Evaluation of Passivation Process for Stainless Steel Hypotubes Used in Coronary Angioplasty Technique
In the manufacturing of hypotubes for coronary applications, austenitic steels of types 304, 304, or 316 L are being used. The manufacturing process involves bending steel strips into tubes and the continuous longitudinal welding of the tubes. Manufacturing also includes heat treatments and stretchi...
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MDPI AG
2021-04-01
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/11/4/448 |