2 Way Articulation
Technical Specifications
| Material | Medical-grade Stainless Steel (304, 304V, 316L) and Superelastic Nitinol (NiTi) for shape memory applications. |
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| Tolerance | Outer Diameter (OD) tolerances up to ±0.01 mm. Laser kerf widths (cut gaps) controlled down to 15 μm. |
| Surface Treatment | Electropolishing, Passivation, and rigorous Ultrasonic Cleaning to ensure a 100% slag-free and burr-free finish. |
| Outer Diameter (OD) | Fully customizable from ultra-micro Ø 0.5 mm to Ø 10.0+ mm, tailored to your instrument's specific gauge. |
| Wall Thickness | Ultra-thin capabilities down to 0.05 mm, maximizing inner lumen capacity for working channels and optics. |
Engineering & Application Overview
The 2-Way Articulation Hypotube acts as the critical bending skeleton for dual-wire steerable instruments. It restricts movement to a single plane (e.g., up/down), allowing surgeons to navigate complex anatomical pathways with precise, predictable control without compromising the shaft’s overall pushability.
State-of-the-art Femtosecond and Fiber Laser Micro-cutting on multi-axis CNC tube lasers. This heat-controlled process minimizes the Heat Affected Zone (HAZ), preventing material warping and ensuring pristine micro-joints.
• Planar Control: Restricts bending to one axis for highly predictable distal tip deflection.
• Zero-Stretch & Anti-Kink: Interlocking cut patterns prevent tube elongation when pull-wires are tensioned.
• High Torqueability: Translates proximal hand rotation exactly to the distal tip (1:1 torque response).
2-Way steerable Bending Sections for Ureteroscopes, industrial borescopes, electrophysiology (EP) catheters, and biopsy forceps delivery systems.
Process validated under ISO 13485 standards. We conduct rigorous fatigue testing (bending cycle tests) to ensure joint durability and reliability in demanding surgical conditions.