WCA September 2023

20-22 September 2023

Bangkok, Thailand

are critical to produce high-quality profiles with suitable geometry, at tight tolerances. In addition to producing new dies of all types, the company provides re polishing (for restoring profile geometry) and reconditioning (to repair damage to the profile area) of wire drawing dies of any make, to bring them back to near new condition. It has also developed customised inspection equipment for wire drawing manufacturers, available for purchase through the sales team. Mikrotek can supply consumable items such as diamond powders, diamond paste, diamond coated angle pins and GHCS pins. The company has developed a training module for both newcomers and experienced wire drawing professionals. All staff are trained and certified in the centre for excellence at the Chikkaballapur factory, before commencing work and also periodically, to refresh and upgrade skills and knowledge. These programmes are extended on request to anyone who is interested in taking part. Mikrotek Machines Ltd www.mikrotek.in Maschinenfabrik its subsidiary Niehoff Singapore Pte Ltd will display a BMV 16 braiding machine at the German Pavilion at wire Southeast Asia 2023. Compared to conventional braiding machines, this vertical lever-arm rotary braider with 16 bobbin carriers has several patented features. It can automatically accelerate the bobbin speed from 175 rpm to a maximum value of 200 rpm. This allows the braiding performance to increase by ten per cent. Simultaneously, the frequency of the lubrication intervals is reduced, dependent on the current temperature status of the slideway. Consequently, less lubricant is used and less oil contamination occurs on the braids. Niehoff’s WTC (wire tension control) system ensures that all braiding wires are applied to the product to be braided under uniform tension, from full to empty bobbin. The result is a faultless shielding. The braider also keeps the braiding coverage ratio of the product to be braided constant at the set value. Niehoff and Maschinenfabrik Niehoff Stand: D31

Maillefer Extrusion Oy Stand: G33

Maillefer returns to Bangkok to showcase its progress in sustainable manufacturing and digitalisation. Visitors will see how change affects the industry, and will learn about the Topography Scanner, Smart Monitoring and Neutral Zone Post Heating, among other Smart solutions. Experts will be on hand to discuss expanding capabilities for subsea cables, solar energy/photovoltaic cable, CV lines for energy cables, and local service and support with Maillefer Aftermarket. Sustainability has taken a significant role in product design, and Maillefer will high- light the advantages that its solutions provide in answering customer con- cerns regarding increased environmental responsibility. Maillefer Extrusion Oy www.maillefer.net

BMV 16 braiding machine

Multiple monitoring systems enable unattended operation over longer periods of time and without frequent operator intervention. With the myNiehoff web app, users can monitor machine and process data online. The braiding parameters can be documented, allowing users of a BMV 16 to provide customers with written proof of quality. The BMV 16 is designed for processing bare or plated round or flat wires made of copper, aluminium or stainless steel with a cross section of 0.02 to 0.56mm² (for Cu soft), as well as artificial yarn and fibres. Maschinenfabrik Niehoff GmbH & Co KG Niehoff Singapore Pte Ltd www.niehoff.de Pan Chemicals is an Italian company producing drawing lubricants, coatings and chemicals for the wire industry. It is present worldwide, selling directly or through its network of agents, distributors and branch companies: Pan Chemicals Bosphorus in Turkey, and Pan Chemicals Americas in Mexico. The company’s research and develop ment department explores new products and concepts, to offer its customers im proved performance and efficiency, while also keeping a focus on environmental sustainability. Pan Chemicals SpA Stand: J15

Mikrotek Machines Ltd Stand: F02

Located on the outskirts of Bangalore, India, Mikrotek has delivered quality in its products and services for more than 30 years. As an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, Mikrotek has consistently upgraded its facilities with new technologies, process improvement, and research and development, to supply dies that it says exceed customers’ expectations.

Mikrotek produces new dies and also provides re polishing and reconditioning services

The company’s wire drawing dies include ND dies, PCD dies, SSCD dies, SMP dies, solid enamelling dies and TC dies. Mikrotek selects the best raw materials and processes them using special purpose machines, certified under stringent quality control and assurance systems. Mikrotek designed its own die polishing machines using first-hand knowledge of the intricacies and complexities that

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