A method and apparatus for forming catheters and catheter curves using
ferromagnetic materials exposed to an alternating magnetic field. Heat is
generated in the exposed ferromagnetic material. The temperature of the
ferromagnetic material is allowed to reach a desired temperature,
preferably the Curie temperature of the ferromagnetic material containing
portion. The heat generated is transferred to a catheter, wherein the
catheter can be selectively formed or assembled and bonded at the desired
elevated temperature.