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Die forging
Bar stock of surgical stainless steel is heated to forging temperature and struck in closed dies, so the grain follows the shape of the instrument.
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Trimming & annealing
Flash is trimmed from every blank and the steel is annealed soft so it can be machined without stress cracks.
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Milling & box-lock fitting
Jaws, serrations, ratchets and box locks are milled, then the two halves are hand-fitted so the joint moves smoothly with no play.
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Hardening & tempering
Instruments are hardened and tempered in controlled furnaces to the hardness each pattern needs — hard edges, springy handles.
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Grinding & setting
Blades are ground and set by hand. Scissors are adjusted until they cut cleanly to the tip; forceps until the jaws meet evenly.
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Polishing & finishing
Satin, mirror or black-coated finishes are applied on buffing lines and glass-bead cabinets. Tungsten carbide inserts are brazed and ground.
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Passivation & laser marking
Instruments are cleaned and chemically passivated to restore the chromium-oxide layer, then laser-marked with code, lot and your brand.
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Inspection & packing
Every piece is checked under magnification for alignment, ratchet engagement, cutting and finish, then packed in pouches, boxes or cases.
