Method for selectively pretinning a guidewire core
US11548086B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2101/32
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of pretinning a guidewire core made of shape memory alloy and having an elongate axis, comprising: placing a ball of solder in a pocket in a soldering block; melting the ball of solder; holding a guidewire core over the ball of solder; lowering the guidewire core into the ball of solder; removing the guidewire from the ball of solder.
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