Granite Base
The Versa is built with a granite base for vibration dampening and structure stiffness that enable the precision required for stent and small tube cutting.
Versa Small Tube Cutter
High-Precision Tube & Stent Laser Cutting System
0.25 to 25 mm
Tube Diameter
±10 um
Cutting Accuracy
300 mm
X-Axis Travel
Easier Precision Tube Cutting
The Versa Small Tube Cutter is a Class 1 laser system designed for precision machining of stents as well as small tubes for the medical device and aerospace industries.
A precision motion system combined with an optimized IPG fiber laser provides tight dimensional control for high part yield and quality.
0.25 to 25 mm
Tube Diameter
±10 um
Cutting Accuracy
300 mm
X-Axis Travel
Easier Precision Tube Cutting
The Versa Small Tube Cutter is a Class 1 laser system designed for precision machining of stents as well as small tubes for the medical device and aerospace industries.
A precision motion system combined with an optimized IPG fiber laser provides tight dimensional control for high part yield and quality.
A Turnkey Small Tube & Stent Cutting Solution
Optimized specifically for laser cutting of small tubes and stents, the Versa Small Tube Cutter offers the configuration options to optimize your cutting process. The system is offered with 2-axis or 4-axis motion to address a variety of stent and tube designs.
Operators utilize IPGCore software, a comprehensive tool that seamlessly integrates control of motion axes, vision systems, laser parameters, process head programming, and auxiliary equipment within an intuitive user interface. IPGCore software provides access to all sub-system status information, account validation, and password control, enabling robust process control, self-check functions, and time-stamped records to meet regulatory compliance requirements.
Lasers Matched to Your Application
Matching the laser to the tube cutting application is critical for maximizing throughput and product quality. As the world leader in fiber lasers, IPG offers the widest range of fiber laser sources:
- Continuous Wave & Quasi-CW lasers for maximum throughput.
- Nanosecond Pulsed Lasers for balanced throughput and quality.
- Ultrafast Pulsed Lasers for high quality, ultra-precise stent cutting that can eliminate the need for wet cutting.
Fully Integrated System Control
- Full coordination of all motion axes
- Automated control of multiple laser processes
- Integration with vision systems for precise process alignment
- Optional integration of barcode and RFID readers
- Optional MES communications modules
Discover Your Next Laser Solution
Our application engineers, developers, and scientists are available across dozens of global state-of-the-art IPG application centers to help with everything from process development and optimization to full scale production.
Getting started is easy — send us a sample for evaluation or just tell us about your project and we'll take it from there.
Easy-to-Use Software
IPG software is preloaded and tested at IPG prior to shipment and provides the user with a comprehensive, easy-to-use programming and operator interface.
Fluid System Option
An integrated fluid system provides continuous water flow through tubing to minimize heat and provide additional protection of the part rear wall from laser radiation.
- Fluid containment box
- Finished part collection drawer
- Fluid recycling and flow control
Versa Tube Cutting System Specifications
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| Versa Stent Cutting Laser System |
| Versa Stent Cutting Laser System |
| Tube Diameter |
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| 0.25 to 25 mm |
| X Travel |
| 300 mm |
| X Accuracy |
| ±8 μm |
| X Repeatability |
| ±1 μm |
| Rotary Stage |
| 360°, 600 RPM |
| Rotation Accuracy |
| ±30 arcsec |
| Rotation Repeatability |
| ±6 arcsec |
| Part Handling |
| Manual Loading with Dual-Action Doors Gripper & Fixed Bushing Assembly Easy Access Part Collection Box |
| Cutting Assist Gas |
| Two Gas Inputs with Programmable Pressure Control |
| Camera System |
| Live Video Camera System View Through Focus Lens & Nozzle |
| Dimensions |
| 890 L x 1600 W x 2170 mm H |
| Laser & Beam Delivery |
| IPG Laser Source |
| Selected to Best Match Application Dual Laser Configuration Option |
| Laser Integration |
| Internal or External |
| Beam Delivery Head |
| Fine Kerf Cutting Head IPG Micro Cutting Head |
| Options |
| 4-Axis Motion |
| Additional Y & C (Tilt) Coordinated Axes for Off-Center Cutting & Engraving |
| Wet Cutting |
| Containment Box with Part Drawer, Exhaust Connections, & Make-up Air Stand-alone Pump Skid with System Interface |
| Tube Feeding |
| Automatic In Feed and Out Feed Tube Handling (Lengths from 450 to 3700 mm) |
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| Tube Diameter | 0.25 to 25 mm | ||
| X Travel | 300 mm | ||
| X Accuracy | ±8 μm | ||
| X Repeatability | ±1 μm | ||
| Rotary Stage | 360°, 600 RPM | ||
| Rotation Accuracy | ±30 arcsec | ||
| Rotation Repeatability | ±6 arcsec | ||
| Part Handling | Manual Loading with Dual-Action Doors Gripper & Fixed Bushing Assembly Easy Access Part Collection Box | ||
| Cutting Assist Gas | Two Gas Inputs with Programmable Pressure Control | ||
| Camera System | Live Video Camera System View Through Focus Lens & Nozzle | ||
| Dimensions | 890 L x 1600 W x 2170 mm H | ||
| Laser & Beam Delivery | |||
| IPG Laser Source | Selected to Best Match Application Dual Laser Configuration Option | ||
| Laser Integration | Internal or External | ||
| Beam Delivery Head | Fine Kerf Cutting Head IPG Micro Cutting Head | ||
| Options | |||
| 4-Axis Motion | Additional Y & C (Tilt) Coordinated Axes for Off-Center Cutting & Engraving | ||
| Wet Cutting | Containment Box with Part Drawer, Exhaust Connections, & Make-up Air Stand-alone Pump Skid with System Interface | ||
| Tube Feeding | Automatic In Feed and Out Feed Tube Handling (Lengths from 450 to 3700 mm) | ||
| Learn More |
The specifications above represent standard system configurations. IPG can offer customized specifications upon request.
