Medical device tubing is ubiquitous. Available in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, it is commonly made from such materials as thermoplastics and silicone and manufactured using extrusion ...

Figure 1: Fragmentation via a cold-drawing-induced, propagating, mechanical–geometric instability. Figure 2: Characterization of fragmentation induced by cold-drawing of a PES fibre. Figure 3: ...

There is a high chance that specific shapes and mechanical properties are required when sourcing an alloy product for an industrial, medical, or consumer application. This is where cold working ...