APPLICATION SUMMARYApplication notes

Stainless steel powder, particle-size guidance and MIM process support for instrument parts requiring precision, corrosion resistance, easy cleaning and high reliability.

APPLICATION GUIDE

Engineering focus: Stainless steel powder for medical instruments

Review the material, particle-size, process and validation factors that matter for this application.

Part requirementsMaterial or process directionSelection guidance
Material directionSelect according to corrosion resistance, strength, hardness and cleaning requirements

Different instrument parts may require different stainless steel systems.

Manufacturing qualityDensity, size, surface and lot traceability

Precision instruments require joint control of materials and manufacturing processes.

Compliance responsibilitiesCompleted by finished product manufacturer for specific use

Powder selection is not a substitute for medical device regulations and finished product verification.

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Applicable part direction

It can be used for handheld instrument structural parts, clamping parts, connectors, precision transmission parts and other complex small stainless steel parts.

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Materials and Manufacturing Focus

Grade, particle size, sintering density, surface condition, corrosion resistance, cleaning and batch traceability jointly affect the manufacturing quality of device parts.

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Tongcheng Material Services

Tongcheng can provide material selection, particle size design and batch supply, and cooperate with manufacturers to develop forming, sintering and surface processes. Medical compliance is accomplished by the manufacturer of the finished product on a specific use basis.

Suitable part characteristics

Part requirements to evaluate first

  • Instrument structure, clamping, connection and precision transmission parts
  • Materials projects requiring synergy of corrosion resistance, surface and traceability
Confirm before selecting the material

Also consider these manufacturing conditions

  • Specific equipment use, contact environment and cleaning and disinfection conditions
  • Applicable regulations, material documentation and finished product verification requirements
PROJECT CONTACT

Discuss your powder project

Share the process step, operating conditions and part result you want to improve.

  • Part name, geometry or drawing
  • Load, wear, corrosion, temperature and service-life requirements
  • Forming, sintering, heat-treatment and surface-finishing route
  • Estimated monthly or annual volume and project stage
TECHNICAL REFERENCES

Technical references for this page

These references explain materials, processes or test methods. Third-party product data does not represent Tongcheng product specifications.

Technical support: Tongcheng Powder engineering team