Process considerations:
Wire drawing is the process by which wires are reduced in diameter (or gauge) when drawn through donut-shaped dies. The wire/die interface and other working parts of the machine require lubrication. Houghton manufactures lubricants for all stages or the wire manufacturing process.
Wire starts out as bar or continuously cast stock which is rolled to 3/8 for aluminum or 5/16 for copper. The rod goes through the breakdown process and reduced to intermediate wire (12 gauge / 0.081). The intermediate wire is draw down to fine wire (30 gauge / 0.0100), and can be drawn down further to ultra fine wire (44 / 0.0020).
Choosing the right Houghton Wire Drawing Product:
Product |
Description/Applications |
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* Cindol |
Straight and water dilutable products for all metals, especially aluminum. Used for aluminum wire drawing process and continuous casting lube for aluminum rod formation. |
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* Houghto-Draw WD Series |
Water dilutable products for copper and its alloys wire drawing. |
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Buyers Guide
Wire Drawing Survey
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