Reports

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High-speed automatic spring coiling machine “MT15”, fitted with the latest generation multi-axis numerical control. © Simplex Rapid

 
19/05/2022 – Spring manufacturing

Spring manufacturing

Present and future of quality spring production

After an interruption of four years, Simplex Rapid – trendsetter in the wire industry for over 70 years – is coming back to “wire”. During these challenging ... By  Jörg Dambock
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Walzdraht mit Salzeinsatz “Condorlub 280 SAL”. © Condoroil

 
18/05/2022 – Environmental and safety regulations

Environmental and safety regulations

Borax free lubricant salt

Condoroil Chemical has developed a borax free lubricant carrier salt to facilitate the cold forming of workpieces of stainless steel. The product allows ... By  Jörg Dambock
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Maillefer present an Artificial Intelligence (AI) based process assistant, “Smart Buffering”, which operates on top of the process automation layer. © Maillefer

 
17/05/2022 – Artificial Intelligence (AI) based process assistant

Artificial Intelligence (AI) based process assistant

AI based buffering process automation

High-speed optical cable manufacturing lines are traditionally controlled using process-automation systems. Maillefer present an Artificial Intelligence ... By  Jörg Dambock
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System overview with all 3 modules and included components. © FMS

 
15/05/2022 – Advertorial

Advertorial

When tension really matters

Whether you’re making power lines, fibre-optic cable, steel rope or any other high-value cable or wire, constant monitoring and control of strand tension ... By  Editorial staff
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The industrial application of “Condorlube DF 18” at their customer. © Condoroil

 
15/05/2022 – “Condorlube DF 18”

“Condorlube DF 18”

Evolution in cold forming

In the metalworking sector, cold formed screws and bolts are used in a wide range of applications. As example in the automotive sector, cold formed screws ... By  Jörg Dambock
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Welding system of the “PLT B K3K6” machine. © Eurobend

 
14/05/2022 – “PLT B K3K6” spacer welding machine

“PLT B K3K6” spacer welding machine

Six simultaneous cross wire feeds

Eurobend GmbH will be presenting this year at “wire” in Dusseldorf the unique “PLT B K3K6” spacer welding machine for A- shaped spacers and bar supports. ... By  Jörg Dambock
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The PTD (paper test device) is a handy tool for performing "tissue tests''. © Geo-Reinigungstechnik

 
13/05/2022 – Quality management

Quality management

Wire surface quality checks

In the publication „A holistic view of the in-line linear wire cleaning“ Geo-Reinigungstechnik presented and compared the cleaning potential of various ... By  Jörg Dambock