Are there different types of nitinol?
There are two primary types of Nitinol: superelastic and shape memory, which are determined by transformation temperature. Superelastic Nitinol is cooler, and shape memory Nitinol is warmer.
How much does nitinol cost?
The device comes in several sizes and costs between $15 and $40. This week the company announced the latest version of the device, which will allow the flow of hot water to resume automatically as the water from the shower head starts to cool. Orthodontists are now using nitinol on the wires and springs in braces.
What does Fort Wayne Metals make?
You may think of Fort Wayne Metals as a wire manufacturer. We think of ourselves as innovators and life savers. We develop new alloys, pioneer revolutionary materials and never stop refining our products to help them perform better in your medical devices.
Why is nitinol better than the original metal?
The advantages of Nitinol for braces over traditional wiring As the Nitinol is able to remember its former shape, it becomes the perfect material for braces. Traditional stainless steel wires are likely to lose tension as time passes, meaning you will have to return to your orthodontist to get the wire adjusted.
Where can I buy Steel in Fort Wayne?
Our metal warehouse is stocked full of thousands of metal shapes, grades and sizes including hot-rolled steel, cold-rolled steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and more. You can browse our warehouse in-person, or call ahead if you want your metal ready for pickup. Our friendly staff is ready to take your order!
Which is the best grade of nitinol to use?
To help you pick the Nitinol that is best for your application, at Fort Wayne Metals, we divide the categories of superelastic and shape memory into grades with stricter temperature ranges. You can click over to the superelastic or shape memory pages to learn more. Superelastic Nitinol is commonly used in medical devices.
Is the Fort Wayne metals still at work?
We’re still at work for you. Fort Wayne Metals is an Essential Business. This means that our employees are exempted from Governor Holcomb’s “Directive for Hoosiers to Stay at Home”. We will to continue operating while navigating this situation and ensuring our employees’ health and safety. our response to COVID-19 here.
What does nitinol look like on stainless steel?
Etched and mechanically polished chemical removal of oxide layer followed by mechanical polish – surface will have stainless steel appearance although at > 40x magnification micro scratches are present Our unique product offerings could be just what you’re looking for if the typical grades of Nitinol aren’t quite right.
