Heat Treatment
We apply tightly controlled thermal processes to optimize strength, shape retention, and reliability in complex wire forms.
Thermal Processing for Nitinol, Alloys, and High-Performance Wire Forms
Our heat treatment processes optimize the mechanical performance of precision wire components through tightly controlled thermal profiles. We offer both inert and non-inert processing to support a wide range of material and application requirements.
We perform both inert and non-inert heat treatment to optimize key mechanical properties such as tensile strength, fatigue resistance, and shape retention. Designed for precision wire forms—including complex and multi-filar geometries—our thermal cycles support stress relief, final shape setting, and preparation for downstream processing. Temperature profiles and dwell times are tightly controlled, plotted, and certified to ensure thermal cycle compliance and material integrity. All processing is documented within our ISO 13485-certified quality system, supporting traceability and conformance for medical, aerospace, and high-reliability electronic applications.
Specifications
- Processes: Stress relieving, annealing, age setting, Nitinol shape setting
- Temperature Range: Up to 1000°C+ depending on material
- Atmosphere: Air, inert, or controlled environments (application dependent)
- Nitinol Processing: Fluidized bed (sand bath) and fixtured heat setting
- Quenching: Controlled quench (e.g., chilled DI water)
- Lot Control: Batch traceability maintained
- Integration: Performed in-process or as a secondary operation
Frequently Asked Questions
Heat treatment is used to relieve forming stresses, stabilize geometry, or set mechanical properties, especially after coiling, forming, or machining.
Yes. We perform fixtured heat setting to establish final geometry and transformation behavior.
We control consistency across batches through controlled time/temperature profiles, validated processes, and lot traceability.
Yes. Heat treatment is commonly embedded between forming and finishing operations to stabilize the part before
downstream processing.
Heat treatment can affect tolerances. We account for material movement during process development and adjust forming and fixturing accordingly.
Related Applications
Micro Wire Components
Nitinol Components
Micro Springs
Wire Forms
Windings
Guidewires
Pull Wires
Related Industries
We serve a range of advanced industries where precision, performance, and reliability are non-negotiable—from medical and aerospace to automotive, electronics, and beyond.
Cardiovascular
Neurovascular
Orthopedics
Endoscopy
Aerospace
Automotive
Electronics
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