CONTRACT MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURING
Providing Precision and Excellence
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Heat Treatment
NEW Universal's High Quench Vacuum Furnaces offer superior metallurgical results, obtained from the load being quenched in a cold chamber, which means the results at a 6 bar quench are as good as generally achieved over a 10 bar quench.
Precision Grinding
Universal Punch operates a modern, vertically integrated manufacturing facility equipped with precision grinding, ID and OD grinding, form grinding, automated machining, advanced turning and milling, EDM production, and wire EDM.
This breadth of in-house capability allows us to tightly control critical geometries, surface finishes, and tolerances required for high-performance medical instruments, tooling, and gaging.
PVD Coatings
Universal Punch offers advanced PVD coating solutions designed to protect critical working surfaces and extend tool life in demanding applications. These coatings deliver extremely high hardness and excellent wear resistance, providing superior protection for cutting tools, forming tools, and high-wear components.
Available coating options include:
Alcrona®, AlCrN, Balinit®, CrN, Diamond Base, Diamond Micro, Futura Nano, TiN, and TiAlN.
A Dedicated Medical Manufacturing Partner
WHO WE ARE
Universal Punch is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of self-retaining medical screw instruments and precision medical gages for the orthopedic and dental markets. Our work supports applications where fit, performance, and repeatability are essential.
We work closely with medical device manufacturers to support design and development, advanced machining, instrument and gage manufacturing, laser etching, surface treatments, and inspection solutions. All of this is carried out within an ISO 13485 compliant quality management system that supports regulatory documentation, traceability, and validation requirements.
Universal Punch is an FDA-registered medical device manufacturer. Our measuring equipment and gaging masters are directly traceable to NIST, and our inspection and calibration practices follow ISO 17025 guidance to ensure consistent and reliable measurement.
With decades of experience in regulated medical environments, our role extends beyond manufacturing. We help customers turn design intent into robust, repeatable, and validated production processes that reduce risk and support long-term manufacturing success.
Medical Screwdrivers & Driver Bits
Medical Screwdrivers & Driver Bits Engineered for Surgical Precision
Universal Punch designs and manufactures medical screwdrivers and driver bits for orthopedic and surgical applications where fit, retention, and repeatability are critical to performance.
Our driver solutions are developed as part of a complete medical system, ensuring precise engagement between the driver and screw interface, controlled torque transfer, and reliable self-retention during handling and insertion.
By engineering the driver, tooling, and inspection gaging together, we help medical device manufacturers reduce variability and support consistent production outcomes.
System-Level Design & Manufacturing
Each medical screwdriver and bit is custom-designed for the implant system and surgical procedure, translating customer design inputs into detailed driver and gage drawings that support both surgical performance and manufacturability.
Our experience machining titanium, surgical-grade stainless steels, cobalt chrome, and high-performance polymers such as PEEK enables us to support a wide range of orthopedic and medical device applications — from early prototypes through validated production.
Medical Screwdriver Capabilities
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Self-retaining driver designs
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Custom driver-to-screw interface geometries
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Optimized torque transfer and engagement depth
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Dedicated prototype development and refinement
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Driver fit, retention, and functional gaging
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Lean manufacturing for repeatable production
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Concept-through-production support
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Manufacturing & Quality Integration
All medical screwdrivers and driver bits are manufactured within an ISO 13485–compliant quality management system, supporting the documentation, validation, and traceability requirements of regulated medical device manufacturing.
By integrating design, machining, inspection, and validation, Universal Punch delivers medical screwdriver solutions that perform reliably in the operating room and scale efficiently in production.
Medical Finished Burs
Medical Finished Burs for Precision Surgical Manufacturing
Universal Punch designs and manufactures medical finished burs and cutting tools used in the production of surgical instruments, implants, and orthopedic components. Our capabilities span the full manufacturing lifecycle, from product development and rapid prototyping through ultra-precision machining, finishing, inspection, and validation.
Using advanced CNC and grinding technologies, we produce burs engineered for tight tolerances, surface integrity, and repeatable performance in regulated medical manufacturing environments.
Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities
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Product development & process engineering
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SLA rapid prototyping
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CAD / CAM programming
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CNC high-speed multi-pallet machining
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CNC ultra-precision turn-milling
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CNC turning & Swiss turning
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EDM & CNC jig grinding
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Grinding, honing, broaching, and stem bowing
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Gear cutting
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CNC engraving & laser marking
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Coordinate measuring (CMM)
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Heat treating, polishing, and hand finishing
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Assembly and functional testing
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ISO-Driven Medical Manufacturing
All manufacturing operations are ISO 13485 compliant, supporting the stringent quality and documentation requirements of medical device production.
Through Universal Advanced Manufacturing Group (AMG), we enable customers to bring validated manufacturing processes in-house after development is complete — reducing long-term costs while maintaining speed, quality, and process control.
Each project is tailored to meet the client’s budget, performance requirements, and timeline — delivering lower costs and accelerated time to market without compromising quality.
Medical Finished Bur Types
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Acorn
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Match Heads
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Match Head Diamond
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Round Diamond
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Twist Drills
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Metal Cutters
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Craniotome Cutters
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Cylindrical Drum (Fluted)
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Drills
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Routers
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Barrel Cutters
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Diamond Wheels
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Medical Gaging Systems
Medical Gaging Systems for Precision, Validation, and Repeatability
Universal Punch designs and manufactures medical gaging and inspection systems that verify critical dimensions, interface fit, and functional performance of medical screws, drivers, and surgical instruments.
Our gaging solutions are developed alongside the product and process — ensuring measurement repeatability, manufacturing control, and compliance throughout prototype development, production, and validation.
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Medical Gaging Systems
Medical Gaging Systems for Precision, Validation, and Repeatability
With more than 50 years of precision gage manufacturing experience, Universal Punch supports medical device manufacturers with inspection solutions that reduce variation, support regulatory requirements, and protect product integrity.
Inspection & Metrology Infrastructure
Universal Punch operates a temperature-controlled inspection and calibration laboratory designed to support ISO 17025 guidance and high-accuracy measurement requirements.
Our grinding and manufacturing capabilities support custom and special gages holding tolerances below 0.00002 in (0.0005 mm), enabling reliable inspection of the most demanding medical components and interfaces.
All measuring equipment and gaging masters are directly traceable to NIST, supporting documentation and audit requirements for regulated medical manufacturing.
Medical gaging solutions are developed within an ISO 13485–compliant quality management system, ensuring alignment with customer validation, PPAP / First Article, and ongoing production inspection needs.
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Medical Gaging Capabilities
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Custom medical gage design & manufacturing
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Driver-to-screw interface fit verification
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Functional retention and engagement gaging
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Fixed-limit and Go / No-Go gages
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In-process production gaging
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Cylindrical measuring and roundness
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Thread inspection (internal & external)
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Penetration and depth measurement
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Runout, concentricity, and profile inspection
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Torque and torsional testing
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I.D. and O.D. measurement systems
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Non-contact laser inspection solutions
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Medical Plate Manufacturing
Precision-engineered plates for orthopedic and surgical applications
Orthopedic & Surgical Plate Manufacturing
Universal Punch partners with medical device manufacturers to produce high-precision plates for orthopedic, trauma, and surgical applications. From early concepts to full production, we support customers with controlled manufacturing, consistent quality, and reliable lead times.
Medical plates require more than dimensional accuracy — they demand repeatable processes, clean handling, and confidence in every feature. Our expertise in precision tooling, inspection, and process development helps ensure plates meet strict performance and regulatory expectations.
Whether launching a new product or supporting an established platform, Universal Punch delivers the technical depth and manufacturing discipline needed to bring medical plate designs from concept to production.
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Key capabilities
Every plate is produced with a focus on process control, documentation, and inspection — helping medical device OEMs maintain confidence from validation through production.
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Orthopedic and trauma plate manufacturing
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Custom plate geometries and profiles
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Tight-tolerance machining for critical interfaces
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Support for prototype, pilot, and production volumes
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Integrated inspection for dimensional consistency
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Collaboration on design for manufacturability
