How to shape nitinol rods?

 

Nitinol rods are precision-shaped through a controlled process combining cold forming and thermal shape-setting, harnessing the alloy’s unique shape memory and superelastic properties. As a leading manufacturer specializing in nitinol rods, wires, tubes and custom shape memory alloy components,Baoji Hanz Metal Material Co., Ltd. delivers high-performance solutions for medical devices, aerospace and industrial engineering applications worldwide.

How to Shape Nitinol Rods?

Shape Nitinol Rods requires a precise integration of cold forming and thermal shape-setting processes, which fully unlock the alloy’s superior shape memory and superelasticity. This advanced manufacturing approach ensures exceptional dimensional accuracy, consistent performance, and long-term structural stability, making it ideal for high‑demand medical, aerospace, and industrial applications.

Shape Nitinol Rods: Specifications & Typical Applications

Rod Diameter (mm)	Typical Mechanical Properties	Key Application Fields
0.1–0.5	Ultra-fine, high flexibility, superelastic	Minimally invasive surgical guides, microcatheter cores, endoscopic components
0.5–2.0	Balanced elasticity & rigidity	Orthodontic archwires, implantable device components, precision actuators
2.0–5.0	High structural strength, shape stability	Orthopedic fixation pins, surgical drills
5.0–10.0	Heavy-duty load capacity, high fatigue resistance	Industrial automation components, vibration dampers, medical implant fixtures
>10.0	Extreme structural rigidity, high durability	Heavy industrial actuators, large-scale mechanical damping systems

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