The acquisition of a third laser for PX Précimet‘s production facilities opens up new possibilities in terms of precision and finishing for parts made from various materials, including precious alloys, 316L stainless steel and titanium. This technology enables the high-speed cutting of very small parts, as well as the creation of special cuts, whether straight or complex in shape.
The new femtosecond laser cutting machine will enable PX Précimet to double its production of marking rings and medical electrodes, with an ambitious target of 20 million parts per year. This unique machine model, the first of its kind, was designed by Swiss manufacturer Posalux. It combines recognised expertise in laser machining with exceptional mastery of small-diameter wire handling, ensuring optimum precision and efficiency.
Fully automated, this latest-generation machine is capable of cutting up to 60,000 pieces per day, at a rate of 3,000 pieces per hour. Its feeder, which can hold up to 80 tubes, provides over 15 hours of autonomy for large-volume production runs. The robotic loading and unloading system halves the amount of unusable tube waste, thereby increasing material yield by 10% and also helping to reduce the volume of precious metals used.
The commissioning of this machine, which arrived in March 2024, required considerable effort to familiarise ourselves with and precisely adjust each component, from the ultra-precise tooling to the tube feeder, the robotic arm and the Venturi suction micro-part recovery module. The management and programming of the laser scanner and cutting software were also key steps. The Posalux and PX Précimet teams in charge of commissioning demonstrated close collaboration and advanced skills in mechanical adjustment, numerical control (NC) and lasers, working on fragile and demanding medical products.
This acquisition also paves the way for new possibilities in cutting more complex shapes, thanks to a scanner and comprehensive software. The machine can create openings of various shapes, ranging from a few tenths of a millimeter to walls a few dozen microns thick in the tubes manufactured by PX Précimet. The first orders for this type of product were placed in early October 2025.
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