DMG Australia says client MAC Surgical is using its machine tools to make a name for itself on the world stage orthopaedic implant manufacturing.Sydney-based MAC Surgical manufactures customised instruments to aid surgeons. It started out by specialising in surgical equipment repairs for surgeons, hospitals and multi-nationals before branching out to manufacture a range of surgical devices.MAC Surgical currently uses its 3D modelling CAD software and multi-axis CNC machining capabilities to design, manufacture and modify surgical instruments.According to MAC Surgical, the Gildemeister CNC milling and turning machines from DMG Australia allowed it to move quickly in response to customers’ needs, opening up global opportunities.MAC Surgical’s purchased its first Gildemeister DMG turning machines from DMG Australia in 2000, installing a CTX 200 and CTX 400 to machine cobalt chrome and titanium for manufacturing hip prosthesis.In a 2008 expansion, the company installed a DMG CTX 310 V3 eco universal turning machine and a DMC 1035 V eco compact machining centre.

MAC Surgical uses the CTX 310 V3 eco to handle a wide range of small runs, while the DMC 1035 V eco has a sturdy design and powerful spindle for machining surgery gadgets.

According to MAC Surgical, choosing two Gildemeister machines means it can interchange tools and use the same Siemens operating software for easy programming and 3D simulation functions.

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