
Plastics can be harder to machine than metals: they can be less forgiving. Machining plastics requires specialist expertise – the kind that comes only with years of experience. But that's just half the battle. Not every plastics machining specialist has the experience needed to meet the stringent requirements of medical equipment OEMs. Choosing the right machining partner for medical applications is vital to ensure quality, consistency, validated processes and traceability of materials.
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Quality issues and inconsistency… failure to meet SLAs… wrong skill set… late deliveries. These are four of the biggest issues involving suppliers. They make procuring CNC machining challenging and stressful. They waste time and money. But they're not the only reasons to change supplier. Here are four more…