CleanBraid™ by AccuForge is a purpose-built cutting blade engineered specifically for braid-reinforced polymer tubing used in high-precision catheter manufacturing.

When standard blades are used to cut braided tubing, the embedded reinforcement wires can catch, pull, fray or flare, creating inconsistent cuts and increasing the tubing diameter. These defects can lead to failed inspections, downstream processing issues, costly rework and scrap — especially in complex catheter assemblies where each part represents significant material and labor investment.

CleanBraid is designed to address this challenge at the source: the blade edge. Its specialized cutting geometry, hardened tool steel construction, precision-ground edge and performance coating work together to help deliver clean, consistent cuts through braid-reinforced tubing.

By reducing fraying, flaring and blade-related cut defects, CleanBraid helps manufacturers improve yield, minimize rework, reduce material waste and keep production moving efficiently from cutting to assembly.

Key Benefits

Helps produce clean, repeatable cuts in braid-reinforced polymer tubing Reduces fraying, flaring, wire pullout and tubing-end deformation Supports higher yields and fewer rejected assemblies Minimizes labor-intensive rework and inspection delays Improves cutting consistency for more stable downstream processing Helps extend blade performance and reduce blade changeouts For catheter manufacturers working with high-value braided tubing assemblies, CleanBraid offers a more precise, reliable way to cut — helping protect productivity, profitability and process quality.