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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 of the end processors. As part of the KMU-innovativ project "Polyschmierung", five partners from industry and research ... By Jörg Dambock

wire China 2024

Important platform for innovations in the wire and cable industry

VDKM, the German Association of Wire and Cable Machine Manufacturers, is pleased to announce the upcoming “wire China 2024” exhibition, which will take place from 25 to 28 September 2024 at the prestigious Shanghai New International Expo Centre. By Jörg Dambock

More than 20 heats per day after just four days

Short ramp-up period

U.S. steel producer NLMK Indiana has started up a 118-ton electric arc furnace, revamped by Primetals Technologies, at its steel plant in Portage, Indiana, U.S.A. The total shutdown time spanned six weeks until the first heat. By Jörg Dambock

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Review of the industry - week 35/2024

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. By Daniel Keienburg

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06/04/2019

2D/3D-welding system for small and medium batches

“Posiweld CNC” is a jig welding system for joining two- or three-dimensional wire products in a one and only operation. The cell is designed for an economic ... By Editorial staff

05/04/2019

To optimise and control processes for wire and cable

German Sikora will be presenting innovative measuring, control, inspection, sorting and analysis technologies. They contribute to highest product quality, ... By Editorial staff

Maschine zum automatischen Umspulen unterschiedlicher Materialien und Spulentypen. Der traversierende elektronische Verleger sorgt für geradliniges und präzises Aufspulen. Bedient wird die Anlage über das Touchpanel mit der hinterlegten Software „Summipro“. © Supertek

04/04/2019

Tension control without compromise

The electromagnetic dancers, “EDR 10” and “EDL 60”, adjust tensile forces from the most precise to the medium tension control range. They operate using ... By Editorial staff

04/04/2019

Inline pre-treatment of wire

German Witechs is a technology leader in the inline pre-treatment of wire. The company’s service range includes wire pay-offs, systems for the mechanical ... By Editorial staff

03/04/2019

Large rigid cage strander line

The Pourtier Company, part of the Sampsistemi Group, has recently completed the installation of a large rigid cage strander line of about 100m long at ... By Jörg Dambock

03/04/2019

Tungsten heating elements ensure quality at up to 2,800°C

Tungsten has a decisive advantage. With a melting point of 3,400°C, furnace temperatures of up to 2,800°C are possible. It remains dimensionally stable, ... By Editorial staff

Ein Highlight der 2019er Hausmesse ist das „Twister²“-Fertigungskonzept. Ein Roboter ist hier über das Programmiersystem „WPS3 Easy Way“ für Handling-Aufgaben steuerbar. © Wafios

01/04/2019

World firsts for the wire and tube forming industry

In 2019, the Wafios Group organises once again an in-house exhibition at the premises of Wafios Umformtechnik in Wuppertal/Germany. The twelfth edition ... By Editorial staff

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Digital Issue 02/2024

From 15 to 19 April the industry presented new machines, technologies and trends expected for the coming years. WIRE shows the highlights in advance. According to Messe Düsseldorf, the organisers, 1,464 exhibitors from 62 countries have registered for “wire 2024”. On the subject of the fastener area, the current edition of WIRE included a special section in English of our German-language magazine “Umformtechnik Massiv+Leichtbau”, under the title Forming Technology solid forming+lightweight construction. Your WIRE team wishes you an interesting and inspiring read!