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Strecon compact container with OD 36mm (Lego piece for size comparison). © Strecon

10.10.24 – Cold forging

Cold forging

Tool strength has never been more compact

High tool loads are a challenge in cold forging processes of all sizes. While previously limited to a minimum outer diameter of 80mm, compact Strecon stripwound ... by Martin Killmann

WI_Wochenrückblicke_KW36 — “wire China" will take place from 25 to 28 September at the renowned Shanghai New International Expo Centre. © Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai)

09.09.24 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 36/2024

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. Von Daniel Keienburg

Lubricants based on polymers make the process of wire drawing significantly more environmentally friendly and economical. Kristin Stein © Fraunhofer IAP © Fraunhofer IAP

04.09.24 – Auxiliary materials

Auxiliary materials

Innovative lubricants revolutionize the cold forming of metals

Metals can be processed into wires by cold forming - an extremely complex process. However, the lubricants needed for this often do not meet the requirements ... Von Jörg Dambock

Non-reactive water based polymeric lubricants for cold forming. © Condoroil Chemical

29.02.24 – Condoroil: Mastering cold forming

Condoroil: Mastering cold forming

A seamless blend of innovation and quality

At “wire” and “Tube” exhibition Condoroil Chemical will present a series of products developed for cold forming operations, free of boric. Von Jörg Dambock

22.11.23

Dual-spindle thread and form rollers

A technical breakthrough in the-feed control is now allowing Videx to offer unattended, operator-free machines and expand its range of dual spindle machinery. Von Jörg Dambock

10.05.23 – Cold forming

Cold forming

Fully automatic cold-heading and hot-forging lines

Videx’s hot forging machine turns into a complete line, starting from bars or coils. Von Jörg Dambock

16.06.22 – Flat, Planetary and Circular

Flat, Planetary and Circular

Thread rolling techniques

This article will compare between the 3 most common thread rolling systems: Flat-Die machines, using two flat thread rolling dies, Planetary (Rotary) die ... Von Jörg Dambock