WCA March 2018

wire 2018

• Replacement of nickel/copper coatings, and environmentally friendly compo- nent cleaning after forming • Replacement of graphite paste in titanium processing • Possibilities in the hot forming of titanium The aim of the new E-Molyphos coating is to present an integrated process chain from wire calibration line to hot or cold forming. Decisive for the success of this technology is the selection of a suitable pre-treatment of the wire surface to produce an optimal bonding force between substrate surface and coating. When comparing the graphs for the coefficients of friction, it is notable that the E-Molyphos coefficient of friction does not increase, in contrast to forming oils, but remains at a constant low value. As a further development, a plant concept for the production of two products could be implemented on a single production plant in a process called DUC (dual use concept). This innovation mainly relates to the production of copper-plated and uncoupled welding wires as part of in-line production.

íí • Fiber Series 6000 diameter measurement, before and after coating. Determination of the fibre position, vibration frequency, tension and spinning. Airline detection. 100 per cent lump detection. Tempera- ture measurement and coating con- centricity evaluation. Processor system for visualisation and control of the drawing process Sikora AG – Germany Website : www.sikora.net Staku-Anlagenbau GmbH Stand: 12A63 Staku is a developer and producer of wire pre-treatment and finishing systems. During 2016 and 2017 Staku registered two additional patents for processes and devices, each of which is able to deliver decisive advantages to end users in the area of process cost reduction with simultaneous quality increase. The new E-Molyphos coating process was successfully implemented for titanium and stainless steel grades.

In a trial carried out with various wire processors from Germany and abroad, the inline coating was first applied by the coil and pulled directly afterwards. The new lubrication system for stainless steel and titanium has the following dip phosphating (oxalating) by direct inline coating • Replacement of oils for cold forming due to high adhesive forces at lowest coefficient of friction ❍ Pilot line from Staku-Anlagenbau application areas: • Replacement of complex

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