WCA November 2021

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Fully traceable die measurement Conoptica’s new CU6S drawing die measurement system completes the CU6 series of systems, alongside the regular CU6 and the faster CU6X. categories of customer who will benefit from the new system.

❍ Conoptica’s new CU6S drawing die measurement system

applications. It is a simple and reliable process with easy operation through an advanced control system, with optimised energy consumption. The process allows different rod sizes to be cast, even simultaneously, and both production output and product mix can easily be adjusted according to the daily demands. Upcast lines can be customised to match the needs of each specific customer, and are suitable for the casting of many non-ferrous materials. The main applications are pure OF- copper and copper-based alloys. 35 years, offering complete cable- manufacturing solutions that can be customised to handle a business’s demands. Its low-tension handling capabilities can accommodate any fibre type – even bend-sensitive and multimode fibres. Applying low-tension expertise to fine copper wire manufacturing has allowed new applications, from data processing The first is wire producers who outsource their die re-polishing, but use a lot of dies every day. The CU6S will provide these users with a tool to keep internal control over the size and other parameters of the die before taking it to production. The other category is large die shops, which will benefit from having this system as a tool to use during polishing, before the final control (which should be done on a CU11 series system). As with all Conoptica systems, the CU6S’s measurements are fully traceable. The system is delivered with a calibration certificate documenting the traceability.

The CU6S is slightly faster than the company’s CU11 ultra-fast model, completing a measurement in just under seven seconds. In this short time the system measures the diameter, ovality, bearing length and reduction cone angle of the drawing die. The regular CU6 needs close to 35 seconds for the same job, while the CU6X takes 22 seconds. All other parameters, such as accuracy and repeatability, are the same for all three models – the only difference is the speed. Conoptica says that there are two main

Conoptica Measurement Report is available from the CU6 systems as well as the CU11 and CU20 systems. This report is a true documentation of the parameters of a drawing die. Conoptica AS https://conoptica.com

Fibre optic and specialised copper wire machinery

Upcast Oy was also one of the first companies to present an upcasting line solution using recycled material. The lines are available for a wide capacity range both in single- and double-furnace configurations. The Upcast customer service team can deliver original spare parts and con- sumables, as well as answering questions about service or instructions. In addition, Upcast’s UPtime main- tenance software helps customers to carry out the required maintenance to advanced alarm systems. Tensor’s copper cable stranding equipment also achieves high speeds. Each machine is thoroughly pre-tested in-house, to ensure that newly installed equipment is ready for production in days. Tensor Machinery Ltd https://tensormachinery.com

First in upcasting Upcast Oy is the exclusive supplier of the original Upcast ® continuous casting technology. The Upcast process produces high quality Cu rod and tube for various The company has been a supplier of fibre optic equipment for more than Tensor Machinery Ltd designs and manufactures equipment for fibre optic and specialised copper wire, and is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) vendor in North America’s integrated fibre optic communication transmission and data storage market. Its equipment is used in more than 30 countries.

❍ Upcast Oy’s upcasting technology

operations. Upcast Oy www.upcast.com

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