hypodermic needle tubing bending

I'd hate to stop anyone from reinventing the wheel, but EFD sells these already bent

Try:

Small Parts, Inc carry a bunch of stuff which might be of interest to you. This includes hypo tubing in all sizes, and low temp melting (LMT) alloys which can be used to bend the tubing on tight radius. In practice, you fill the tube with the metal alloy, make your bend and then heat the tube and blow the LMT out. A practical LMT for your purpose is one which melts at 158 degrees F, so it can be melted in hot water. Small Parts sell a quarter pound of the stuff (a lifetime supply) for $5.69. Web site is:

Paul

Thanks for the lead to EFD. I need some tips and had not found a source. Bob AZ

Charley,

Try filling the needle with water, plugging the ends, freezing it, then bending it.

Good luck.

Regards, Carl