Accelerating Multi-Lumen Tooling with Metal 3D Printing

Traditional machining methods for complex multi-lumen extrusion dies often involve long lead times—up to six weeks in many cases. At LaserMed, we're able to reduce that down to as little as 1 day, with most projects averaging just 4–5 days. By going directly from a SolidWorks file to metal print using our Direct Metal Laser Melting (DMLM) technology, we eliminate time-consuming intermediate steps and compress R&D cycles dramatically. For teams building in-house tooling or iterating on extrusion die geometry, that kind of turnaround changes what's possible in a single development sprint.

We know surface quality is just as important as speed—especially in medical applications. Our tooling comes off the printer with a surface finish of ~400 µin Ra, and we can post-process that down to 10–20 µin Ra depending on the application. That range includes bead-blasting to 100–200 µin Ra for a clean, uniform finish and further refinement as needed for ultra-smooth results. The right finish depends on your end-use requirements, and we work through that with you before the part ever hits the printer.

We're listed in the Chamfr supplier directory, which makes it easier for medical device engineers and sourcing teams to find us when they need fast-turn components, tooling, or precision laser processing. If you're sourcing partners for complex parts and want to vet our capabilities before reaching out, our Chamfr profile is a good starting point. You can also explore our product gallery to see finished work across a range of geometries and materials.

If you're developing multi-lumen extrusion products or other complex components, LaserMed Technologies is ready to help you move faster—without trading away precision. Reach out to our owners directly at (612) 800-0784, or contact us to start a conversation about your project. Whether you need a single prototype or a production-ready run, we'll tell you exactly what's realistic and how quickly we can get there. We also offer prototype composite and silicone molding for teams working across multiple material types in parallel development.

We're growing—and we're looking for people who are serious about precision manufacturing. If you want to work alongside a team that's pushing the limits of what laser processing and metal additive manufacturing can do for the medical device industry, we'd like to hear from you. Check our contact page for current openings or reach out directly.

We'll be at MD&M Midwest, where you can see our metal 3D printing and laser processing capabilities up close. Stop by the Peterson Enterprises booth to talk tooling, timelines, and what our technology could mean for your next project. We'll have samples on hand and our owners available for direct conversations. For more on upcoming events and what we've been working on, visit our updates and insights page.