Electropolishing of implants for medical technology<\/h1><\/div>Electropolishing of medical products such as implants, stents and medical instruments decreases surface roughness. This process quickly and efficiently reduces roughness peaks, edges and angles. Another effect is fine deburring on the entire surface area, which inhibits the ability of dirt and germs to adhere to the processed component. We use this method to treat surgical instruments and implants in our Medical Surface Center. The smooth surface makes it easier to remove temporary implants after bone regeneration, for example. Electropolishing also increases the strength, corrosion resistance and therefore the service life of components that are subject to mechanical stress because it makes it possible to remove stress cracks and structural changes from the surface. On top of this, reducing microroughness creates a glossy surface.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Electropolishing \u2013 areas of application<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>- <\/i><\/span>Biocompatible surfaces through the generation of a passive oxide layer<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>No change in component geometry<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>Ready for easy laser marking<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>Excellent characteristics when it comes to microhardness, fatigue strength, scratch resistance and reduced abrasive wear<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>Reduced content of critical alloy elements in the oxide layer<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Electropolishing for treating surfaces in the medical technology sector<\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
KKS electropolishing systems are mainly used for the surface treatment of implants and medical instruments.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Electropolishing systems<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>We are your partner for the electropolishing of your medical products.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Outsourcing services<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Electropolishing for treating surfaces in the medical technology sector<\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
KKS electropolishing systems are mainly used for the surface treatment of implants and medical instruments.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Electropolishing systems<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>We are your partner for the electropolishing of your medical products.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Outsourcing services<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>How it works: Electropolishing for treating implants<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>Electropolishing is an electrochemical process, whereby the parts to be treated are anodically connected in a galvanic bath. Direct voltage is applied and electric field lines develop between the cathode and the anode (i.e. the parts). The electric field lines are most common at the surface peaks, where they attack the parts locally and flatten the surface.<\/p>\n<\/div>
This makes electropolishing an abrasive process. The chemical constitution of the electrolyte removes the metal, which remains dissolved in the electrolyte once separated from the surface. This process rounds sharp peaks, yet some surface unevenness remains and can even become more visible after electropolishing.<\/p>\n<\/div>
However, chromium, which is vital for stainless steel passivation, is harder to dissolve. It accumulates on the surface and, together with the oxygen on the anode, forms a thick layer of chromium oxide on the part, which increases the resistance to corrosion. Also known as electrolytic passivation. Electropolishing also removes foreign metal impurities, which is why electropolishing can be seen as a type of electrolytic cleaning too.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Electropolishing of medical products such as implants, stents and medical instruments decreases surface roughness. This process quickly and efficiently reduces roughness peaks, edges and angles. Another effect is fine deburring on the entire surface area, which inhibits the ability of dirt and germs to adhere to the processed component. We use this method to treat surgical instruments and implants in our Medical Surface Center. The smooth surface makes it easier to remove temporary implants after bone regeneration, for example. Electropolishing also increases the strength, corrosion resistance and therefore the service life of components that are subject to mechanical stress because it makes it possible to remove stress cracks and structural changes from the surface. On top of this, reducing microroughness creates a glossy surface.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Electropolishing \u2013 areas of application<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>- <\/i><\/span>Biocompatible surfaces through the generation of a passive oxide layer<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>No change in component geometry<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>Ready for easy laser marking<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>Excellent characteristics when it comes to microhardness, fatigue strength, scratch resistance and reduced abrasive wear<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>Reduced content of critical alloy elements in the oxide layer<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Electropolishing for treating surfaces in the medical technology sector<\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
KKS electropolishing systems are mainly used for the surface treatment of implants and medical instruments.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Electropolishing systems<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>We are your partner for the electropolishing of your medical products.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Outsourcing services<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Electropolishing for treating surfaces in the medical technology sector<\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
KKS electropolishing systems are mainly used for the surface treatment of implants and medical instruments.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Electropolishing systems<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>We are your partner for the electropolishing of your medical products.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Outsourcing services<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>How it works: Electropolishing for treating implants<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>Electropolishing is an electrochemical process, whereby the parts to be treated are anodically connected in a galvanic bath. Direct voltage is applied and electric field lines develop between the cathode and the anode (i.e. the parts). The electric field lines are most common at the surface peaks, where they attack the parts locally and flatten the surface.<\/p>\n<\/div>
This makes electropolishing an abrasive process. The chemical constitution of the electrolyte removes the metal, which remains dissolved in the electrolyte once separated from the surface. This process rounds sharp peaks, yet some surface unevenness remains and can even become more visible after electropolishing.<\/p>\n<\/div>
However, chromium, which is vital for stainless steel passivation, is harder to dissolve. It accumulates on the surface and, together with the oxygen on the anode, forms a thick layer of chromium oxide on the part, which increases the resistance to corrosion. Also known as electrolytic passivation. Electropolishing also removes foreign metal impurities, which is why electropolishing can be seen as a type of electrolytic cleaning too.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>Biocompatible surfaces through the generation of a passive oxide layer<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
No change in component geometry<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>
Ready for easy laser marking<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>- <\/i><\/span>Excellent characteristics when it comes to microhardness, fatigue strength, scratch resistance and reduced abrasive wear<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
Reduced content of critical alloy elements in the oxide layer<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Electropolishing for treating surfaces in the medical technology sector<\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
KKS electropolishing systems are mainly used for the surface treatment of implants and medical instruments.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Electropolishing systems<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>We are your partner for the electropolishing of your medical products.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Outsourcing services<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Electropolishing for treating surfaces in the medical technology sector<\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
KKS electropolishing systems are mainly used for the surface treatment of implants and medical instruments.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Electropolishing systems<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>We are your partner for the electropolishing of your medical products.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i>Outsourcing services<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>How it works: Electropolishing for treating implants<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Electropolishing is an electrochemical process, whereby the parts to be treated are anodically connected in a galvanic bath. Direct voltage is applied and electric field lines develop between the cathode and the anode (i.e. the parts). The electric field lines are most common at the surface peaks, where they attack the parts locally and flatten the surface.<\/p>\n<\/div>
This makes electropolishing an abrasive process. The chemical constitution of the electrolyte removes the metal, which remains dissolved in the electrolyte once separated from the surface. This process rounds sharp peaks, yet some surface unevenness remains and can even become more visible after electropolishing.<\/p>\n<\/div>
However, chromium, which is vital for stainless steel passivation, is harder to dissolve. It accumulates on the surface and, together with the oxygen on the anode, forms a thick layer of chromium oxide on the part, which increases the resistance to corrosion. Also known as electrolytic passivation. Electropolishing also removes foreign metal impurities, which is why electropolishing can be seen as a type of electrolytic cleaning too.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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