WCA January 2017

Technology news

Goodwin’s new take on an industry standard

GOODWIN Machinery, in collaboration with Cable & Wire Technical Services, has designed and manufactured a rod breakdown machine that is based on the industry standard Winget Syncro F-13. This innovatively designed machine was manufactured on time and within budget and is now running “very successfully” in a factory in Europe. This CWF-13 non-ferrous rod breakdown machine can draw down from 8mm copper or 9.5mm diameter aluminium and has many features like the small floor space required (4.6 x 1.55m), a top production rate of 30.6 MPS, and many more. The design, manufacture and assembly was all done in the UK, the parts being manufactured using a mix of Goodwin Machinery and Cable & Wire preferred suppliers, with the final assembly and test being performed at Goodwin’s Bolton factory. The test run was carried out in the presence of the customer, who noted how quiet the machine was running. This can be attributed to the fact that all the gears are case hardened and ground, and the design of the machine facilitates the use of helical gears with no back-shaft/ hypoid or spiral bevels. The machine comes with an optional lubrication system for either copper or aluminium plus an optional pay-in stand. There is also a low-noise screw-type oil pump for the main gearbox which fits neatly to the back of the machine, making it ideal for maintenance access, filter cleaning, etc. The machine is also complete with a 300HP/constant torque motor and drive. This machine is a suitable replacement for existing rod breakdown machines, with the team of engineers/ electricians being able to synchronise with any existing down line equipment. However, in the event of the customer wanting a complete line, Goodwin can also supply new annealers and spoolers with all interface wiring and controls. Delisi specialises in manufacturing automatic straightening and cutting machines for smooth and ribbed wires from 1 to 20mm in diameter. Its machines are characterised by rapid change of diameter, rapid change of lengths and fast set up: about one minute to change the diameter of the work. The spinner is supplied with a straightening unit of pre-regulated jaws for each diameter of wire to be worked. This allows installation of a suitable straightening unit, according to the wire to be handled, and the spinner will be ready to work without wasting material and time. Delisi machines do not damage the wire. The wire in the spinner is straightened through a series of bends that do not damage it while it is moving.

❍ The new machinery from Goodwin

Goodwin Machinery Ltd – UK Website : www.goodwinmachinery.co.uk

Specialists in straightening and cutting machines

With the flying cut, the shears run during the cut. After finishing the cut, they quickly return back to the starting point, without the wire stopping. For a high number of short cuts, for example when working electrodes, Delisi can supply the machine with a continuous cutting disc, so the cutting speed is higher and the maximum production of 400 pieces per minute can easily be reached. The machines can be supplied with an electronic programmer, different types of pay-offs and rod collection beds, and other special devices. Delisi Srl – Italy Website : www.delisisrl.com

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