Define the workpiece
Identify the catheter material, length, geometry and the region to be coated. Include the condition of the surface before coating, the loading arrangement and any handling restrictions.
Bring the process requirements together
- What catheter lengths, geometries and loading arrangements apply?
- Which coating chemistry and pretreatment are specified?
- What immersion, withdrawal and curing parameters are needed?
- How will coating quality and process acceptance be evaluated?
Agree how the result will be checked
Discuss coverage, surface condition, adhesion and any application-specific lubricity or durability tests. Define the coating chemistry, pretreatment and UV exposure requirements as part of one process.
Plan the production setting
Confirm the operator workflow, utilities, changeover, cleaning and maintenance needs. Decide which process records are needed and how those records should be used. Confirm the proposed machine configuration before relying on any equipment envelope or cycle-time estimate.
Ready to discuss the application?
You do not need to send confidential drawings to begin. Start with the process and the main requirements, then agree a suitable route for controlled technical information.
Prepare the application brief