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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

On our own account - WIRE

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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01/04/2019

Arlenico starts wire rod production with “Meerdrive Plus” block

Arlenico produces special grades of wire rod with a four-stand “Meerdrive Plus” block from SMS. The plant had immediately met the specified tolerance of ... By Editorial staff

01/04/2019

High-tech drawing lubricants and coatings

Pan Chemicals is an Italian company producing high tech drawing lubricants and coatings for the wire industry. By Editorial staff

01/04/2019

Full line of mixing and dosing units

Plastic Equip will be providing information on the full line of “Plastcolor” products. By Editorial staff

01/04/2019

Simple QA in cable production

At this year’s “Interwire”, IIM AG will present the “VCPX5” measuring device as well as the Cable-O-Ring cutters "ORC80”, “ORC65” and “ORC Micro”. By Editorial staff

29/03/2019

Wire shaving technology innovations

German machine manufacturer Kieselstein presents his wire drawing equipment. The company is especially known for the know-how in wire shaving technology ... By Editorial staff

28/03/2019

Schaeffler has taken over Elmotec Statomat Holding

Global automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler has acquired Elmotec Statomat Holding GmbH. The manufacturer of production machines for the construction ... By Editorial staff

27/03/2019

Upgraded and updated wire bending solutions

AIM Inc. will be showcasing automated work cell solutions. Input wire from straight and cut or coil and form, weld and systematically arrange the finished ... 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!