What looks like a small component can often present a very big manufacturing challenge.

A single medical device component may require intricate geometries, extremely tight tolerances, miniature features, and materials that are anything but easy to machine. Add the demands of medical device manufacturing, where consistency and precision are critical, and a seemingly simple part can quickly become one of the most challenging pieces of a device to produce.

This is where advanced machining capabilities make a difference.

Cadence specializes in difficult-to-manufacture components for medical and surgical devices. Our machining capabilities have continued to evolve as our OEM partners’ designs have become more sophisticated, including the addition of advanced multi-axis equipment that gives our teams greater flexibility and precision.

With capabilities spanning 5-axis machining, Swiss machining, micro machining, LaserSwiss machining, and our 13-axis machining platform, Cadence can approach complex components from multiple angles and, in many cases, perform several operations in a single setup. This technology can reduce secondary operations, minimize handling, improve repeatability, and help shorten production cycles.

For example, our 13-axis machining platform can operate three tools simultaneously, providing the flexibility needed for increasingly intricate geometries. Our micro machining capabilities can achieve positional accuracy down to ±0.00004″ (±1 micron), supporting the miniature features found in today’s medical devices. LaserSwiss machining further expands our capabilities by combining Swiss machining with laser cutting and laser welding in a single process.

The materials can be just as challenging as the designs.

Cadence machines a wide range of materials, from stainless steel to more demanding materials such as titanium, cobalt chrome, nitinol, and high-performance polymers. These materials are used across applications including surgical instruments, minimally invasive devices, orthopedic products, and implantable components. Knowing how each material responds during machining is critical to developing a process that delivers consistent results.

However, advanced equipment alone doesn’t solve a complex machining challenge. It takes innovative people who understand how to make the most of it. At Cadence, engineers, tool and die makers, machinists, and quality experts work together to develop, refine, and validate machining processes. By combining advanced technology with hands-on manufacturing expertise and a focus on quality, we help transform challenging designs into precise, repeatable components built for production.

Because when a component is too complex for conventional machining, that’s not where the conversation ends. It’s where the manufacturing challenge begins. See how Cadence makes complex machining possible for today’s most demanding medical and surgical devices.

Explore our Complex Machining capabilities and discover how we can help turn your most challenging designs into production-ready components.