The move toward smaller medical devices has established laser cutting & welding as critical methods of medical device manufacturing. These methods are complicated but essential processes for adding functionality such as improved steering, reach or flexibility when working with materials such as metals and polymers.In this webinar, TE discusses its laser processing capabilities in cutting and welding complex designs of metal components, from prototyping to automated high-volume production.
Product Group
Metal Tubing
TE Connectivity, through its acquisition of MicroGroup, is a leading supplier of small-diameter / thin-walled tubing for surgical, interventional and other medical device applications. We offer quick shipments from our extensive inventory—one of the world’s largest—available in various stainless-steel alloys, both welded and seamless.
Materials & Specifications
Materials
Stainless Steel Grades
Grade | Material |
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304 | Stainless Steel Tubing: Good for corrosion resistance: Most widely used stainless steel with good formability and can be readily welded. |
304L | Stainless Steel Tubing: Good for corrosion resistance: Offers better weld-ability than standard 304 Stainless Steel. |
316 | Stainless Steel Tubing: Better for corrosion resistance: Offers higher strength at higher temperature than 304 Stainless Steel. |
316L | Stainless Steel Tubing: Better for corrosion resistance: Offers better weld-ability than standard 316 Stainless Steel. |
Other Grades & Materials | Connect with us for availability of other stainless steel tubing alloys and other materials. |
Ordering Information
- Material: “Material” specification is required, and can contain any number of digits (text and/or numeric) between one (1) and four (4).
- Tolerance Level: “Tolerance Level” is for Fractional Tubing. Please indicate F1 or F2.
- Nominal OD: “OD” (outside diameter) specification is required and must contain from two (2) to four (4) numeric digits. (i.e., .032″ = 0032, 5mm = 05)
- By Sign: Inclusion of a “by sign” (X) is required at this position for most sizes.
- Nominal Wall: “Wall” thickness specification is required for most sizes and must contain three (3) numeric digits. (.006″ = 006, .035″ = 035)
- Mfg. Type (WD or SL): Welded (WD) or Seamless (SL) material specification is required.
- Category: “Category” specification is required and must contain one text digit as follows:
- F = Fractional
- H = Hypodermic
- M = Metric
- P = Pipe
- B = Bar/Wire
Please call +1 800-255-8823 (+1 800-ALL-TUBE) or request a quote for custom orders, products not available in our online store, custom lengths and large quantities.
Manufacturing Locations
Technical Resources
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