Laser processing solutions from Mekon
When a medical component is too small, too intricate, or too tight-tolerance for conventional tooling, the answer is usually a laser. Here is how Mekon’s four core laser processes work — and why they matter for your device.
Mekon runs a comprehensive laser-processing operation built around four services — hermetic welding, precision cutting, detailed marking, and accurate drilling. A fully equipped in-house toolroom turns fixturing and tooling around fast, so the laser team rarely waits on parts, keeping both lead times and costs down. And because weld integrity is non-negotiable, we verify every seal with methods matched to the material and the device’s end use — and hand you the data to prove it.
High-precision tubular components and assemblies in metals and non-metals. Minimal heat-affected zones eliminate distortion; complex geometries, no tool wear, fast prototyping, and reduced burr formation.
3-axis graphic marking on parts of virtually any shape — bar codes, serial numbers, logos, and text. Clear, high-contrast, durable, repeatable, even circumferential, and suitable for delicate components.
A non-contact alternative to mechanical or EDM drilling, with holes as small as 0.001″. No drill breakage or tool wear, virtually any hole size or shape, multi-axis drilling on curved surfaces, hard or soft materials.
Engineered cut patterns for catheters, guidewires, and torque applications — enhancing axial rigidity, backlash-free torque transmission, kink resistance, and trackability.
Laser joining concentrates energy in a tiny spot, producing a narrow heat-affected zone and minimal thermal distortion versus conventional welding. Hermetic-seal integrity is typically confirmed by leak testing — pressure-decay or helium fine-leak methods — with the technique chosen to suit the joint and the device’s intended use.
| Process | Typical Use | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | Tubular components & assemblies | No tool wear; complex shapes |
| Marking | Serialization, logos, IDs | Permanent, high-contrast |
| Drilling | Micro-holes from 0.001″ | No breakage; any shape |
| Tube cutting | Catheters, guidewires, torque shafts | Rigidity, torque, kink resistance |
| Welding | Hermetic seals, hub joints | Verified seal integrity |
As an ISO 13485:2016 certified specialist in medical needles and cannulas, Mekon pairs top-of-the-line equipment with experienced staff and tight process controls. Software-driven computerized manufacturing holds the fine tolerances that small, complex medical components demand, producing precise parts with smooth, easily sterilized surfaces — from surgical instruments to orthotic devices, all conforming to ISO 13485.