Not a shape alloy expert, but the temperature that causes them to morph can be manipulated when they're formed (forged?). I have a few strands that just the hea

Not a shape alloy expert, but the temperature that causes them to morph can be manipulated when they're formed (forged?). I have a few strands that just the heat from your hand is often enough to trigger them. So, the heat from friction is potentially an option.