Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, or UHMWPE (UHMW), is a highly durable engineered thermoplastic with exceptional material characteristics. It offers a range of resistance properties to enhance its performance in harsh environments, making it favorable in demanding applications. However, UHMWPE has a low surface energy, and challenges may arise during machining without the right processes.
At Marver Med, we offer extensive experience in machining services for thermoplastics and other exotic materials. Our UHMWPE machining process considers all material properties during machining for high-quality, precision parts in medical, food and beverage, and defense industries to meet your needs. Contact us with your questions, and one of our representatives will be happy to assist you.
UHMWPE offers various advantages to precision components. It is an easy-to-machine material, making it more cost-effective for a wide variety of applications. Meeting FDA and USDA requirements for direct food contact, UHMWPE is chemically inert and non-porous for use in the food, beverage, medical, and pharmaceutical industries, providing a favorable material for implants. Benefits of using UHMWPE in components include:
For over 75 years, we have developed our capabilities to provide precision machining and micro-turning for critical components. Using advanced CNC equipment, we can minimize the need for operator intervention to reduce errors in the process and create complex, intricate components to your specifications. Our processes focus on consistency and precision, and we offer the following capabilities:
Due to its characteristics, UHMWPE is a favorable material for precision machining operations. It is ideal for parts that experience constant friction, featuring a low coefficient of friction to reduce the need for lubrication while offering exceptional wear resistance. Durable and lightweight, UHMWPE machining creates highly efficient, cost-effective components for stringent industrial applications, such as:
As an ISO 13485:2016 certified company, we ensure our standards meet or exceed ANSI/ASQ z 1.4 and meet requirements for Military Standards and Specifications. Marver Med works with you to provide full-service manufacturing from concept and prototyping to production and fulfillment, specializing in micro-turning and exotic materials. Using the latest technology and equipment, we can produce the intricate parts you need in the materials you require to meet your project specifications.
With decades of expertise in precision machining components, Marver Med can work with a wide variety of exotic materials. Our time-tested capabilities are compatible with several difficult-to-machine, exotic, and standard alloys to meet your needs, including:
Marver Med has over 75 years of experience in precision machining capabilities, including UHMWPE machining. With strict quality assurance practices, we produce high-accuracy parts for medical, aerospace, and defense industries, as well as custom components for a variety of applications. We can work with a range of materials and designs to meet your unique requirements for components across industries.
Contact MarverMed to discuss your UHMWPE machining project or request a quote to get started.
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