Tronex 5081W Hard Wire Cutter – Tungsten Alloy, 50° Wide Flush Cutter for Ultra-Fine Hard Wires

The Tronex 5081W Hard Wire Cutter is a Class W precision cutter engineered for cutting ultra-fine hard wire used in medical device manufacturing and other high-precision applications.

Its 50° wide head provides excellent stability and control during precision cutting, while the flush cutting edge delivers clean, controlled cuts. Manufactured from solid tungsten alloy steel, the 5081W is designed for hard-wire applications that may quickly wear conventional precision cutters.

The 5081W is rated to cut steel wire from 0.003"–0.007" (0.08–0.18 mm / 39–33 AWG) and is commonly selected for precision hard-wire applications involving fine stainless steel, Nitinol memory wire, and other high-strength materials used in medical device manufacturing. Tronex identifies Class W cutters as best suited for ultra-fine hard wire.

Why Choose the Tronex 5081W?

The Tronex 5081W combines a 50° wide head with a flush cutting edge to provide excellent stability and control when cutting ultra-fine hard wire. Its solid tungsten alloy steel construction delivers the hardness required for demanding applications involving fine Nitinol, stainless steel, and other high-strength wire materials commonly used in medical device manufacturing and precision R&D.

• Class W cutter designed for ultra-fine hard wire
• 50° wide flush cutting head for stability and precision
• Solid tungsten alloy steel construction
• Steel wire cutting capacity: 0.003"–0.007" (39–33 AWG)
• Material hardness: 62–63 HRC
• Exceptionally sharp precision-ground cutting edges
• Cushion double-sheathed ESD-safe grips
• Standard handle length
• Overall length: 4.6" (117 mm)
• Made in the USA

The Tronex 5081W is commonly used for precision hard-wire cutting in applications including:

• Cutting fine Nitinol memory wire
• Guidewire component manufacturing
• Stent component manufacturing
• Stainless steel wire processing
• Medical device manufacturing
• Medical device research & development
• Precision electronics assembly
• General-purpose cutting of ultra-fine hard wire

Manufacturer: Tronex
Part Number: 5081W
Cutter Class: Class W
Head Shape: 50° Wide Head
Profile: Standard
Cutting Edge: Flush
Body Material: Tungsten Alloy Steel
Material Hardness: 62–63 HRC
Steel Wire Capacity: 0.003"–0.007" (39–33 AWG)
Metric Capacity: 0.08–0.18 mm
Overall Length: 4.6" (117 mm)
Handle Length: Standard
Handle Grips: Cushion Double-Sheathed, ESD Safe
Surface Resistance (RTT): < 1 × 10¹¹ ohms
Country of Origin: USA
Sold As: Each

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