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Wire drawing / Simulation

Wire drawing with “Copra”

The new version of “Copra FEA RF Wire Rolling” now also includes a feature to simulate shaped wire drawing. The software considers the nonlinear plastic ... By Jörg Dambock

Cable manufacturing / Unwinding

Unwinding sensitive products at highest speeds

Kurre Systems is worldwide known for innovative solutions when it comes to customer-specific requirements in the cable industry. A new generation of high-speed ... By Jörg Dambock

Windak's “FC” series of automatic coiling machines

Flexible and versatile coilers

One of the Windak top products is the “FC” series of automatic “Flex Coilers”. Why this type of equipment is in great demand among their customers? The ... By Jörg Dambock

On our own behalf - Wire

Week 11/2023 in retrospect

Here, we present you the top articles from our four categories. This week, the most read one comes from the category „Reports“. By Daniel Keienburg

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The VACUDEST M treats the used emulsion from the drawing process so efficiently that the treated water is suitable as the basis for the new wire drawing emulsion. © Anka-Draht

24/03/2023 – Wire drawing

Wire drawing

Savings thanks to internal wastewater treatment

High waste management costs for the disposal of industrial wastewater prompted Anka Draht to think about ways to save money and to procure a wastewater ... by Catherine Akintschin

17/03/2023 – Sulb commissions SMS for modernization of electric arc furnace

Sulb commissions SMS for modernization of electric arc furnace

Modernization reduces energy consumption

Sulb Company BSC located in the Kingdom of Bahrain commissions SMS group for the revamp of the 130t electric arc furnace (EAF) and the modernization of ... By Jörg Dambock

Benjamin Yao, Chairman and CEO of Steel Asia (left) and Prof. Pino Tesè, Chief Sales Officer India and Asia-Pacific Region of SMS group (right). © SMS Group

15/03/2023 – Digital solutions for higher annual production with lower CO2 emissions

Digital solutions for higher annual production with lower CO2 emissions

SMS modernizes Steel Asia's Calaca steel mill

Steel Asia Manufacturing Corp., the Philippines’ top steel producer, is equipping its steel mill in Calaca city, Batangas, with SMS group-developed digital ... By Jörg Dambock

Partly completed machine “NAK 60 Z” feeding unit in vertical mounting position for gentle process material transport. © Witels-Albert

14/03/2023 – Two series of feeding units

Two series of feeding units

Gentle process material transport

For the processing of flat wires, narrow strips, profiled wires and tubes, feeding units with transport belts are increasingly being used to provide the ... By Jörg Dambock

Christian Zeidlhack, Schaeffler’s new President Industrial Europe and CEO of the Central and Eastern Europe subregion. © Schaeffler

13/03/2023 – On our own behalf - Wire

On our own behalf - Wire

Week 10/2023 in retrospect

Here, we present you the top articles from our four categories. This week, the most read one comes from the category „Business“. By Daniel Keienburg

The new “X-ray 6000 Pure” is used for single-layer measurement of cables. © Sikora

13/03/2023 – New “X-ray 6000 Pure“ for single-layer measurement of cables

New “X-ray 6000 Pure“ for single-layer measurement of cables

Quality control in extrusion lines with X-ray technology

For over 20 years, Sikora has been internationally known for its reliable and safe X-ray measuring systems. For single-layer applications, the company ... By Jörg Dambock

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

10/03/2023 – 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

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Digital Issue 01/2023

In the current issue 1/2023, the articles hit the buzzwords of our time: sustainability, energy costs, CO2 footprint, e-mobility or shortage of skilled workers. Scientists from Paderborn produce wire sustainably through recycling. Nexans also uses recycling to improve the eco-balance of power cables. An example from Niehoff shows how new machines help save energy costs, even if the "old" one still does. Several contributions are devoted to the straightening of wire.