Wire manufacturing processes and techniques
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 of the ...
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 S&C wire from .240" - .150" in diameter, fro...
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 www.westernsteelwire.c...
This video shows one of our small to medium straighten and cut (S&C) machines. This particular machine S&C wire from .100" to .200", from 4" to 12' in length. The machine pulls wire off of a large wir...