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What is Tube Swaging?
Posted Jul 01, 2022
Tube swaging is a metal forming (or coldworking) process for precision forming tubes, rods, and other cylindrical workpieces. Learn More.... Read more

What is Passivation of Stainless Steel Tubing?
Posted Jun 09, 2022
Passivation is a process that removes free iron particles from the surface of stainless steel tubes to improve corrosion resistance. Learn More.... Read more

Why Tubing Measurement Methods Matter
Posted Dec 17, 2021
Without using a common inspection method, it’s possible that one party may consider parts to be conforming while the other party finds the same parts to be non-conforming. Learn More.... Read more

How Do You Cut and Deburr Tubes? - Tube End Preparation
Posted Nov 04, 2021
Learn about the three primary ways we achieve an acceptable cut and deburred tube. All of which is done in-house, right here at Vita Needle. ... Read more

What is Hypodermic Tubing? - Hypo Tube Applications & Manufacturing
Posted Jun 01, 2021
Hypodermic needle tubing, also known as "hypo tube" or "medical grade needle tubing", is small diameter tubing intended for use in medical applications, although it can be used in ... Read more

How does the inside diameter of a tube affect flow rate?
Posted Apr 01, 2021
Occasionally, requests are made for specific flow rates in tubing produced by Vita Needle, and there are several variables that impact flow.... Read more
Annealed Stainless Steel Tubing
Posted Feb 01, 2021
Annealed tubing has been heat treated to remove internal stresses and increase ductility. In short, the annealing process softens the tube relative to cold worked (or “hard tempered”) tubing.... Read more
Stainless Steel Tubing for Fiber Optics - Stainless Steel Termini Sleeves
Posted Dec 10, 2020
At almost 90 years old, Vita Needle is looking toward the next 90. Learn more about how we supply to the Fiber Optics, Semiconductor and High-Speed Cable markets!... Read more

Stainless Steel Tubing End Conditions
Posted Sep 21, 2020
We offer several types of end conditions on random length stainless tubing (micro, hypodermic, fractional and custom sizes). ... Read more

Why Choose 17-7 Stainless Steel for Your Tubing Application?
Posted Aug 27, 2020
17-7 stainless steel, otherwise known as 17-7 PH, UNS 177700 or AISI 631, is an alloy that exhibits good formability, minimal distortion upon heat treatment, and corrosion resistance.... Read more
Recent Posts
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What is Tube Swaging?
- Jul 01, 2022 -
What is Passivation of Stainless Steel Tubing?
- Jun 09, 2022 -
Why Tubing Measurement Methods Matter
- Dec 17, 2021 -
How Do You Cut and Deburr Tubes? - Tube End Preparation
- Nov 04, 2021 -
What is Hypodermic Tubing? - Hypo Tube Applications & Manufacturing
- Jun 01, 2021