Biomedical

The Thermal spray process and particularly Bodycote Metallurgical Coatings Limited offers a system by which Bioactive and Bio-friendly coatings can be produced. Typical deposits used in this industry include Titanium alloys, Cobalt Chrome and Hydroxyapatite (HA). Plasma sprayed metallics allow a bond to be created between the implant and related tissue. The addition of a Bioactive material such as HA actually promotes bone growth at an accelerated rate.

Implants that have been successfully coated with a Plasma deposit include:-

• Femural stems

• Asceptabulor cups

• Knee joints

• Dental implants

Bodycote Metallurgical Coatings Limited have the facilities to tailor-make coating systems specifically for the customer. Total quality is the key statement in the Biomedical industry. Bodycote Metallurgical Coatings Limited offer the correct environment for the processing of this type of part.

Protheses

Porous titanium hydroxyapatite coating used on medical implants to increase bio-compatability and/or bio-activity, thereby improving fixation without the need of acrylic cements.