How to Detect Surface Defects in Tubing: Methods, Accuracy, and Common Mistakes
Updated June 9, 2026 Whether you’re manufacturing medical tubing, catheter shafts, guidewire jackets, fuel hose, wire insulation, or other extruded products, surface quality plays a critical role in overall product performance. Unlike diameter and wall thickness issues, surface defects are often difficult to quantify. A scratch, pit, blister, or crack may only affect a small […]
How to Measure Tubing Diameter and Wall Thickness: Methods, Accuracy, and Common Mistakes
Updated June 9, 2026 Whether you’re manufacturing medical tubing, catheter shafts, guidewire jackets, industrial tubing, or extruded plastic pipe, accurate dimensional measurement is essential for maintaining product quality and process stability. Diameter and wall thickness are among the most critical characteristics of any tubing product. Small variations can affect burst pressure, flow rates, flexibility, assembly […]