We machine production parts for Laboratory and Analytical Equipment customers, from single prototypes through to repeat batches of tens of thousands. Typical work covers instrument chassis, sample holders and vacuum chambers, usually in 6061 or 316L.
What makes Laboratory and Analytical Equipment different from general machining is not the geometry — it is the documentation and the failure modes. The parts that come back are the ones where cleanliness and outgassing can invalidate the measurement was not designed out at the start.
Parts we machine for Laboratory and Analytical Equipment
- Instrument chassis
- Sample holders
- Vacuum chambers
- Flow cells
Materials we run for Laboratory and Analytical Equipment
- 6061
- 316L
- PEEK
- PTFE
- PMMA
Standards and documentation
- ISO 17025 for labs, CE marking for instruments
Tell us which standard applies and which documents you need with the shipment. Dimensional reports, material certificates, certificates of conformity and first article inspection reports are all available, and it is much cheaper to agree them before the batch runs than to reconstruct them afterwards.
Where Laboratory and Analytical Equipment projects usually go wrong
- Cleanliness and outgassing can invalidate the measurement
- Small batches, high variety
Tolerance and finish we hold
| Requirement | Typical capability |
|---|---|
| General tolerance | +/-0.02 mm, Ra 0.4 um, ultrasonic clean and bag before shipping |
| Surface finish | Ra 0.4 to 3.2 um |
| Material certification | EN 10204 3.1 on request |
| Inspection | Dimensional report, CMM report, FAIR |
| Packaging | VCI and desiccant for steel, individual wrap for cosmetic faces |
Frequently asked questions
Do you have experience with Laboratory and Analytical Equipment parts?
Yes. Typical parts we run are instrument chassis and sample holders. We can share the process route and inspection approach for a comparable part before you commit.
Which materials do you recommend for Laboratory and Analytical Equipment?
6061, 316L, PEEK, PTFE. The right choice depends on which of corrosion, weight, strength and cost is the binding constraint, and we will say so plainly rather than quoting the most expensive option.
What documentation do you provide?
A dimensional report and a certificate of conformity as standard. Material certificates, CMM reports, FAIR and PPAP submissions are available when your quality system requires them.
What tolerances do you hold for Laboratory and Analytical Equipment parts?
+/-0.02 mm, Ra 0.4 um, ultrasonic clean and bag before shipping is typical for the industry. Tighter tolerance on individual features is possible and is quoted against the specific feature rather than the whole part.
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