Muskiefool Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Has anyone formed this, how do you do it, does it lose test rating after. thanks for any info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glaucus Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 I found a bit of information about heat treating Nitnol at http://www.smallparts.com/products/descriptions/nw.cfm ?This wire's annealed temper has a programmed straight shape, but due to its flexible properties, it can be spooled without effecting a permanent set. A new memory is imparted by restraining the material in exactly the shape required and heating to a temperature above 932?F (500?C) for a minimum of five minutes. The shape will be set upon cooling and will exhibit the same flexibility and resistance to deformation as the original wire. And it can be repeatedly retrained to achieve new shapes.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
