Method of cutting material with hybrid liquid-jet/laser system

Details Method of cutting material with hybrid liquid-jet/laser system Method of cutting material with hybrid liquid-jet/laser system

2007-09-04

2007-09-04

Evans, Geoffrey S. (Department: 1725)

Electric heating

Metal heating

By arc

C219S121710, C219S121840

Reexamination Certificate

active

10766793

ABSTRACT:
A hybrid liquid-jet/laser device may be used to remove material from a tube or sheet to form a medical device, such as a stent. The liquid-jet/laser stream may be impinged against the wall of the tube or sheet between the ends of the tube or sheet, wherein an aperture may be formed in the tube or sheet, followed by a lead-in, and then a full thickness cut. A full thickness cut should be achieved via a lead-in before moving the liquid-jet/laser stream along a final cut path.

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