Unit 7 of 17
The Factory Floor: Machines & Makers
The machines that make implants: who builds them, what they cost in 2026, what each is best at, and how to choose — with a selection wizard and a cost-per-part calculator. Then find out why a bargain lathe is losing a contract.
What you’ll learn
- 01The machine map
- 02Swiss-type lathes
- 03Milling centres
- 04Finishing & marking
- 05Measuring & test kit
- 06Printing implants
- 07Choosing a machine
- 08What does a part cost?