Pulse Systems Adds CNC Machining Services

Pulse Systems has added new capabilities in CNC screw machining to contract manufacturing services for the medical device industry. In addition to precision laser services and implant manufacturing, the company now offers precision CNC machining of small custom components for medical devices.

According to the Concord, Calif.-based firm, its new CNC machining equipment is capable of a variety of operations, including milling, turning, boring, and drilling of very small features on a range of biocompatible materials. In addition to machining solid bar materials such as stainless steel, Nitinol, and titanium up to .787 inches in diameter, the equipment also is capable of handling tubular or cannulated starting materials as small as .032″ in outside diameter.

This wide range of machining capability was specifically designed to leverage Pulse Systems’ existing skills in laser machining and laser welding to provide medical device manufacturers with turnkey, ISO-certified sub-assembly services, according to company leadership.

“We are making a significant investment in expanding our service offerings in response to customer requests for more complete ‘one-stop’ contract manufacturing solutions. With the addition of CNC machining to our operations, we are now able to provide quicker quote response and faster job completion because we have greater control over the process from beginning to end,” said Herb Bellucci, president and CEO.

Joining Pulse Systems to develop and manage its in-house conventional machining operations as manager of CNC Machining is David Schell, who previously was employed by Alphatec Spine in Carlsbad, Calif., as manager of Advanced Manufacturing, producing spinal implants and related surgical instruments.

To make room for these new capabilities, Pulse Systems recently completed the first stage of a multi-step expansion and renovation of its Concord facility. By 2012 the company will have doubled its total facility space to accommodate growth in its machining operations.