Project #1
To determine the best method of cleaning inside diameter of metal narrow tubes.
05/09/2007
Implantable medical devices, instruments
60% SS; 30% L605; 10% other
ID range 0.005 - 0.08"
Small
John Reinhart
Abrasive cutting
Annealing
6000
300
Trichloroethylene; Acetone; Hydrogen; Helium
Emits TCE; labor intensive
To avoid metallurgical contamination in annealing process.
No relation
bundled & placed in rack
1-8 hours
examine at 500X
Confidentiality requested.
Several semi-aqueous alternatives were identified that were effective.