Medical endoscopes are like exploration tools in medicine, composed of small and precise parts, allowing doctors to enter the patient's body like explorers and perform precise examinations and treatments.
The design and manufacturing of these parts enable doctors to use endoscopes more easily, observe subtle changes inside the body, and accurately detect signs of disease.
The processing quality of these parts is very important for endoscopes. In endoscopic surgery, the quality of the parts directly affects the performance, stability, and safety of the equipment, and also affects the maintenance cost in the later stage.
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Design medical endoscope components
What needs to be considered?
The design of medical endoscope components first requires understanding the specific application and requirements of the equipment, and selecting appropriate processing materials, such as high-strength and corrosion-resistant hard alloys or engineering plastics.
Parts need to be used for a long time in medical environments, and disinfection and cleaning performance should also be considered in the design, as well as a design that is easy to maintain and replace parts, to reduce maintenance costs.
There are also some key parts, such as the connection part of the endoscope, which is prone to wear and tear and requires special attention. Moreover, the design of endoscope components should strictly comply with relevant medical device standards and regulations to ensure the safety and compliance of the product.
Selection of Processing Materials for Endoscopic Parts
When selecting materials for processing endoscope parts, it is necessary to consider the application environment, part functions, performance, and biocompatibility requirements of the endoscope. Perhaps the engineers at AbleMed Medical have made some explanations:
Stainless steel: Stainless steel has excellent strength and corrosion resistance, and is commonly used in the manufacturing of endoscopic components, especially those that need to withstand high pressure and force. Can be used for external and structural parts.
Titanium alloy: Titanium alloy has high strength, lightweight, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility, making it a common choice for manufacturing medical devices. For endoscopes, titanium alloy can be used to manufacture lightweight parts.
Engineering plastics: Advanced engineering plastics such as PEEK, POM, etc. are commonly used as components of endoscopes due to their lightweight, high mechanical strength, insulation, and biocompatibility characteristics.
Ceramics: Ceramic materials such as zirconia have excellent hardness and corrosion resistance, making them suitable for endoscopic parts that require extremely high wear resistance and high-temperature stability.
Silicone: used to manufacture soft seals and sleeves, ensuring flexible movement of endoscope components within the body. Silicone has good elasticity and biocompatibility.
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The processing technology of endoscope parts
There are various processing methods for endoscope parts, including CNC, injection molding, 3D printing, electroplating and surface treatment, laser cutting, etc.
These methods select appropriate processes based on the material, design requirements, and function of the parts, ensuring that the parts have characteristics such as high precision, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance.
After completing the machining process, the assembly and testing of components are also crucial, testing the actual use of the parts. Whether it is CNC or injection molding, the choice of processing technology needs to take into account aspects such as cost, production efficiency, and part quality, as people say: "Suitable is the best.".
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