We will often get requests for wire of a specific length that has a diameter that is not in stock. When this happens we could procure some additional material through
Centerless grinding is the method we use at Western Steel & Wire to achieve tight tolerances and non-standard diameters. We are experts in this method and believe in its ability
We get asked a lot what is the Rockwell for our wire. Material specifications only callout Tensile Strength not Rockwell. Fortunately there are tables that convert the Tensile Strength to
Two years ago, the U.S. manufacturing industry was deflating like a balloon. Losing momentum with every new advancement in global supply chains and technology. COVID has been a dark cloud
All wire that we supply meets a specific ASTM standard based on the material. Within these specifications, there are callouts for diameter tolerances. These tolerances are specific to the size
In an industry where precision, speed, and reliability are of high importance, selecting the right wire grinding method is imperative to ensure customer satisfaction. Before selecting a supplier, it’s important
Two Types of Wire Gauge Charts The Steel Wire Gauge (SWG) chart is used for most steel wire whereas the American Wire Gauge (AWG) chart is commonly used for other
This video shows our spooling machine. This machine can spool, 1 lb. up to 25 lbs., using #14 (.080) to #25 (.0204”) of soft wire. In this particular case, we
This video shows how we do a setup for one of our straighten and cut (S&C) machines. This particular machine is one of our medium to large machines and can
This video shows one of our centerless grinders tapering a wire mandrel. This particular operation is grinding a 12” taper onto a .283” OTMB mandrel. For more information, visit