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Method for laser cutting tubing using inert gas and a disposable mask

US7932479B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19References

28Claims

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Assignee

Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. · US

Inventors

Michael R. Bialas · Lake Forest, US
John A. Simpson · Carlsbad, US
Robert P. Barbier · Cannes, FR

Key dates

Filing date	May 31, 2007
Grant date	Apr 26, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 7, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB23K2101/06
WIPO fieldMachine tools
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for making a device includes providing a tubular member which will be formed into the device, masking at least a portion of the inner surface of the tubular member with a removable sacrificial material, selectively removing a portion of the tubular member and sacrificial material using a laser device, and mechanically removing the sacrificial material from the inner surface of the tubular member. The method may also include applying a chemical solution to the tubular member and sacrificial material which primarily attacks the either the tubular member or sacrificial material.

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