Applicable Standards and Documents ● ASTM F2063-12 Standard Specification for Wright Nickel-Titanium Shape Memory Alloys for Medical Devices and Surgical Implants, or equivalent GB 24627-2009 Chemical Composition Control Range
● ASTM F2633-19 Standard Specification for Wrought Seamless Nickel-Titanium Shape Memory Alloy Tube for Medical Devices and Surgical Implants.
● ASTM F2005-05(2015) Standard Terminology for Nickel-Titanium Shape memory Alloys ● ASTM F2004-17(2017) Standard Test Method for Transformation Temperature of Nickel-Titanium Alloys by Thermal Analysis ● ASTM F2516-18 Standard Test Method for Tension Testing of Nickel-Titanium Superelastic Materials ● ASTM F2082/F2082M-16 Standard Test Method for Determination of Transformation Temperature of Nickel-Titanium Shape Memory Alloys by Bend and Free Recovery Ordering Information on Nitinol Wires and Tubes Per ASTM F2063-12 or GB 24627-2009, ordering information or request for quotation should contain following info: ● Chemical composition or alloy code; ● Transformation temperature for the material at delivery status, such as Af ● Shape of the material such as bars, wires, tubing, or others ● Dimensions, such as diameter, OD & ID of tube, as well as their tolerances ● Heat Treatment status at delivery, such as Super-elastic, Cold Worked ● Surface status at delivery ● Mechanical Properties: When delivered in super-elastic state, upper plateau stress, tensile strength and elongation should be specified; when delivered in cold-worked state, tensile strength and elongation should be specified ● Quantity, such as weight, length, or number of pieces Certification and Labeling Information A certification indicating that the material meets the requirements of specification, plus test reports shall be given with shipment. Testing Report: In terms of superelastic wires or tubes, following data should be given ● Dimension ● UTS ● Elongation ● Upper plateau stress ● Active Af by Bend & Free Recovery ● Permanent set after straining to 6% strain ● Chemical analysis Labeling Information ● Product Code ● Product Name ● Lot # ● Raw Material ● PEIERTECH Inspection Report # ● QTY such as meter, kilogram, piece
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