A capability to weld 20 micron width on the most delicate materials.

Stainless steel, tungsten, titanium, Nitinol, and platinum are all in current production for the dental, ENT and orthopaedic marketplaces.

Complex shapes and assemblies are achievable on a microscopic scale. Components with 50µm features to ±3µm accuracy

High speed laser welding can be used for tube closing on a wide range of micro tubes.

Combinations of laser cutting, EDM machining and laser welding can provide very effective solutions to complex customer requirements.

Stainless steel and Nitinol specialists down to 0.02mm thick material.

XL Precision can provide simple, single-edge blades or special-purpose blades with serrated edges, individual tooth forms etc.

Combined EDM with photo-etching technology can create cross-cut and multi-plane blade forms for orthopaedic applications.

The performance of Micro-fluidic devices such as micro pumps, micro mixers, reactors, reformers, heat exchangers, micro plates and slides, depends on high levels of micro precision being achieved in the channels that control and enable the liquid or gas flow.

Features: <0.025mm

Material thickness: 0.01mm – 1.5mm

Additional capability provided through our collaboration venture (Micro-XL) in partnership with Precision Micro Ltd www.precisionmicro.com

Universally recognised as a world leader in technology application, XL Precision Technologies deliver solutions that enhance customer quality and profitability.

Significant cost benefits can be achieved with fast-track development schedules. Other alloys can be processed including titanium, Nitinol and platinum.

An extensive capability in producing very complex 3-dimensional components with extreme levels of accuracy has been applied to high volume, repeatable processes. Combined with integrated quality controls and sophisticated inspection facilities, XL Precision Technologies provide complete technical solutions to many satisfied customers.

XL Precision Technologies has significant presence and utilisation in the Sports Medicine RF sector.

August 2011 - Further expansion of our laser technology facility with the installation of a custom design laser welding system. The unit has been manufactured by GSI Lasers to provide high speed tube closing capability, in addition to flexible laser assembly options. This investment continues the growth of laser and EDM medical component manufacturing services. Further additions are planned for 2012.

July 2011 – In our USA office we are delighted to welcome Martin Kozlowski to the XL Precision Technologies team. Martin joins us from a very successful technical career in surgical instruments with a focus on the ophthalmology sector. His experience and skills will complement the services we offer and provide customers with excellent technical support.

April 2011 – XL Precision Technologies can now offer MIM (Metal Injection Moulding) to customers as a viable alternative on high volume production. Depending on the component geometry and dimensional relationships, we can advise customers on the suitability of this process for their application.

Feb 2011 – XL Precision Technologies has just commissioned the second EA12V advanced EDM sink machine from Mitsubishi. Increasing customer demand and continuous drive for improved manufacturing efficiency convinced the team to invest in this leading technology. The twin machines offer comprehensive automation and machining capability with tungsten alloys, which are critical for current and future developments.

November 2010 – XL Precision Technologies are delighted to announce their new business collaboration deal with Precision Micro Ltd (). The new venture – Micro XL – will provide a unique micro component manufacturing and development capability to medical customers worldwide. The project will be led in the USA by XL Precision Technologies’ Business Manager, Gary Dionne (). Press release.

Joint Collaboration in Medical Micro Engineering

Micro-XL is a joint commercial and technical venture between two of Europe’s leading high precision components manufacturers… Precision Micro and XL Precision Technologies.

The collaboration has been stimulated by customer requests to have a single point of contact for projects in which both companies are involved in order to simplify communication and the overall commercial process. It also brings to the medical engineering market a variety of “non-conventional” manufacturing technologies which when employed individually or in combination, can provide new high precision solutions in micro and nano size ranges, for medical equipment manufacturers and medical practitioners alike.

From prototypes to full volume instrument requirements, the venture has the design expertise and manufacturing technologies to provide practical, bespoke solutions to a wide range of customer requirements from instruments to implantables.

The primary strength of the venture is the in-depth medical engineering knowledge of the Micro-XL field based engineers. Based in Europe and the US, they have extensive knowledge of the industry and are able to work directly with surgeons and other end users in order to develop concepts into products that really do solve problems.

A further Micro-XL strength is the wide range of in-house manufacturing technologies it has available… all technologies that provide process consistency from prototypes through to volume production.

“The Micro-XL venture brings together two, complementary, world-class manufacturing capabilities,” said Tom Graham, Managing Director of XL Precision Technologies. “It is an extension of an already successful relationship in Europe, encouraged by our global and US based customers.”

Production technologies offered include: Micro EDM, Micro Laser, Laser Evolved Etching Process (LEEP), Laser Evolved ElectroForming (LEEF) and Micro-welding; complementary processes that used individually or in combination to achieve best value for the customer.

“The Micro-XL collaboration not only focuses our wealth of experience in the medical market but also reduces cost for the customer,” said Anthony Marrett, MD of Precision Micro. “The customer has a single point of contact, a single supplier and we have experienced engineers versed in designing to the strengths of our manufacturing technologies in order to utilize the most economical process routes.”

Both companies have a history of problem solving, accepting challenges, pushing the boundaries of their manufacturing capabilities while building technology supply partnerships in the OEM medical market. The synergies available to Micro-XL can only enhance their effectiveness.

November 2009 – XLedm Ltd becomes XL Precision Technologies Ltd. A new name to better define the activities and future strategy of  our developing business. We now have state-of-the-art laser machining and welding equipment, new precision turning capabilities and proprietary processes combining technologies for high volume, economic micro-components. EDM expertise continues to be a key aspect of our service offer.

October 2009 – XLedm Ltd relocate all activities to a single production facility. The new factory provides a 45% increase in floorspace and is still in Stockton on Tees in NE England.

September 2009 – XLedm have completed the purchase of a new laser fine cutting machine for precision manufacture of complex tube components. This specially designed machine has additional 2-axis capability for flat sheet components and a unique autoloader capable of handling 150 metres of tube up to 6mm diameter. The machine is going through commissioning trials ready for full production in Dec 2009.

XLedm will have a booth at the MD&M Minneapolis show from 21st to 22nd October 2009. Meet the business directors and technical staff to discuss your business needs.

January 2009 – XLedm have recently installed a 2nd laser welding unit into their Stockton facility. The unit was required to cope with ever-increasing demand from the market and expands the unique capability offered by XLedm to current and new customers

September 2009 – XLedm now operate 8 Mitsubishi edm machines (link to equipment list) combined with 4 Charmilles machines, to provide a world-class edm facility with significant special project and high-volume production capabilities.

April 2009 - Rubicon Partners Industries LLP purchased XLedm Ltd on 5th April 2008. RPI are a successful industrial group, committed to the development of specialist engineering companies. They recognised in XLedm a unique manufacturing capability and strong market position, which provide significant opportunity for growth in the future.

March 2007 -HIGH SPEED EDM HOLE DRILLING With a Z Axis of 450mm, this new capacity high speed edm drilling machine is capable of drilling 0.15 to 6mm dia holes. A swivel head for angle drilling and an extended throat height make it an extremely versatile machine. Producing either start holes or production drilling of hardened materials such as carbide, this machine is capable of drilling a 2mm hole thro 250mm thick steel in a matter of minutes.

In Nov 2009 we moved to a new 12,000 sq.ft. facility on the outskirts of Teesside which provides us with the most effective environment for our processes and sufficient space for future business growth. We are delighted to invite prospective customers to visit us and discuss their requirements.

2009 also saw the introduction of fine-cut laser machining into the XL Precision Technologies capability range, together with additional 5-axis machining options.

We are an innovative & dedicated company which prides itself on quality & customer care. XL Precision Technologies is ISO9001-2008 approved (with ISO13485 in place for 2011) and a preferred supplier for major customers in the medical, aerospace, motorsport and marine industries.

A highly committed workforce, together with 24 hr/7 days a week operations, maximises leadtime efficiency & ensures extremely competitive pricing structures.

Visit our Sectors or Services pages to learn more about what we do, or contact us directly and we will be pleased to discuss your requirements in more detail.

XL Precision Technologies Ltd is a subsidiary company of Rubicon Partners Industries LLP.