Project Description

We supplied our long time medical device customer 2,500 pieces of these tricky custom stainless slotted pins. Production was done domestically using 416 stainless steel material – the original design called out for 17-4PH stainless steel material but that was found to be unnecessary for the relatively simple application. 416 SS provided a much more cost effective and faster alternative while still providing the “spring” action required when the four petals were contracted. 10 pieces were provided out of the production batch for testing and approval before the balance was completed with the slotting process.

Large quantities of these custom made stainless pins would be best supplied on a 12 month blanket purchase order basis. The Blanket Order concept allows the customer to access the large quantity cost savings without paying upfront for the entire large quantity order. Instead we take on the burden of carrying the bulk inventory and only release the parts as needed, or often on a pre-scheduled basis provided by the customer.