As a precision forging specialist we have a 30-year history in the production of orthopaedic implants in all available medical alloys. We work closely with our customers throughout the entire process, from design optimisation to finishing and sterile packaging in order to ensure the highest quality of our components.
TOOL AND PROCESS DESIGN
Advanced design and continuous product optimisation are achieved thanks to our highly experienced engineers and cutting-edge design and simulation software. SMB Medical collaborates with its customers from the early stages of development through to the final process and product design. SMB Medical has a state-of-the-art in-house dye and tool production with a large capacity of …
FORGING
SMB Medical has designed a unique forging facility tailored to the required standards of the orthopaedic market. In the precision forging process the repeatability of structural and directional properties is achieved through thermo-mechanical processing of high performance alloys by controlling deformation variables. The control of the grain flow in our forgings produces excellent directional properties …
MACHINING
SMB Medical’s extensive CNC machining capabilities after forging, such as milling, turning and grinding, offer a wide range of design and finishing options. We focus on lean manufacturing and work with renowned Swiss precision in the machining of tibia base plates, tapers, impaction and extraction holes, distal and medial design features of femoral stems as …
FINISHING
SMB Medical offers an extensive range of in-house finishing processes dedicated to the requirements of the orthopaedic industry, from surface grinding, vibratory-grinding and deburring, chemical etching, pickling, shot peening and sandblasting to automated surface mirror polishing and laser marking. Together with our strategic partners in coating and sterile packaging we are able to supply our …