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Catheter Tip Forming
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Process Animation (Flash) 2.21MB
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Heat Shrink Tubing - Applications
Catheter Tip Forming - Tapering & Sealing - Equipment Used
Tweezers
Tweezers can be used to apply tension and draw the shrink tubing.
Razor
A razor can be used to trim the tip of the tube at the end of the process.
Heat Source
A heat gun or hot air station is typically used to heat the heat shrink tube and melt the substrate to be formed, thereby forming a thin smooth tip.
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