Shape Setting for Medical Devices 

Nitinol requires tightly controlled heating conditions to define its final geometry and mechanical behaviour. Even small variations in temperature, dwell time or heat distribution can affect transformation temperatures, elasticity and shape memory performance.

A.T.S. systems deliver:

• Highly uniform temperature distribution
• Fast heat-up and accurate thermal regulation
• Clean, dry processing without contamination
• Excellent repeatability for validated production workflows

These capabilities make our equipment ideal for both R&D and high-volume manufacturing of Nitinol components.

Ideal for Medical Device Manufacturing

Nitinol is widely used in medical devices due to its biocompatibility and exceptional shape memory characteristics.
A.T.S. systems support heat-treatment and shape-setting of components such as:

• Orthodontic wires
• Stents and vascular components
• Guidewires and catheter elements
• Surgical instruments
• Nitinol mandrels and fixtures
• Shape-setting tools for minimally invasive devices

Our thermal solutions allow manufacturers to achieve consistent transformation behaviour while maintaining the structural integrity and surface quality required for regulated medical production.

Clean and Controlled Shape-Setting Process

Shape setting in a traditional furnace can lead to contamination, oxidation or uneven heating. A.T.S. systems avoid these issues through controlled high-temperature processing with excellent thermal uniformity and stability.

Key benefits include:

1. No oxidation or scaling on the material
2. No flame, chemicals or reactive gases
3. Consistent heating of complex geometries
4. Reduced cycle times for higher throughput

This ensures optimal mechanical performance in components with tight tolerances or intricate designs.

Uniform Heating for Complex Geometries

Modern Nitinol components often include coils, bends, multi-axis forms and micro-structures that require absolute uniformity during heat treatment.
A.T.S. thermal systems provide:

• Full, even heat penetration
• Stable temperatures across bends, coils and small diameters
• Predictable austenite/martensite transformation stability
• Repeatable results for validated processes

This uniformity is essential for super-elastic behaviour and precise shape memory characteristics.

Applications in Advanced Manufacturing

Beyond medical devices, Nitinol is increasingly used in:

1. Aerospace actuators
2. Robotics and micro-mechanisms
3. Precision industrial components
4. Additive manufacturing post-processing
5. Custom R&D applications

A.T.S. systems support both prototypes and full production environments.

Advantages of A.T.S. Shape-Setting Systems

Clean Operation

Contamination-free process without chemical baths or reactive gases.

Excellent Reproducibility

Each cycle delivers consistent and predictable material behaviour.

High-Temperature Stability

Tight control at critical shape-setting temperatures.

Flexible Setup

Suitable for small mandrels, coils, assemblies and complex Nitinol geometries.

European Support & Distribution

Through IPPN, A.T.S. equipment is supplied, supported and shipped throughout Europe.

Any questions? Get in touch with our Sales Team.