Multi-Axis CNC Machining of Titanium, PEEK & Medical-Grade Alloys
Olympus Machining LLC — a U.S.-based precision CNC machine shop in Hanover, Pennsylvania (York County, CAGE 9V9P0) — machines biocompatible titanium grades, medical-grade PEEK, 316L stainless steel, and cobalt-chromium alloys for medical device, surgical instrument, and dental component customers. Multi-axis capability and tight-tolerance inspection make us a fit for components where dimensional integrity and surface condition are inseparable from device function.
Material Specifications
| Material | Density | Tensile Strength | Biocompatibility | Standard | Surface Finish | Recommended Tooling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) | 4.43 g/cm³ | 950 MPa (138 ksi) | ASTM F136 (surgical implant) | ASTM F136 / AMS 4928 | Ra 0.4–0.8 µm achievable | Coated carbide, low SFM, flood coolant |
| Ti CP Grade 2 | 4.51 g/cm³ | 345 MPa (50 ksi) | ASTM F67 (unalloyed Ti for implants) | ASTM F67 | Ra 0.4 µm achievable | Sharp uncoated carbide, generous chip clearance |
| PEEK (unfilled) | 1.32 g/cm³ | 100 MPa (14.5 ksi) | ASTM F2026 (medical implant grade available) | ASTM F2026 | Ra 0.8 µm achievable | Polished carbide, no coolant or compressed air, stress-relieve cycles for thin sections |
| PEEK-CF30 (carbon-fiber filled) | 1.40 g/cm³ | 215 MPa (31 ksi) | Industrial / structural medical use | ASTM D5990 (mech. property reference) | Ra 1.6 µm typical | PCD or diamond-coated carbide for tool life on abrasive fibers |
| 316L Stainless Steel | 8.00 g/cm³ | 485 MPa (70 ksi) | ASTM F138 (surgical implant grade) | ASTM F138 / AMS 5648 | Ra 0.4 µm achievable; passivation per AMS 2700 | Coated carbide, positive rake, controlled feed to avoid work hardening |
| Cobalt-Chromium (CoCr, F75) | 8.30 g/cm³ | 655 MPa (95 ksi) | ASTM F75 (cast Co-Cr-Mo for implants) | ASTM F75 | Ra 0.8 µm achievable | Carbide with ceramic option for roughing; rigid setups required |
Mechanical property values are typical reference values. Actual certifications travel with each material lot and are recorded on AS9102 Form 2 for controlled-program work.
Multi-Axis Capability for Medical Components
Medical components — bone screws, surgical instrument bodies, implant fixtures, dental abutments — frequently combine complex contours, undercuts, and tight-tolerance threaded interfaces. Olympus Machining performs:
- • 5-axis simultaneous milling for complex geometries in a single setup, eliminating relocation error
- • Sub-micron tolerance work on critical fits (±0.0005" / ±0.013 mm routinely held on inspected features)
- • Burr-free finishing through controlled tool paths and dedicated deburring operations
- • Coordination with qualified passivation vendors (AMS 2700) for stainless and titanium components
- • Coordination with NovaKote and equivalent medical-coating providers for surface treatment hand-off when required
ISO 13485 Readiness
Olympus Machining operates an AS9100D-aligned quality management system for aerospace and defense work. The QMS controls — document control, calibration, nonconforming product handling, traceability, supplier qualification, internal audits — overlap substantially with ISO 13485 requirements for medical device suppliers. While the shop is not currently ISO 13485 certified, customers requiring 13485 supplier qualification can request our QMS documentation for review and gap analysis. The traceability and documentation our aerospace customers receive on AS9102 first articles is the same rigor available to medical customers.
Get a Quote for Medical Components
Submit your drawing along with material spec, lot quantity, and any required certifications. We will respond with a quote, lead time, and DFM feedback.
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