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Quick-turn laser processing for medical device applications through Proto Lase in the Twin Cities — with some of the shortest lead times in the industry.

Cut Tube Applications

  • Stents and cut hypotube shafts
  • Polymer ablation — OD reduction
  • Marker bands and electrode rings
  • Pull wire rings
  • Wire stripping — reel to reel
  • Hole drilling and laser welding
Proto Lase precision laser-cut hypotubes

Laser Processes

  • Tube cutting in nitinol and stainless steel
  • Laser ablation for precise coating and material removal
  • Laser welding for component assembly
  • Laser marking for part identification and traceability
  • Wire stripping for electrodes and conductors

Industries Served

Proto Lase works on cardiovascular, neurovascular, drug delivery and orthopedic devices, from first prototypes through production. Off-the-shelf 304 stainless steel pull-wire assemblies are also available in standard configurations for faster builds.

What to Send for a Quote

  • Material, tube OD and wall (or a drawing or DXF of the cut pattern)
  • Which processes you need: cutting, ablation, welding, marking or stripping
  • Estimated annual volume and prototype quantity
  • Target timeline and any validation requirements

A drawing or a rough sketch is fine to start. Send it to Bill and he will route it to the right manufacturer.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What laser processes are available?
Tube cutting, laser ablation, laser welding, laser marking and wire stripping for medical device components.
What materials can be laser cut?
Nitinol and stainless steel tubing are the most common, along with polymer ablation for OD reduction and coating removal.
How fast are lead times?
Proto Lase is known for quick-turn prototypes with some of the shortest lead times in the industry. Contact Bill with your part for a current estimate.
Do you have standard pull-wire assemblies?
Yes. Proto Lase offers off-the-shelf 304 stainless steel pull-wire assemblies in standard configurations.

Ready to Source Your Next Component?

Over 25 years of trusted relationships in the Upper Midwest medical device community.

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