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and providing reference materials such as an exclusive Die Training Handbook. The company supports the customer through installation, training and troubleshooting for the life of the machine, and builds relationships with customers worldwide, through a network of industry representatives. Die Quip www.diequip.com

Ecoclean Machinery Stand: 11 A74

The Ecoclean is a machine for cleaning, final descaling and polishing of wire surfaces, as well for improving the wire quality for further processing. The wire becomes stress-relieved and its struc- ture becomes more consistent. The system features large electrically driven

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Connected to the EC instrument Zet@ Master, it detects longitudinal defects > 50µm on the product, but can also be combined with other CMS equipment, such as magnetising or demagnetising units, for complete product inspection. Contrôle Mesure Systèmes www.cmseddyscan.com ❍ Quality inspection on a drawing line Die Quip has established a line of die finishing machines to grind, polish and size dies in a quick, efficient, accurate process, eliminating operator error and guesswork. Better dies pull more wire and cause fewer production problems, so Die Quip designed stand-alone machines for finishing dies in all sizes; for larger production runs, the company builds work cells to maintain efficiency and eliminate downtime from size changeovers. Die Quip Stand: 09 D06-01

❍ Die Quip’s MGF-200 Die Saver

The company’s approach to a modern die shop implements a workflow system that sets procedures and incorporates training to maximise each machine’s capabilities. Die Quip has designed extensive training options and on-site consultations that teach operators how to use its equipment, how to choose diamond tooling for maximum results, and the different methods of making dies. Its technicians will spend time in the client’s facilities, designing a programme customised to meet production needs,

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