Tronex 5312W Hard Wire Cutter – Tungsten Alloy Body Mini Oval Flush Cutter

A Class W precision cutter engineered for cutting ultra-fine hard wire used in medical device manufacturing and electronics assembly.

By Tronex

Packaging: Sold Individually (EA)

Steel Wire Capacity: 0.003"–0.010" (39–30 AWG)

Head Style: Mini Oval Flush

Best For: Best for general-purpose precision cutting of ultra-fine hard wire.

Applications: Guidewire Components • Medical Device Manufacturing • R&D

$240.40
Product Overview

The Tronex 5312W 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 compact mini oval head provides improved access in confined work areas, while the flush cutting edge delivers precise, controlled cutting performance. Manufactured from tungsten alloy steel, the 5312W is designed for hard-wire applications that may quickly wear conventional precision cutters.

The 5312W is rated to cut steel wire from 0.003"–0.010" (0.08–0.25 mm / 39–30 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.

Features

• Class W cutter designed for ultra-fine hard wire
• Mini oval flush cutting head for improved access in confined work areas
• Solid tungsten alloy steel construction
• Steel wire cutting capacity: 0.003"–0.010" (39–30 AWG)
• Cushion double-sheathed ESD-safe grips

Typical Applications

The Tronex 5312W 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

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: Tronex

Part Number: 5312W

Cutter Class: Class W

Head Shape: Mini Oval

Cutting Edge: Flush

Body Material: Tungsten Alloy Steel

Material Hardness: 62–63 HRC

Steel Wire Capacity: 0.003"–0.010" (39–30 AWG)

Metric Capacity: 0.08–0.25 mm

Overall Length: 4.5" (116 mm)

Handle Length: Standard

Handle Grips: Cushion Double-Sheathed, ESD Safe

Surface Resistance (RTT): < 1 × 10¹¹ Ω

Technical Documents
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