Recipe-led operation
Set up and recall process programs through the operator touchscreen.
Front view / Catheter Laser Bonder
Catheter manufacturing / Laser bonding
Catheter Laser Bonder
Bring catheter bonding into a defined, recipe-led workflow. The SAVASTO laser bonding platform combines workpiece clamping, laser processing and an operator touchscreen in a benchtop machine.
| Process | Laser bonding |
|---|---|
| Platform | Benchtop |
| Workflow | Manual loading · controlled laser process |
Equipment configuration, process capability and acceptance requirements are defined through application review.
Request a demonstrationPLATFORM OVERVIEW
The process, considered
as a whole.
Workpiece handling
Clamping and application-specific collets locate the catheter for processing.
Process observation
A viewing interface supports setup and observation of the processing area.
Application configuration
Define the tooling, material combination and bond requirements before specifying the machine.
TECHNICAL OVERVIEW
Understand the platform.
Define the application.
A benchtop platform that brings clamping, laser processing and operator control into one machine. Review the joint and material combination before defining the process window.
| System area | Platform approach | Define for your application |
|---|---|---|
| Process technology | Laser bonding and welding | Define the material combination, joint geometry and processing method. |
| Workpiece presentation | Catheter clamping with application-specific inserts | Confirm component dimensions, loading access and location features. |
| Operator control | Touchscreen setup and stored process programs | Agree recipe parameters, operator access and the required process records. |
| Process observation | Viewing interface for setup and observation | Define the inspection method separately from process observation. |
| Platform format | Benchtop machine | Confirm installation dimensions, service access and utilities for the proposed configuration. |
PROCESS WORKFLOW
A defined path through the bond.
Use this workflow to frame the equipment discussion. The final sequence and checks are defined for the agreed configuration.
Load and locate
Present the catheter assembly in the application tooling. Confirm orientation and the location of the joint.
Select the process
Choose the agreed recipe and review the workpiece setup before processing.
Bond the joint
Carry out the defined laser-processing sequence within the specified application window.
Unload and check
Remove the assembly and evaluate the bond using the agreed acceptance method.
APPLICATION EVIDENCE & HANDOVER
Agree how the result
will be accepted.
Define the evidence, sample set and responsibilities before equipment acceptance.
Application trials
Agree representative materials, component tolerances and the sample set for the joint.
Bond evaluation
Define visual, dimensional, leak, pull or other mechanical tests where relevant to the application.
Repeatability
Review variation across samples, fixtures, operators and the proposed operating conditions.
Handover
Agree tooling identification, recipe/configuration records, operating guidance and acceptance documentation.
PREPARE THE APPLICATION
A practical checklist.
A more useful first review.
Use the worksheet to collect the component, process and acceptance information for your team.
Download application checklistPlain-text planning worksheet. It contains questions to prepare, not a released machine specification.
Questions before you specify
Can one setup process every catheter size or polymer?
No universal material or geometry envelope is assumed. Review each material pair, component size and joint arrangement, then confirm the tooling and process capability for the proposed application.
Is the viewing system the same as a validated inspection system?
Process observation supports setup and operation. Any automated inspection, pass/fail decision or retained manufacturing record needs its own agreed requirements and verification.
What determines the final machine configuration?
The component, process requirements, tooling and acceptance method define the proposed configuration. Utility requirements, capacity, operating envelope and documentation are confirmed in the quotation and agreed technical scope.
What should I send with the first enquiry?
Start with the equipment of interest, a nonconfidential description of the workpiece and process, the main constraints and the stage of your project. We can agree an appropriate exchange before you send controlled drawings or sensitive process information.
How are equipment acceptance and process qualification handled?
Agree the sample set, test conditions, acceptance method and open-item closure before delivery. Equipment acceptance and qualification of your manufacturing process have different scopes and responsibilities; define both with your team.
APPLICATIONS
From the joint to
the assembly.
Use the application review to establish the material pair, component geometry and bond requirements.
01
Proximal and distal balloon bonds
02
Catheter shaft joints
03
Soft-tip attachment
04
Butt-joint applications
BEFORE WE SPECIFY
Begin with the questions
that shape the equipment.
A useful brief gives the engineering team a clear starting point. Exact dimensions, utilities, throughput and documentation are confirmed for the proposed configuration.
Prepare an application briefWhat we’ll want to understand
- Which polymers and material combinations are involved?
- What are the catheter dimensions and joint geometry?
- Which bond locations and acceptance tests matter?
- What output, loading and changeover requirements apply?
RELATED RESOURCES
Prepare for the next step.
APPLICATION GUIDE
Start with the bond. Then define the machine.
The materials, joint geometry and acceptance questions to settle before specifying a catheter laser bonder.
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Read the guideENGINEERING CHECKLIST
Plan the evidence before the equipment arrives.
A practical starting point for documentation, acceptance and equipment qualification discussions.
Read the guide