Medical implants such as bone anchors, dentures, or knee joints need to be manufactured with extreme precision and cleanliness.
Creating a perfect implant from a blank—a small piece of high technology
If you’ve ever had a dental crown or an artificial joint implemented, then you know that these small marvels of modern technology need to fit just right, be built to last, and can’t cause any adverse reactions in the body. Yet it takes a great deal of expertise—and the right materials to make it—before such an implant is ready for use. Specialty lubricants are used in dental and orthopedic technology to simplify turning, milling, drilling, and cleaning. And this is where we come into play! Our products ensure that everything goes smoothly and that a perfect implant is crafted out of a blank.
Titanium-made precision: the high-tech production of a dental implant
Imagine requiring a dental implant. It might seem a simple process at the dentist’s: Insert the implant, put the tooth on top, and presto, done! However, this small titanium pin will have gone through quite a remarkable journey before it is ready for use. It takes excellence in precision workmanship to make a dental implant—and it all starts with an unassuming piece of metal. A blank is first milled from a solid block of titanium. Somewhat basic sounding, but it is actually a high-precision process in which the milling technician removes the metal layer by layer. Berucut XC cooling lubricants are used to prevent overheating or the material from becoming damaged. They keep everything at the perfect temperature and ensure clean, accurate processing. Then it’s on to the fine-tuning once the basic shape is done. Threads then need to be cut and surfaces smoothed—after all, the implant has to fit perfectly into the tissue of thejawbone. Our water-miscible Berufluid cooling lubricants and synthetic Berucut XC cutting oils help make sure titanium is machined with precision, with no microcracks or material stress. The implant is then cleaned before it is sent to the dentist. Every tiny metal chip, every trace of oil, or other residue must be removed, and this is where the BECHEM Cleaner 3860 comes in. It ensures a flawlessly executed implant that is ready for action.
Challenges in medical technology—and the ways we master them
The manufacturing of implants is a craft in its own right, as the highest level of material purity, biocompatibility, and precise manufacturing processes are all musts for the production of medical implants. Regulatory requirements are simultaneously becoming more stringent. This includes the European Medical Device Regulation (MDR), which stipulates strict safety and quality standards and thus prevent unwanted foreign substances from entering the body. Special processing challenges also come with novel materials such as titanium or polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). Furthermore, implant cleaning is crucial for minimizing contamination and biocompatibility risks. Sounds complicated? Well, it is, but we’ve got the challenges handled with the right solutions. The highly specialized medical technology sector places the highest demands on precision, safety, and quality. Innovative metalworking fluids are vital to guaranteeing smooth and safe production, especially when it comes to making dental and orthopedic implants. We offer bespoke solutions for this discerning market.
Our products—specialists for the highest demands
Successful implant production requires the use of precisely formulated cutting and cooling lubricants as well as cleaners.
Here’s an overview of our specialists
Cutting oils in the Berucut XC series: Dental and orthopedic implants require precision cutting from the raw material, preferably without any cracks or other defects. Our cutting oils enable smooth processes while protecting the material. Their in-vitro cytotoxicity rate of “0” makes them perfectly suited for medical applications—a “sine qua non” in medical technology.
Berufluid AS 1008 cooling lubricant: Milling and drilling generate heat, and too much of it can damage titanium or PMMA. Our mineral oil-free, water-miscible cooling lubricants are based on state-of-the-art polymer lubricant technology and are engineered specifically for demanding materials such as titanium or monolithic, one-piece pucks made of cross-linked polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). They keep the temperature under control and guarantee clean processing to ensure the perfect crafting of implants out of raw materials.
BECHEM Cleaner 3860: An implant needs to be cleaned once it is completed. We worked with the University of Dortmund and developed a cleaner that removes even the smallest impurities. Providing the highest standard of clean!
The perfect match for high-quality implants Mit der Kombination aus Schneidölen, We provide an all-round carefree solution for medical technology thanks to our mixed offering of cutting oils, cooling lubricants, and cleaners. Making implants would (literally) be one tough nut to crack without these lubrication solutions. These products don’t only ensure perfect manufacturing but also satisfy all regulatory requirements and safety standards. Precise and reliable medical implants that fulfill their intended function are the result: Giving people back a piece of quality of life. We’re happy to help.
Questions? Your BECHEM expert:
Rob Pellikaan
Global Market Manager
General Machining