Amada Weld Tech, Inc., a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting, sealing, and bonding technology, highlights synergistic capabilities between Amada Press System and Amada Weld Tech that significantly benefit customers making medical guidewire and coils. The combination of Amada Press System’s expertise in forming delicate wire structures and Amada Weld Tech’s proficiency in micro-welding and laser processing creates a comprehensive solution for medical device manufacturers.
Amada Press System’s WH-2A, a 13-axis CNC dual-point coiling machine, excels in ultra-fine wire coil processing for medical guidewire formation. Ultra-fine wire coils can be processed at high-speed with precision and reduced setup time. Fine adjustments are easy with various adjustment mechanisms using servo motors. The wire cutting method switching mechanism allows operators to easily change between straight and rotary cut depending on the situation. Additionally, the MEC Spring-Forming Machine Division at Amada Press System offers several machines for coiling ultra-fine wire, including not only stainless steel but also platinum and PTFE-coated materials.
This precision coiling process can be combined with Amada Weld Tech’s advanced options for welding coils, including arc welding and laser welding. Arc welding is often used for doming the ends of coiled wires, while laser welding can be used for doming as well as seam welding along the coils. Laser processing solutions, such as the WL-300A laser processing workstation for welding coiled guidewires are designed to enhance productivity for small and medium production volume medical device manufacturing processes. The system includes a laser, galvo scanning beam delivery optics, Z-axis motion, camera observation, and a CDRH Class 1 enclosure.
Using Amada Press System alongside Amada Weld Tech offers a one-stop shop and a guarantee of the same quality across the board. Offering close collaboration and a high level of support, helps to avoid any possible negative outcomes stemming from lack of coordination between manufacturers of medical coils and welding equipment and processes.
