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Default Stainless steel tube bending

Hello,

I am looking for any information (techniques or tools) for bending
hypodermic stainless steel tubing. This is fairly thin tubing with the
following characteristics:

Type 316 stainless
2.11mm OD (0.072")
0.0100" wall thickness
ID: 1.6mm

We need to have 90 degree bends, but with a radius that will be safe
enough so the material does not crinkle or rip.

With this information, what tool or techniques are available? I have
heard that one could fit a wire inside the stainless steel tube to
provide support while bending. Or use some melted Delrin to offer
support.

Thanks for any help.
Mike McWhinney


 
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