04/05/2021 – Wire materials
Testing times
The performance of a product in its final application is absolutely critical and it all starts with the selection of the material. Andrew Du Plessis, Technical Executive at Alloy Wire International, explains why testing can give a vital window of confidence for engineers and spring makers keen to deliver the best end use application.
Josh Handley working with the Tensile strength test on wire heat treatment furnace. Microscopic examination. © Alloy Wire
Andrew Du Plessis – digital micrometer size check. © Alloy Wire
200 tonnes of 60 exotic alloys. © Alloy Wire
Bob Jones – PMI test on rod coil. © Alloy Wire
Jonathon Burton - (Wire Drawing Technician). © Alloy Wire
Josh Handley working with the Tensile strength test on wire heat treatment furnace. Microscopic examination. © Alloy Wire
Josh Handley working with the wire heat treatment furnace. © Alloy Wire