In the sub-field of Zhuhai sheet metal processing - medical sheet metal processing, the choice of materials is like a difficult decision. Whether to prioritize strength or cost has made many companies think hard.

When strength is put first, the advantages are obvious. Taking some high-end medical equipment shell processing projects participated in by Chuntian Machinery as an example, high-strength materials can ensure that the product remains stable in complex and harsh use environments. Storage boxes for surgical instruments need to be opened and closed frequently and withstand certain impact forces. If high-strength sheet metal materials are used, their structure is stable and not easy to deform and damage. It can effectively protect the internal precision instruments, greatly extend the service life, and reduce the increase in medical costs and potential risks caused by frequent replacement. Moreover, for some external protective components of implantable medical devices, high strength means better biocompatibility and corrosion resistance, which can ensure patient safety and avoid adverse reactions caused by material problems.

However, the pursuit of strength is not without cost. First of all, the cost is soaring. The purchase price of high-strength materials themselves is often several times that of ordinary materials, which greatly compresses the profit margin. At the same time, the difficulty of processing has increased sharply. This type of material is usually hard. In the forming process such as sheet metal stamping and stretching, the mold loss is extremely large, and the mold parts need to be replaced frequently, which increases the equipment maintenance cost and downtime, resulting in a significant reduction in production efficiency. For example, when Chuntian Machinery first tried to process high-strength medical titanium alloy sheets, the mold life was shortened by nearly half, and the production cost far exceeded the budget.

If the cost priority strategy is chosen, it is more common in some small medical sheet metal processing companies in Zhuhai. Low material costs can quickly reduce product prices and seize market share. For some disposable, non-critical medical consumables sheet metal packaging, or simple medical auxiliary tool shells, the use of low-cost materials such as ordinary carbon steel is sufficient to meet basic functional requirements. Companies can quickly open up sales and accumulate original capital with price advantages. Moreover, low-cost materials have good processing performance, low mold requirements, and fast processing speed, which can effectively shorten the production cycle and quickly respond to changes in market orders.

However, the disadvantages cannot be ignored. Medical sheet metal parts made of ordinary materials have poor durability and may rust and deform in a short period of time, affecting the normal use of medical equipment and even endangering the health of patients. At a time when medical quality supervision is becoming increasingly strict, product recalls and quality complaints caused by material problems will bring devastating blows to the company's reputation, and the subsequent recovery costs are extremely high.

For companies engaged in medical sheet metal processing in Zhuhai, they should not blindly follow the trend when choosing materials, but should comprehensively consider factors such as product positioning, usage scenarios, regulatory requirements, and their own strength. Only by weighing strength and cost and making accurate choices can we move forward steadily in the fiercely competitive medical sheet metal processing market and inject lasting power into the medical sector of Zhuhai's sheet metal processing industry.