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Introduction
Wire straightening and cutting are fundamental processes in various industries, including construction and manufacturing. Proper execution of these tasks ensures the quality and functionality of the final product. This article provides an in-depth look into wire straightening and cutting techniques, including traditional and modern methods.
Straightening Wire
Manual Methods
Manual straightening involves using hand tools. Common tools include pliers and simple vises. This method is best for small-scale jobs or when working with soft wires such as copper or aluminum. The process is time-consuming and requires physical effort.
Mechanical Methods
Mechanical straightening involves using rollers or dies. The wire is passed through a series of rollers that exert pressure to straighten it. Parameters include roller tension and speed, which must be adjusted based on wire material and diameter. Mechanical methods significantly reduce manual labor.
Automated Solutions
Automated machines feed wire from a coil through a series of dies and rollers equipped with sensors that ensure the wire is perfectly straightened. These systems can handle a wide range of wire diameters, typically from 0.1 mm to 10 mm, and can reach speeds of up to 150 meters per minute.
Cutting Wire
Manual Wire Cutting
Manual cutting employs wire cutters or bolt cutters, usually for low-volume or precise cutting needs. Factors such as cutter sharpness and hand strength affect cut precision. These tools can cut wires up to 5 mm in diameter, depending on the material.
Mechanical Wire Cutting
Mechanical cutting devices include bench-mounted machines with blades or disks that provide leverage and precision. Configurations vary to accommodate different wire gauges and hardness levels. These machines enhance cutting accuracy and consistency.
Automated Wire Cutting
Automated machines use programmed settings to cut to exact lengths. Capable of processing thousands of cuts per hour, they operate with a variance of ±0.1 mm. Typical applications involve large-scale production where consistency and speed are paramount.
Sanjin Company Solutions
Sanjin offers state-of-the-art wire straightening and cutting machines. Their automated systems boast features such as customizable settings for processing wire of various diameters (from 0.5 mm to 15 mm) and materials. With features like programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and user-friendly interfaces, their machines ensure efficiency and precision, achieving speeds up to 120 meters per minute, with cutting accuracy within a tolerance of ±0.05 mm.
References
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- Sanjin Company, Product Catalog, 2023. http://www.sanjin-wire.com
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