Equipment and metrology18 machine tools,
metrology to the micron.
High-volume Swiss-type turning, 5-axis mill-turning and milling, wire EDM: across 16,000 sq ft (1,500 m²) in Bourg-en-Bresse, every part family has its machine, and every dimension its measuring method.
Machines and the precision they hold in production.
The precision stated for each machine is what it holds on a dimension, part after part, not a result achieved once on a trial part. The achievable tolerance also depends on the material, the diameter and the slenderness of the part.Read the tolerance guide
| Qty | Machine | Typical parts | Precision |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Tornos DECO 13 · Swiss-type turning Ø ≤ 13 mm | Screws, pins, Swiss-turned implants | ±5 µm |
| 3 | Tornos DECO 20 · Swiss-type turning Ø ≤ 20 mm | Instruments, production components | ±5 µm |
| 3 | DMG Mori NTX 1000 · 5-axis mill-turning | Shafts, sleeves, complex parts | ±4 µm |
| 2 | DMG Mori DMU 50 · simultaneous 5-axis | Complex implants, prototypes | < 6 µm |
| 1 | Chiron FZ 08K S Magnum · 30,000 rpm | Dental and spinal micro parts | ±3 µm |
| 1 | DMG Mori NLX 2500 + bar feeder | Cylindrical parts, production runs | ±5 µm |
| 1 | Fanuc Robocut α-C400iC · wire EDM | Complex profiles, fine cutting | ±2 µm |
| Inspection and traceability | |||
| 1 | Hexagon Global S · touch-trigger and scanning CMM | 3D inspection, FAI reports | 1.5 µm |
| 1 | MCE Vertex 310 · 3D optical measurement | Delicate parts, profiles | 2 µm |
| 1 | Keyence LM-X · 99 dimensions in seconds | Fast in-process inspection | ±1 µm |
| 1 | Cheval LEM2 laser · marking | Lot, CE, UDI codes | 25 µm |
| 1 | Robotic cleaning cell | All medical parts | — |
Medical finishing: the finish matters as much as the dimension.
A burr damages tissue, a rough surface retains soil, a poorly protected stainless steel corrodes after sterilization. We finish in-house, within the same quality system.
- Bead blastingUniform matte finish, no glare in the OR
- Vibratory finishingDeburring and edge rounding in production
- Wheel polishingUp to mirror finish, area by area
- ElectropolishingSmooth surface, better corrosion resistance
- PassivationReinforced protective layer on stainless steel
- Laser markingPart number, lot, CE, UDI
- CleaningRobotic line before packaging
- AnodizingColor coding of implant sizes
- Heat treatmentHardening of steels (17-4PH)
- Laser / TIG weldingAssembly of instrument components
Robotic cleaning line, Bourg-en-Bresse shop.
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