How is Nitinol made and what are the key steps involved in its manufacturing process?

Nitinol is made by combining nickel and titanium in specific proportions and then heating and cooling the alloy to create its unique shape memory and superelastic properties. The key steps in its manufacturing process include melting and mixing the metals, shaping the alloy into desired forms, heat treating to set the shape memory properties, and finishing processes such as polishing and cleaning.