Find the Right System for Your Application

Answer a few quick questions about your material, profile, process, and production goals. We’ll suggest the most relevant Laser Wire Solutions technology as a starting point.

1. What type of material are you processing?

Select the closest match.

Plastic, rubber, or polymer insulationPTFE, ETFE, FEP, PFA, PVC, silicone, nylon, polyethylene
Metal, foil, or braidAluminum-mylar foil, copper foil, stainless steel, shields, braid
Fine medical wire or micro-thin polymerCatheter wires, micro-coax, very small wire constructions
Heat-sensitive or high-value componentComplex micro-features, ultra-precision parts, delicate materials

2. What best describes the profile?

This helps narrow down whether the application is more suited to wire stripping, flat processing, metal processing, or ultra-precision work.

Round wire or cableIncluding larger gauge or polymer-insulated wire
Flat ribbon, bar, or flat cableIncluding flat profiles and ribbon cable
Metallic foil, shield, braid, or conductive layerWhere the laser needs to interact with metal
Small, complex, or delicate componentWhere geometry, heat impact, or tolerance is critical

3. What is the approximate size or feature requirement?

If you are unsure, choose the closest option.

Less than 0.5 mm diameterOften fine medical wires, catheter wires, or micro-coatings
0.5 mm to 30 mm diameterCommon for polymer-insulated wire and cable stripping
Metal or foil feature up to around 10 mmShield removal, metal processing, or marking
Extremely small or tight-tolerance featureUltra-fine holes, micro-machining, structuring, or precision ablation

4. What process do you need?

Different systems are better suited to cutting, ablation, stripping, or fine feature creation.

Wire stripping or insulation removalCross cuts, slits, windows, or area ablation
Metal cutting, shield removal, or markingMetal interaction, conductive layers, or foil applications
Micro-coating removal or fine medical wire processingSmall features with minimal thermal impact
Ultra-precision drilling, cutting, or ablationWhen thermal impact must be minimized

5. What is your production goal?

This helps us recommend either equipment or a lower-risk production route.

We want to compare equipment optionsWe are looking at bringing the process in-house
We need production support before buying equipmentSpool-to-spool or component supply could be a better first step
We are still proving feasibilityWe need sample review or process development support
We need advanced R&D or high-value component processingPrecision, validation, and material integrity are critical

Your Suggested Starting Point

    This quiz is a guide only. The final recommendation depends on sample review, material behavior, geometry, throughput requirements, automation goals, and validation needs.