--- title: "Catheter Tipping with Induction Process" description: "Typical induction heating systems for this process range from 1 to 3 kW, depending on the parts and application requirements." type: article version: 2 version_id: "c9136aaf-fc51-42df-ae00-217f655760dd" generated_at: "2026-07-17T12:32:57.163Z" author: "medical instrument manufacturers worldwide" language: en-us reading_time: "8 min" word_count: 1528 url: "https://www.ambrell.com/induction-heating-applications/catheter-tipping" --- # Catheter Tipping with Induction Process > Typical induction heating systems for this process range from 1 to 3 kW, depending on the parts and application requirements. ## Key Takeaways - How is induction heating used in catheter tipping? - Induction catheter tipping Benefits - catheter tipping Application Notes - catheter tipping FAQs - catheter tipping Resources ## Contents - [How is induction heating used in catheter tipping?](#how-is-induction-heating-used-in-catheter-tipping) - [Induction catheter tipping Benefits](#induction-catheter-tipping-benefits) - [catheter tipping Application Notes](#catheter-tipping-application-notes) - [catheter tipping FAQs](#catheter-tipping-faqs) - [catheter tipping Resources](#catheter-tipping-resources) - [10 Induction Heating Application Notes](#10-induction-heating-application-notes) - [10 Automotive Application Notes](#10-automotive-application-notes) - [Our Systems for catheter tipping with Induction](#our-systems-for-catheter-tipping-with-induction) # Catheter Tipping With Induction - [Home](https://www.ambrell.com) - [How It's Used](https://www.ambrell.com/induction-heating-applications) - Catheter Tipping ## How is induction heating used in catheter tipping? Ambrell has offered catheter tipping solutions for the medical industry since 1986. Our expertise in developing these applications is applied by medical instrument manufacturers worldwide.  Induction generates an electromagnetic field in a work coil that induces currents in the conductive material of a workpiece placed within or near the coil. Friction from these currents elevates the temperature of the workpiece to be heated. [Can we help?](https://www.ambrell.com/contact-us-request-process?lead_origin=catheter%20tipping&linked_from=Catheter%20Tipping%20[EN]&appnote_title=none) ## Induction catheter tipping Benefits  - Meets tight production tolerances with precise localized heat to small areas creating pinpoint accuracy - Increases production rates with faster heating cycles - Reduces defect rates with repeatable, reliable heat - Eliminates variability from operator-to-operator, shift-to-shift - Maintains metallurgical characteristics of the individual metals * * * ## catheter tipping Application Notes Select from our collection of catheter tipping notes, developed over 40 years supporting our customers. Read how we helped to solve their process heating challenges! [Fuse thermoplastic catheter tubes](/induction-heating-applications/appnote-request?lead_origin=catheter%20tipping&appnote_filename=fuse-thermoplastic-catheter-tubes&appnote_title=Fuse%20thermoplastic%20catheter%20tubes&meta_desc=Heating%20of%20the%20mandrel%20is%20from%20the%20inside%20out%20providing%20a%20smooth%20finish%20on%20the%20outside%20of%20the%20assemblies.&row_id=192891122178&table_id=125276737&linked_from=&referred_by=&a_b_version=) Heating of the mandrel is from the inside out providing a smooth finish on the outside of the assemblies. [Heating Catheter Tipping Die](/induction-heating-applications/appnote-request?lead_origin=catheter%20tipping&appnote_filename=heating-catheter-tipping-die&appnote_title=Heating%20Catheter%20Tipping%20Die&meta_desc=To%20heat%20an%20aluminum%20catheter%20tipping%20die%20to%20above%20285%20°F%20within%202%20to%205%20seconds%20for%20the%20forming%20of%20catheter%20material.&row_id=192891122179&table_id=125276737&linked_from=&referred_by=&a_b_version=) To heat an aluminum catheter tipping die to above 285 °F within 2 to 5 seconds for the forming of catheter material. [Heating a catheter tipping die](/induction-heating-applications/appnote-request?lead_origin=catheter%20tipping&appnote_filename=heating-a-catheter-tipping-die&appnote_title=Heating%20a%20catheter%20tipping%20die&meta_desc=A%20two%20turn%20plate%20concentrator%20coil%20is%20used%20to%20heat%20the%20die.%20To%20measure%20the%20temperature%20on%20the%20ID%20and%20establish%20the%20time-to-temperature%20relationship...&row_id=192891122180&table_id=125276737&linked_from=&referred_by=&a_b_version=) A two turn plate concentrator coil is used to heat the die. To measure the temperature on the ID and establish the time-to-temperature relationship... [Molding a teflon catheter tip](/induction-heating-applications/appnote-request?lead_origin=catheter%20tipping&appnote_filename=molding-a-teflon-catheter-tip&appnote_title=Molding%20a%20teflon%20catheter%20tip&meta_desc=Heat%20a%20water-cooled%20steel%20mandrel%20to%20700%20°F%20\(371%20°C\)%20to%20form%20a%20high%20quality%20Teflon%20catheter%20tip.&row_id=192891122181&table_id=125276737&linked_from=&referred_by=&a_b_version=) Heat a water-cooled steel mandrel to 700 °F (371 °C) to form a high quality Teflon catheter tip. [Plastic Reflow With Catheter Tubing](/induction-heating-applications/appnote-request?lead_origin=catheter%20tipping&appnote_filename=plastic-reflow-with-catheter-tubing&appnote_title=Plastic%20Reflow%20With%20Catheter%20Tubing&meta_desc=Heat%20a%20metal%20braid%20in%20a%20plastic%20catheter%20tube%20to%20250%20°F%20\(121.1%20°C\)%20so%20that%20another%20catheter%20tube%20can%20be%20bonded%20to%20it.&row_id=192891122182&table_id=125276737&linked_from=&referred_by=&a_b_version=) Heat a metal braid in a plastic catheter tube to 250 °F (121.1 °C) so that another catheter tube can be bonded to it. ## catheter tipping FAQs ### Depending on the specific medical requirements and frequency of use induction might not be the most cost effective way to produce catheters. The initial investment and training required could make other heating technologies more financial viable when considering lower output volumes. ### When high production capacity is required induction heating will reduce down time / setup time / increased speed and higher product quality with less wastage. ## catheter tipping Resources ##### Select an option below: - Application Note Volumes - Featured Video - Other Resources ## 10 Induction Heating Application Notes [](https://www.ambrell.com/appnote-request?lead_origin=catheter%20tipping&appnote_filename=Induction%20Heating%20Application%20Notes%20Volume%201&appnote_title=Induction%20Heating%20Application%20Notes%20Volume%201&narration=We%20have%20collected%20these%2010%20popular%20Application%20Notes%20to%20help%20you%20understand%20the%20many%20ways%20induction%20heating%20can%20improve%20your%20heating%20processes.&linked_from=Catheter%20Tipping%20with%20Induction%20Process)We have collected these 10 popular Application Notes to help you understand the many ways induction heating can improve your heating processes. ## 10 Automotive Application Notes [](https://www.ambrell.com/appnote-request?lead_origin=catheter%20tipping&appnote_filename=Automotive%20Manufacturing%20AppNotes%20Volume%201&appnote_title=Automotive%20Manufacturing%20AppNotes%20Volume%201&narration=We%20have%20collected%20these%2010%20popular%20Application%20Notes%20to%20help%20you%20understand%20the%20many%20ways%20induction%20heating%20can%20improve%20your%20precision%20automotive%20manufacturing%20processes.&linked_from=Catheter%20Tipping%20with%20Induction%20Process)We have collected these 10 popular Application Notes to help you understand the many ways induction heating can improve your precision automotive manufacturing processes. 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Induction generates an electromagnetic field in a work coil that induces currents in the conductive material of a workpiece placed within or near the coil. Friction from these currents elevates the temperature of the workpiece to be heated. Induction catheter tipping Benefits  Meets tight production tolerances with precise localized heat to small areas creating pinpoint accuracy Increases production rates with faster heating cycles Reduces defect rates with repeatable, reliable heat Eliminates variability from operator-to-operator, shift-to-shift Maintains metallurgical characteristics of the individual metals Induction catheter tipping Benefits  Maintains metallurgical characteristics of the individual metals ### Is Catheter Tipping with Induction the Least Expensive Process? Depending on the specific medical requirements and frequency of use induction might not be the most cost effective way to produce catheters. The initial investment and training required could make other heating technologies more financial viable when considering lower output volumes. Depending on the specific medical requirements and frequency of use induction might not be the most cost effective way to produce catheters. The initial investment and training required could make other heating technologies more financial viable when considering lower output volumes. Depending on the specific medical requirements and frequency of use induction might not be the most cost effective way to produce catheters. The initial investment and training required could make other heating technologies more financial viable when considering lower output volumes. Depending on the specific medical requirements and frequency of use induction might not be the most cost effective way to produce catheters. The initial investment and training required could make other heating technologies more financial viable when considering lower output volumes. Will Catheter Tipping with Induction Reduce Production Costs? When high production capacity is required induction heating will reduce down time / setup time / increased speed and higher product quality with less wastage. Will Catheter Tipping with Induction Reduce Production Costs? ### Will Catheter Tipping with Induction Reduce Production Costs? When high production capacity is required induction heating will reduce down time / setup time / increased speed and higher product quality with less wastage. When high production capacity is required induction heating will reduce down time / setup time / increased speed and higher product quality with less wastage. When high production capacity is required induction heating will reduce down time / setup time / increased speed and higher product quality with less wastage. When high production capacity is required induction heating will reduce down time / setup time / increased speed and higher product quality with less wastage. --- ## About This Content **Source:** [Catheter Tipping with Induction Process](https://www.ambrell.com/induction-heating-applications/catheter-tipping) **Author:** medical instrument manufacturers worldwide *This content is provided for informational purposes. Please visit the original source for the most up-to-date information.*