WCA January 2015

Technology news

Electricity is the lifeline of developed and developing nations today. It has tied the cable and wire die industries together, and wire dies are an essential cost factor and a major key to boost any wire plant's economy. Substandard quality of the die can affect both the quality and production of the drawn wire and the necessary profit of the wire plant. At Ajex & Turner, from selecting the precise quality raw material for the die, taking care of all the dimensions and manufacturing until executing quality control parameters and reviewing dies in real-time 3D, the company makes sure that products meet the standard and are also error-free. The company manufactures wire drawing dies for multi-wire and compacting in PCD/ND/carbide/ vitrified nanocrystaline dies for copper, aluminium and CO 2 wire. Ajex & Turner has always been dedicated to Longer die life IN addition to Sikora’s classic diameter gauges of the Laser Series 2000, it offers the high-end devices of the Laser Series 6000. These diameter-measuring devices are specifically designed for sophisticated customer requirements that exceed the classic demands for quality control in the wire and cable industry. Up to 5,000 measurements per second, all with extremely high single value precision, allow for an optimum line control and provide reliable statistical data. The gauge heads measure the diameter of wires and cables with precision and repeatability. Sikora offers three gauge head models for product diameters from 0.2 to 78mm. The Laser Series 6000 also measures precisely transparent products. The devices include an integrated LCD display with control panel. This provides the operator with diameter values at a glance, directly at the measuring device. At the control panel the diameter nominal value can be entered and the control module activated. Via line speed or extruder rpm the module controls the diameter automatically to the specified value.

producing custom-made wire drawing dies to meet customer specifications. Depending on the quantity of drawn wire and also on the care under which dies are being used, sooner or later even the hardest die material is subject to wear out. To solve this problem, Ajex also provides re-work facilities, with dies being re-polished and re-ground. Ajex and Turner – India Website : www.ajexturner.com ❍ A range of dies from Ajex and Turner

Classic range of gauges

The high measuring rate of the diameter devices also allows the detection of lumps and neckdowns. With the two-in-one system, investment costs are reduced. In addition, there is more space in the line, as only one gauge ❍ The Laser 6040 XY for high-speed diameter measurement and detection of lumps

head has to be installed. Sikora AG – Germany Website : www.sikora.net

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