Over 20 years of working in the Medical Implant industry, providing in-process cleaning, vital parts inspection assurance, all the way to final cleaning and passivation
Implant Processing Systems
Full transparency with real-time performance monitoring & process validation towards smart manufacturing within FDA environments
Traceability – Validation – Quality
Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI)
Correct preparation is vital towards the quality of the finished part before penetrant inspection, therefore our cleaning and monitoring processes allow parts to be processed to the highest standard to remove unwanted reworking, over processing and scrap rates commonly seen at this stage. Our robust variable Ultrasonics ensures that the penetrant is removed only from the surface of the material and not from inside any identified flaw.
Throughout each stage of the process, baskets are monitored using either a barcode system or RFID tagging, coupled with a batch report for real-time process reporting. With an onboard monitoring system in-process reporting capability, the FCP comes with Tri-clover Stainless Steel pipework and fittings as standard, and optional Teflon© coated tanks with environmental monitoring.
In Process Cleaning (IPC)
Optimal’s IPC systems have been designed to clean medical implants between production processes. The innovative design and the processing delivered is comprehensive. The compact construction of the machine means that it can be positioned in small production areas, enabling it to be installed in manufacturing cells where previously, a centralised cleaning facility would have been used, enabling improving quality and efficiency.
In designing the Optimal IPC automated system, we have brought together all of the features required to produce an exceptionally clean surface, which opens up new opportunities for decentralised cleaning in the medical implant industry. Including unloading conveyor & colour touch screen monitor HMI (Human Machine Interface) with on-board DI water purification as standard.
The IPC has automatic process transfer technology using vertical oscillation during cleaning and rinsing, followed by slow lift-out on final DI rinse with IR Drying and Air Knife. User safety is paramount, with safety interlocks and password protection, air extraction and Class 100 HEPA filtration as standard. Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is maintained via remote access to ensure productivity remains high.
Bespoke design service
With our extensive experience of providing systems within the medical industry, bespoke requirements are gathered during our URS (user specification requirements). Bringing together, Electrical, Mechanical, Research and Development, and production process Optimal Technologies provides the right solution based on your current and future requirements.
