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Fig. 1. Due to their design, modern RBD lines require less drive energy than previous lines. © Niehoff

10.03.23 – Exemplary: Niehoff’s rod breakdown (RBD) lines

Exemplary: Niehoff’s rod breakdown (RBD) lines

Investing in new machines pays off

Does it really pay off to invest in new wire and cable machines when existing ones, which are written off, are still working perfectly? This question should ... by Konrad Dengler

Fig. 2: Typical semi-finished product geometries that were successfully produced using the friction-induced recycling process. © LUF

02.03.23 – Research / Wire manufacturing

Research / Wire manufacturing

Sustainable wire production through recycling

The constantly growing global challenges require the responsible and economical use of available resources. One possibility to reduce the energy demand ... by Thomas Borgert and Werner Homberg

200 000 lines per second: Perfect for high-speed process. © Cersa MCI

02.12.22 – Crucial parameter to consider to enhance product quality

Crucial parameter to consider to enhance product quality

Measurement rate – a crucial parameter

The demand for faster production and smaller sizes, zero defects and material savings are becoming increasingly necessary to remain competitive. The general ... Von Jörg Dambock

Isend has been developing its “Eddyeyes” systems since 2014. © Isend

16.11.22 – „Eddyeyes“ – vision and artificial intelligence

„Eddyeyes“ – vision and artificial intelligence

AI to classify defects automatically

Gone are the days when defects were detected with eddy current coils and the results had to be interpreted with varying degrees of expertise by the inspector. ... Von Jörg Dambock

Fig. 4. The participants also used the long coffee breaks between the lecture blocks for discussions. © Konrad Dengler

08.11.22 – Report on the “NE Drahtforum 2022” in September in Nuremberg

Report on the “NE Drahtforum 2022” in September in Nuremberg

Sustainability in the supply chain of the NF wire industry

Sunshine and late-summer temperatures framed the NE Drahtforum, which took place for the second time as an attendance event in September 2022. The conference ... Von Jörg Dambock

Manfisa draws pure aluminium and aluminium alloys in a variety of diameters from 0.75mm to 13.50mm. © Manfisa

17.06.22 – Wire manufacturer

Wire manufacturer

Spanish company specialised in aluminium wire-drawing

Manfisa Wire S.L. is specialised in aluminium wire-drawing and casting since 1973, and the experience gained has enabled the company to develop a wide ... Von Jörg Dambock

CuCrZr and CuCrAgSi alloys can be drawn to extreme fine wires, of up to 0.025mm, that remain strong and very flexible. © Lamifil

15.06.22 – Wire manufacturing

Wire manufacturing

High-performance copper alloy wires

Global manufacturer Lamifil is a leading player in the development of new copper alloys, including its CuCrZr “PowerFil” alloy, with applications in demanding ... Von Jörg Dambock

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