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A process for adjusting the physical and mechanical properties of a shape memory alloy member of a known chemical composition comprising the steps of increasing the internal stress level and forming said member to a desired configuration and heat treating said member at a selected memory imparting t

A process for adjusting the physical and mechanical properties of a shape memory alloy member of a known chemical composition comprising the steps of increasing the internal stress level and forming said member to a desired configuration and heat treating said member at a selected memory imparting temperature.

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A process for adjusting the physical and mechanical properties of a shape memory alloy member of a known chemical composition, said process comprising the steps of annealing said member to a reference internal stress level, introducing a controlled amount of internal stress into said member, forming

A process for adjusting the physical and mechanical properties of a shape memory alloy member of a known chemical composition, said process comprising the steps of annealing said member to a reference internal stress level, introducing a controlled amount of internal stress into said member, forming the said member into a desired configuration, fixturing said member in the final desired configuration, the shape said member reverts to upon heating, and heat treating said member to obtain the desired physical and mechanical properties.