An unconventional method for shape setting of NiTi shape memory alloy wires is proposed. A laser beam was used to induce straight shape, superelasticity and shape memory effects to thin NiTi wires. Laser treatment revealed to be a suitable and reliable alternative to the conventional final thermal treatment of NiTi wires, which is normally carried out in annealing furnaces. Thermo-mechanical and calorimetric tests showed that the laser heat treatment confers optimal functional properties, analogous to those of commercially available NiTi wires.

Laser shape setting of thin NiTi wires

Biffi CA;Tuissi A
2016

Abstract

An unconventional method for shape setting of NiTi shape memory alloy wires is proposed. A laser beam was used to induce straight shape, superelasticity and shape memory effects to thin NiTi wires. Laser treatment revealed to be a suitable and reliable alternative to the conventional final thermal treatment of NiTi wires, which is normally carried out in annealing furnaces. Thermo-mechanical and calorimetric tests showed that the laser heat treatment confers optimal functional properties, analogous to those of commercially available NiTi wires.
2016
Istituto di Chimica della Materia Condensata e di Tecnologie per l'Energia - ICMATE
functional characterization
laser technology
nitinol
shape memory alloys
shape memory NiTi
shape setting
superelastic NiTi
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