Medical Sector
Why buyers in the Medical sector can confidently choose us:
Cyber Essentials, ISO accredited, and fully GDPR compliant for complete data and process integrity.
Over 40 years of experience delivering precision components for critical industries.
Proven commitment to sustainability, quality, and reliability whilst supporting the UK’s critical sectors.
We are located in the North of England, shipping globally, with full in house machining, inspection and assembly capability.
WKW is a collaborative, forward thinking partner dedicated to delivering excellence on every project.
Supplier Capability Information for the Medical Sector
We want to make working with WKW easy.
We understand that there will be many questions for us a new precision engineering supplier in your procurement framework, here a few answers that might be useful, and please do contact us with any more you may have:
1. Cybersecurity & Data Integrity
How do you manage cybersecurity, data integrity, and GDPR compliance for sensitive CAD files and medical project data?
We are Cyber Essentials certified and fully GDPR compliant.
All medical data, drawings, CAD files and correspondence are stored on encrypted UK based servers with multi-factor authentication and restricted access controls.
Secure transfer portals are used for file exchange and we operate strict data retention/deletion procedures. Subcontractors are required to adhere to the same security protocols.
2. Quality Management & Certifications
Are you certified to ISO and how do you ensure compliance with medical device quality standards?
Yes, WKW operate a fully certified to ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management System, supported by ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
All medical sector work is controlled through documented procedures covering risk management, change control, batch recording, material traceability, and validated inspection processes.
Every component is manufactured under strict quality oversight with full audit trails available on request.
3. Experience & Technical Capabilities
What precision machining and inspection capabilities do you offer for medical components?
We offer CNC milling (4 axis and pallet loading), precision turning, EDM, gear cutting, grinding, and complex-profile machining suitable for surgical, diagnostic and implantable parts.
Inspection includes CMM, surface finish measurement, GD&T capability studies, and 100% inspection where required.
Tolerances down to ±5 microns are routinely achieved.
4. Safety Critical Components
What experience do you have working with medical-grade materials and safety critical components?
We regularly machine stainless steels (316L, 17-4PH), aluminium, specialist polymers, and high performance alloys.
5. On Time Delivery & Supply Chain Resilience
How do you ensure consistent, reliable on time delivery and supply chain resilience for medical programmes?
Delivery is managed through an integrated ERP system with real time scheduling and capacity forecasting. We maintain strong UK based supplier relationships, hold safety stocks of common materials and implement dual source strategies where required.
A dedicated project lead oversees communication, milestone tracking, and customer support to guarantee dependable on-time performance.
6. Material Traceability
Can you demonstrate full material and process traceability for each medical component or assembly?
Yes.
Every component we manufacture is fully traceable from raw material batch and mill certifications through to final inspection.
Our ERP system records operator, machine, program revision, tool changes, inspection results and batch numbers.
For critical components, we also provide 100% Inspection Reports, CoCs, and complete build documentation.
7. Prototypes & Collaboration
Can you support prototype development, small-batch runs, and scalable production for new medical products?
Yes, WKW can support early stage R&D, producing prototypes, pre-production batches, and scalable production volumes.
We can provide collaboration in design for manufacture (DFM) input to improve performance, reduce lead times, and optimise cost.
Our flexible production cells allow us to scale efficiently from single units to long term high volume supply.
Collaboration is central to our approach, WKW welcome partnerships on R&D, testing and materials innovation.
