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    Magnetizing Acupuncture Needles Creates Questions!

    Thanks IR, I think that brings it to the question of whether an appropriate (surgical or stainless) metal can be used that will hold the charge for a minimum of 18 months. Presuming so, when the needles are all lined up, ten to a placard, ten placards to a box, will a magnetic field cause the...
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    Magnetizing Acupuncture Needles Creates Questions!

    Thanks Ed, If the correct material (still stainless or equivalent for surgical use... inserting into the skin) can hold the charge and be magnetized after packing (MagMike also suggested that) then the only question would be how long the needles would remain magnetic. If they could be counted...
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    Magnetizing Acupuncture Needles Creates Questions!

    Thanks Mike, Since these needles are stored in individual "shooter"tubes they could conceivably be stored n/s s/n if an appropriate composition would hold the charge. Is it possible to create a permanent magnetized needle by storing them as such (above)? If so, suggested composition...
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    Magnetizing Acupuncture Needles Creates Questions!

    Greetings, We are seeking to make Magnetized Sterile Disposable Acupuncture Needles. Main Questions that come up: 1-Best composition for easy fabrication i.e. stainless 440 or 440B? (rather than to for instance use vicalloy or Arnokrome for the increased magnetized strength). 2-Must hold the...

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