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CANNULATED ROUND BARS IN STAINLESS STEELS AND TITANIUM
- Introduction
ALLOYS
FOR SURGICAL TOOLS AND IMPLANTS
General Catalogue
- A 1 Alloys selection for medical tools & instruments
- A 3 Grade 420 B cannulated bars
- A A 4 Grade 630 cannulated bars
- A 66
6
Grade X15TN cannulated bars
- A 77
7
Grade 455 cannulated bars
- PLH PLH Grade 420 B pre-hardened solid bars
- B 1 Alloy selection for medical implants
- B 3 Grade 316 L implant cannulated bars
- B 4 Grade TiAl14VELI cannulated bars
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reserve of printing errors. The information may be modified in the course of time without prior notice. Only information
taken from our formal proposal and certificates is considered binding.
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FORECREU Biometal
Our products
Forécreu Biometal designs, manufactures
and markets cannulated
bars in stainless steels, special steels
and titanium for the manufacture of :
- medical tools
- medical implants
- and dental tools
Stainless steels cannulated bars for the manufacture
of :
- drills, taps, reamers, screw-drivers, drilling
guides, bushings.
- dental endmills, ancillary, and many other
tools.
Implant grade quality stainless steels and titanium
alloys cannulated bars for the manufacture of :
- Cannulated screws, intramedullary nails, and
many other osteosynthesis implants.
Our Customers
Small and medium-sized companies or large
interna-tional groups They are specialized in the
manufacture of medical, surgical and dental tools
and implants such as orthopaedic implants and
screws for the osteosynthesis and trauma products.
Our industrial partners
Among Forécreu’s privileged partners are Aubert
& Duval for stainless steels and special
alloys and Timet for titanium alloys, with
which it operates on a close basis of industrial
, technical and commercial cooperation
(Nickel-free stainless steel, nitrogen-enriched
martensitic stainless steel, Beta Titanium,…).
Forécreu also maintains close
relations with other leading
participants in their respective
fields (Erasteel, Böhler and
Cartech).
Introduction
Finally, the Forécreu Group works with other
partners as part of its research and
development program (ASTM, Government R&D
Partners, Public Institutes, Materials Forum).
Our sales network
Our products are marketed on all five
continents. Forécreu also enjoys strong
commercial presence:
• in France, Germany, Italy through subsidiaries
or sales offices.
• in the United States and Japan : local
subsidiaries with inventory.
• in Brazil , China and India and other countries:
through local or direct agents.
The rest of the world market is served from
our company head office in Commentry ( center
of France).
Since its founding, Forécreu has maintained
strong export activities. All our international
addresses are available on our Internet site at
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Our processes
Our main industrial sites are in the Allier region
(central France) and handle most operations from
design to finish.
Our industrial experience
inclu-des forging, rolling,
extrusion, hot and cold
processing (drawing) as well as
many finishing or product
customization operations
(cutting, grinding,...).
The quality of our processes goes hand in hand
with controls (suppliers’ audit, ultrasonic
control, metallurgical testing in workshop and
laboratory, mechanical tests). It is covered by
ISO 9001 certification and meets the
requirements of standard ISO 14000.
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Other divisions
VBM Orthopaedic polymers
TOOLING
HIGH SPEED STEEL AND SPECIAL STEEL STRAIGHT
AND TWISTED HOLLOW ROUND BARS
FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF COOLANT
FED CUTTING TOOLS
HOLLOWTECH
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120°
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60°
120°
Ø39.22
Hollow bars with one or several holes
for industrial applications
6 Ø13.5 à 60°
Ø120
Ø13.5
30°
12 Ø13.5 à 30°
Ø78. 43
Injection molding of orthopaedic Poly-
mers such as PLLA, PMMA, PEEK for use
as implants (spinal, fixation, trauma,
spacers plug, plates)
VBM operates as wholly-owned
affiliated company.
High speed steel and special steel
straight and twisted hollow round
bars for the manufacture of coolant fed
cutting tools.
(Drills, taps, reamers)
Hollow bars with one or several holes
for industrial applications (components,
high pressure, nuclear,
aeronautics, plastic moulding).
Our services:
Our experience of more than 55 years, combined
with our international presence, enables us to
serve and develop markets by :
• Short lead times,
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• Flexibility in adaptation to the specific
needs of our markets and customers,
• Customized technical assistance from
selection to product implementation.
• Setting up of information services available
on the Internet with on-line consulting of
world inventories, catalogues and technical
documentation. Direct global access to a
single address: www.forecreu.com.
• Research & Development Partnership for
specific needs (application to new alloys,
new grades, particular geometries, etc
See our Internet site for the latest information about:
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Our inventories of finished products available for sale
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CANNULATED BARS
for medical tools
and instruments
1) Austenitic
type
2) Martensitic
type
3) Age and
precipitation
hardening type
4)
Vanadium
titanium alloy
AFNOR AISI EN/DIN/NF
STAINLESS STEELS
WERKSTOFF
NR.
TRADE
MARK
Z2CND 18-14-3 316 L X2CrNiMo18-14-3 1.4441 M25W
STANDARDS
ISO 5832-1-D
ASTM F-138-G2
Z2CND 18-10 304L X2CrNi18-10 1.4306 X18BC ASTM F-899
Z30C13
Z65CDV17
Z90CDV18
Z15CN17-03
Z40CDV16.02+Az
Z3CNUTNb12-9
Z6CNU17-04
420B
440A
(440B)
431
~ 420(X)
XM16
630
X33Cr13
X65CrMo17
X90CrMoV18
X15CrMo17.3
X40CrMoVN16.2
X3CrNiCuTiNb12.9
X5CrNiCuNb16-4
1.4028
1.4109
1.4112
1.4057
1.4123
1.4543
1.4542
TITANIUM ALLOYS
TA6VELI Ti6Al4VELI 3.7164/5
GRADES APPLICATIONS
1) Austenitic type stainless steel
2) Martensitic type stainless steel
3) Age and precipitation hardening type stainless
steels
4) High strength titanium alloys
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X13
CARTECH
APX
X15TN
CarTech 455
M X455
X17U4
DU3
17-4PH
NF 90434
ISO 7153-1
ASTM F-899
BS 420S45
NF 90434
(ASTM F-899)
UNS S-43100
UNS S-42025
UNS S45500
ASTM F-899
NF 90434
NF 90434
ASTM F-899
AMS A-564
ISO 5832-3
ASTM F-136
Tool and instruments parts, drill guides, bushings,
impactors.
Drills, taps, reamers, end mills, dental tools.
Hexagon, cross shaped screwdrivers, drill guides
and bushings.
Medical and dental tooling

CANNULATED BARS
in stainless steel for
medical tools and
Instruments
Z33C13 Z33C13 Z33C13 – AISI AISI AISI 420B 420B 420B – XX33Cr13
X
33Cr13 33Cr13
GRADE
General purpose 13% chromium martensitic stainless steel.
It is supplied in the annealed, machinable (max.235 HB)
condition. Its optimal hardness/corrosion resistance level at 52
HRC is obtained by hardening at 1045°C and temperin g at
around 200°C. To reach the highest corrosion and re sistant
level, do not exceed a 420°C tempering temperature. Surface
polishing considerable improves its corrosion resistance.
GEOMETRIES
HOT FINISHED
OUTSIDE
DIAMETER IN MM
18.0
14.8
11.3
14.8
11.3
9.3
11.8
9.3
7.4
5.3*
12.5
9.8
6.3
8.3
8.3
5.3*
8.3
6.3
5.3*
6.3
5.3*
GROUND OUTSIDE
DIAMETER IN MM
17.5
14.5
11
14.0
11.0
9.0
11.5
9.0
7.0
5.0
12.0
9.5
6.0
8.0
8.0
5.0
8.0
6.0
5.0
6.0
5.0
HOLE
DIAMETER
IN MM
APPLICATIONS
Drills, end mills, taps, reamers and
other medical tools
K-WIRE
DIAMETER
IN MM
WEIGHT/METER
IN KG
2,5 to 3,5 meters long bars * ∅ < 6.0: 1.7 to 3.5 meters bars
Hot finished outside diameter tolerance: +0.3/-0.1 mm
Ground outside diameter tolerance : ISO h9
Bold Sizes are standard stock items. Others are proposed with a minimium manufacturing order quantity.
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3.60
3.50
3.3
2.70
2.70
2.70
2.20
2.20
2.20
2.20
1.80
1.80
1.80
1.60
1.40
1.40
1.20
1.20
1.20
1.10
0.90
3.2
3.2
3
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.0/1.8
2.0/1.8
2.0/1.8
2.0/1.8
1.6/1.5
1.6/1.5
1.6/1.5
1.5/1.4
1.20
1.20
1.0/0.8
1.0/0.8
1.0/0.8
1.0/0.8
0.8
1.917
1.275
0.680
1.287
0.720
0.450
0.858
0.503
0.317
0.124
0.943
0.572
0.240
0.379
0.423
0.145
0.416
0.252
0.145
0.214
0.145

CANNULATED BARS
in stainless steel
for medical tools and instruments
Z6CNU1704 Z6CNU1704 – AISI AISI 630 630 – X5 X5CrNiCuNb16.
X5
CrNiCuNb16.
CrNiCuNb16.4
CrNiCuNb16. 4 – 1.4542 - X17U4 X17U4 /DU3
/DU3
GRADE
Precipitation hardening martensitic stainless steel.
It is delivered in solution annealed (max. (350HB). Age
hardening at 500°C gives it a high mechanical stren gth
and hardness (44 HRc) together with an excellent
corrosion resistance.
GEOMETRIES
HOT FINISHED
OUTSIDE
DIAMETER IN MM
13.3
13.5
10.3
11.0
9.0
8.5
8.3
8.8
GROUND OUTSIDE
DIAMETER IN MM
13.0
13.0
10.0
10.5
8.5
8.0
8.0
8.5
APPLICATIONS
Medical tools, instrument parts, drill guides,
screwdrivers and small diameter drills .
HOLE
DIAMETER
IN MM
K-WIRE
DIAMETER
IN MM
WEIGHT/METER
IN KG
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3.40
2.70
2.70
2.20
1.80
1.60
1.40
1.20
3.2
2.5
2.5
2.0/1.8
1.6/1.5
1.50
1.20
1.0/0.8
1.019
1.079
0.609
0.716
0.479
0.430
0.362
0.469
2,5 to 3,5 meters long bars.
Hot finished outside diameter : +0.3/-0.1 mm
Ground outside diameter tolerance : ISO h9
Bold Sizes are standard stock items. Others are proposed with a minimium manufacturing order quantity.

CANNULATED BARS
in stainless steel for medical
tools and instruments.
X15TN – X40CrMoVN 16.2 – EN 1.4123
GRADE
Martensitic stainless steel exhibiting an outstanding
combination of corrosion resistance, wear resistance,
hardness and high cutting properties.
Maximum hardness of 56/57 HRC can be obtained by
austenitization at 1010°C and tempering at 180°C.
For some applications, the hardness can be optimised to
58/59 HRC without reducing corrosion resistance, by
increasing austenitization temperature to 1050°C wi th
tempering done at 180°C.
A cryogenic treatment – 75/-80°C must be done
between austenitization and tempering.
GEOMETRIES
HOT FINISHED
OUTSIDE DIAMETER IN
MM
13,5
12,5
10,2
9.0
6.7
GROUND OUTSIDE
DIAMETER IN MM
13,.0
12,0
9.5
8,5
6.0
APPLICATIONS
Drill bits, reamers, end mills, drivers, bushings.
HOLE
DIAMETER
IN MM
K-WIRE
DIAMETER
IN MM
WEIGHT/METER
IN KG
2,5 to 3,5 meters long bars.
Hot finished outside diameter : +0.3/-0.1 mm
Ground outside diameter tolerance : ISO h9
Bold Sizes are standard stock items. Others are proposed with a minimium manufacturing order quantity.
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2,20
1,80
1,60
1,20
2,5
2,0/1,8
1,6/1,5
1,5
1,0
1.079
0.933
0.621
0.484
0.268

CANNULATED BARS
in stainless steel
for medical tools and
instruments
Z3CNUTNb12-9 – AISI XM16 – X3CrNiCuTiNb12.9 - Mx 455 Cartech
GRADE
Age hardening martensitic stainless steel with a
high hardness and exceptional mechanical strength.
Supplied in solution annealed « condition A ». Age
hardening takes place at 480°C for 4 hours, to achi eve
47 HRc. This alloy is particularly recommended for
hexagon and cross-shaped screw drivers and for long,
small section instruments requiring maximum torque
strength.
GEOMETRIES
HOT FINISHED
OUTSIDE
DIAMETER IN MM
13.8
12.4
8.9
10.6
9.5
5.3*
GROUND OUTSIDE
DIAMETER IN MM
13.5
12.0
8.5
10.0
9.0
5.0
APPLICATIONS
Hexagon and cross-shaped screw drivers, torx,
and any small section instruments.
HOLE
DIAMETER IN
MM
K-WIRE
DIAMETER IN
MM
WEIGHT/METER
IN KG
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3.40
2.70
2.20
1.80
1.20
0.95
3.20
2.5
2.0/1.8
1.6/1.5
1.0/0.8
0.8
1.052
0.842
0.458
0.699
0.547
0.168
2,5 to 3,5 meters long bars. * ∅ < 6.0: 1.7 to 3.5 meters long bars.
Hot finished outside diameter : +0.3/-0.1 mm
Ground outside diameter tolerance : ISO h9
Bold Sizes are standard stock items. Others are proposed with a minimium manufacturing order quantity.

PRE-HARDENED
BARS
in stainless steel for medical
tools and instruments
Z30C13 – AISI 420B – X30Cr13
GRADE
420B is the representative Cr. martensitic stainless
steel that is widely used for medical orthopaedics and
general surgery.
The pre-hardened bars are heat-treated wire bars with
the high straightness by an original continuous
method of processing, in bar length up to 2 meters, at
54 HRC. Pre-hardened bars offer time and cost
saving with shorter manufacturing time, guaranteed
hardness/corrosion ratio and uniform/straightness.
GEOMETRIES
HOT FINISHED
OUTSIDE
DIAMETER
IN MM
2.0
2.5
2.7
3.5
3.8
4.2
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
8.0
10.0
12.0
GROUND
ISO
LENGTH
MM
APPLICATIONS
Drill bits, taps, reamers and other orthopaedic
and dental instruments
HARDNESS
HV20
STRAIGHTNESS
h8 2000 550 - 590 1 mm / 2000 mm
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1) General
purposes
CANNULATED BARS
for medical implants
AFNOR AISI DIN
GRADES
1) General purpose austenitic stainless steel
2) High strength nitrogen enriched austenitic
stainless steel
3) Nickel-free stainless steels
4) Vanadium titanium alloy
5) Niobium titanium alloy
WERKS
TOFFNR.
AUSTENITIC STAINLESS STEELS
Z2 CND 18-14-3 316 L X2CrNiMo18-14-3 1.4441
Z4CNMD22-13-5 XM19
1.4461
2) Nitrogen
enriched
type
(R&D project)
Z4CNMD21-9-4 - X4CrNiMoN21-9-4 -
3) Nickel-
free
(R&D project)
- X8MnCrMoN23-21-1 -
TITANIUM ALLOYS
4)
Vanadium
titanium
TA6VELI Ti6AI4VELI - 3.7164/5 TAV
alloy TA6V Ti6AI4V - -
5) Niobium
titanium
alloy
APPLICATIONS
Screws for osteosynthesis, malleolar, hips,
condylar, ethmoid, spinal .
Various screws, hips and intramedullary nails
Permanent Implants
Spinal, pedicle and trauma screws
TRADEMARK STANDARDS
Biodur 316LS
M25W
Biodur 22-13-5tm
22Cr-13Ni-5Mn
Nitronic 50TM
CarTech
Biodur 734
M30NW
noNicM2
CarTech
Biodur 108
TA6Nb7 Ti6Al7Nb - - TAN TM
ISO 5832-1-D
ASTM F-138
ASTM F-1314
ISO 5832-9
ASTM F-1586
ASTM F2229
TM ISO 5832-3
ASTM F136
ISO 5832-3
ASTM F1472
ISO 5832-11
ASTM F-1295
Screws for osteosynthesis & intramedullary nails
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CANNULATED BARS
in stainless steel
for medical implants.
Z2CND18-14-3 – AISI 316L implant – X2CrNiMo 18-14-3 – 1.4441 – M25W
GRADE APPLICATIONS
Remelted implant quality stainless steel melting
ISO 5832-1-D, ASTM F-138 G-2, BS 7252 1-D,
DIN 17443 with an ultimate tensile strength of
860N/mm².
GEOMETRIES
GROUND FINISHED
DIAMETER IN MM
16.0
13.0
14.0
11.0
13.0
13.0
10.0
8.0
8.0
6.0
8.0
6.0*
HOLE
DIAMETER
IN MM
6.0
6.0
4.0
4.0
2.7
3.4
2.2
2.2
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.10
K.WIRE
DIAMETER IN MM
5.0
5.0
3.2
3.2
2.5
3.2
2.0/1.8
2.0/1.8
1.5
1.20
1.0
1.0
Compression hip screws, lag screws, small
fragments screws and intramedullary nails.
SCREW TYPE WEIGHT/METER
IN KG
Femoral
Intramedullary
Tibial
Intramedullary
Hip screws
Hip screws
Hip
Ethmoid and Cortical
bone
Navicular
Navicular
Malleolar bone
Small fragments
1.350
0.819
1.200
0.650
1.050
1.050
0.550
0.400
0.420
0.220
0.400
0.214
2,5 to 3,5 meters long bars. *∅ < 6.0: 1.7 to 3.5 meters bars.
Ground outside diameter tolerance : ISO h9
Bold Sizes are standard stock items. Others are proposed with a minimium manufacturing order quantity.
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CANNULATED BARS
in titanium alloys
for medical implants.
TA6VELI – Ti6Al4VELI – W. Nr. 3.7164/5
GRADE APPLICATIONS
Alpha-beta equiaxial vanadium/titanium alloy meets
ASTM F-136 and ISO 5832-3.
This highly biocompatible alloy shows extremely high
mechanical strength (minimum 860 N/mm2 ultimate
tensile strength) together with excellent corrosion
resistance.
GEOMETRIES
GROUND FINISHED
OUTSIDE DIAMETER
IN MM
16.0
14.0
12.0
13.0
13.0
10.0
8.0
10.0
6.3
6.5
6.0*
5.0*
5.0*
HOLE
DIAMETER
IN MM
5.0
5.0
5.0
3.50
2.70
2.20
2.20
1.70
1.60
1.4
1.20
1.10
0.90
K-WIRE DIAMETER
IN MM
4.0
4.0
4.0
3.2
2.5
2.0
2.0
1.5
1.5
1.2
1.0
1.0
0.8
Compression hip screws, lag screws, small
fragment screws and intramedullary nails,
spinals, interference screws..
APPLICATIONS WEIGHT/METER
Intramedullary nail
Hip/screws
Interf. /ethmoid bone
Interf. /ethmoid bone
Interf. /malleolar bone
Small fragments
Small fragments
IN KG
0.804
0.595
0.414
0.545
0.562
0.330
0.207
0.338
0.138
0.140
0.120
0.082
0.084
2,5 to 3,5 meters long bars. * ∅ < 6.0: 1.7 to 3.5 meters bars.
Ground outside diameter tolerance : ISO h9
Bold Sizes are standard stock items. Others are proposed with a minimium manufacturing order quantity.
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B4