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ORTHOPEDIC JOINT RECONSTRUCTION
Orthopedic materials must satisfy biocompatibility requirements while delivering exceptional mechanical resilience and electrochemical stability in demanding physiological settings. Critical performance metrics include high wear resistance and fatigue life under cyclic loading conditions.
FEATURED MATERIALS
Ti-6Al-4v ELI
Ti-6Al-4V ELI represents an optimized variant of the Ti-6Al-4V alloy, characterized by strictly controlled interstitial element levels. Achieved through precise raw material selection with reduced iron content and capped carbon/oxygen concentrations, this extra-low-interstitial composition ensures superior biocompatibility. It remains the material standard for orthopedic and dental implants due to its fatigue resistance, modulus matching human bone, and enhanced damage tolerance metrics – including superior fracture toughness and fatigue crack propagation resistance compared to conventional Ti-6Al-4V. The alloy’s cryogenic mechanical stability further differentiates it under extreme service conditions, and it is formally designated as ASTM B348 Grade 23.
DENTAL ABUTMENT&SCREWS
High-strength biocompatible materials resistant to corrosion and fracturing are essential for high quality crowns, dental implants, and surgical instrumentation. Our materials have the necessary strength and low-nickel content for patients with metal sensitivities.
FEATURED MATERIALS
Ti-6Al-4v ELI
The extra-low-interstitial composition of ASTM B348 Grade 23 results in improved resistance to crack propagation and maintains structural integrity under cryogenic conditions, making it suitable for demanding low-temperature applications.
Ti CP Grade 4
As the strongest commercial pure titanium alloy, Ti CP Grade 4 achieves a balance between exceptional strength and workability. The elevated oxygen and iron content specification enhances its resistance to stress corrosion cracking and fatigue propagation in chloride-rich environments, making it suitable for demanding applications where weight efficiency and durability are prioritized over traditional steel solutions.
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS&STAPLES
Our broad portfolio of materials offer a range of solutions for surgical staples and instrumentation, including titanium optimized for manufacturing and high-strength stainless alloys that enable reduced instrument size and tighter radii.
FEATURED MATERIALS
TI CP GRADE 1-4
Titanium’s exceptional resistance to corrosion and superior strength-to-weight ratio make it a preferred material choice. It is available in four commercially pure (CP) grades, each carefully engineered to balance mechanical properties and corrosion performance for specific applications.
MANUFACTURED PARTS
Our powders are widely used in additive manufacturing for medical devices. Medical device manufacturers rely on our advanced materials science and proven additive manufacturing expertise to realize their most mission-critical implant designs through 3D printing.
FEATURED MATERIALS
Nitinol
Additive manufacturing enables the production of complex Nitinol medical devices with engineered porosity, uniform microstructure, and high density, achieving near net shape components with minimal post-processing requirements. This transformative technology circumvents traditional manufacturing limitations caused by Nitinol’s work hardening behavior, opening new possibilities for creating advanced medical implants.