Fast Biocompatible Cleaning!

The medical industry is one of the most demanding sectors when it comes to cleanliness, precision, and material performance. From orthopedic implants to delicate surgical tools, manufacturers must meet strict standards for biocompatibility, sterilization, and mechanical integrity. Wet blasting, also known as vapor honing, has become an increasingly vital process for preparing and finishing medical components to meet these exacting requirements.

Why Choose Wet Blasting?

Unlike dry blasting, wet blasting uses a slurry of water and abrasive media to clean, deburr, and texture surfaces. This process is ideal for medical applications because it:

• Eliminates dust—minimizing contamination risks from small particles.

• Reduces heat—preserving the integrity of heat-sensitive tools and implants by preventing warpage.

• Gentle Process—allowing fine surface textures essential for biocompatibility and coating adhesion.

Supporting Osseointegration

Implants that enter the body must be biocompatible, meaning they do not cause inflammation, rejection, or toxicity. Furthermore, for orthopedic and dental implants, osseointegration (the ability of bone tissue to grow into and bond with the implant) is critical. Wet blasting will create micro-textures on surfaces that promote bone cell adhesion. It also removes contaminants like oils, oxides, and machining residue. Improve the effectiveness of coatings like hydroxyapatite and titanium, both used to enhance bone bonding and long-term implant durability. With the better odds of the bones accepting the implant the lesser the odds of rejection from the immune system and less over all worry from potential medical complications.

Cleaning Medical Instruments

Surgical tools, catheters, stents, and other precision instruments must be perfectly clean and burr-free to function safely!

Wet blasting is used to remove laser slag from the manufacturing process, oxides from the air, and polymer residues from delicate components like catheters and guide wires. Wet blasting can also deburr and smooth sharp edges on surgical tools or needles. Lastly it achieves low surface roughness (0.25 to 0.6µm Ra) on the tools and surfaces, ideal for easy sterilization and non-reflective finishes in surgical environments. Meeting all these needs won’t just save money on production side, it can save lives on the service side by minimizing risk when using medical instruments.

Our AF1215 model is perfectly suited for medical tool finishing applications. With automated functionality and tool honing precision, this system provides:

• Repeatable finishes across batches—essential for high-volume medical manufacturing.

• Consistent surface prep before coating or sterilization.

• Minimal manual intervention, reducing contamination risks and improving workflow efficiency.

Whether you’re producing orthopedic tools, dental implants, or surgical devices, the AF1215 delivers clean, consistent results that meet medical-grade expectations.

Concluding thoughts 

If you’re in the medical device field and need reliable, clean, and consistent surface preparation, Vapor Honing Technologies will be your trusted partner. With over 14 years of experience in the wet blasting industry and a proven foothold in automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing, we’ve built our reputation on high performance machines, and long-term partnerships with our customers.

Our knowledgeable sales team doesn’t just sell equipment—they understand the entire surface finishing process inside and out. Whether you’re looking to optimize implant coating adhesion, refine surgical tools, or meet strict biocompatibility standards, we have the experience and tools to get you there. Call us today at 828-202-5563 to speak with a specialist. We look forward to helping you improve your production process with the AF1215 or one of our other wet blasting cabinets. Have a nice day and thank you for reading!