Brand Name: VMT
Name: Custom CNC Machining Bone Plates
Processing: Precision CNC Milling, Drilling & Contouring Operations
MOQ: No MOQ
Designs: Standard plates, T-plates, L-plates, and specialized locking plates that offer more secure fixation
Material: Titanium 6Al-4V ELI (ASTM F136)/Stainless Steel 316LVM (ASTM F138)/PEEK(ASTM F2026)
Aesthetics: Polishing/Passivation/Blasting/Etching/Deburring/Cleaning & Sterilization Preparation
We are a high-quality CNC machining factory with 15+ years of expertise, focusing on custom Bone Plates. Using advanced 5-axis CNC and biocompatible Ti-6Al-4V ELI, we guarantee critical features are machined to ±0.005 mm for flawless anatomical contouring. This precision ensures superior fatigue strength and long-term functional reliability.
Having completed over 2,000 medical component projects, we specialize in precision machining of titanium and cobalt-chromium implants, micro-level tolerance control, and high-quality surface finishing. This experience allows us to consistently produce accurate and reliable components for hip, knee, and spinal implants.
Our production processes follow the ISO 9001 general quality management system alongside ISO 13485 for medical devices, ensuring comprehensive quality control throughout manufacturing. Coupled with strict biocompatibility and material traceability standards, this guarantees that every Bone Plate meets international safety and medical device regulations from raw material to finished product.
Our Bone Plates are precisely machined from certified biocompatible materials, such as Titanium 6Al-4V ELI (ASTM F136) and Stainless Steel 316LVM (ASTM F138), ensuring traceable, high-purity raw stock. This robust construction delivers superior fatigue strength, capable of withstanding long-term physiological loads while providing reliable support throughout the bone healing process.
Our advanced 5-axis CNC machining process enables ultra-precise tolerance control within ±0.005 millimeters, critical for the complex anatomical contours and multi-angle screw holes of Bone Plates. This combination of precision and flexibility ensures accurate geometry, proper fit with locking screws, and reliable alignment with the patient’s bone structure.
We offer fully customizable Bone Plates, precisely manufactured according to your drawings or specifications. Our process supports tailored dimensions, screw hole patterns, and shapes that closely match the natural curves of the bone to meet specific surgical needs.
We offer professional assembly services for Bone Plates and screws, delivering components pre-assembled according to your requirements for easier handling and integration.
When it comes to machining orthopedic implants like Bone Plates, choosing the right material is key to ensuring biocompatibility, structural integrity, and reliability within the human body. At VMT, we exclusively utilize certified medical-grade materials to meet diverse clinical application needs and strict regulatory standards. We recommend the best solution based on your specific biomechanical and surgical requirements.
| Material Category | Examples / Specifications |
|---|---|
| Titanium Alloys | Ti-6Al-4V ELI (ASTM F136), CP Titanium (Commercially Pure) |
| Stainless Steel | 316LVM (Vacuum Melted, ASTM F138) |
| Polymer | PEEK (Polyetheretherketone, ASTM F2026) |
| Other Alloys | Cobalt-Chromium Alloys |
For orthopedic implants, surface treatment is not aesthetic; it is a critical step to ensure biocompatibility, maximize fatigue life, and minimize tissue response.
Before final packaging, VMT’s dedicated surface treatment engineers apply validated, functional finishing methods essential for surgical devices.
To guarantee the integrity and ultra-high accuracy of our custom Bone Plates, VMT adheres to this stringent processing sequence:
VMT leverages advanced 5-Axis CNC technology, essential for achieving the required precision and integrity of orthopedic implants.
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With a dedicated quality control management team and advanced high-precision testing equipment, we oversee every step from raw materials to shipment with thorough follow-up testing and real-time transparency. This rigorous process ensures a 98.8% product yield rate, delivering exceptional quality and reliability.
Before CNC machining, our six engineers with more than 20 years of experience will conduct DFM analysis to discover and solve potential problems in advance. This ensures optimized design, efficient manufacturing, and effectively reduces machining costs.
Check part dimensions against tolerance specifications, assess the design’s manufacturability, and enhance production to achieve your desired balance of quality and cost.
We source raw materials from trusted long-term suppliers, ensuring consistent quality and reliability. Third-party inspection reports from organizations like SGS, CTI, and TUV are available to guarantee material compliance and standards.
We have an independent department to track the progress of orders and maintain detailed records of each production batch. The machining photos and videos will be transparently shared with customers at any time to let customers know the progress of product machining at any time.
Dimensional tolerance inspections are conducted every two hours,, with first-article and IPQC inspections to ensure stable processes and consistent quality.
Conduct statistical analysis to monitor and control the manufacturing process and provide inspection reports.
If any deviations, defects or non-conformities are discovered while machining a part, our team will immediately convene a meeting to resolve the issue.
We respond to abnormal situations within 30 minutes, provide solutions within 2 hours, and ensure that the problems are resolved within 24 hours.
Before CNC parts leave the factory, 100% dimensional inspection is conducted according to customer drawings. Inspection reports are provided before proceeding to the next processing step.
We offer anodizing, sandblasting, powder coating, etc., we also provide special surface treatments. All surface treated parts are subject to 100% visual inspection after returning to the workshop.
QC specialists inspect parts at each stage using tools like 3D/2D projectors, height gauges, thread and roughness testers. And we offer full dimensional inspection reports for parts.
We offer various packaging methods to prevent damage and ensure easy handling. Custom packaging is available, commonly using EPE foam and bubble wrap.
How to ensure consistent hole alignment tolerance in multi-hole bone plates?
Consistent hole alignment tolerance is ensured through single clamping setup using 5-Axis CNC machining for all drilling, tapping, and contouring. This eliminates cumulative repositioning errors. In-process probing and Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) final inspection verify that the screw trajectory meets the required ultra-precise tolerances across the plate.
What are the disadvantages of titanium bone plates?
Titanium bone plates are highly reliable, but they do come with a few disadvantages. They’re more expensive than stainless steel options, and their high strength can sometimes cause stress shielding, slowing bone remodeling. Titanium’s lower elasticity can also create challenges in contouring during surgery. In rare cases, imaging artifacts or sensitivity reactions may occur, depending on the patient and application.
What surface treatment methods to reduce plate-induced inflammation?
To reduce plate-induced inflammation, the primary methods focus on achieving a smooth, defect-free surface finish. This includes high-grade polishing to minimize friction and tissue irritation, specialized deburring to eliminate sharp edges, and passivation to maximize corrosion resistance against bodily fluid reactions.
What is the main purpose of orthopedic bone plates?
Bone plates function as essential devices for internal fixation of bone fractures. Their primary role is to stabilize the bone fragments, maintain proper alignment, and allow patients to start early mobilization and regain function while the bone heals.
What is the cost of a titanium bone plate?
Titanium bone plates in the Chinese market typically start around ¥300–¥700 per piece, depending on size, design, and manufacturing quality. Higher-end medical-grade options—such as Ti-6Al-4V ELI plates with strict tolerances and specialized coatings—can cost significantly more based on complexity, locking features, and regulatory certification.
What is CNC’s role in plate fatigue life?
CNC processing improves fatigue life by creating smooth surface finishes and precision edges. This minimizes stress concentration points that could otherwise lead to crack formation and failure under load.
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