Multifunctional automated angle-controlled multi-immersion coating machine for use in biomedical implant coatings

Coating of biomedical materials is an industrial need. Dip coating method is preferred in industrial applications due to its practicality. In this technique, biomedical materials are dipped into the solution in a precise and controlled manner at a uniform speed, and removed with a film layer on them. The dip coating method is widely used in industry as it allows high quality coatings even for highly complex shaped materials. However, dip coating machines in industry are limited in terms of their functionality. For this reason, fully automated, flexible dip coating machinery is designed. Using a human machine interface, manufacturing specifications are logged in, allowing flexible coating options, resulting in multi-coatings (6 specimens at a time), to be used in biomedical coatings of implants. So that the needs of domestic industry for biomedical coating applications are to be met locally, providing independence for local implant manufacturers. The prototype of the designed device was produced. The machine performed in compliance with the desired parameters. In the feasibility study, it was observed that all the criteria for coating the implants have been met successfully.