Brief: This video demonstrates the advanced laser and machining processes used to transform standard 304 and 316L stainless steel capillary tubes into high-precision components. You will see a detailed walkthrough of laser grooving, micro-punching, precision bending, diameter changing, and head processing techniques, showcasing how these methods create complex parts for medical, analytical, and industrial applications.
Related Product Features:
Precision laser cutting for slots as narrow as 0.05 mm and holes as small as 0.1 mm in diameter.
Capability for precision bending with minimum bend radii as tight as one times the outer diameter.
Tube reducing (necking) services that can reduce the outer diameter by up to 50%.
End forming and sealing options including dome, flat, and conical tip closures.
Manufactured from 304 or 316L stainless steel for excellent corrosion resistance and durability.
Suitable for critical applications in medical devices, chromatography, and fluid handling systems.
Available with custom outer diameters from 0.5 mm to 6.0 mm and inner diameters from 0.2 mm to 5.0 mm.
Offers electropolished or passivated surface finishes upon request for enhanced performance.
FAQs:
What materials are used for these precision capillary tubes?
The capillary tubes are manufactured from either 304 or 316L stainless steel, both chosen for their excellent corrosion resistance, strength, and suitability for demanding medical and industrial environments.
What are the typical applications for these processed capillary tubes?
They are used in medical and surgical devices like catheters and biopsy needles, chromatography instruments, precision fluid handling systems, aerospace sensor housings, and semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
What is the smallest feature you can laser cut into the capillary tube?
Our laser cutting process can achieve slot widths as low as 0.05 mm and hole diameters as small as 0.1 mm, depending on the material thickness, with a tolerance of ±0.025 mm.