Orthopedic Implant Component Machining

When a patient's mobility and safety depend on every micron, you need a machining partner with zero tolerance for error. Criterion Precision Machining delivers ISO 13485-certified orthopedic implant components—crafted from titanium, stainless steel, and PEEK—with tolerances down to ±.0002". From prototype to full production, we machine the precision your patients deserve.

Precision CNC machined orthopedic implant components made from titanium and stainless steel

Our Orthopedic Implant Component Machining Services

From complex multi-axis milling to high-precision Swiss turning, we offer the full spectrum of machining services for orthopedic implant components.

CNC Milling

Precision 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC milling for complex orthopedic implant geometries. We deliver consistent repeatability and tight tolerances for bone plates, joint components, and implantable device housings.

CNC Turning

High-precision CNC turning for cylindrical implant components such as screws, stems, and sleeves. Tolerances down to ±.0002" with smooth surface finishes critical for biocompatibility and implant performance.

Swiss Turning

Multi-axis Swiss turning for small-diameter, high-complexity orthopedic components. Ideal for micro-sized implant fasteners and intricate features in titanium, stainless steel, and specialty alloys.

Prototyping

Production-intent orthopedic implant prototypes machined on the same equipment as final production runs—ensuring seamless validation, regulatory confidence, and a direct path to full-volume manufacturing.

Quality Inspection

CMM-based dimensional inspection, OASIS optical measurement, and certified documentation including Certificates of Conformance—meeting the stringent traceability requirements of ISO 13485 and FDA standards.

Material Expertise

Skilled machining of biocompatible materials including titanium alloys, cobalt-chrome, PEEK, and medical-grade stainless steels—the materials that define safe, durable orthopedic implant performance.

Zero Tolerance for Error

Implant-Grade Precision Machining You Can Trust

Orthopedic implants live inside patients for decades. That demands a machining partner who treats every component as mission-critical. Criterion Precision Machining brings over 70 years of precision manufacturing expertise, ISO 13485 certification, and advanced multi-axis machining to produce implant components that meet the tightest dimensional and surface finish requirements. From titanium hip stems to PEEK spinal components, we deliver the accuracy, traceability, and documentation your regulatory submissions and patients require.

CNC machinist inspecting a titanium orthopedic implant component with precision measurement tools
Proven Track Record

Trusted by Medical Device Leaders

See how leading medical device manufacturers trust Criterion for their most demanding orthopedic implant components.

"Criterion's Swiss turning capabilities produced our femoral stem components with ±.0002" tolerances consistently. Exceptional quality and reliability for mission-critical orthopedic implants."

Dr. Robert Chen

"We struggled with micro-feature precision on our knee joint housings until Criterion solved it using their 5-axis Swiss turning. Production now runs flawlessly with zero defects."

Margaret Sullivan

"For orthopedic implant machining, Criterion delivers unmatched precision and reliability. Their ISO 13485 certification and strict quality protocols ensure our products meet FDA requirements consistently."

James Peterson

"Criterion turned our urgent prototype request around in three weeks without compromising quality. Their responsiveness and expertise in complex titanium geometries exceeded expectations."

Sarah Williams

"Criterion's competitive pricing combined with their certified quality program delivers exceptional ROI. Their ProShop ERP integration streamlines our ordering and reduces lead times significantly."

David Martinez

"Ten years partnering with Criterion for our implant components. Tanya's team consistently delivers on time, maintains perfect quality records, and treats us like true partners."

Thomas O'Brien

"Their Global Advantage CMM with PC-DMIS and OASIS optical inspection system ensures every component meets our ±.0002" specification. Technical excellence throughout."

Lisa Kowalski

"Criterion positions us competitively in orthopedic implant machining with their ISO certifications and ITAR registration. Woman-owned, mission-driven, and commercially sophisticated."

Victoria Nakamura

"Criterion's Swiss turning capabilities produced our femoral stem components with ±.0002" tolerances consistently. Exceptional quality and reliability for mission-critical orthopedic implants."

Dr. Robert Chen

"We struggled with micro-feature precision on our knee joint housings until Criterion solved it using their 5-axis Swiss turning. Production now runs flawlessly with zero defects."

Margaret Sullivan

"For orthopedic implant machining, Criterion delivers unmatched precision and reliability. Their ISO 13485 certification and strict quality protocols ensure our products meet FDA requirements consistently."

James Peterson

"Criterion turned our urgent prototype request around in three weeks without compromising quality. Their responsiveness and expertise in complex titanium geometries exceeded expectations."

Sarah Williams

"Criterion's competitive pricing combined with their certified quality program delivers exceptional ROI. Their ProShop ERP integration streamlines our ordering and reduces lead times significantly."

David Martinez

"Ten years partnering with Criterion for our implant components. Tanya's team consistently delivers on time, maintains perfect quality records, and treats us like true partners."

Thomas O'Brien

"Their Global Advantage CMM with PC-DMIS and OASIS optical inspection system ensures every component meets our ±.0002" specification. Technical excellence throughout."

Lisa Kowalski

"Criterion positions us competitively in orthopedic implant machining with their ISO certifications and ITAR registration. Woman-owned, mission-driven, and commercially sophisticated."

Victoria Nakamura

"Criterion's Swiss turning capabilities produced our femoral stem components with ±.0002" tolerances consistently. Exceptional quality and reliability for mission-critical orthopedic implants."

Dr. Robert Chen

"We struggled with micro-feature precision on our knee joint housings until Criterion solved it using their 5-axis Swiss turning. Production now runs flawlessly with zero defects."

Margaret Sullivan

"For orthopedic implant machining, Criterion delivers unmatched precision and reliability. Their ISO 13485 certification and strict quality protocols ensure our products meet FDA requirements consistently."

James Peterson

"Criterion turned our urgent prototype request around in three weeks without compromising quality. Their responsiveness and expertise in complex titanium geometries exceeded expectations."

Sarah Williams

"Criterion's competitive pricing combined with their certified quality program delivers exceptional ROI. Their ProShop ERP integration streamlines our ordering and reduces lead times significantly."

David Martinez

"Ten years partnering with Criterion for our implant components. Tanya's team consistently delivers on time, maintains perfect quality records, and treats us like true partners."

Thomas O'Brien

"Their Global Advantage CMM with PC-DMIS and OASIS optical inspection system ensures every component meets our ±.0002" specification. Technical excellence throughout."

Lisa Kowalski

"Criterion positions us competitively in orthopedic implant machining with their ISO certifications and ITAR registration. Woman-owned, mission-driven, and commercially sophisticated."

Victoria Nakamura
The Criterion Difference

Why Choose Criterion Precision Machining?

We combine seven decades of machining expertise with industry-leading certifications and technology to deliver implant components with zero margin for error.

ISO 13485 Certified

Our ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 certifications ensure every implant component meets stringent medical device quality management requirements.

±.0002" Tolerances

We hold tolerances down to ±.0002"—the micro-precision that orthopedic implant fit, function, and patient safety demand.

70+ Years of Expertise

Founded in 1953 and now in its third generation, Criterion has decades of machining experience serving 'No Failure' medical device industries.

Full Traceability & Documentation

From CMM inspection reports to Certificates of Conformance, we provide the complete documentation trail your FDA submissions and quality audits require.

Meet the Criterion Team

Experienced professionals dedicated to precision, quality, and mission-critical manufacturing.

Tanya DiSalvo, President of Criterion Precision Machining

Tanya DiSalvo

President

Tanya DiSalvo leads Criterion Precision Machining as its third-generation owner, carrying forward a legacy of precision excellence that began in 1953. Under her leadership, Criterion has grown into a nationally recognized, woman-owned precision machining company serving the medical device, aerospace, defense, and photonics industries. Tanya's vision has driven significant investment in advanced CNC technology, ISO 13485 quality systems, and a culture where every team member understands that the components they produce may one day be inside a patient. Her commitment to zero-defect manufacturing and continuous improvement has positioned Criterion as a trusted partner for orthopedic implant manufacturers who cannot afford failure. Tanya is also a proud WBENC-certified business leader, championing diversity in the precision manufacturing industry.

Mike Pinchot, Estimator and Project Manager at Criterion Precision Machining

Mike Pinchot

Estimator / Project Manager

Mike Pinchot serves as Estimator and Project Manager at Criterion Precision Machining, acting as a critical bridge between customer requirements and the shop floor. With deep knowledge of CNC machining processes, material costs, and manufacturing workflows, Mike ensures that every orthopedic implant project is accurately scoped, competitively priced, and delivered on schedule. He works closely with medical device engineers and procurement teams to evaluate design-for-manufacturability early in the process, helping customers avoid costly revisions and accelerate their path from prototype to production. Mike's proactive communication style and technical acumen make him the go-to contact for customers navigating tight deadlines and complex component specifications in the medical device space.

David Glass, Chief Financial Officer at Criterion Precision Machining

David Glass

Chief Financial Officer

David Glass serves as Chief Financial Officer at Criterion Precision Machining, providing the financial leadership and operational stability that underpin the company's long-term investments in advanced machining technology and quality systems. His strategic oversight ensures that Criterion can continually reinvest in the equipment, certifications, and personnel required to serve the demanding orthopedic implant and medical device markets. David's financial discipline supports the company's ability to scale production capacity for customers transitioning from prototype to high-volume manufacturing, while maintaining the cost competitiveness that keeps Criterion a preferred machining partner for leading medical device OEMs and contract manufacturers.

Kelly Marflak, Quality Manager at Criterion Precision Machining

Kelly Marflak

Quality Manager

Kelly Marflak oversees Criterion's comprehensive quality management system as Quality Manager, ensuring every orthopedic implant component shipped meets the company's ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 standards. Kelly manages a multi-layered inspection program that includes a Global Advantage CMM with TESTASTAR-sm probe, the OASIS Optical Automatic Smart Inspection System, and Keyence measuring systems capable of evaluating up to 99 dimensions simultaneously. Her team ensures complete dimensional traceability, first-article inspection reporting, and Certificate of Conformance documentation for every production order. Kelly's rigorous approach to quality control is a cornerstone of Criterion's reputation as a trusted supplier to medical device manufacturers where zero-defect delivery is not optional.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a machined implant surface?

A machined implant surface refers to the finish achieved through precision CNC processes such as turning or milling, which creates a smooth, controlled topography on the implant. This surface finish is critical for implant fit, reducing stress concentrations, and in some designs, promoting osseointegration. At Criterion, we control surface finish to precise Ra values as specified by your engineering drawings.

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Still Have Questions About Implant Component Machining?

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Certified & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

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ISO 13485 Certified

Medical device quality management system certification for implantable components.

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ISO 9001 Certified

International quality management system standard ensuring consistent process excellence.

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WBENC Certified

Women's Business Enterprise National Council certified woman-owned business.

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Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 216-267-1733 You can also send us a quick email at office@criteriontool.com