Grinding and Coiling

MedSource leads the industry in production of springs, coils, components, guidewires, and delivery devices used in both standard and custom design systems. We maintain a strong reputation in the design and manufacture of these devices and components. Our unique systems, customized work stations, and quality assurance testing separate us from other manufacturers and guarantee the high-quality results for which we are known. Our production capabilities include:

Processes:

Small wire sizes (0.0005" diameter)

Small diameter springs (0.003" O.D.)

Round or flat cross-sectional wires

Torque transmitting spring assemblies

Multi-layer spring winding

Multi-lead spring winding (multi-filar)

Various configurations and materials

OD tolerances to (0.00005")

Wire Processing:

Custom profile grinding of core wires, stylets and mandrels

Wire forming/coining

Complete fabrication and assembly of guide wire components, subassemblies, and complete devices

Coating of assemblies including PTFE and hydrophilic materials

Precision centerless grinding

Stress relieving

Core wire, mandrel grinding

Joining Methods:

Fluxless, low temperature/high strength anneal free brazing

Plasma arc welding

Microspot welding

Capacitive discharge welding

Low/high temperature soldering & brazing

Coating of assemblies including PTFE and hydrophilic materials

Materials:

Stainless steel

Precious metal alloys

MP35N

Nitinol

Plated metals

Configurations:

Tapered

Open or closed

Variable pitch

Nonuniform

MedSource Technologies, 110 Cheshire Ln., Ste. 100, Minneapolis, MN 55305. Tel: 952-807-1234; Fax: 952-807-1235.