below are from production archives; the route, material and finish listed are typical for this part family and are confirmed at quotation.

What the part does

Housings, brackets and enclosures for diagnostic instruments, patient monitors, surgical tools and other healthcare equipment. These parts must be clean, burr-free and dimensionally consistent so assemblies do not bind or misalign.

Clear anodised aluminium medical device housing with a cylindrical body, precision holes and a smooth, burr-free finish.

Why this geometry is demanding

  • Medical devices are sensitive to burrs, sharp edges and loose particles; surface finish and cleanliness are as important as dimensions.
  • AL6061 with clear anodising gives a clean, corrosion-resistant surface that can be wiped down repeatedly.
  • Traceability and documentation matter: material certificates and inspection reports are standard for medical work.

Typical material and finish

AL6061-T6 or AL6063-T6 aluminium; clear anodising or bead-blasted finish. Stainless steel SS304/SS316 is used where sterilisation or body contact is required.

Process route

  1. 3-axis machining of housing profile, bores and access holes
  2. Deburring and edge breaking of every hole and pocket
  3. Bead blasting for a uniform matte finish
  4. Clear anodising to improve surface hardness and corrosion resistance
  5. 100% dimensional inspection and cleaning before packaging
Machined aluminium mounting bracket for a medical instrument, with multiple holes and a rigid L-shaped profile.

Inspection and quality control

Critical dimensions are checked against the drawing on the CMM. Burr status and surface cleanliness are inspected under the documented standard procedure. Material certificates and dimensional reports are supplied with the shipment.

Verification status Verified: industry category is stated in the company information collection form. Declared: material, process route and inspection approach are typical capabilities published by Boyang Hardware. By arrangement: exact tolerances, batch size and lead time are set per customer drawing.

Quality approach for this part family

Critical dimensions are checked against the drawing on the CMM. Burr status and surface cleanliness are inspected under the documented standard procedure. Material certificates and dimensional reports are supplied with the shipment.

Common questions about medical devices machining at Boyang

Is ISO 13485 certification required for medical device parts?

ISO 13485 is required for many finished medical device manufacturers, but a contract machined part can often be produced under the customer's ISO 13485 system with the appropriate controls. Boyang operates ISO 9001 and can follow customer-specific medical procedures and documentation requirements.

How does Boyang prevent burrs and contamination on medical parts?

All edges are deburred manually or mechanically, parts are cleaned before finishing and inspection, and packaging is chosen to keep surfaces clean during transit. A documented inspection procedure is followed for every batch.

Can parts be supplied with material certificates?

Yes. Material certificates for the heat or lot used are available for aluminium, stainless steel and other alloys on request.

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