Method of producing flexible tube.

摘要

There is disclosed a method of producing a flexible tube (10; 10A). A braid (12) is fitted on an outer periphery of an elongated core member (20) of a cylindrical shape. Then, a soft resin layer (13; 13A) is formed on an outer periphery of the braid, and the resin layer and the braid are joined together to form a sheath (15; 15A). The core member is removed from the sheath. Subsequently, a flex (11) in the form of a spirally-wound metal strip is inserted into the sheath. The core member can be removed from the sheath by dipping the core member in a dissolvable solution (22). <IMAGE>