Slotting is a precision machining process used to create longitudinal or patterned openings in tube walls to enable fluid flow, flexibility, anchoring, or mechanical interaction within medical devices. Bova’s Slotting services are designed to deliver accurate slot width, length, spacing, and edge quality that preserve tube strength and functional performance. Slotting is commonly applied in drainage tubes, stents, introducers, and flexible catheter segments where controlled openings influence flow dynamics or bending behavior. The slotting process must maintain wall integrity while avoiding burrs, cracks, or deformation that could compromise safety. Bova employs high-precision cutting systems and custom fixtures to achieve repeatable results across thin-wall and reinforced tubes. Slot patterns can be customized to adjust flexibility, drainage efficiency, or anchoring capability. Post-slotting finishing removes debris and smooths edges to reduce particle generation. Slotting integrates with drilling, chamfering, and forming operations to produce complex functional geometries. Bova’s Slotting category supports advanced device designs that require precise structural modification while maintaining high quality and regulatory compliance.
