Trusted materials for medical innovation

Metals for Medical: Product Offering & Associated Uses

316LVM (VACUUM-MELTED STAINLESS STEEL)

  • Orthopedic Devices: Enhanced biocompatibility and corrosion resistance ideal for sensitive implants.
  • Surgical Instruments: Specialty stainless steel ensuring durability and precision in surgical tools.
  • Spine Implants: High-grade 316LVM stainless steel tailored to meet strict medical standards for spine components.

STAINLESS STEEL

  • Orthopedic Devices: Corrosion-resistant stainless steel ensuring durability in joint replacements.
  • Surgical Instruments: High-quality stainless steel with finishing services for long-lasting sharpness and functionality.
  • Dental Applications: Safe, reliable stainless steel for implants and braces, meeting stringent testing standards.
  • Extremities Implants: High-performance cobalt chrome for small joint implants in hands and feet.

TITANIUM

  • Orthopedic Devices: Biocompatible titanium for hip and knee replacements, offering high strength and corrosion resistance.
  • Spine Implants and Surgical Instruments: Lightweight, high-strength titanium with precision machining for reliability.
  • Dental Applications: Titanium for implants and braces, backed by non-destructive testing for quality assurance.

COBALT CHROME

  • Orthopedic Devices: Durable, biocompatible cobalt chrome for joint implants with excellent corrosion resistance.
  • Spine Implants and Surgical Instruments: Cobalt chrome with superior mechanical properties for high-strength spine components.

Value-Added Capabilities

Our comprehensive range of materials and services enables OEMs in the medical sector to develop innovative, reliable solutions for orthopedic, spine, extremities, surgical, and dental applications.

Advanced Packaging and Labeling

A. M. Castle & Co. enhances its service with packaging and special labeling, ensuring full material documentation traceability to the melt source.

Vendor Material Programs

We offer fully-managed vendor material programs, both on-site and off-site, to support our customers' supply chain needs.

Engineering and Design Support

Our support extends to engineering and design services, ensuring products meet the highest standards of innovation and reliability.

Regulatory Compliance Consultation

We provide consultation for the FDA 510K audit and approval process, ensuring all products are compliant with regulatory standards.

MEDICAL
END MARKETS

  • Orthopedic Devices
  • Spinal Implants
  • Extremities
  • Surgical Instruments
  • Dental ImplantĀ 

MEDICAL COMMODITIES

  • Stainless
  • Aluminum
  • Titanium
  • Cobalt Chrome

MEDICAL PRODUCT FORMS

  • Bar
  • Tubing
  • Profiles
  • Slit Coil

KEY SERVICES OFFERED

  • Bar/Shaped Raw Material Processing
  • Near Net/Fully Machined Parts
  • Custom Packaging
  • Labeling & Special Finishing