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Rotary swaging and pressing of hollow blanks for the economical production of sophisticated lightweight components. © Felss Systems

24.03.25

The right process for every requirement

With their knowledge in cold and hot forming and many years of experience since 1905 in mechanical engineering for tube, wire, and strip processing, Felss ... Von Jörg Dambock

The high-speed “VC” machines are now versatile and are suitable for production of both, short parts and long parts. © Videx

04.03.25 – Wire processing

Wire processing

Straighten and cut machines with optional chamfer

The new straighten and cut models from Videx are equipped with a positive stop and length control, stopping the machine when the wire has not reached ... Von Jörg Dambock

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