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 Table of ofContents
Table Contents
Fall 2007 Vol. 10, No. 4
Fall 2015 Vol. 18, No. 4
www.wireformingtech.com

Feature Articles
Feature Articles
WFTI EMPHASIS: Dealing with
18 Measuring
hydrogen ResidualAchievement
14 WFTI Technical Stress Via X-Ray AwardsDiff raction
– Class to
of 2007
Testing...18-22 embrittlement
in spring Characterize Manufacturing Eff ects on Coiled Springs
Second Annual Wire Forming Technology International Technical Achievement Awards, given out
annually to spring making or wire forming industry individuals for major technical developments
steel....20 Frank Cuccia
related- toOptimize part
equipment, performance,
materials extendforfatigue
or accessories makinglife, boost
springs productivity
or wire and save costs.
formed parts.

20 Spring Forward
16 “How with Instant
Re-Engineering Measurement
My Wire Forming
Manny S. Lopez - Spring
Business maker
Saved it increases sales with instant measurement system.
from Extinction”
Drew Greenblatt - A multi-pronged strategy resulted in growth and return to profitability.
26 Equipment Supplier Celebrates 115 Years
& 20
NewHydrogen
LocationEmbrittlement
With an Open HouseSteel
of Spring
Richard D. Sisson, Jr. - A review of the physical metallurgy of hydrogen embrittlement of
Jacquelyn Zenhye
spring steel -along
Event marks
with new chapter
a discussion in company’s
of mitigation methods. long and illustrious history.
30 Tier
23 One FormingEffects
Composition & Coating Firm Steel
in Carbon
Expands to N.
Dr. Roger Serve
Wright -Automotive Industry
Part 6 of the multi-part series, The Strength of Steel, dedicated to the
Drum washer Donna J.metallurgy
Garman of spring making
- Strategy andfuture
for the wire formed parts
includes manufacturing.
process streamlining and expanded capabilities.
New high-speed CNC coilerfor...24
springs and
34 Heat
24 Treatment
Coatings forRoundup
wire formed parts...30 the 21 Century st
Kirtan R. Dhami - A look at high-performance and corrosion-resistant fluoropolymer/PTFE
Editorial coatings
Staff - Suppliers
for springshave responded
and wire to our call for state-of-the-art heat treatment technology.
formed parts.
40 Strategic
26 Stress Partnership
Peening – AisPractical
GearedApplication
Towards
Cell Automation &- Stress
Dr. Eckehard Müller Turn-Key Integration
(shot) peening can be used in making auto suspension coil springs
for better material utilization via higher hardness resulting in reduced material used/reduced weight.
Compact Hannah Taylor - Combining wire bending, press systems and tube forming operations.
mesh
welding
Fullycyl-
featured heat
44 On30the Effectiveness
Heat & Surface Treatment
Editorial of Mechanical-Chemical
Staff - Suppliers have
Roundup Cleaning
responded to our call for the state-of-the-art in heat of Wire
inder...36 Bert Breidenbend
and surface- Which method,
treatment mechanical or wet-chemical, is best for wire surface quality?
equipment.
treating system ...35
46 Coating
36 More& Plating Roundup
Flexibility and Versatility for the Wire Worker
Editorial Dorothee
Staff - Suppliers have
Jungeblodt responded
- A range of meshtowelding
our call for state-of-the-art
machines coating/plating
is being offered technology.
to wire workers,
and when set up by a well-trained worker, the downtime can be less than 30 minutes.
50 Spotlight On Spring Grinding
38 Machines for Producing Wire Hangers
Mike McNulty - Economical
Sonia Vitari - Versatilespring grinding
wire hanger involves
forming reduced
and other grinding time
wire processing and longer
machines offered wheel life.
52 Tech Brief: Heavy-Duty Bulk Loading System
globally with after-sales support and engineering.

39 CASMI Scholarship Awards Reach Total of US$463,000 in 2007

59 Company Profi
Excerpted from les: Annual
the CASMI Special
CONNECTION, Advertising
a publication of Section
CASMI (Chicago Association of Spring Manufacturers, Inc.), Naperville, IL, USA.

In-Line cleaning system removes Columns

44 Wire Rod & Coating Supplier Consolidates
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Its Activities in Venezuela & Columbia
13
Versatile system for producing
wire hangers....38
To Press...
Jacques Or Not- Company
Anckaert to Pressintends to tap the developing growth market in Latin America.
Randy DeFord - All Things Springs
45 Company Profiles
14 EU: Car Registrations,
Information Steel Maker
of value to the international Challenges,
spring and wire formed parts Bosch
industry. Research Site,
Copper Price Economic Indicator, Trade Associations, VW Scandal
Coatings Industry EventsPerspectives
Konrad Dengler - European
measurement
app ...46 16 Surface Issues
37 Straight – Part
From The2Show Coefficients of Friction & Friction Factors
Dr. Roger N. Wright
Images - The
and facts Strength
from of SteelASIA 2007, held October 16-18, 2007, in Bangkok, Thailand.
wire Southeast

Industry Events
Departments
Next Issue: Winter 2008
Wire Forming Events ..................................................4
24 “Straight From The Show” Report on SMI Show in Charlotte
Images, facts & news from SMI Metal EngineeringTop
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October 19-22, 2015, Charlotte, NC, USA.
42 “Straight From The Show” Report from
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Images, facts & news from wire Southeast ASIA 2015,
Product Showcase....................................................40 SeptemberMaterials
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54 “Straight From The Show” Report
Advertisers’ Index .....................................................63 from Brazil
Spotlight: Mesh Welding
Images, facts & news from wire South America 2015, October 6-8, 2015, São Paulo, Brazil.
Editorial Index ...........................................................64
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Departments Next Issue: Winter 2016
Wire Forming Events ............................................................4 Top Products of 2015
Editorial.................................................................................6
News Wire ............................................................................8 wire 2016 Preview
Product Showcase..............................................................56 Roundup: Rebar Processing
Advertisers’ Index ...............................................................79 Spotlights: Materials • Mesh Welding
Editorial Company Index ....................................................80
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7, 2016 Vol. 10, No. 4

wire 2016, Düsseldorf, Germany SPRING WORLD® 2016 Feature Articles

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14 WFTI Technical Achievement Awards – Class 2007 USA
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June 7 – 8, 2016
in spring wire forming individuals for major developments
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WAI 2016 Operations Summit October 5 – 7, 2016 16 “How Re-Engineering My Wire Forming
Business Saved it from Extinction”
Greenblatt - A multi-pronged strategy resulted inChip Lippincott
& Wire Expo, Uncasville, CT, USA Wire & Cable India 2016 Drew 20 Hydrogen Embrittlement of Spring
growth and

President
Steel
return to profitability.

and Publisher
www.wirenet.org Mumbai, India Richard D. Sisson, Jr. - A review of the physical metallurgy of hydrogen embrittlement of
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spring steel along with a discussion of mitigation methods.

www.wire-india.com / 23 Composition Effects in Carbon Steel

Dr. Roger N. Wright - Part 6 of the multi-part series, TheMike McNulty
September 26 – 29, 2016 www.mdna.com
Drum washer for springs and
Strength of
metallurgy of spring making and wire formed parts manufacturing.
Vice President
Steel, dedicated to the

and Editor
wire China 2016, Shanghai, China wire formed parts...30 24 Coatings for the 21st Century
mcnulty@wireformingtech.com
Kirtan R. Dhami - A look at high-performance and corrosion-resistant fluoropolymer/PTFE

www.wirechina.net/www.mdna.com
coatings for springs and wire formed parts.

Tom
26 Stress Peening – A Practical Application Hutchinson
Dr. Eckehard Müller - Stress (shot) peening can be used in making auto suspension coil springs
Compact
Global Sales Manager
for better material utilization via higher hardness resulting in reduced material used/reduced weight.
mesh
welding cyl-
30 tlh@wireformingtech.com
Heat & Surface Treatment Roundup
Editorial Staff - Suppliers have responded to our call for the state-of-the-art in heat
inder...36 and surface treatment equipment.
Jim Masar
36 More Flexibility and Versatility for the Wire Worker
Senior Editor
Dorothee Jungeblodt - A range of mesh welding machines is being offered to wire workers,
and when set up by a well-trained worker, the downtime can be less than 30 minutes.
jam@wireformingtech.com
38 Machines for Producing Wire Hangers
Sonia Vitari - Versatile wire hanger forming and other wire processing machines offered
globally with after-sales support and engineering.

44 Wire Rod & Coating Supplier
Versatile system for producing
wire hangers....38
international
39 CASMI Scholarship Awards Reach Total of US$463,000 inSales
2007
Excerpted from the CASMI CONNECTION, a publication of
CASMI (Chicago Association of Spring Manufacturers, Inc.), Naperville, IL, USA.
CHINA
TomConsolidates
Hutchinson,
Global Sales Manager
Its Activities in Venezuela & Columbia
tlh@wireformingtech.com
Jacques Anckaert - Company intends to tap the developing growth market in Latin America.

45 Company Profiles
GERMANY
Information of value to the international spring and wire formed parts industry.
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Industry Events
Sabine Schött, Gabriele Fahlbusch
37 Straight From The Show Tel: +49 202-271690 • Fax: +49 202 2716920
Images and facts from wire Southeast ASIA 2007, held October 16-18, 2007, in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Departments
Next Issue: Winter INDIA 2008
Wire Forming Events ..................................................4
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Roundup: Materials
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MacDermid Opens
New Mexican Facility
MacDermid has recently
opened a location in Tlalnepantla
de Baz in Mexico State. The new
21,000 ft2 facility includes a state-
of-the-art lab capable of perform-
ing tests such as atomic absorp-
tion, HPLC, etc. Lab personnel
have been fully trained in all areas
of analytical testing in order to
meet customer requirements.
MacDermid is a global pro-
ducer of high-technology specialty
chemical products and provider of
technical service. The company’s
10 Wire Forming Technology International/Fall 2015
NEWS WIRE
Lab at new MacDermid
facility in Mexico.
specialty chemicals are a key
component of the manufacturing
supply chain for the aerospace,
medical device, printed circuits,
and transportation industries
(automotive, motorcycle, heavy
truck and agricultural). However, locally produced
www.macdermid.com
wire & Tube China
2016 Leading Platform
for Chinese Market
From September 26 to 29, 2016,
wire China 2016, the 7th All China
International Wire and Cable In-
dustry Trade Fair, and Tube China
2016, the 7th All China Internation-
al Tube and Pipe Industry Trade
Fair, will again offer a leading
international industry platform at
the Shanghai New International
Expo Center. Both events will be
organized by Messe Düsseldorf
China Ltd. and Messe Düssel-
dorf. With Messe Düsseldorf’s
extensive worldwide network
and support, wire China and Tube
China have developed into Asia’s
largest and the world’s second
largest trade fairs for their respec-
tive industries (after wire and Tube
Düsseldorf, held every two years in
Germany).
The exhibitors at wire China
2016 will present machinery and
equipment for wire manufacturing
and processing, tools and auxiliary
materials for process engineering
as well as materials and special
wires.
At Tube China 2016, exhibitors
will showcase the entire cross-
section from tube finishing to
tube processing. Products will
range from raw materials, tubes
and accessories to machinery for
tube and tools manufacturing and
process engineering.
The Chinese government fore-
casts continued and expanded
growth in areas of importance
to the tube and pipe industry
including agriculture, construc-
tion, electric power, chemical
engineering, oil and gas refining
and construction. China’s tube
and pipe industry has developed
rapidly over the past decade and
the country now has become one
of the world’s major players in the
field of tube and pipe manufactur-
ing, second only to the USA.
equipment does not meet the de-
mand and Tube China will be an
ideal platform for international
companies to access this lucrative
market.
The last staging of these shows
in 2014 closed to record results. A
total of 1461 exhibitors presented
the latest technology, machinery
and products from the wire, cable,
tube and pipe processing indus-
tries to more than 38,000 visitors.
www.mdna.com
Modern Plating Intros
Ultra-High Corrosion
Resistant Finish
Modern Plating Corporation,
Freeport, IL, USA, has announced
the introduction of Zinc Nickle
PLUS, an ultra-high corrosion-
resistant version of its popular zinc
nickel finish.
 NEWS WIRE
Available in either black or e.g., cutting, bending and forming that it does not only have access
clear, Zinc Nickel PLUS is an tubes as well as automating these to the tube bending machinery
electroplated alkaline zinc nickel processes. program of its parent company,
with a proprietary organo-mineral WAFIOS Tube Automation but can also use the global service
topcoat finish that is designed GmbH has plants in Simonswald and sales network of WAFIOS AG.
to protect components in severe and Apolda, Germany. The exist- Thus WAFIOS Tube Automa-
service environments. ing know-how of the tube process- tion GmbH has an excellent start-
Parts plated with Zinc Nickel ing periphery and automation ing point for the production of
PLUS have passed 52 cycles of technology will be strengthened in fully integrated, automated tube
the aluminum galvanic test per the future. WAFIOS Tube Automa- processing machinery systems.
GMW14872 and have exceeded tion GmbH benefits from the fact The company’s customers will
3000 hours in neutral salt spray
testing with no signs of red rust.
Zinc Nickel PLUS can withstand
repeated heating to 400°F and still
retain its protective properties.
Zinc Nickel PLUS is also resistant
to abrasion, scratching and me-
chanical strain.
Zinc-nickel offers the greatest
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alloy finishes and is often used as Leaders
a substitute for cadmium. It also
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www.modernplating.com Technology
WAFIOS Announces
WAFIOS Tube
Automation GmbH
WAFIOS AG, Reutlingen, Ger-
many, and Diplom-Kaufmann
Christian Benzing, Stuttgart,
Germany, founded the WAFIOS
Tube Automation GmbH with
effect as of November 2, 2015.
WAFIOS Tube Automation GmbH
acquired the assets of Rosenberger
Jack and Jeff Shoemaker, second and third generations
AG. With regard to the future in- continuing the tradition at Anchor Abrasives.
ternational strategic focus of the Certified to ISO 9001 since 1994.
former Rosenberger AG, the two
companies are ideal partners. At Anchor Abrasives we specialize in the design and
manufacture of resin, epoxy and oxychloride bonded nut inserted
The newly founded company's
discs and cylinders...plus centerless and rollwheels.
goal is to continue and expand the Today, in our new manufacturing facility, we are ready to
existing product range of Rosen- continue our tradition of innovative quality products and unmatched
berger AG as well as to pool the customer service. For more information contact Anchor Abrasives
company’s activities with the tube Company, 7651 West 185th Street, Tinley Park, IL 60477 U.S.A.
Phone: 708-444-4300; Fax: 708-444-1300.
bending technology available from
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 NEWS WIRE
join the best: profit from this merger as they can continue to count
on the quality that is delivered by Rosenberger and

4-8 April 2016 WAFIOS. Also, they now have worldwide access to
linked solutions from a single source.
www.wafios.de
Düsseldorf, Germany I www.wire.de
John Mack is Added
to the LINK Team
join the best — welcome to the world’s leading trade fair for
the wire and cable industry! To find comprehensive information
about the latest innovations in wires and cables, manufacturing Management at LINK has announced and welcomes
machinery and equipment, look no further. It is all on display at John Mack as a new addition to the LINK team. John
the world’s most important exhibition — the meeting point for
Mack will serve as Vice President-Asia as well as
international experts, specialists and global market leaders.
A focal point of wire 2016: the growing importance of copper
Managing Director of LINK’s China operation. Mack
wires in automotive engineering, telecommunications and is based out of the company’s Shanghai, China office.
electronics. Mack brings a wealth of experience
An important date in your calendar — your visit to wire 2016 with positions that have taken him across
in Düsseldorf! the globe, from Australia to Europe, and
from North America to Asia. Through
his career, Mack has served in a wide
range of roles within the automotive
industry ranging from Design Engineer
to President/CEO. John Mack
John Mack’s professional career journey started
with engineering positions at General Motors and
BMW in Australia and Germany. He ascended quickly
to take on director-level roles at international seating
providers Lear Corporation and Magna Corporation.
Later, Mack took the prominent role as President
and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Magneti Marelli
in Poland and North America. During this time at
Magneti Marelli, Mack had several plants under his
management.
In the early 2000s, Mack became President and
CEO of Fiat Automotive Thailand. He relocated to
International Wire and Cable Trade Fair Thailand and then helped establish Fiat Auto Thai-
land & Alfa Romeo including manufacturing plants
and the company’s dealership network. Additionally,
Mack initiated several business activities at Fiat during
this time with the goal of spurring growth within the
Thailand region.
Mack spent the last decade in China overseeing
several companies. His positions included acting as
President and Chief Executive Office of Inalfa Roof
Systems-China, followed by the role of President
and CEO of CIE Automotive-China. Most recently,
he has served as CEO of Util Group Asia Pacific and
has been based in Guangzhou. During this time, he
witnessed and took part the tremendous growth oc-
curring in China.
According to LINK, along with his broad experi-
Wire, Cable, Spring Fastener Mesh Welding
Fibre Optic,
Wire Products
Making Technology Machinery ence, John Mack brings with him an exuberant energy
and Machinery
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 All Things
Springs
To Press... Or Not to Press
As a Product Engineer, I spend an appreciable amount
of time on the phone with Engineers explaining spring
parameters and terms. One of the questions I get most
frequently is why a spring needs to be pressed.
With all things mechanical, the credibility of a design
is told by the stress of any given device when under
load. Since springs provide a force, the associated
stress created by that force determines if that spring
will reach its elastic limit. In the case of a helical spring,
reaching that limit means the material will “set” and not
return to its original state. For a compression spring,
that translates to free length. If a spring is 5.000" long
and reaches its elastic limit at solid height, this means
the spring may only return to a height of 4.800". This
would then make a load requirement on the low side,
or possibly completely out of tolerance. Under normal
circumstances, the elastic limit is only reached because
the spring needs to travel a given deflection to meet a
load within the dimensional limits of the application. A
spring designer will want to keep stresses low if pos-
sible, but the “fit” limits may not make that possible. This
means the only design that will produce the required load
will take a set if pressed to a given height. If the required
height is beyond the boundary of the elastic limit, the
spring will take set. The springmaker will then make the
spring longer, when coiled, to compensate for the set.
That said, reaching the elastic limit is not a bad thing. If
the spring is pressed to solid height and a set occurs, the
elastic limit of that spring has now been exceeded and
the life of the spring has been increased. This is due to
the stress distribution being more uniform after pressing/
set. The only true negative aspect is that processing the
spring will require an extra step of pressing each spring
to solid height (sometimes called scragging).
Randy DeFord is the Engineering Manager at Mid-West Spring and Stamping, a custom spring manufacturer that offers custom
spring design, stock springs and metal stamping services. The company is multi-plant spring manufacturer and leading
supplier of auger springs and metal stampings. For more information, call +1 574 353 7611, Ext. 231, fax to +1 574 353 7388, email to
rdeford@mwspring.com or visit www.mwspring.com. The company is also the home of Landrum Performance coil and leaf springs
for racing applications, call +1 866 703 3154 or visit www.landrumspring.com.
by:
Randy DeFord, Engineering Manager
Mid-West Spring & Stamping
105 Etna St.
Mentone, IN 46539 USA
E-mail: rdeford@mwspring.com
www.mwspring.com
Pressing may tend to vary free lengths more than the
coiling and grinding process. Grinding is many times
seen as the great equalizer for springs that are not
pressed because some coiling free length variations
can be reduced by the end grinding. But pressing, which
makes the spring shorter, cannot be adjusted—it is at the
mercy of a certain lot of material, which contains varia-
tions in both modulus and tensile. The tensile strength
will have a direct impact on how much the spring takes a
set, and this is not predictable. An Engineer can predict
if the spring will take set under a given force and tensile,
but not specifically to a given set-up when the material
varies from job to job. If the spring takes more set than
predicted, the grinders cannot simply grind less to make
up for the loss of free length and also hold their specified
grind requirements. So pressing adds another variable
and challenge to the process itself. It is the spring coilers
job to produce samples that will predict how much set
will occur and make the appropriate adjustment to the
spring free length for the correct free length after both
pressing and grinding.
Some designs have very high stresses at solid height,
but the spring may never deflect to a height remotely
close to solid height. In these cases, springs can be
pressed to a height to induce set at a point just beyond
the use height. This process sometimes requires spe-
cial pressing stands and will cost more than a step that
presses many springs to solid height at the same time.
The ultimate point being that a spring that is highly
stressed at a given point does not mean the design is
not viable. Pressing the spring will remove the set po-
tential and increases the life cycle of the spring at the
same time. Pressing is a common practice and most
manufacturers can easily provide pre-set springs. Just
be prepared to pay a bit more for the spring.
www.mwspring.com WFTI
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European Perspectives
by:
Dipl.-Ing. Konrad Dengler
Industrial Journalist
Finkenweg 6
D 91091 Grossenseebach
Germany
KDengler@t-online.de
EU: Continuous Growth of Car Registrations
According to the European Automobile Car Manu-
facturers Association (ACEA), Brussels, Belgium, in
September 2015, the EU passenger car market showed
another strong month (+9.8%), marking the 25th con-
secutive month of growth. Demand for new passenger
cars was up in all major markets, driven by ongoing
scrappage schemes and by the economic recovery of
southern Europe. Registrations in Spain (+22.5%), Italy
(+17.2%), France (+9.1%), the UK (+8.6%) and Ger-
many (+4.8%) increased when compared to September
2014. Across the region, new passenger car registra-
tions totalled 1,356,868 units.
Over the first nine months of 2015, new passenger car
registrations increased (+8.8%), surpassing 10 million
units (10,413,675). However, this is still far from the
pre-crisis level of almost 12 million units registered dur-
ing the same period in 2007. All major markets posted
growth, contributing to the overall upturn of the EU
market over the first three quarters of the year. Spain
(+22.4%) and Italy (+15.3%) benefit from strong growth
and posted double-digit percentage gains, followed by
the UK (+7.1%), France (+6.3%) and Germany (+5.5%).
http://www.acea.be/press-releases/article/passenger-
car-registrations-8.8-over-nine-months-9.8-in-september
EU: Steel Makers Face Severe Challenges
“It seems that in Europe there won’t be built no new blast
furnace anymore,” said Wolfgang Eder, shortly ago, re-
elected as Chairman of the World Steel Association
(worldsteel) and CEO of the Austrian steel manufactur-
er, Voestalpine, in an interview with the German news-
paper Der Tagesspiegel. He estimates that in the long
term about 60% of the steel production will disappear
from Europe and only the manufacture of high products
will survive. The main reasons are the high energy costs
and the high expenses for the trade with CO2 emission
certificates. The reduction of the CO2 emissions by 40%
until the year 2013 and by 85% until the year 2050 are
goals which cannot be reached in the steel industry with
today’s technology. At the present time, steel imports
from China are offered in Europe at prices up to 20%
lower than the prices of European manufacturers.
Bad news is also coming from UK where Tata Steel, the
biggest steelmaker in Britain, which owns the remnants
of the former British Steel, has announced nearly 1200
14 Wire Forming Technology International/Fall 2015
job losses. About 900 jobs will be lost at the firm’s plant
in Scunthorpe and 270 in Scotland with the rest going at
other UK sites. Tata’s steel plant in Scunthorpe employs
4000 people and is one of the largest in the UK. Two
mills in Lanarkshire, which are also affected raise con-
cerns about the future of the industry in Scotland.
The move would be another blow to the UK steel sector,
hit by weak steel prices, after the liquidation of the UK’s
second-largest steelmaker, SSI UK, was announced
this month, reported the news agency Reuters. Tata
blamed cheap Chinese imports, the strong pound and
high electricity costs for its decision to stop production
of steel plate.
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/10/20/uk-tata-steel-
restructuring-employment-idUKKCN0SE0ZI20151020
Bosch Opens “Stanford” Research Campus
Bosch group, a global supplier of technology and ser-
vices with more than 250 plants worldwide and a work-
ing staff of 360,000, officially opened its new research
campus in Renningen near Stuttgart, Germany. The cer-
emony, which took place in mid-October 2015, was at-
tended by Federal Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel, Win-
fried Kretschmann, Minister President of the Federal
State of Baden-Württemberg and many other guests
from politics, business and academia. About 1700 engi-
neers who up to now were spread over three locations in
the greater Stuttgart area will be employed at the cam-
pus in which Bosch has invested over €300 million.
The applied industrial research work will focus on areas
such as software engineering, microsystems (MEMS)
technology, manufacturing automation and industry 4.0,
metallic functional and composite materials, manufac-
turing technology for metals, metal 3D printing, laser
materials processing, driver assistance systems, bat-
tery technology as well as on power electronics and
improved automotive powertrain systems. Some of the
scientists and their research areas are introduced on the
company’s homepage: (http://www.bosch-presse.de/
presseforum/details.htm?txtID=7431&locale=en).
“Like a university, our campus brings together many fac-
ulties. Here, we want our researchers to do more than
just think about what the future could bring. We want
them to be successful entrepreneurs as well. Renningen
is Bosch’s own Stanford. And at the same time, the cen-
ter is an expression of our faith in Germany as a technol-
ogy location,” said Volkmar Denner, Chairman of the
Bosch Board of Management.
http://www.bosch-presse.de/presseforum/
details.htm?txtID=7264&locale=en
Copper Price as an Economic Indicator
Because of the wide variety of copper applications, cop-
per price can be seen as an indicator of the world econ-
omy. This is the result of a long-term market analysis
carried out by the RWI research institute, Essen, Ger-
many, on behalf of the business magazine “Wirtschafts-
Woche” and published in its 45/2015 issue. The findings
of a similar investigation realized by the Dutch ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
are available on the bank’s homepage: https://www.abnamromarkets. Focusing on peening,
com/fileadmin/user_upload/TA/2014/Economy-and-copperprice.pdf blasting, cleaning and
Copper is a major component of engineering systems, and the analy- vibratory finishing!
ses of the Dutch and German scientists show that there is a correlation
between the copper price and numerous indicators that are relevant for Vol. 15

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 The Strength
of Steel
Surface Issues – Part 2
Coefficients of Friction & Friction Factors
The last edition’s overview of this new series on surface
issues (Part 1) noted the central importance of the shear
stress between the surface of the workpiece and the tool
(die, roll, etc.). This stress is involved in nearly all deforma-
tion processing analyses, leading to calculations of work-
ing forces and stresses and related matters of temperature,
tool wear and workpiece surface quality. Therefore, it is
important to be able to predict the shear stress between
the workpiece surface and the tool, or to back-calculate or
back-estimate this stress from various operating measure-
ments and surface appearances.
The most common projection of this shear stress, t, in-
volves the coefficient of friction, m, where t = m P, with P
being the pressure between the tool and the workpiece.
The idea is that the frictional stress will increase as the
contact between the surfaces becomes more intimate, and
that the contact will become more intimate as the pressure
increases. The increased pressure should flatten asperities
(“bumps”) on the tool and workpiece surfaces through elas-
tic deformation, and in particular, should flatten asperities
on the workpiece surface through plastic deformation. Sim-
ple theoretical models relate the value of m to values of con-
tact area and the flow stress or strength of the workpiece.
Now the tool pressure, P, for the case of (plastic) deforma-
tion processing will usually be a multiple of the flow stress
of the workpiece, to. Where the work is rather uniform, the
tool pressure will be about equal to the flow stress. Where
there is great nonuniformity of flow, the tool pressure can
be two or three times the value of the flow stress. The co-
efficient of friction is equal to t / P, and its highest value is
related to the maximum value of t and the minimum value
of P. The maximum value of t occurs when the workpiece
sticks to, and shears itself off against the tool leading to a
value of t of about to /2. The minimum value of P, as noted
above, is about to. These extreme values then result in a
maximum value for the coefficient of friction of about 0.5.
The minimum value of the coefficient of friction is nearly
zero, and certainly values of 0.01 are measurable and have
practical significance.
As just noted, the highest values of the coefficient of fric-
tion (about 0.5) occur when the workpiece sticks to the die,
and even values as low as 0.25 indicate a dominant role of
sticking. Very low coefficients of friction (0.01 to 0.05) gen-
erally indicate that the die/workpiece interface is dominated
by a thick film of lubricant, where such thickness is perhaps
an order of magnitude higher than the size of the asperities
on the workpiece and tool surfaces. The strength of such
a lubricant film is generally very low, equivalent to a very
low value of t. For cases where the lubricant film is much
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thinner, but still intact, a relatively smooth tool surface will
“iron out” and brighten the workpiece surface. This condi-
tion, often called “boundary lubrication”, generally involves
a coefficient of friction of from 0.08 to 0.12. This somewhat
elevated coefficient of friction reflects the work involved in
ironing (plastically deforming) the workpiece surface. As lo-
calized sticking or galling occurs, the coefficient of friction
will increase further, with m values between 0.12 and 0.20
indicating combinations of ironing and sticking. The appear-
ance of the surface relative to these several levels of friction
coefficient will be discussed in a future column.
Strictly speaking, the coefficient of friction is only pertinent
to those tool-workpiece interactions that involve asperity
contact that is directly related to die pressure. Clearly this
is not the case for a thick film lubricant, although m values
can be calculated for such cases. Moreover, the same point
can be made for the case of total sticking between the work-
piece and the tool. In cases such as these, the value of t is
just the shear strength of the lubricant (or of the workpiece
in the case of total sticking), and such a shear strength is
not much affected by pressure changes for the range of die
pressures experienced in deformation processing. Thus,
we can say that t = tlub, where tlub is the shear strength of
the lubricant. Since the shear strength of the workpiece, to,
appears frequently in deformation processing analysis, it
can be expedient to use the relationship tlub = mto, where
m is the friction factor. Thus the shear stress between the
workpiece and the die can be expressed as t = mto. For
sticking friction, m is about one, although values of 0.5 or so
indicate a dominant role of sticking. For boundary lubrica-
tion, m should be more in the 0.2 to 0.4 range, and for thick
film lubrication m can approach zero.
As a simple criterion for whether to use m or m, one can
examine a plot of t as a function of P. If the plot is linear
and increasing, then a coefficient of friction is appropriate,
with m being equal to the slope of the plot. If t is nearly
constant and apparently independent of P, a friction factor
is appropriate, with m being equal to t / to. Obviously, some
data may not be so simply characterized. For example, t
may start out proportionate to P, and then level off to a rela-
tively constant value. In such a case, m can be used for the
lower pressure relationship, and m for the higher pressure
relationship.
While the above considerations are entirely reasonable and
practical, it remains that we need some real values for m
and m. In the next column I plan to present some mechani-
cal methods of m and m measurement, with emphasis on
upsetting and wire drawing. Those interested in process re-
search should be amused. Good luck!!!! WFTI
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Measuring Residual Stress Via X-Ray Diffraction to
Characterize Manufacturing Effects on Coiled Springs
by:
Frank Cuccia An understanding of the relationship between residual
Physicist/Technical Sales Associate stress and specific fabrication techniques can be used
PROTO Manufacturing Inc.
12350 Universal Dr. to evaluate and optimize part performance, extend
Taylor, MI 48180 USA fatigue life, increase productivity and save on all costs.
www.protoxrd.com

Spring manufacturers understand that residual stress
plays a major role in the overall fatigue life of spring
components. The various manufacturing processes
applied to springs can be used to achieve optimum
residual stress at life-limiting locations, thus extending
the service life. By utilizing X-ray diffraction (XRD)
techniques, these stresses can be characterized, quan-
tified and optimized to help deliver the best products
at a competitive cost.
A Critical Aspect of Material Condition
It is well established that manufacturing operations
produce material conditions that can either enhance or
debit the fatigue life of production components. One
of the most critical aspects of material condition that
can have a significant impact on fatigue life is residual
stress (RS).
When springs are manufactured, the spring stock will
undergo several operations during production, each
step affecting the RS distribution within the compo-
nent. It is in the manufacturer’s best interest to monitor
these final stresses by testing and measuring them to
ensure the spring will last, thus confirming a useful
and cost-effective product.
Much like a fingerprint, each manufacturing process
leaves a recognizable RS profile. If the RS in specific
locations, directions and depths on the part are meas-
ured with XRD, one can verify that the manufactur-
ing processes were performed to specifications, thus
ensuring effectiveness.
performance and to extend its fatigue life. The im-
portance of RS and its effect on a spring’s fatigue life
is often underestimated or in some cases completely
ignored.
In the case of coiled springs, the forming of the wire
itself leaves the spring in an undesired stress state. The
coiling of the wire imparts tensile stresses on the ID of
the spring, making it susceptible to crack growth and
thus catastrophic failure. To combat this, shot peening
is used to put the spring surface into a compressive
state and in doing so, extending the service life of the
spring. Other processes such as heat setting are used to
counter the loading effects the spring will experience
while in service.
These effects can be seen in the measurement results
throughout the component (Figure 1). The Z-shape in
the center of the spring is due to the coiling done to
the spring wire, while the highly compressive stresses
at both the ID and OD arise from shot peening the full
surface of the spring.
By measuring in multiple directions at each location
(Figure 2), the effects of heat setting can be seen in the
slight change in magnitude of the RS. These changes
have a significant impact on fatigue life.

Effect of Simple or Complex Loading

Springs come in a multitude of shapes and sizes to
perform various tasks in a wide variety of applica-
tions. While in use, springs may undergo very simple
or complex loading, which may require specific initial
residual stresses to protect the spring from premature
failure. Processes such as heat setting, shot peening,
and heat treating may be used to improve the spring’s Fig. 1 — Plot of RS vs. distance from coil ID.

18 Wire Forming Technology International/Fall 2015

 WFTI EMPHASIS: Testing
Fig. 2 — Definition of measurement directions
on the ID of a spring section.
Same is True in Similar Components
These same stresses can be seen individually in similar
components and thus applied to the case of a spring
wire. If the same processes were applied to a beam,
identical effects will be present (Figure 3).
If said beam is placed under a load such that it experi-
ences plastic deformation, residual stresses will remain
when the load is removed. Coiling of a compression
spring has the same effects as the bending moment
of a beam.
Fig. 3 — Stresses through the cross-section of a beam
coupon (a) under elasto-plastic loading, (b) the resultant
RS after unloading, (c) near surface RS during
and (d) after shot peening.
Shot peening, if done correctly, will give the same
results in any metallic component. The data can also
indicate the order of these operations. Different surface
stresses on the ID in each direction implies that heat-
setting was done after the part was peened. Had the
orders been reversed, the peening would most likely
overtake the surface effects of the heat-setting and be
uniform in all directions.
Importance of Characterization/Monitoring
Characterizing and monitoring residual stress is crucial
if engineers wish to accurately optimize processing pa-
rameters such as heat treatment (temperature, cooling
speed), shot peening (coverage, intensity, shot size and
type) and heat-setting (pressure, height, temperature,
duration) as well as validate theoretically calculated
stress models. In order to monitor these stresses with a
high level of confidence, nondestructive testing (NDT)
techniques such as XRD need to be applied.
Residual stress measurements should be performed
using the multiple exposure technique (MET) in ac-
cordance with SAE HS784 and ASTM E2860 recom-
mended procedures. Equipment should be calibrated
to national standards including ASTM E915.
Conclusion
A spring that fails prematurely can be the limiting
factor in the service life of an assembly, potentially
leading to costly repairs to replace the damaged spring
or other related components.
Armed with insight into the relationship between RS
and specific fabrication techniques, manufacturers can
effectively evaluate and optimize part performance,
extend fatigue life, increase productivity, minimize
warranty returns and save on overall costs.
www.protoxrd.com WFTI
Company Profile:
Since its founding in 1967, PROTO Manu-
facturing has been involved in the development
of instrumentation for the characterization of
materials. Our product line includes X-ray dif-
fraction residual stress and retained austenite
measurement systems, powder diffractometers,
Laue single crystal orientation systems, X-ray
tubes and custom equipment. For over 30 years,
PROTO has been providing solutions for labora-
tory, factory and field environments. Measure-
ment services are also available through ISO
17025 laboratories in the United States, Canada
and Japan. PROTO Manufacturing provides
the industry with an extensive range of residual
stress XRD products to ensure that the most suit-
able equipment is available for your measurement
needs. Choose from PROTO’s high-speed LXRD
Laboratory Systems, flexible iXRD Portable Sys-
tems or the company’s hand-held mXRD Ultra
Portable system. www.protoxrd.com
Fall 2015/Wire Forming Technology International 19
Spring Forward with Instant Measurement

by: Midwestern USA spring manufacturer

Manny S. Lopez
Technical Marketing Engineer increases sales after installing Keyence’s
Keyence Corporation of America Instant Measurement system.

Jumping on a trampoline, mowing the

lawn, washing a load of laundry—none of
these activities would be possible without
springs. Luckily for us, Patrick Manufactur-
ing Inc., Elgin, IL, USA, makes millions of
them. Anything from torsion springs that
keep agricultural equipment operational to
extension springs used to keep the screen
door shut on a summer day, this 30-year old
family owned company produces springs for
almost any application imaginable.
Despite the wide variety of products made
by the company, there was work that even
this experienced spring manufacturer had
to turn down.
“We know our machines can hold tight toler-
ances, but some parts we would not quote
because it would be a problem inspecting
them,” said Quality Manager, Patrick Lang.
Keyence
“When you’re making a spring the size of
IM Series Instant
your fingernail, you can have five people Measurement System.
check it using traditional inspection meth-
ods and get five different measurements.
The Keyence system has solved all of that—anyone in Imagine yourself walking up to a glass stage, placing
our shop can go up to the machine, set the part down a handful of springs, wire forms or stamped parts in
and get the same measurement as the next person, no any orientation anywhere on the stage, and pressing a
matter what.” button. The Instant Measuring System has the ability
Lang is talking about the IM Series Instant Measure- to identify the part, pull up the correct program and
ment System, from Keyence Corporation of America, measure up to 100 dimensions per part on up to 100
which Patrick Manufacturing purchased after a visit parts on the stage at once. The system will automati-
to the biennial, Chicago Association of Spring Manu- cally adjust the lighting and focus, and repositions the
facturers (CASMI) trade show in Chicago. program to match each part on the stage. It recognizes
the profile and reflective images of each part, compares
“I’ve been there three times now,” said Lang. “There’s
it to pre-programmed tolerances, produces a pass or
always new equipment to look at, but nothing really
fail for each dimension and saves the data locally or
jumped out at me until we saw the Instant Measure-
to a network.
ment system at Keyence’s booth. We had looked at
other equipment over the years and it was either too
big for what we needed, or had some sort of quirk like
only being able to display in metric. The simplicity of
the Keyence system really blew us away—it takes out
any chance of user error, and is very quick to set up.
It was the first time we actually were wowed at the Patrick Manufacturing Inc. forms parts
tradeshow in the last 10 years!” like the one seen here.

20 Wire Forming Technology International/Fall 2015

 WFTI EMPHASIS: Testing
Finally, with one more press of a button, the system
prints out a full inspection report. And all of this is
accomplished in three seconds!

Measurements Performed in Seconds

Hundreds of measurements can be easily performed
on a part with just one press of a button. Even if the
measurement points increase, the measurement time
remains the same. With automatic recognition of
position and origin, the IM Series machine can easily
perform over 100 measurements simultaneously.

Uniform Measurement
Results Regardless of the Operator
Focus adjustments are easy to perform, and they can
be reproduced automatically as well as lighting condi-
tions. Edges can also be recognized automatically. The
IM Series will then assimilate the preset conditions for
every measurement utilizing that program.

Intuitive Interface that Anyone Can Use

Just select the desired tool from the measurement
menu, and then roughly specify the measurement
points with the mouse. You can set details intuitively
with just a few mouse clicks. The Automatic Measure-
ment function eliminates the need for set up. Simple
dimensions can be measured and programmed by
simply selecting the types of measurements expected
and pressing a button. This function brings a new
meaning to place-and-press inspection.
Easy Data Management
All measurement results and critical identifiers are
automatically recorded to simplify data management.
The IM Series then automatically calculates and dis-
plays critical statistical values such as average, σ, 3σ,
6σ, Cpk and Ppk. It will also automatically generate
a histogram for variable frequency, a trend graph to
show data over time and raw data that can be exported
as a CSV file.
A Huge Time Saver
After the CASMI tradeshow, a direct Keyence spe-
cialist went on-site to Patrick Manufacturing with a
demo unit to show Lang and his team how the system
would work in the company’s environment. Compared
to how the company had been measuring parts—a
combination of micrometers, calipers and an optical
The IM Series system measures a broad
variety of part dimensions.
comparator—Lang knew immediately that the Instant
Measurement would be a huge time saver, especially
on the smaller parts that were typically being checked
on the comparator.
He recommended to management that they proceed
with the purchase, and the new machine arrived not
long after.
“The training was scheduled a few days after the de-
livery of the system, but it was user-friendly enough
that I was able to set it up and figure out how to begin
using it before the same specialist who demonstrated
the system arrived to train us,” Lang said. “That al-
lowed us to dig into some of the more technical details
while the specialist was here so we were able to really
hit the ground running. Keyence has been great to
work with.Even eight months after the sale, if I have
a problem part, they're willing to come out and give

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Spring Forward with Instant Measurement ...continued
me pointers. They’re very helpful and professional.”
Since that time, the Instant Measurement has become
a pillar of the quality lab. Lang uses the system to
inspect a wide variety of part features including
inside and outside diameters, overall length, form
radii, distance between holes and even coil pitch. The
system is equipped with built-in software algorithms
to automatically detect the position of the workpiece,
and can calculate the intersection of lines and circles,
midpoints and bisectors, tangency, etc., and the list
goes on.
“There are endless things you can pinpoint on the IM,”
said Lang. “I do all of our quality management here
and it saves me a ton of time. What used to take me an
hour now only takes 10 minutes or so. The shop floor
people come into the quality room to use the Instant
Measurement as well. It’s been very well received.”
According to Lang, perhaps the biggest benefit of the
new system is the ability to quote on work that was
previously passed over.
“The Keyence IM really opens the doors to tighter toler-
ance work, stuff that we weren’t comfortable measur-
ing,” explaied Lang. “Now we know that everyone can
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Made In
America
22 Wire Forming Technology International/Fall 2015
do the same job as the next person. My only wish is that
Keyence’s Instant Measurement system had four-foot
field of view—that way we could measure everything
on it!” www.keyence.com/IMWFTI WFTI
Company Profile:
As a leading supplier of sensors, measuring sys-
tems, laser markers, microscopes and machine
vision systems worldwide, Keyence is at the fore-
front of factory automation. The company strives
to develop innovative and reliable products to
meet the needs of customers in every manufac-
turing industry. In addition to Keyence’s world-
class products, the company offers a full range
of services to further assist its customers. The
firm’s technically trained direct sales force is able
to solve tough applications and answer technical
questions about Keyence products. Keyence also
provides fast shipping so customers can improve
their processes as quickly as possible. Keyence
is dedicated to adding value to its customers by
combining superior technology with unparalleled
support. www.keyence.com
Straight From The Show
Images and news from SMI Metal Engineering eXpo

Newest High-Speed CNC Coiler Series Introduced

Gibraltar Corporation, Northbrook, IL, USA, and Simco
introduced the newest machine in the EM series of high-
speed CNC coilers, the EM-60.
The EM-60 is a 7-axes CNC coiler (feed, cutter, rear pitch,
wedge pitch, arbor (up/down), coiling (X2) and has a rated
wire range of 2.4 to 6.0 mm (0.094" to .0236"). The machine
features a rigid cast face, module design concepts and
optional integrated camera gage system.
The Simco EM-60 can be upgraded with two additional
initial tension control axes, which provide vertical motion of
the coiling points in and out from the face of the machine
allowing the user to better control the initial tension and
end position. Other optional features include wire slippage
and paint detectors, safety interlocks and safety cover.
www.gibraltar8.com

Automatic Forming Machines

with Many New Features
In October 2015, AIM Inc. (Automated Industrial
Machinery, inc.), Addison, IL, USA, presented its new
style AFC 6d at the SMI Metal Engineering eXpo in
Charlotte, NC, USA.
The AFC 6d is 20% faster than its predecessor and
now includes tooling attachments that further its
capabilities. Ring head attachment, double eyelet
production and high-speed bending are just some of
the enhancements provided.
The versatility, small investment, modest footprint and
low-cost maintenance remain standard features of the
AFC series, which allow smaller companies to bring in
automation while larger ones offset current capacity.

Among these features, the AFC 6d includes a one-

year warranty, Slip Ring Technology, DXF/XYZ
Importation and Animation Simulation. In addition,
robotics, external chamfering and other ancillary
devices can be integrated. www.AIMmachines.com

24 Wire Forming Technology International/Fall 2015

Spring Makers Discover How to Reduce Scrap
& Increase Production Speeds at SMI Show
Bob Taillard of Bekaert Orrville, Orrville, OH, USA,
reports that in October 2015, steel wire producer and
coating expert, Bekaert, showcased Bezinal® XP and
Bezinal® XC at the SMI Metal Engineering Expo.
The wires, known to significantly improve processing
and corrosion resistance, received a lot of attention at
the show from producers of automotive, industrial and
medical springs.
Bekaert developed both zinc-aluminum coated wires to
solve specific challenges in the spring manufacturing
industry. The Bezinal XC coated wire was engineered to
achieve better coilability, while the Bezinal XP coated wire
provides reliable and superior corrosion resistance without
extra post-coating.
Since their introduction, several spring makers have
run trials with the wires. The results were positive on all
provided samples.
The trials showed that using Bezinal XC reduces scrap
rates by a factor of three to ten or more, depending on
Ideal Platform for Company’s 50-Plus
Nickel Alloy Wire, Bar & Wire Rope
Angus Hogarth, who is the Sales Director at Alloy Wire
International, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, UK, reports
that Alloy Wire International considered this event to be a
most appropriate platform for the promotion of the 50-plus
nickel alloys the company manufactures in wire, bars and
wire rope. Alloy Wire International’s focus for this show
was our message to visitors—“Manufacturing Quality,
Delivering Reliability”. Our customers buy from us because
they want the right product for their application, delivered
reliably on time.
the spring type. Additionally, the manufacturing speeds
increased by 5% or more. Spring manufacturers working
with Bezinal XC coated wire also reported less dust
generation with less time lost to machine and sensor
cleaning.
For Bezinal XP coated wire, there is a significant
improvement in corrosion resistance, even in the bending
areas. In some applications, the salt spray performance of
Bezinal XP almost doubles, reaching performance levels
of 2000 hours.
The Young’s modulus of spring and forming parts produced
from Bezinal XP is 20% higher than those made from
stainless steel, creating lighter spring designs.
Bezinal XP and Bezinal XC were well received. The many
interesting ideas and concepts learned can be explored
in the near future.
For more on reducing scrap/increasing production speeds
with new Bezinal XC and Bezinal XP zinc-aluminum coated
wires, visit: www.bekaertshapedwire.com
In the booth were Don Di Nuccio and Ed Sierman who
reported that they were very impressed by the visitors they
had to their booth from such a wide range of industries. It
was also great to meet up with long-standing customers
who were visiting from all over North America, and even
a few from further away such as New Zealand. Alloy Wire
International thanks the SMI for a very well organized
show and the great assistance provided by the Charlotte
Convention Center staff.
www.alloywire.com
Fall 2015/Wire Forming Technology International 25
Equipment Supplier Celebrates 115 Years
& New Location With an Open House
by:
Jacquelyn Zenhye
Fenn LLC
Event marks the beginning of a new chapter
80 Clark Drive, Unit 5D
East Berlin, CT 06023 USA
in company’s long and illustrious history.
www.fenn-torin.com

We had a very successful event, with over 100 custom-
ers, vendors, local government officials and industry
friends who came out to celebrate Fenn’s 115 year
history, and also our new location.
In the morning, we had a ribbon-cutting ceremony
where our CEO David Somers (of Quality Products,
Inc. (QPI) who owns Fenn and other like-minded
American manufacturers), David Somers, performed
the ribbon cutting to formally celebrate our new lo-
cation. He also made the following opening speech:
“Good Morning!
“On behalf of Quality Products and Fenn, I would like
to welcome everyone to a very exciting day! I would
like to point out a number of special guests on hand:
• The Deputy Mayor of Berlin, Bill Rasmussen
• Brendan Luddy, Council Member-Berlin Berlin, designed to take us into the future.
Town Council
• Chris Edge, Economic Development Director
Town of Berlin
• Joe Aresimowicz, Majority Leader, Connecticut
House of Representatives
• Selim G. Noujaim, State Representative, cup making machines, precision parts for helicopters
Connecticut General Assembly
“As well as some special guests who are here from
Quality Products:
• Karen Hart, President of Columbus Jack
• Jason Drexler, head of sales at Columbus Jack
as well as Board member of QPI
• Robin Brown, Head of HR for QPI and Director
of Purchasing at QPI
“I would also like to thank Jackie Zenhye and the
entire cross functional team that worked very hard to
put together this terrific Open House today.
“Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in
Fenn’s long and illustrious history. The year 2015
marks the 115 th year of Fenn. It started in a small
rented shop on Asylum Street in Hartford in 1900. In
2003, we acquired BHS Torin, itself a company four
years older than Fenn. After 60 years located on Fenn
Road, we are today opening a new facility here in
“Our machines have helped promote metallurgy
research and education in labs and universities, and
helped support the American war efforts through
the decades including WWI, WWII and the recent
wars in the Middle East. Fenn has built hundreds of
specialty machines and parts over the years—paper
and nuclear reactors and now our coilers, swagers
and other highly engineered metal forming products.

26 Wire Forming Technology International/Fall 2015

“We are the last American
manufacturer of our kind left
in the United States, and in
our talks with our American
customers, they want to sup-
port us and are excited that
they can still buy American.
They are enthusiastic about
our new product pipeline in
development even saying, ‘If
you build one as an American
company, we will buy it—we
would prefer that over buying
from international competi-
tion.’
“QPI and Fenn are also very
proud to keep jobs right here
in Connecticut. We have avoided outsourcing over- with Fenn from the moment we first heard it was open
seas by continuing to build robust, precise, high- to acquisition.
quality machinery for which our customers are willing “Lastly, let me talk about the passion of the Fenn
to pay us a premium. family—the people of Fenn are the reason it has en-
“Quality Products, the parent of Fenn, is an American dured over the last century. While looking to buy the
company that supports American manufacturing. We company a year and a half ago, we didn’t have the
now have five divisions over four states that employ chance to really talk to much of the team. We bought
over 160 people. We were really excited to be involved it based on the potential financial result, in a spread-

Fall 2015/Wire Forming Technology International 27

Equipment Supplier Celebrates 115 Years & New Location With an Open House ...continued
sheet model and an understanding of the history of
the products and their markets. What has made me
most pleased and most proud of what we have found
at Fenn, is the dedication of everyone here. Over the
past year, I have seen the very hard work the team
puts in:
• From long weekends dedicated to building prod-
ucts to ship by the production team, and the travel
and hard work to support our customers in the
field (Wayne, Soc, John, Steve, Marco, Joe, Jen,
Ernie, Pete, Dennis and David).
• To working long hours on proposals (Bob, Nel-
son, Colin, Tom, Matt and Darcy).
• To working hard to quote parts for customers
(Sharon and Weylin).
• To the terrific design and development our engi-
neers put in our work on our mills, coilers and
swagers (Darin, George, Kurt, Rachel, Mike,
Lou and Ryan).
• I see the hard work of the finance team, the mar-
keting team and purchasing team to support the
business (Kristol, Kim, Emily, Jackie and Bern).
• Lastly, I have been very impressed with the terrific
leadership from Paul.
“This dedication, commitment and loyalty of every-
one involved with Fenn makes me very optimistic
about our success for the next 115 years.
“Despite economic recession and depressions, World
Wars and fierce global competition, our customers see
the value in our products and continue to support us.
We look forward to many more years of continued
growth and success.”
In the afternoon, we hosted all of our guests with
shop tours and educational sessions about each of
28 Wire Forming Technology International/Fall 2015
our product lines including wire flattening and shap-
ing lines, rolling mills, spring coilers, swagers, draw
benches and turks heads. We also provided educa-
tional outlines about our spare parts, upgrade and
remanufacture and service and training capabilities.
Additionally, we hosted catered hors-d’oeuvre and
an open bar along with a beautiful dinner for all of
our guests.
It was a successful event, and gave Fenn the opportu-
nity to show both our local and industry communities
what our operation is all about.
We are very proud that we have remained competitive
in providing metal forming solutions for the last 115
years, and we look forward to the next 115.
www.fenn-torin.com WFTI
Interesting Facts About 115 Years Ago...
• In the 1900 census, the population of the
USA was 76,212,168, and in 1900 the
state of Connecticut had 908,420 people.
As a comparison, in 2010, the population
of the USA was 308,745,538, and the state
of Connecticut had 3,574,097 people.
• In 1900, the telephone was only 24 years
old (about the same age as the public
Internet is today.
• The plane had not yet been invented.
• The year before (1899) was the first year
more than 1000 cars had been sold
in the USA.
Tier One Forming & Coating Firm
Expands to Serve Automotive Industry
by:
Donna J. Garman, CEO Firm’s consolidation strategy for future
Herbert E. Orr Company
335 W. Wall Street stability includes process streamlining
Paulding, OH 45879 USA
www.heorr.com and expanded capabilities.

The Herbert E. Orr Company recently announced
completion of the 12,000 ft2 expansion of its manufac-
turing headquarters in Paulding, OH, USA. The 20%
expansion boosts the company’s existing facility from
60,000 ft2 to 72,000 ft2. The newly expanded building
is expected to reach full operational capacity with 11
wire bending machines operating on one shift later
this year.
The expansion will allow the Tier One wire-forming
and coating firm to better serve North America’s
largest automobile manufacturers by increasing pro-
duction capacity and parts production flexibility and
fulfillment. The expansion will add four, full-time
employees and one flex-temp to the H.E. Orr team
bringing the total employment to 62 team members.
H.E. Orr Company is ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 14001
certified. H.E. Orr is also a certified women-owned
business and has been a member in good standing of
the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
(WBENC) the largest third-party certifier of busi-
nesses owned, controlled and operated by women.
H.E. Orr is also a certified member of the Powder
Coating Institute (PCI).
Expansion is Part of Consolidation
Strategy for Future Stability
H.E. Orr is one of the few wire forming and forging
operations in the nation to perform e-coating and
powder coating on one continuous line. The new plant
expansion serves as part of another consolidation
strategy, moving the operations of nine additional
wire bending machines in-house from services that
were formerly contracted from Tier Two suppliers.
We took a hard look at our suppliers, the growing
global market and our potential future growth, and
decided to bring these operations under one roof with
this expansion.

Herbert E. Orr Company Tier One facility in Paulding, OH, USA, expanded by 12,000 ft2.

30 Wire Forming Technology International/Fall 2015

 H.E. Orr is one of the few wire forming and forging operations in the USA to perform e-coating and powder coating in
one continuous line. The new plant expansion serves as part of another consolidation strategy, moving the operations of
nine additional wire bending machines in-house from services that were formerly contracted from Tier Two suppliers.

With this expansion and consolidation, we are making production module. Once the bending is complete,
an investment to take our future into our own hands the parts are then processed and fed into specially
through bringing a significant piece of our wire form- designed pushcarts.
ing supply chain in-house. Team members then roll the pushcarts from the new
facility into the e-coating and powder coating racking
room next door. This further streamlines the process
Streamlining the Process
by eliminating the need and expense of forklifts
“New plants call for new process improvements,” and forklift operators. The wheeled carts are easy to
said H.E. Orr President, Gregory W. Johnson. “We handle and are set higher so parts can be removed
are using lean manufacturing methods to evolve the and placed on racks easily without the back strain of
new facility from batch-mode processing into a more bending over repeatedly.
level scheduling use of our manpower and equipment
We work in a global marketplace. A short while back
to better serve the JIT demands of our customers.”
we lost some business to a competitor in India. We
H.E. Orr up-fitted the new manufacturing floor with
an Automated Industrial Machinery (AIM) 3D-12T
Accuform CNC wire forming workstation along with
two more traditional custom wire benders.
One team member runs two machines, one is auto-
mated and one is manual. In this way, the company
can meet the demands of short and long product runs,
simultaneously.
This capability also provides the ultimate flexibility
when producing finished condition wire forms for
OEM customers and custom bending for OEM re-
placement parts.
A new 5 ton overhead crane system in the facility
works to lower wire coils onto “top hat” style spools
onto three wire coil handlers—one next to each Multiple styles of parts moving via conveyor system.

Fall 2015/Wire Forming Technology International 31

Tier One Forming & Coating Firm Expands to Serve Automotive Industry ...continued
strongly believe that once this new investment pays
for itself, we will be able to requote the business we
lost and regain it back under our new business model.

Company Capabilities
H.E. Orr’s equipment list allows near instant produc-
tion of any part, whenever needed, in quantities from
five to 50,000, in size ranges from 3 mm high tensile
to 12 mm mild steel. The company offers multiple
variations in one run with no tooling changes and
the highest overall production speeds in the industry.
Short lead times and low tooling costs also guarantee
success. H.E Orr is positioned for additional growth
through increased production capability with even
greater quality at a competitive price. The company’s
current capabilities include the following:
• Design and quality control. Orr’s team of engi-
neers and quality control experts use the latest
CAD software for design and documentation. Extensive testing takes place
They also work with the OEM to achieve the salt throughout the coating process.
spray results the application requires.
in the equipment required to install rubber hoses
• Wire drawing. H.E. Orr buys raw materials di-
or plastic parts to the finished wire form quickly
rectly from steel mills eliminating the middle-
and efficiently. The finished parts are placed into
man. The firm then draws the wire to the exact
a supplied package, which is then shipped to the
specifications needed, keeping a tighter control
facility.
on tolerances and quality.
• Hot upset forging. Forming parts through the hot
upset forging process produces shapes stronger Certifications
than an equivalent cast or machined part. Most OEM manufacturers require that suppliers
• Cold forming. Cold forming machines are avail- adhere to strict technical specifications laid out in
able to make simple and complex shapes for a a quality management standard for suppliers to the
wide variety of applications. automotive sector, known as ISO/TS 16949.
• E-coating and powder coating. H.E. Orr operates Additionally, ISO 14001 addresses various aspects of
both e-coating and powder coating on the same environmental management including proper label-
production line. Every part gets e-coated prior ing, performance evaluation, life cycle analysis and
to being powder coated providing an extra level communication and auditing. H.E. Orr holds certifica-
of protection. tion in both ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 14001.
To learn more about the expanded facility and capa-
• Sub assembly and kitting. H.E. Orr has invested
bilities of the Herbert E. Orr Company as well as the
company’s products, visit the website below.
www.heorr.com WFTI

H.E. Orr's new CNC wire forming machine, with up to 32
axis motion, takes wire directly from a coil, straightens
it, bends it, and cuts it to create any profile needed with
minimal tooling changes.
Company Profile:
Founded in 1957, the Herbert E. Orr Company is a
world-class organization with a reputation that has
been built on superior quality, on-time delivery, com-
petitive pricing and technical expertise. Starting as a
small forging operation, the Herbert E. Orr Company
now produces well over six million parts annually for
major Japanese automakers and dozens of smaller
companies. www.heorr.com

32 Wire Forming Technology International/Fall 2015

 Heat Treatment Roundup
compiled by the Editors at Wire Forming Technology International
Suppliers have responded to our call for the state-of-the-art
in heat treatment technology and equipment.
Heat Treatment of Springs
Mark Hayes, Proprietor of Spring Expert, Sheffield,
UK, says, “Spring manufacturers know that they
have to heat treat their springs after cold coiling, but
don’t always have a complete understanding of what
benefits accrue from this process. The results of two
research projects on this subject—the first for exten-
sion springs and the second for compression springs
have recently become available.
“The research papers were written so as to answer
frequently asked questions, like what temperatures
are optimal, and how long do I need to leave the
springs at temperature? In other words, the results
are presented in a practical way to be of direct use to
spring manufacturers. This is typical of their author’s
approach to providing training for the spring indus-
try worldwide—practical information backed up by
metallurgical theory for those who want to know why.
By way of example, an explanation for stainless steel
spring becoming larger in outside diameter and higher
in rate during heat treatment is supplied. Another
example is the graph shown above quantifying the
effects of heat treatment of 302 stainless steel extension
springs.” www.springexpert.co.uk
Heat Treatment Line for Real-Time Temp Charting/Recording
Treating Bar Steel in Rolling Lines
Information from SMS group, Düsseldorf, Germany,
says, “Deutsche Edelstahlwerke GmbH has placed
an order with SMS group for a heat treatment line for
its Witten, Germany, facility. For the first time, this
will enable bar steel in the size range up to 250 mm
diameter to be heat treated directly in the rolling line.
The separate heat treatment process that was previ-
ously required can then be eliminated, thus saving a
large proportion of the heating energy. Throughput
times of the material will be significantly reduced, and
intermediate storage is no longer required.
34 Wire Forming Technology International/Fall 2015
“The new heat treatment line will be integrated into
the material flow of the existing rolling mill. Here
individual bars can be transported on a roller table
to a temperature equalization furnace. Depending on
the quality demands, this process is employed dur-
ing the production of RSH steel (stainless, acid and
heat-resistant), high-grade structural steel or tool steel.
After heating, the bars are cooled selectively to the
desired temperature on a cooling section so that the
envisaged properties are precisely achieved. This is
controlled by the CCT® (Controlled Cooling Technol-
ogy) simulation model.
“The temperature equalization furnace is constructed
as a walking-beam furnace and designed for energy
efficiency, temperature uniformity over bar length
and cross-section as well as low emissions. A level 2
system ensures the efficient operation of the furnace.
The system calculates the thermal profile of the bars.
Each zone temperature set point is monitored by the
level 2 system in order to ensure proper heating of the
bars.” www.sms-group.com
New Heat Treating System,
& Combination Parts Collector/Oven
Tim Weber, President , Forming Systems, Inc.,
Schoolcraft, MI, USA, says, “HSI and Forming Sys-
tems, Inc. would like to introduce HCF1150-SE with
outside dimensions of 11500 m length x 1910 m width
x 2180 mm height (453" x 75" x 86"). The conveyor
width is 1200 mm (47.2") and heating area length is
8900 mm (350").
“Furthermore, the following important optional ac-
cessories are available for HCF1150: Solid State Relay
(SSR);. Digital Speed Meter (DSM); Dual timer Sys-
tem Controller (DSC); Over Temperature Protection
Heat Treatment Roundup

(OTP); Digital Error Meter (DEM); Motor Monitor

system (MM); Wireless temperature recorder (485WL);
CQI9- oriented configuration (CQI9); and AMS2750E-
oriented confiANNOUNCEMENT
NEW PRODUCT guration (AMSE2). HMI 485H Temperature Recorder for HSI Ovens

“HSIHSI has
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by the DEM Digital Error Meter and DSMI Digital Speed Meter Interface, the system can also record
alarms and conveyor speed. The new system can provide the chart in BMP format and temperature
chart up intotextseven
readings channels.
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can be stored on USB device
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Fall 2015/Wire Forming Technology International 35

 Heat Treatment Roundup
“Sampling intervals can be set between 10 seconds and
10 minutes. The 485H can also be used to set tempera-
ture and belt speed via the user-friendly touchscreen
interface. The available magnetic base allows for easy
and convenient placement on the oven.
“Also offered by Forming Systems is the HSI is PCF
series of combination parts collector and oven for
automated stress relieving of small components. By
36 Wire Forming Technology International/Fall 2015
combining part collection and stress relieving, the
PCF series oven is offered as an ideal solution for
automated production or lot control situations.
“With a maximum temperature capability of 500°C
(930°F), a wide variety of materials can be processed
in the PCF series combination parts collector and oven.
“Features of the new PCF series systems include DSM
digital speed meter for displaying time in heat, a PLC
control for direct connection to a production machine,
parts bin timing by either count or quantity and stain-
less steel belt and bins as well as casters for mobile
operations. The PCF series of combination parts col-
lector and oven is the latest addition to the complete
line of HSI high-performance ovens including HCF
mesh belt conveyor ovens (over 30 sizes), HSF link
belt conveyor ovens, HB box ovens and HC high-
temperature box ovens.” www.formingsystemsinc.com
550°F-Rated Electric Belt Conveyor Oven
Information from The Grieve Corporation, Round
Lake, IL, USA, says, “The No. 820 is a 550°F electric
belt conveyor oven is currently used for heat treating
ANBAO
Wire on spools
Galvanized wire, Redrawn wire, Stainless steel wire, Copper coated wire
Bright wire etc. on kinds of spools, such as DIN125, DIN160, DIN200
DIN250, BB20, BB25, MP100 etc.
ANBAO QINHUANGDAO INTERNATIONAL CORP.
Add: No.33 Qinhuangxi Street, Qinhuangdao, P.R.China, 066000
Tel: +86-335-3893600 Fax: +86-335-3870760
Email: anbao@anbao.net Website: www.anbao.net
 Heat Treatment Roundup
mattress springs at a customer’s facility. Workloads
travel atop an 84" wide, 1" x 1" high-carbon steel flat
wire conveyor belt with 1/2-HP motor drive, variable
from 2.9 to 8 fpm, through a 6' long open belt loading
zone; 20' long, insulated heat zone with recirculated
airflow; and finally, a 6' long open unloading zone.
“A rating of 360 kW power is installed in Incoloy-
sheathed tubular heating elements. And a 24,500
CFM, 20-HP recirculating blower provides vertical
downward airflow onto the workload. The No. 820
has rugged construction, with an all-welded alumin-
ized steel exterior, Type 430 stainless steel interior, 4"
insulated walls and heavy-duty structural steel base.
“Safety equipment on this large conveyor oven in-
cludes a digital indicating temperature controller,
35
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manual reset excess temperature controller with sepa-
rate heating element control contactors, recirculating
blower airflow safety switch and an exhaust hood over
each end equipped with a 12" diameter tubeaxial fan
driven by a 3/4-HP motor. The No. 820 550°F electric
belt conveyor oven unit was entirely designed, engi-
neered, built and fully tested by the manufacturer.”
www.grievecorp.com
Atmosphere Furnace & Auxiliary
Equipment Technology & Training
Mary Grimborg, Marketing Manager at Ipsen Inc.,
Cherry Valley, IL, USA, says, “Ipsen has successfully
installed over 50 atmosphere furnaces, tempers and
auxiliary equipment throughout North America,
demonstrating its ability to provide advanced solu-
tions with top-of-the-line atmosphere products. These
installations covered a diverse range of atmosphere
furnaces including single and double-chamber sealed
quench, vertical retort, pusher and box furnaces.
Whether a new installation or an expansion of an
existing line, these installations were designed for
use in a range of applications and industries includ-
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 Heat Treatment Roundup
ing automotive, aerospace, commercial and energy. perature uniformity.
“As companies are faced with constantly evolving • The Horizontal MetalMaster® furnace features
requirements and processes, nothing is more essential 2-bar gas quenching and is used for processing
than finding heat treating equipment that provides engine parts. It has a 24" x 24" x 40" (610 x 610 x
the necessary solutions. Overall, Ipsen’s focus on 1016 mm) all-metal hot zone, 1500 lb (680 kg) load
customer needs allows it to provide customers with capacity. It operates at temperatures of 1000°F
optimum equipment they can trust and rely on for
full-scale solutions.
“Not long ago, three separate companies purchased
different Ipsen furnace models, all of which will be
used to fulfill the diverse needs of the aerospace in-
dustry. Ipsen shipped two of the heat-treating vacuum
furnaces to Texas in the USA, and the third furnace
was shipped to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
While all of these furnaces will be used to process parts
for the aerospace industry, they all varied in size and
model as well as the type of parts they will produce:
• The Horizontal TurboTreater® furnace features
6-bar gas quenching. This horizontal furnace
features a 36" x 36" x 48" (914 x 914 x 1219 mm)
all-metal hot zone and 3000 lb (1361 kg) load
capacity. It operates at temperatures of 1000°F to Horizontal MetalMaster® furnace for processing
2400°F (538°C to 1316°C) with ±5°F (±3°C) tem- aerospace engine parts.

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 Heat Treatment Roundup
to 2200°F (538°C to 1204°C) with ±10°F (±5°C)
temperature uniformity.
• The TITAN® H4 with 2-bar quench pressure is
used to process parts for gas turbines. This furnace
has a 24" x 28" x 48" (610 x 710 x 1220 mm) all-metal
hot zone with a 2000 lb (900 kg) load capacity.
“Ipsen Inc. also offers Ipsen U classes that allow attend-
ees to learn a broad overview of furnace equipment,
processes, maintenance and more. Ipsen’s three-day
course provides attendees with a hands-on approach Batch tempering oven (left) and screw feed
to learning while receiving qualified tips and knowl- tempering oven (right).
edge directly from the experts.” www.ipsenusa.com large batches of different types of springs to increase
process efficiency. The screw feed tempering oven
Tempering Ovens uses a screw-type conveyor mechanism to increase
Information from Maguire Machinery, Inc., Brig- thermal efficiency. The creep tempering oven was
antine, NJ, USA, says, “In addition to the OKUNO developed to aid in the production of precision
spring, clip, ring and wire forming equipment offered springs, which must deliver a long service life. This
by Maguire Machinery, Inc. in the Americas, Maguire oven provides a completely automatic process, which
also provides the industry with a variety of tempering maintains a compression load on the springs during
ovens. Available from Maguire Machinery, Inc. are tempering. The firm also provides a high degree of
batch tempering ovens, screw feed tempering ovens customer service and support for the equipment that it
and creep tempering ovens. provides to the spring and formed parts manufactur-
“This batch tempering oven was developed to temper ing industry.”www.MaguireMachinery.com WFTI

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Strategic Partnership is Geared Towards
Cell Automation & Turn-Key Integration
by:
Hannah Taylor — Combining wire bending, press systems
Sales Administration
AIM, Inc. and tube forming operations.
502 S. Vista Avenue
Addison, IL 60101 USA
www.aimmachines.com

Global supplier of CNC wire bending machines, AIM,

Inc., Addison, IL, USA, and Overton Industries,
Franklin, IN, USA, a leader in press systems and tube
forming, recently announced a strategic partnership.
This partnership is specifically geared towards cell
automation by allowing customers total turnkey
integration from two industry leaders.
“AIM will continue to remain focused on its core
competency and Overton will do the same,” said Gus
Goudis, Sales Manager at AIM, Inc. “This partnership
combines the knowledge base of two market leaders AIM technician (above) and Overton technician (below).
for the sole purpose of cell automation without change
to their regular business activities.”

Years of Cooperation
For close to a decade, AIM, Inc. has worked with
Overton personnel resulting in Overton’s design
and development of systems dedicated to work with
AIM, Inc. machinery. These systems include presses
that can be integrated in-line or externally with AIM,
Inc. machines, along with high-speed upset units.
Overton specializes in press systems and tube form-
ing. The Overton technical staff improves, supports
and manufactures tooling and equipment with quick
turnaround.
About the Partners
Automated Industrial Machinery, dba, AIM, Inc.,
was founded in 1992 by Constantine Grapsas and has
grown to become a premier CNC bending machine
supplier. Serving customers worldwide, AIM, Inc.
manufactures 2D and 3D CNC bending machinery
and offers ancillary devices and robotics for complete
cell automation. AIM, Inc. strives to deliver total
customer satisfaction by providing products and
services of superior quality at fair prices. For more
information, see the AIM website listed at the end of
this article.
Overton Industries began making machines for the
tube and rod industries in the 1990s after only focus-
ing on tooling since 1968. With a background in tool-
ing, Overton began making the machines that would
match the tooling being made. This started with ram
form machines, but has since expanded into spin form
machines, roll grooving machines, trim machines and
cold form machines as well as hydraulic presses.
Overton also specializes in tube mill tooling, fixtures
and gages, tube dies, automation and custom ma-
chinery. Overton Industries also has a sister division
called Tool & Die Division. The division’s focus is on
stamping dies ranging from small high-speed dies for
battery components to large blanking dies for automo-
tive paneling. While making the tooling for customers,
the Tool & Die Division also does production for small
to medium-size quantities of parts.
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 Thank you for attending
SpringWorld® 2014
Over 2,700 Spring Industry
Professionals were in attendance.

SpringWorld provides a unique opportunity to network with other

spring manufacturers and wire formers:
• One-on-one discussions with others who share your concerns
is invaluable in gaining new insights for your business.
• See the newest technology available to improve your productivity,
quality and service.
• Speak directly with exhibitors who can answer your questions.
• Attend free educational seminars offered by exhibitors on the show
floor.

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October 5-7
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Straight From The Show
Images, facts and news from wire Southeast ASIA 2015

KIESELSTEIN Returns as an Exhibitor to wire Southeast ASIA 2015

After taking a break from this show in 2013, the German
producer of wire drawing machines, KIESELSTEIN
came back for this year’s show. A growing number of wire
producers would like to improve the quality of the wire
they produce and are looking for innovative engineering
concepts. KIESELSTEIN is leading in the area of wire
shaving, a technology creating fault-free wire surfaces.
Shaved wire is among others used for the production of
valve springs or suspension coil springs for the automotive
industry. The company gains its know-how from its
extensive research and development activities in its in-
house testing area. Trials are carried out using various
kinds of wire material in order to examine the influence
of different parameters, processing speeds, material and
geometry of the tools.
Apart from this, the team of engineers at KIESELSTEIN
constantly works on the improvement of plants with
regard to efficiency, operability and maintainability. Even
automation of the production process and reduction of Wire shaving plant from KIESELSTEIN.
down-time for machine set-up and maintenance are issues
KIESELSTEIN addresses. www.kieselstein.com

Numalliance WAFIOS AG
www.numalliance.com www.wafios.de

42 Wire Forming Technology International/Fall 2015

 Successful wire and Tube Southeast ASIA 2015 Shows
After three days of strong activities on the
show floor, wire Southeast ASIA 2015 and
Tube Southeast ASIA 2015, came to suc-
cessful close in Bangkok. At the shows,
411 international companies from 33
countries including seven national group
exhibits from Austria, China, Germany,
Italy, Taiwan, the UK and the USA show-
cased their latest technologies to 7144 international trade
visitors from 56 countries. With almost 33% of these visi-
tors coming from outside Thailand—from countries such as
Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Indonesia,
Myanmar and Pakistan—as well as visiting delegations from
China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam, wire and Tube Southeast
ASIA 2015 confirmed their status as the regional platforms
for the wire and tube industries.
The formation of the single-economy ASEAN Economic
Community (AEC) at the end of this year together with the
start of Thailand’s Infrastructure Development Plan, which
includes massive transformation to the country’s overall
national infrastructure from 2015 to 2022, will result in robust
business opportunities for the wire and tube industries in
the coming years.
“The staging of the synergistic trade fairs comes at a timely
juncture, presenting itself as a valuable platform to promote
better understanding and business connections between
Thailand, the region and the international community for
mutual benefit,” stated Gernot Ringling, Managing Director
of Messe Düsseldorf Asia.
Exhibitors at both shows were pleased with their participa-
tion. According to Christian Schalich, Area Sales Manager
for SIKORA AG, “Our main objective for participating is
to showcase our latest machinery to customers from the
region. At the trade fair, we were able to accomplish this
and at the same time explain the advanced technologies of
our machines while the customers test them. Having talked
with more visitors than two years ago, I am pleased that we
have met our objective fully and will surely be back in 2017.”
For French exhibitor Numalliance, the successful sale
of a machine to a Thai customer was the highlight of the
company’s participation at wire and Tube Southeast ASIA
2015. “Not only does this trade exhibition reach out to the
domestic Thai market, but it also drew large numbers of
industry visitors from regional countries who otherwise
wouldn’t be entering the European markets,” said Patrick
Maurissen, Sales Director for Numalliance.
Wang Fei, Corporate Program Manager at China Petro-
leum Technology & Development Corporation agrees
and mentioned that the firm met with clients from India,
Bangladesh, Thailand and Indonesia, “Through on-site
discussions, we learned about the purchasing requirements
and products that are of interest to our regional clientele and
got a better grasp of the region’s market trends, which will
be helpful for the future planning of our business.”
wire and Tube Southeast ASIA 2015 were supported by
international industry partners from the International
Wire & Machinery Association (IWMA), the Italian Wire
Machinery Manufacturers Association (ACIMAF), the
International Wire & Cable Exhibitors Association
(IWCEA) and the Austrian Wire and Cable Machinery
Manufacturers Association (VÖDKM-AWCMA) as well as
the International Wire and Cable Exhibitors Association-
France (IWCEA-FRANCE), the German Wire and Cable
Machine Manufacturers Association (VDKM), the Wire
and Cable Industry Suppliers Association® (WCISA®)
and the International Tube Association (ITA).
Association representatives spoke unanimously of the thriv-
ing market potential in southeast Asia and the opportunities
offered by wire and Tube Southeast ASIA for their members
to acquire new business contacts and strengthen existing
business relationships.
“This edition is better than the last and we have seen good
numbers and quality visitors. We've also received a steady
stream of enquiries,” commented Ferruccio Bellina, Presi-
dent of ACIMAF.
Newly appointed Chairman of IWMA, Amanda Shehab,
added, “The southeast Asian market is a significant and
growing one, and thus the trade fair presents a great op-
portunity for the industry to explore the region’s potential.”
wire and Tube Southeast ASIA 2015 featured a series of
conferences and seminars by industry experts from the
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi,
the Engineering Institute of Thailand, the Technology
Promotion Agency, the International Copper Associa-
tion (SEA) and the TumCivil.com Training Center. Topics
ranged from safety and energy-saving initiatives to instal-
lation standards, conversion of overhead power lines and
structural analysis and design.
With plans for an enhanced and more improved 2017 edi-
tion of the trade fairs already underway, Gernot Ringling
remarked, “As specialist trade exhibition organizers with an
established history of almost two decades in southeast Asia,
driven by the world’s leading trade fairs, wire Düsseldorf
and Tube Düsseldorf, we are committed to working hand in
hand with our international industry partners and supporting
industry associations to present yet another two world-class
exhibitions in wire and Tube Southeast ASIA 2017, reflect-
ing the upcoming economic and industry advancements.”
The next staging of wire and Tube Southeast ASIA will
be held in 2017. Exact dates will be announced at a later
date. For information on visiting or exhibiting at wire or
Tube Southeast ASIA 2017, call Messe Düsseldorf North
America (MDNA), Chicago, IL, USA, at +1 312 781 5180,
fax to +1 312 781 5188 or email to info@mdna.com.
www.mdna.com
  — Anne Meerboth-Maltz,
     Messe Düsseldorf North America, Chicago, IL, USA
Fall 2015/Wire Forming Technology International 43
On the Effectiveness of
Mechanical-Chemical Cleaning of Wire
by:
Bert Breidenbend, Sales/Marketing A dilemma—which method, mechanical or
GEO-Reinigungstechnik GmbH
Schlesierring 35 wet-chemical is the most appropriate for the
D-48712 Gescher, Germany
www. geo-reinigungstechnik.de desired surface quality of wire?

When looking for a cleaning system for wires, cables,

etc., one is often faced with a dilemma. Which method,
in general mechanical or wet-chemical, is suitable for
the desired surface quality? In addition, your budget or
your available space might be limited. However, today
the range of manufacturers of in-line cleaning systems
as well as the current market solutions are manageable.
The appropriate method is still difficult to determine
at first glance. And as a result of this difficulty, there
is often an attempt to construct and implement your
own solution only to find that the outcome is, despite
intense input of time and material, inadequate.

Where to Begin the Search?

Basically, the definition of the cleaning target and the
analysis of the surface texture should be at the begin-
ning of the search. Only when these points are defined,
the choice of the suitable method, and if necessary a Mechanical cleaning technology offered by
suitable cleaning agent, can be carried out. GEO-Reinigungstechnik GmbH — rotating spiral
As mentioned above, usually a subdivision in “me- brush on DRB-WCS wire cleaning system.
chanical cleaning” and “chemical cleaning” is made,
whereby nearly all mechanical cleaning methods can
be combined with the chemical cleaning.

Mechanical Cleaning
With mechanical cleaning, the contamination is re-
moved by the mechanical frictional force of normally
solid cleaning materials such as brushes, textiles and
microfibers. To remove gross contamination from
the wire surface, the cleaning with brushes or textile
materials is very effective.
However, since the surface characteristics of the wire
are far from ideal due to for example fine cracks and
defects, these methods quickly reach their limits.

Chemical Cleaning
Chemical cleaning means in most cases that a fluid
exposure performs the cleaning. The performance of
these methods is considerably improved by increasing
the velocity of the liquid by means of high pressure,
ultrasonic or steam relaxation. Cleaning processes High-pressure wire and cable cleaning system available
with liquids, supported by ultrasonic, high pressure or from GEO-Reinigungstechnik GmbH.

44 Wire Forming Technology International/Fall 2015

 impulse) can be applied to the contamination for a
certain time.

Comprehensive Analysis of
All Parameters is Necessary
Since the choice of the appropriate cleaning method is
determined by many other factors, a comprehensive
analysis of all parameters should be undertaken.
This is the approach that GEO-Reinigungstechnik
GmbH (GEO) has selected. For the last two decades
GEO has explicitly dealt with the cleaning of continu-
ous profiles such as wires, ribbons, strands and cables.
The procedures can be tested under near-production
conditions at GEO’s test lab and from the knowledge
gained suitable solutions can be selected and imple-
mented. www.geo-reinigungstechnik.de WFTI

Customized ultrasonic cleaning system from
GEO-Reinigungstechnik GmbH.
steam, can substantially meet the challenging task of
removing dirt even from the smallest surface defects.
Finally, the effectiveness of the cleaning process de-
pends on how targeted the cleaning power (force or
Company Profile:
GEO-Reinigungstechnik has specialized in the design,
manufacture and sale of continuous cleaning equipment for
wire, cable and strip for over two decades. From day one, the
company has specialized in the use of the very latest in ul-
trasonic cleaning technology. GEO offers a complete range
of ultrasonic, high-pressure jet nozzle, steam and mechanical
wire cleaning systems both for single wire and multi-wire ap-
plications. www.geo-reinigungstechnik.de

Fall 2015/Wire Forming Technology International 45

 Coating & Plating Roundup
compiled by the Editors at Wire Forming Technology International
Suppliers have responded to our call for the state-of-the-art
in coating and plating technology and equipment.

In-Line Cleaning System

Removes Metal Coatings
Hannah Taylor of AIM Inc. (Automated Industrial
Machinery, inc.), Addison, IL, USA, says, “AIM is
proud to introduce the new WC6 in-line wire clean-
ing system! Dust, oil and other drawing lubricants
can make it hard to keep wire forms clean. However,
AIM has come up with a solution to help alleviate
those issues. The WC6 utilizes multiple methods of
in-line wire cleaning to combat the combination coat-
ings on the wire.
“The WC6 includes in-line wiping, rotary brushes The PosiTector app is available on Google play and
and specialized detergents to ensure that the cleanest Apple iTunes store.
wire is passed through the machine prior to forming. “The PosiTector SmartLink accepts all PosiTector 6000,
In addition, the detergents are recycled and reused RTR-H, SPG and DPM probes easily converting to
within the WC6 making it a true stand-alone system. a coating thickness gage, replica tape reader, depth
micrometer surface profile gage or dew point meter.”
www.defelsko.com/smartlink

Bright Acid Copper Process

Barry Lee Cohen, Global Director, Marketing Com-
munications at Enthone Inc., Trumbull, CT, USA,
says, “CUPROSTAR® 1610 bright acid copper pro-
cess is now available. The dye-
free and methanol-free process
produces brilliant and highly
ductile copper layers with low
“Not only does the WC6’s stand-alone configuration internal stress. The uniform
allow relatively easy movement within the factory, copper deposit may be used
but the WC6 has the ability to be placed before any as an intermediate nickel-chro-
wire forming or straightening system.” mium layer on plastics or on a
www.AIMmachines.com variety of metal substrates.”
Maja Brandes, “Global Product
Manager, adds, “A new gen-
Gage & Mobile App — eration of copper electrolytes
A Smart Way to Measure Coatings enables CUPROSTAR 1610 to
Richard Northrop, Marketing Manager, DeFelsko provide excellent brightness,
Corporation, Ogbensburg, NY, USA, says, “DeFelsko while eliminating the potential
is pleased to introduce another industry first, the Posi- of overleveling which is often
Tector® SmartLink™. The PosiTector SmartLink and witnessed with existing dye
free mobile app turns your cell phone or tablet into a and dye-free acid copper systems.” www.enthone.com
virtual PosiTector gage. Wirelessly connect PosiTector
probes to your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch to take full PTFE Fluoropoymer Coating
advantage of the simplicity and utility of your device Phil Dhake, President, at Premium Products, Inc.,
with or without an Internet connection. Yorkville, IL, USA, says, “We are pleased to announce
“The PosiTector SmartLink allows you to take advan- the availability of PTFE Fluoropolymer coating for
tage of the features of your smart device including the offshore drilling and petroleum industries. PTFE
touch screen, keyboard, microphone, camera, email, Fluoropolymer is a corrosion resistant lubricant. It
WiFi, Bluetooth, cellular, dictation tools and more. adheres to a wide variety of substrate treatments like

46 Wire Forming Technology International/Fall 2015

 Coating & Plating Roundup
zinc phosphate, zinc plating and stainless steel. It
lowers friction, reduces wear and offers a coefficient
of friction as required. PTFE Fluoropolymer coat-
ing offers a water-based, environmentally friendly
solution that is resilient enough to endure extreme
weather conditions as well as aquatic environments.
It is durable enough to withstand exposure to harsh
chemicals such as gasoline and MEK, among others.
PTFE Fluoropolymer also provides UV resistance for
over 2000 hours.
“PTFE Fluoropolymer is applied through a dip-spin
process. This coating reduces the possibility of gall-
ing and fretting, which in turn lengthens the life of
the fasteners. The operating temperature of PTFE Candor Sweden wire
Fluoropolymer ranges from -40°C to 250°C. During cleaning & plating line.
testing, PTFE Fluoropolymer lasted over 25 Kesternich
cycles and over 1000 hours SST in the ASTM B-117 test. • Ultrasonic degreasing.
“PTFE Fluoropolymer is available in a broad array of • High speed hot water rinsing.
colors designed to suit any project requirements. At • Patented Candojet HW and Candowipe airwipes.
Premium Products, Inc., the company prides itself on “All equipment is supported in North America by
providing its customers with custom, quality service Kinrei of America’s trained technicians as well as
for each and every order.” support from Candor. Candor Sweden AB has cur-
www.premiumproductsinc.com rently supplied more than 300 plants and equipment
in 25 countries.”

In-Line Wire and Strip Surface

Treatment Equipment and Processes
Mitch Jacobsen, VP of Sales at Kinrei Of America,
LLC, Wayne , NJ, USA, says, “Kinrei of America rep-
resents Candor Sweden AB in North America and
brings you precision high-speed single wire plating
lines for copper, tin, nickel, silver and zinc; in addi-
tion to multi-wire plating lines for copper, bronze,
nickel, chromium and zinc—both on ferrous and
nonferrous wire.
“Candor is a world-class supplier of equipment and
processes for in-line wire and strip surface treatment.
Candor has custom manufacture plants for both wire
and strip applications with emphasis on electroplat- Candor Sweden
ing, cleaning and chemical coatings while also sup- COPPERJET copper
plying all the peripheral equipment/processes for a coating plant.
complete application. Candor’s single wire plating
applications include nickel, tin, silver, copper and
solder coatings on base metals of copper and multiple Candor Sweden recently developed the COPPER-
copper alloys wires. Plating plants can be supplied JET, a high-speed copper coating plant, chemical
with different types of payoffs (dynamic or static) or electrolytic, for high-quality welding wires. The
as well as take-ups including coilers or reel take-ups plant will copper coat the wire at speeds up to 25 to
from various suppliers. 30 mps with best possible cleaning and coating qual-
ity. At wire Southeast ASIA 2015, in exhibit stand F17,
“You can count on Kinrei and Candor Sweden for: Candor Sweden presented the latest developments of
• Single and multi-wire plants for degreasing the COPPERJET system.
and pickling. www.kinreiusa.com
• Bipolar electrolytic degreasing and pickling. www.candorsweden.com Continued ...

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 Coating & Plating Roundup
Coating/Plating— MKS® (Doerken) dip-spin coating systems. J&M also
OEM Spec & Test Support offer’s heat treating and sorting/inspection services.
Todd Lindberg, VP Sales, J&M Plating, Inc., says, “In
business since 1986, J&M Plating has continually been
involved in developing new finishes and processing
techniques. We have established ourselves as a pri-
mary resource for finish development and process
expertise among several of the largest OEMs within
the automotive, agricultural, motorcycle and other
manufacturing industries. Offering both barrel zinc
electroplating and dip-spin applied zinc-aluminum
flake finishes, J&M has helped identify the proper
finish to match the performance requirements for a
diversity of part types and applications.
“The next level of OEM support has centered on
specification and testing support. Our experienced
technical staff is continually involved with assisting
OEMs with new specification writing and existing
specification revisions. We also provide input re-
garding testing parameters and associated analysis
to support the specifications. In addition, our well
equipped finishing testing lab performs the required
tests for key attributes such as coefficient of friction,
salt spray, adhesion/cohesion, etc. The result has
enabled us to best support our direct customers with
technical expertise regarding OEM finish specification
performance and testing.
J&M lab station for torque tension testing.
“J&M has been zinc electroplating for the past 29 years,
and began dip-spin processing zinc-aluminum flake
in early 2012. We are licensed to process ZinKlad™
(MacDermid) zinc electroplating finishes; and Delta
J&M salt spray testing system.
48 Wire Forming Technology International/Fall 2015
“J&M is ISO 9001:2008 accredited, and has imple-
mented a unique visual control plan system to ensure
clear and concise procedure instructions for all of our
process and service offerings.” www.jmplating.com
The Best Base for Deep Black Zinc
Flake Surfaces & Zinc Flake Base Coat
Needing Only One Coating Layer
Cindy Lesslie, Administrative Assistant, Atotech
USA Inc., Rock Hill, SC, USA, says, “Zintek® 300 HP
is Atotech’s new black high-performance base coat.
The solvent-based inorganic zinc flake base coat
complements Atotech’s black zinc flake systems—the
answer to the rising demand for black finishes, deriv-
ing particularly from the automotive industry.
Atotech offers a
comprehensive
range of products
for black finishes
based on zinc
flakes.
“Atotech zinc flake base coats stand out for the supe-
rior corrosion protection they provide. In addition
to resisting corrosion, Zintek 300 HP contains black
pigments enabling an exceptionally uniform deep
black appearance. When applied in combination
with Atotech’s black top coats Techdip or Techseal®,
optical distraction in terms of silver shine through is
avoided, even after handling. This set of features is
outstanding in the market.
“The new process provides even higher cathodic
corrosion protection and optimized drying and rheo-
logical behavior than the predecessor Zintek 300 B.
Consequently, when used as a foundation for a black
zinc flake coating system, Zintek 300 HP allows a
reduction of coating layers. Conventional black coat-
ing systems require four layers to achieve high level
corrosion protection (720 h NSST) and color stability.
“Base coat top combinations with Zintek 300 HP can
be applied with only three layers (1+2), providing not
only an excellent performance (720 h NSST or more
are possible), but also a notable economic benefit. It
is suitable for both dip-spin method for smaller bulk
material and spray application for large parts.
“With the Zintek Black systems, Atotech meets the
most challenging industries’ requirements, satisfying
automotive OEMs across the world.
 Coating & Plating Roundup
“Also, with Zintek ONE, Atotech recently introduced a and we are continually
new silver inorganic zinc flake base coat providing re- working on new solu-
liable corrosion protection with only one coating layer. tions designed above
This makes Zintek ONE a cost-effective alternative to all to make onward
standard zinc flake applications and conventional acid processing simpler,
zinc-based corrosion protection finishes. cheaper and quicker
“In highly cost-driven industries such as formed parts for our customers.
coatings, the demand for economical, but reliable “Under the brand
corrosion protection systems is constantly increas- name DELTA-MKS ®,
ing. Especially the low-end market with performance Dörken MKS Systems
requirements below 480 h in Natural Salt Spray Test produces and config-
(NSST) calling for simplified production processes ures extremely effec-
that help reduce process/handling costs and energy tive surface protection for the automotive, wind en-
consumption. ergy, construction, electrical and aviation industries.
“Zintek ONE achieves up to 480 h without corrosion Superior
“Our main customer, Finish.industry, made
the automotive
in NSST according to ISO 9227—depending on the the Dörken MKS-Systeme their counterpart: a global

PRODUCT QUALIT Y
With basecoats and topcoats that provide extremely effective
part geometry and equipment used. The new base player. Therefore there
surface are Dörken
protection MKS of
for a variety colleagues
fastening needs.
coat is applied in dip-spin application with a typical on four continents, and there are Tech Centers in the
It starts in the labs and carries right through to the customer’s floor.
thickness of 6 to 10 μm with only one coating step. USA, Brazil, South
Dörken’sKorea
team ofand China.
coating expertsEverywhere
works with OEMs,inparts manufacturers
Excellent mechanical resistance properties and very the world where andcars and
coaters their components
worldwide arethat
to produce coatings built,
set new standards in
fastener corrosion protection. From springs, brackets and clips to nuts, bolts
good adhesion ensure a uniform surface even after Dörken MKS-Systeme
and screws... is locally
Dörken present
tests topcoats with the
and basecoats under the most stringent
mechanical stress. Therefore, Zintek ONE is particu- company’s solutions
standardsand technical
to provide consultants.
best-in-class performance The
in corrosion protection,
consistent torque and tension values and resistance to chemical attack.
larly suitable for components including wire formed American location is Doerken Corporation in Grass
Looking for that superior finish? Look to Dörken.
parts, springs and others, with a simple geometry Lake, MI, USA.” DELTA-MKS® coatings & finishing systems product line includes:
especially for nonautomotive, construction and heavy www.doerken-mks.com
Dörken Dörken Dörken Dörken
industry applications. DELTA-PROTEKT® DELTA®-TONE DELTA®-SEAL DELTACOLL®
Inorganic Non-electrolytic Topcoat systems Clear and black
“Zinc flake coatings from Atotech are flexible systems
Galvanized Strip & Wire coating zinc flake for a variety topcoats for zinc
that can be modularly and individually adapted to systems basecoat system of metals and zinc alloy
various production requirements. Since the zinc flake Information from Anbao (Qinhuangdao) Wire & electroplating

technology presents no risk of hydrogen embrittle- Mesh Co., Ltd.,www.doerken-mks.com

Qinhuangdao, China, says, “Anbao
ment, the coating is also perfectly suited for high- offers galvanized steel strips with surfaces that are
517.522.4600

tensile components. In line with Atotech’s approach free form scales, Fromseams,
the zinc flakes and other sur-
start,
of environmentally friendlier solutions, the zinc flake face imperfections. it’s all
Theabout
zinc the finish.
coating is smooth and
coatings are free of Pb, Hg, Cd, Ni, Co and Cr(VI).” continuous. Also offered is galvanized flat wire in
www.atotech.com low-carbon galvanized steel and stainless steel AISI
430 inDOR-074
diameters of 0.18 to 0.27 mm.
4.5x7.5.indd 1 2/18/1

“Also available from

Microlayer Corrosion Protection Systems Anbao are coated
Information from Dörken MKS-Systeme GmbH & galvanized and
Co. KG says, “Dörken has been developing microlayer stainless steel wire
corrosion protection systems in Herdecke, Germany ropes. The company
for over 30 years. And as such high-performance supplies a full range
corrosion protection has to withstand enormous of wire ropes cov-
stresses and complex specifications despite each layer ered in a range of
being extremely thin, this is just as complicated as it coatings including
sounds—particularly in development and production. PVC, Polypropylene
As we develop every new product, we therefore ask and Nylon as well
ourselves: Is it efficient? Is it environmentally compat- as special coatings,
ible? Quite simply: Is it better? which we can consider upon request.
“So that our products can be used free of concern, “PVC covered stainless steel wire rope is available
we have, for example, always consistently avoided from Anbao. PVC is a low-cost, general-purpose,
the use in the production of any heavy metals, such flexible coating that is regularly used to cover 1X19,
as chromium, cadmium or lead. Years of experience 7X7 and 7X19 stainless steel wire rope.”
and the spirit of innovation unite in our operation, www.anbao.net WFTI

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cumentation, • Simplified operation of testing equipment.
d upgrades of • Powerful and easy-to-use software and com-
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s is an impor- • 2D and 3D in-line and off-line vision systems for
Spotlight On Spring Grinding
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on, compres- by Mike McNulty, Editor
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 TECH BRIEF

Heavy-Duty Bulk Loading System

The UF-3060 Metal Bucket Hop-
per/Conveyor, new from Ad-
vanced Poly-Packaging, Inc.,
Akron, OH, USA, is designed for
heavy products such as formed
parts and hardware including
items that have harsh corners or
sharp edges. Those types of prod-
ucts are known to damage cleated
compartment conveyors, lead-
ing to more maintenance and a
relatively short life. The UF-3060 is
also engineered to eliminate parts
jamming by dropping product
into enclosed steel buckets.
“We’ve never had a conveyor that
has handled bulk parts very well,”
said Advanced Poly-Packaging
President Stuart Baker. “We’ve
always had to limit how much
product can go in the hopper.”
According to Baker, the conveyor
is virtually indestructible from
two standpoints. First, the buck-
ets are made of steel, eliminating
damage from products. Second,
the vertical nature of the conveyor
forces the buckets to carry the
weight, allowing almost no strain
on the conveyor mechanism itself.
hopper is mounted to a stand with through its engineering, pro-
a vibratory pan feeder. Unlike the gramming and technical service
two other options, the new prod- capabilities for applications in
uct can also handle parts that are the formed parts, tool, medical,
coated with oil or other chemical hobby, craft and other industries.
treatments because they will not The company’s complete line of
damage the steel buckets. bagging and auxiliary equipment
Baker said Advanced Poly-Pack- includes tabletop baggers, produc-
aging, Inc. expects the UF-3060 tion bagging machines and fully
to become an integral part of the customized systems that can in-
company’s UC-2400 Vibratory clude a range of scales, parts coun-
Parts Counter, US-9000 Automatic ters and conveyors. The company
Vibratory Bowl Net-Weigh/Count- also specializes in film extrusion,
ing Scale and UCS-2400 Ultra- flexographic printing and poly-
Count Scale. bag conversion to produce custom
A video of the UF-3060 is available high-quality poly bags.
for viewing at the website below. Advanced Poly-Packaging is based
in the USA and coordinates Euro-
A Variety of Custom pean sales and distribution from
Bagging Solutions a satellite office that is located in
Advanced Poly-Packaging, Inc. England.
creates custom bagging solutions www.advancedpoly.com
The UF-3060 is designed for
heavy products such as formed parts
and hardware including items that
have harsh corners or sharp edges.

A Less Cumbersome Design

The new conveyor was also de-
signed to be a less cumbersome
component than most of its coun-
terparts. The UF-3060 features a
conveyor positioned at a 95° angle.
“Our previous hoppers, and many
others on the market for that mat-
ter, have taken up a lot of real
estate,” said Baker. “The new UF-
3060 handles a lot of weight utiliz-
ing a much smaller footprint.”

Options for Versatility

The UF-3060 hopper/conveyor
offers a third option to the com-
pany’s Ultra-Feed™ series con-
veyors. The hopper is built into the
conveyor in the original version,
making it ideal for lighter objects.
The second option is for medium-
duty use. In that configuration, the

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Straight From The Show
Images and news from wire South America 2015
Brazilian Trade Fairs for Wire, Cable & Tube Confirm
Leading Positions in the South American Market
For the second time now the international trade fairs, wire
South America and TUBOTECH were held jointly at the Sao
Paulo Expo Exhibition & Convention Center in Brazil,
this time from October 6 to 8, 2015.
For wire South America, the 2nd Interna-
tional Trade Fair Wire and Cable, this
proved a confirmation of the successful
trade fair concept after a successful
premiere in 2013. TUBOTECH, the In-
ternational Trade Fair for Tubes, Valves,
Pumps, Fittings and Components, already
took place for the 8th time.
Although Brazil’s economic growth has slowed down and
despite the negative growth expected for 2016, the products
of the wire, cable and tube industries are of the same high
importance for the Brazilian industry. This holds especially
true for the construction and automotive industries as well as
for household electronics in general. This is why investors’
interest in presenting themselves on the South American
market continues unabated.
“The Brazilian market continues to be highly attractive for
our exhibitors,” says Erhard Wienkamp, Division Director
at Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, and goes on to say optimisti-
cally, “Even in tense economic times it is important to fly your
flag, make contacts, strengthen partnerships and to prepare
business deals. We rely on the Brazilian market and will do
our utmost to develop wire South America further, turning it
into an established name in South America.”
Taken together, wire South America and TUBOTECH
occupied 32,000 m2 of gross exhibition space with ap-
proximately 500 exhibitors. The 11,000 international trade
Upgraded 2D/3D Bending Head
Machines & New Style Former
AIM Inc. (Automated Industrial Machinery, inc.),
Addison, IL, USA, exhibited at wire South America,
which produced leads from Brazil, Argentina, Peru,
and Bolivia. AIM offers upgraded and updated 2D and
3D CNC wire bending solutions, single and double
bending head machines, Fanuc robotics integration
and fully automated systems. These completely
automated work cell solutions take wire from coil, form,
weld and systematically arrange the finished parts. In
all instances, wire can be fed directly from a coil,
straightened, bent and cut using a software package
that provides flexibility and simplicity in programming
and is offered in all “universal languages.”
AIM also offers the new 20% faster AFC 6d, which
now includes tooling attachments that further its
capabilities. Ring head attachment, double eyelet
production and high-speed bending are just some of
54 Wire Forming Technology International/Fall 2015
visitors attending the three-day trade fair primarily came
from the oil and gas, automotive, construction industries,
metal construction and mining.
At wire South America, some 150 exhibitors from 25 coun-
tries presented the latest from the wire and cable industry.
For the first time, there was a German national participation
comprising 22 German companies that showcased their
technologies to the South American market.
Innovative trends/technologies in pipe and tube making,
finishing and processing as well as pipe and tube trade were
center stage at TUBOTECH. Since its debut in 2001, the
tube trade fair has developed into the top event for experts
from the tube sector in Latin America. Just under 500 exhibi-
tors from 15 nations introduced their innovations in 2015.
Cooperation with Italian partners of the Fiera Milano Brazil
means the success of both trade fairs is a constant goal.
Once again, the support of the IWMA (International Wire
& Machinery Association), IWCEA (International Wire &
Cable Exhibitors Association), WCISA® (Wire and Cable
Industry Suppliers Association®) of the USA and ACIMAF
(Italian Wire Machinery Manufacturers Association), was
secured for the organizing of wire South America.
TUBOTECH is supported by ITA (International Tube Asso-
ciation) and ABITAM (Associação Brasileira da Indústria
de Tubos e Accesórios de Metal).
wire South America and TUBOTECH will again be held
concurrently from October 3 to 5, 2017, at the Sao Paulo
Expo Exhibition & Convention Center.
www.wire-south-america.com / www.tubotech-online.com.
— Petra Hartmann-Bresgen M.A.,
   Messe Düsseldorf GmbH
the enhancements. The versatility, small investment,
modest footprint and low-cost maintenance remain
standards of the AFC series, which allow smaller
companies to bring in automation while larger ones
offset current capacity. www.AIMmachines.com
 Thinking Big?
Think
All Around
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Manufacturer
Wire and Strip Forming
High speed wire forming
to 8.0+mm (~ .3218)

- Super high speed forming

- Wire or strip
- 0.4mm to 8.0+mm (~.0156" to ~.3218")
Okuno Machine Co.
Because…
One of the most respected
Wave Springs and Wave Washers names in spring making
Wave Springs and Wave Washers
to 200mm (~9") diameter and wire forming.
- Patented Okuno forming process
With over 45 years supplying
- Wave springs
- Single and multi-turn wave washers
the industry and over 300
innovative patents.

Flat and Round Wire Rings

Round, flat and shaped wire
rings 300mm² (~ 0.5²) wire to
480mm (~19.0”) ring diameter
CNC Coiling
CNC Coiling to 25+mm (~1.0 “) diameter wire
- CNC Coiling from 0.05mm to 25+mm
(~.002" to ~1.0")
- Independent servo control on each axis
- Round - Flat and Shaped wire - High Speed Orchestra Control (Pat.)
- Round and oval rings - New EZ Set controller with self correcting
- Wire cross section 0.4mm to 300mm2 artificial intelligence
- High Precision
- Variety of end cut shapes
- Very high production rates

Outstanding Sales and Service in the Americas:

106 Ninth Street North
Brigantine, NJ 08203 USA
Tel: (609) 266-0200
Fax: (609) 266-9079
www.MaguireMachinery.com
Info@MaguireMachinery.com
Okuno Machine Co., LTD
48-2, Sakamoto-cho, Izumi-city
Osaka, Japan 594-0052
Tel: 81 (725) 43-7111
Fax: 81 (725) 45-3111
www.Okunomc.co.jp
 PRODUCT SHOWCASE
Vertical Welder
With handling system
Vertical welding machine with
handling system is being used by
a manufacturer of structural steel
to provide continuous process
through welding at vertical payoff,
increased coil weights at separate
welding station and reduced
workload/save on personnel/
decrease of injuries by the han-
dling system. The project volume
without the handling system is up
to 16 mm diameter and with the
handling system is greater than
16 mm diameter. The machine’s
working range for steel wire is 8.0
to 30.0 mm diameters.
The machine is designed as
a compact unit incorporating
welding transformer, clamping
devices, upsetting mechanism
and hydraulic system as well as
the switch cabinet, all integrated
with the electric control. It can be
supplied on a travel unit movable
in parallel and in a 90° angle to the
manufacturing line.
The SS 120 FPC vertical on a
motor-driven platform is a right-
sided, machine left of payoff
annealing device 'NV' with py-
rometer (optional). The centrically
cutting hydraulic wire cutter is for
up to 30 mm BST500 (optional).
And for wire diameters greater
than 16 mm, there is facilitated
handling to insert/clamp the mate-
rial as well as automatic deburr-
ing, PÜS (parameter monitoring),
data logging and LAN-remote
maintenance (optional).
The machine is designed for
welding of hanging steel wire coils
The SS 120 FPC vertical
welding machine on a
motor-driven platform.
with integrated automatic deburr-
ing at a horizontal wire payoff.
The wires are welded in the coil
radius. The hydraulic handling
system facilitates processing of
wires with a diameter to 30 mm.
With the travel unit, an exact
placement of the machine to the
wire coil is possible. The anneal-
ing device 'NV' with pyrometer
enables a program-controlled heat
treatment of the welded material
to increase breaking strength. Au-
gust Strecker GmbH & Co. KG,
Limburg/Lahn, Germany.
www.strecker-limburg.de

850°F Belt Conveyor Oven

No. 867 is an 850°F (454°C), gas-heated belt con- exterior and interior, exhaust hoods over each end
veyor oven currently being used for production heat equipped with a 12" diameter tube-axial fan, driven
treating of metal springs at the customer’s facility. by a ½-HP motor, plus all safety equipment required
Workspace dimensions of this oven measure 36" wide by IRI, FM and NFPA Standard 86 for gas-heated
x 18' deep x 15" high. equipment including a 650 CFM, ½-HP powered
A rating of 800,000 BTU/HR is installed in a natural forced exhauster.
gas burner to heat the oven chamber. Additionally, Controls on the No. 867 oven include a digital indicat-
a 12,500 CFM, 10-HP stainless steel recirculating ing temperature controller and 10" diameter circular
blower provides vertical downward airflow to the chart recorder. The Grieve Corporation, Round Lake,
workload. IL, USA. www.grievecorp.com
The oven travel is comprised
of a 3' long open belt loading
zone, 18' long insulated heat
zone with recirculated airflow,
3' long open belt unloading
zone and a 30" wide, Type
304 stainless steel woven wire
conveyor belt with 3" high flex
plate edges, driven by a ½-HP
motor V-belt drive, variable
from 1 to 19 IPM.
The No. 867 belt conveyor
oven features 7" thick insu-
lated walls, aluminized steel

Continued...
56 Wire Forming Technology International/Fall 2015
 PRODUCT SHOWCASE
Ring Forming & Drawn Medium &
Welding Machines Low-Carbon Steel
Automatic operation Specialist manufacturer
Recently introduced from Eu- Founded in 1920, Gabarró SA,
rope is a new generation of auto- Barcelona, Spain, is now one of
matic ring forming and welding the leading companies in its sector
machines suitable for wire diam- worldwide. The company is re-
eters from 0.078" to 0.325" and nowned for delivering a superior
rings up to about 23". quality of drawn wire in medium
Quality welds and completely and low carbon.
flat finished rings are the result. With two modern production
Production rates to about 2500 pph units in Barcelona and Branden-
are subject to material, diameter burg, Germany, the company of-
and welding. fers its customers an exceptional
logistic flexibility uncommon in
the market.
Gabarró Bright Basic Wire
undergoes strict quality controls
to ISO 9001:2008 and guarantees
the best suitability for the most
demanding applications, in sec-
A video demonstrating the tors as diverse as the automotive
equipment is available upon re- industry, household appliances,
quest. Straus-Artys Corporation, supermarkets, furniture manufac-
Plainview, NY, USA. ture and civil engineering.
www.straus-artys.com Diameters are from 0.094" to
0.551" in capacities of 1100 to
6600 lb, according to customer
requirements. Our customized
production according to customer
specification provides the optimal
solution to every specific need.
The company is also interested
in contacting experienced indus-
trial representation, with excellent
knowledge of the metallurgical
sector, interested in building a
promising customer portfolio in
various territories, offering a qual-
ity product with the guarantee of a
traditional enterprise. Contact Cati
Morgado at Gabarró.
www.gabarro.eu

New Spring & Wire Forming Machine

HTC and Forming Systems, Inc., Schoolcraft, MI, all-servo controls, for minimized set-up times requiring
USA, are introducing the new HTC50XU 5.0 mm minimal tooling.
forming machine, the newest addition to the popular For additional information, please visit Forming Sys-
XU series of forming machines. tems, Inc. at www.formingsystemsinc.com.
The all new HTC 50XU includes the following features:
• Wire Range: 2.6 to 5.0 mm (0.102" to 0.196").
• Standard 11 axes.
• Available up to 18 axes.
• Like the smaller 10XU and 20XU, the 50XU
incorporates “Z” axis Quill IN/OUT move-
ment, providing additional setup flexibility.
• Rotating tool holder to provide tool change
capability for fast setup with minimal tooling.
• “SWING” motion on certain slides provides
added flexibility for complex shapes.
• Advanced machine self-diagnosis with the
latest software.
• Optional in 2016, real time machine monitor-
ing will be available via WIFI including Alarm
and Error Reporting, Run Time, Productivity
Reporting, and Machine Downtime.
The XU Series of forming machines provides fast,

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 COMPANY
PROFILES
2015 Edition
Company Page Website
A&D Trading LLC 60 www.adtradingllc.com
AIM Inc. 61 www.aimmachines.com, www.aimeuropesa.com
Alloy Wire International 62 www.alloywire.com
Anchor Abrasives Co. 73 www.anchorabrasives.com
Bekaert Orrville 73 www.bekaertshapedwire.com
BLM Group USA 63 www.blmgroup.com
Diamond Wire Spring 74 www.diamondwire.com
Doerken Corporation 74 www.doerken-mks.com
EUROBEND GmbH 75 www.eurobend.com
Forming Systems Inc. 64 www.formingsystemsinc.com
Gibraltar Corporation/SIMCO 65 wmshapiro@gibraltar8.com
IDEAL Welding Systems L.P. 75 www.idealweld.com
Larson Systems, Inc. 76 www.larsonsystems.com
Maguire Machinery, Inc. 66 www.maguiremachinery.com
OMCG Srl 67 www.omcg.com
OMD SpA 68 www.omdspa.it
RK Trading 69 www.rktradingusa.com
Simplex-Rapid 70 www.simplexrapid.it
Taiwan Linkigi Metal Co., Ltd. 76 www.tlmetal.com.tw
Ultimate Automation Ltd. 77 www.ultimat.com
Vinston US Corp. 71 www.vinstonus.com
WAFIOS Machinery Corporation 72 www.wafios.us / www.wafios.ca
Witels Albert USA, Ltd. 77 www.witels-albert-usa.com

COMPANY PROFILES, published annually in the Fall issue of Wire Forming Technology International,
are available online by visiting www.wireformingtech.com

Wire Forming Technology International • Initial Publications, Inc.

1741 Akron Peninsula Road • Akron, OH 44313 USA • T: +1-330-864-2122 • F: +1-330-864-5298 • e-mail: info@wireformingtech.com
A&D Trading LLC
3435 South Main Street
Rock Creek, OH 44084 USA
Tel: +1 440 563-5227
Email: sales@adtradingllc.com
Website: www.adtradingllc.com

COMPANY PROFILE: - CNC-5A200 (11 - 20 mm) • 16 axis versatile

Based in Rock Creek, Ohio, Spring forming machine
• 6-Axis Spring Coilers
A&D Trading LLC supplies the
- CNC-1320W (0.2-2.3 mm)
spring and wire forming ma- - CNC-6A30 (1.0 - 3.0 mm)
chinery available from Primera • UniBend Wire
- CNC-6A50 (2.0 - 5.0 mm)
Precision Taiwan CNC Spring Bending Machinery
Machinery. - CNC-6A80A (3.0 - 8.0 mm)
- RB-500-6" Electric
Equipment offered by A&D - CNC-6A120 (6.0 - 12.0 mm)    rotary bending machine
Trading LLC includes 2-axis - M1 manual hand
- CNC-6A160 (8.0 - 16.0 mm)
spring coilers, 5-axis spring    bending machine
coilers, CNC spring coilers, two- - CNC-6A200 (11.0 - 20.0 mm) www.unibend.com
dimensional wire benders, and • ZX-250 High Speed
• CNC Verstile Spring Coilers
three-dimensional wire benders Universal forming Machine
as well as the company’s Auto - CNC-620W (0.2 - 2.3 mm)
Decoilers and SCADA produc- 0.6 - 2.5 mm
- CNC-635W (2.0 - 4.0 mm)    14 axis maximum
tion control system.
- CNC-650W (2.3 - 5.0 mm)
SERVICES:
PRODUCTS:
• 2D Wire Bender A&D Trading LLC offers the
• 2-Axis Spring Coilers
- WB-380 (3.0 - 8.0 mm) spring making and wire forming
- CS-208 (0.1 - 0.8 mm) industry with a variety of ser-
   for low-carbon steel 1006
- CS-216 (0.4 - 1.6 mm) vices including the following:
• 3D Wire Bender
- CS-226 (0.8 - 2.6 mm) • On-Site & Off-Site Training
- WB-4120 (5.0 - 12.0 mm)
- CS-250 (2.0 - 5.0 mm) • Consulting
    for low-carbon steel 1006
• 5-Axis Spring Coilers • Equipment Servicing
• Auto Decoilers
- CNC-508 (0.13 - 0.8 mm) • Mechanical Torin
- FS-1200 (1000 kg capacity) Segment-Type Training
- CNC-516 (0.7 - 1.8 mm)
- FS-2500 (2000 kg capacity) SALES OFFICE:
- CNC-528 (1.4 - 2.8 mm)
- CNC-5A30 (1 - 3 mm) • SCADA System A&D Trading LLC
Connects all automatic and 3435 South Main Street
- CNC-5A50 (2 - 5 mm) semi-automatic production Rock Creek, OH 44084 USA
- CNC-5A80A (3 - 8 mm) machines and manual assem-
bly benches with your comput- Tel: +1 440 563-5227
- CNC-5A120 (6 - 12 mm) er network to link production Email: sales@adtradingllc.com
with operational programs. Website: www.adtradingllc.com
- CNC-5A160 (8 - 16 mm)

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AIM, Inc.
Automated Industrial Machinery, Inc.
502 S. Vista Ave.
Addison, IL 60101-4423 USA
Tel: +1 630 458 0008 • Fax: +1 630 458 0730
E-Mail: sales@AimMachines.com
Web Site: www.aimmachines.com • www.aimeuropesa.com
COMPANY PROFILE:
Founded in 1992 by Constantine
Grapsas, AIM, Inc., has grown to become
the premier CNC wire bending machine
supplier serving customers worldwide.
AIM manufactures two-dimensional and
three-dimensional CNC steel wire bend-
ing machinery. The company is an active
exporter via its manufacturing facilities in
North America and Europe with an estab-
lished customer base in North America,
Asia, Europe, and South America.
AIM is committed to solving customer
application problems. The first machine
built by Aim, produced repeatable and
highly accurate parts fast and efficiently.
The AccuSpiral, the only CNC wire
forming machine allowing automatic
programming for flat spiral shapes using
just three data points, revolutionized the
HVAC industry. Since its humble begin-
nings, AIM has grown to include over 20
models of 2D and 3D CNC wire benders,
including single head and double head
benders. AIM has been in the Inc5000 list
for three years in a row and received the
exports award two years in the row from
the state of Illinois.
The modular design AIM employs
provides unprecedented machine upgrade
flexibility and versatility. 2D machines can
be configured to make rectangular frames as
large as 72" (1828 mm) by simply changing
frame modules. Both 2D and 3D machines
can expand to accommodate accessory ma-
chine modules. These include chamfering,
butt welding, end forming, drilling, marking,
threading, and press operations. Many of
these modules are offered in-line, allowing
for turn-key end product manufacturing.
AIM provides further integration capa-
bility in partnership with Fanuc Robotics.
AIM has installed complete systems inte-
grating the AIM wire bending machines
with Fanuc’s articulated robots for complete
lights out operation, allowing the customer
to achieve new automation capabilities.
With technical sales representatives
throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia,
and in strategic locations throughout the
globe, AIM supplies the world with wire
manufacturing automation solutions.
MISSION STATEMENT:
“TOTAL CUSTOMER SATISFACTION”
AIM’s mission is to provide total cus-
tomer satisfaction by serving the manufac-
turing industry honorably and providing
products and services of superior quality
and at a fair price. AIM consistently puts
customer interest first and continually im-
proves its products, offering the best value
CNC wire bending machinery solutions.
MARKETS SERVED:
AIM serves contract wire fabricators
and manufacturers who form wire as
product line components. The equipment
supplied is used to support automotive,
medical, point-of-purchase display, re-
frigeration, food service, HVAC, storage,
material handling, construction and many
other OEM applications.
PRODUCTS:
• AFC line: the highly robust and ef-
ficient AccuForm Compact series feature
up to 10mm wire capacities, complete with
a 15” touch screen Industrial PC running
Windows® XP Pro, SmartEditor® and
most of the features of its “big brothers”
AFM models in a smaller footprint.
• AFT line is the simplest program-
mable CNC machine available in the
market capable of bending wire, tube or
rebar. Capacities available currently for up
to 16mm (0.875”) solid bars or #7 rebar.
Takes pre-cut material, manually loaded or
from a hopper option and uses XYZ, LRA
or CAD file programming. Available in
single, 2 or 3 axis versions.
• “Synchro” Bender, AFM-3DxS is simi-
lar to our AFM 3Dx models with an addition
of three satellite benders (Patent Pending)
that make this the most versatile 3D CNC
bender available in the worldwide market.
• TWx / T-Welding models for cross
wire welding offer automated and com-
plete solutions for air filter and shelving
manufacturers.
• AFE 2D/3D line is a very competitive
Two or three-dimensional machines, start-
ing with 2 mm (0.08”) diameter and going
to 12 mm (0.472”) diameter steel wire.
These machines rival any three-dimensional
manufacturing process and surpass with
their value and production efficiency.
• AFM 2D/3D line is unmatched in
production capability and efficiency rang-
ing from 2 mm (0.08”) to 16 mm (0.63”)
diameter. The line is the world’s fastest
wire bending machine, not just in specs,
but in real world productivity.
• AFM 2DH and 3DH are large enve-
lope production capacity machines with
Double Head bending technology for large
symmetrical and asymmetrical wire forms
made faster with higher precision. AIM’s
Fall 2015/Wire Forming Technology International
Smart Editor™ machine graphic simulation
software offers collision detection features.
• AFM modular machines offer a
standard two year warranty with unique
programming features. The AFE lines
carry a standard one year warranty and
AIM’s total customer satisfaction com-
mitment. AIM is continually pushing the
envelope in machine design with several
new product developments. See the AIM
website for the newest products.
PERSONNEL:
Constantine Grapsas
   CEO
Gus Goudis
   Sales Manager
ASSOCIATIONS:
AWS-American Welding Society
IWMA-International Wire  
Manufacturers Association
NAM-National Manufacturers Assoc.
NFPA-National Fire Protection Assoc.
WAI-Wire Association International
WCISA-Wire and Cable Industry
Suppliers Association
WFA-Wire Fabricators Association
EUROPEAN HQ:
AIM Europe SA
Kapetan Korela 16
14564 Nea Kiffisia, Attikis,
Greece
T: +30 (213) 005 8004
F: +30 (213) 005 7768
E-mail: sales@AIMeuropesa.com
MARKETS SERVED:
We have expanded our “reach” and also
have more reps. Visit the AIM website
for the latest listings:
www.aimmachines.com
We currently have sales operations in
Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada (2),
China, Columbia, Czech Republic, France,
Germany, Greece (our European Headquar-
ters and manufacturing, AIM Europe SA),
India, Italy, South Korea, Malaysia, Mexico,
New Zealand, Poland, Romania, Russia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Taiwan,
Turkey, Ukraine, USA (7), and Venezuela.
61
Alloy Wire International
205 Hallene Road
Warwick, RI 02886, USA
Tel: 1-866-482-5569 • 1-401-737-8380
Fax: 1-401-384-6757
Web Site: www.alloywire.com • E-Mail: sales@alloywire.com
Manufacturing Quality,
Delivering Reliability
There are few manufacturers like
Alloy Wire in the world, a global
leader in its field and a company listing
customer service, technical expertise
and continuous R&D at the top of its
priorities. However, there is something
else that separates this specialist Nickel
Alloy producer of round, flat, shaped
and electrical resistance wire from the
rest of industry.
The company, which approaches
its 70 th birthday in 2016, is owned
completely by its employees, with all
of its workforce shareholders in the
business. This is reflected throughout
the organisation when you walk around
its 20,000 ft2 HQ in the heart of the UK
or you speak with any of its 20 Offices
in four different continents. Smiles and
knowledge are in abundance in equal
measure and each member of staff
shares a desire to ensure their individual
roles contribute to the positive experi-
ence of the customer.
“You need a certain culture to achieve
employee ownership, one of transpar-
ency, trust and togetherness… almost
like a family,” explained Mark Venables,
President. “The idea was courtesy of
our Chairman Bill Graham, who had
a vision that all employees should be
shareholders in the business.”
He continued: “It was met with
unanimous approval and the manage-
ment team were delighted with the
enthusiasm and level of commitment
from the staff.”
Employee ownership is an approach
that seems to be working well for Alloy
Wire. The company recently hit $14 mil-
62 Wire Forming Technology International/Fall 2015
lion sales for the first time in its history
after securing new clients in automotive,
aerospace, oil and gas and nuclear, and
the outlook is to take this level of sales
towards $17 million within three years.
“Ambitious yes, but definitely
achievable,” continued Mark. “The last
twelve months have been about laying
the foundations for this growth. This
has involved a $1,200,000 investment
drive that has seen the installation of
three Zwick tensile and hardness testing
machines, PMI material x-ray guns and
a fully automated multi spindle spooling
machine.
“We have also installed a 17 ft strand
annealing furnace and a bespoke wire
finishing line, which gives us the ability
to double our capacity, improve accu-
racy and extend our capability.”
Mark went on to add: “It’s not just
capital we are spending money on. All
our staff receive ongoing training and
are encouraged to learn new skills that
can add value to the business.”
Established in 1946, Alloy Wire is
a world leader in the manufacture of
precision drawn round wire, flat wire
and shaped wire in over 50 High Perfor-
mance Nickel alloys ‘Exotics’.
The company supplies wire from
.001" (0.025mm) to .827" (21 mm) and
currently works with 4000 customers in
15 sectors. Its extensive stockholding of
materials, ability to provide small batch
quantities and 2 to 3 week lead times
has helped it establish a global reputa-
tion that sees the company’s products
Matthew Cobb, Wire
Drawing Technician
Bob Jones, Stock Control
sent to more than 45 countries across
the world, including Australia, China,
Germany, Italy and it’s rapidly growing
N. American market.
Angus Hogarth, Sales Director,
picked up the story: “A lot of growth
is coming from clients supplying into
niche high value engineering, which is
currently enjoying renewed investment.
“We are looking to build on our
market share in aerospace, nuclear
and oil and gas, three industries which
demand safety critical components that
can withstand high temperatures and or
corrosive environments—ideal for what
we supply.”
He continued: “Our success has not
been built on price. We combine one
of the largest material selections in the
sector with world class manufacturing
processes, customer technical support
and lead times that are often half the
industry average—and why we say:
‘Manufacturing quality, delivering
reliability’
“It’s a successful formula that sees
our wire used in anything from springs
for satellites in space exploration, model
railways to electrical components and
resistance wire for cutting polystyrene
in the packaging industry.”
ADDRESS:
Alloy Wire International
205 Hallene Road
Warwick, RI 02886 USA
Tel: Toll Free 1-866-48-ALLOY
1-866-482-5569
Fax: 1-401-384-6757
Email: sales@alloywire.com
Web site: www.alloywire.com
BLM GROUP USA
29380 Beck Road
Wixom, MI 48393 USA
Tel: 248.560.0080 • Fax: 248.560.0083
www.blmgroup.com
sales@blmgroupusa.com
COMPANY PROFILE:
BLM GROUP USA, a global leader
in the manufacture of tube processing
equipment manufactures the E-Flex, a
highly versatile CNC bending machine
for wire fabrication.
BLM GROUP is also a global leader
in tube processing solutions. Its product
line includes laser tube cutting, cold
sawing, tube bending, end-forming and
wire bending machines.
With more than 50 years of tube expe-
rience and thousands of applications, the
company is a leader in the manufacture
of tube fabrication equipment.
ELECTRIC CNC WIRE
BENDING MACHINE:
The E-Flex is an automatic single
head, all electric CNC wire bending
machine for simple to very complex
three-dimensional bending of wire.
The E-Flex is equipped with two
clockwise and counter clockwise bend-
ing turrets ideal for three dimensional
bending during one part operation,
within the same machining cycle. Coil-
fed wire is straightened in both a vertical
and horizontal orientation to allow for
various size and types of wire as well
as automatic operation. The process al-
lows for excellent repeatability in most
all bending operations.
The E-Flex is best suited to bend
wire with very complex shapes and its
flexibility allows for short runs as well
as high-volume production. Further,
the machine automatically corrects the
ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS:
Other processing equipment products
available from BLM GROUP USA
include the following:
• Laser tube & flat sheet cutting systems
• Tube benders
program by searching for prior bends
• Tube endformers
that could interfere with the bending
sequence. This eliminates the need for • Cold saws
manual adjustments in order to obtain
• Tube machining centers
the required parameters. In addition,
chamfers can be added for burr-free cuts.
The unit incorporates VGP3D, a 3D KEY PERSONNEL:
visual graphic program for constant Jeff Ahrstrom,
monitoring of the machine to assist in President/COO
performance and operator ease of use.
Todd O’Brien,
With VGP3D operators can generate a
single machining program simply by en- NA Product Manager –
tering geometric part data, automatically Lasers
simulate the feasibility of the bending Lindley Searles,
operation, change the running sequence NA Product Manager –
directly in simulation mode and can Tube Benders, Cold Saws
calculate the real cycle time in advance.
SALES OFFICE:
BLM GROUP USA
29380 Beck Road
Wixom, MI 48393 USA
Tel: 248 560 0080
Fax: 248.560.0083
www.blmgroup.com
sales@blmgroupusa.com
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FORMING SYSTEMS, INC.
P.O. Box 694
15075 South U.S. 131
Schoolcraft, MI 49087- 0694 USA
Phone: 1-877-727-FORM (toll free), 1-269-679-3557 (international)
Fax: 1-269-679-3567
Email: info@formingsystemsinc.com
MISSION STATEMENT:
Forming Systems, Inc. is dedicated to
providing our customers with the best pos-
sible manufacturing option by supplying
leading global technologies for the wire
forming and spring making industries. Form-
ing Systems Inc. will provide excellence in
products, service, and value.
MARKETS SERVED:
• Spring Making
• Spring Testing & Analysis
• Spring Grinding
• Wire Forming
• 2-D Wire Forming
• 3-D Wire Forming
• Tabletop Benders for Wire & Strip
• Wire Forming & Welding Systems
• Wire Form w/ Automated
Secondary Operations
• Ring Coiling
• Spring Grinding
• Vision Inspection and
Gaging Systems
• Ovens-conveyor, box, spiral
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
• HTC Spring Machinery, a world leader
in design and development of high speed
spring and wire forming machines. HTC
specializes in precision 2, 4, 7, 9, and 12
axes CNC production machines for the
manufacture of compression, extension,
garter, torsion, double torsion springs,
and wire forms. HTC is recognized for
superior performance,
service, reliability, and
continuous product
development. Wire range: .02mm–17mm.
HTC 20 XM machine
• HSI specializes in the production of ac-
cessory equipment for the spring industry.
HSI’s extensive line of support equipment
includes conveyor ovens, box ovens, and
spiral ovens used throughout
the world by leading spring
making companies. HSI is
also recognized for their complete line of
64 Wire Forming Technology International/Fall 2015
payoff reels, part collectors, spring testers,
spring gages, and part sorters.
HSI HCF600IX oven
• Jaykase Manufacturing Company’s
programmable tabletop bending machines
have revolutionized small order and pro-
totype production with their all new CNC
tabletop benders.
Jaykase JK Bender
• OMAS, a leading supplier of 3-D wire
forming machines and high speed ring
machines (welded & un-
welded).
• OMD sets the standard for spring grind-
ing machines used throughout the world.
OMD provides world class crush, down-
feed, and wet grind-
ing machines for the
finest wire sizes up to
100mm (4") wire diameter.
OMD MA10-1
• SAS Testers designers and developers of
technologically advanced spring testing &
analysis machines, automated spring test-
ing systems, and digital imaging systems
used for part measurement, pitch tracing,
E1 & E2 measurement, perpendicularity,
and concentricity measurement. Systems
are available for compression, extension,
deflection, and torsion testing. Vision and
testing equipment includes
software for all data ac-
quisition including SPC,
R&R, CPK, and calibration.
SAS CT100000 with
large compression spring
• T. Butler Engineering Ltd., provides
leading edge technology for high-speed
automated production of complex wire
forms and springs, eliminating the need for
costly secondary operations. Applications
include automotive components (brake
springs, seating, lumbar, retainers, rods,
etc.), medical, bedding forms & springs,
lawn equipment, and more. TBE recently
introduced the MULTIBEND series of
multi-axes wire forming machines utilizing
AB Control Systems. Forming Speeds have
increased up to 30%.
TBE MULTIBEND series machine
HEADQUARTERS
Forming Systems, Inc.
P.O. Box 694
Schoolcraft, MI 49087
FACTORY
15075 South U.S. 131
Schoolcraft, MI 49087
Tel:
877-727-FORM (3676) Toll Free
269-679-3557 (international)
Fax: 269-679-3567
Email: info@formingsystemsinc.com
Website: www.formingsystemsinc.com
Gibraltar Corporation
708 Anthony Trail
Northbrook, IL 60062 USA
Tel: 1 847 383 5422
Fax: 1 224 723 5530
Web Site: www.gibraltar8.com
E-Mail: mshapiro@gibraltar8.com
COMPANY PROFILE:
Gibraltar Corporation is the
North American agent for Simco
Spring Machinery Co., Taipei,
Taiwan & Morita & Company,
Nagoya, Japan and Daewon
Chong Up, Seoul, Korea.
Gibraltar Corporation offers
a full line of standard machines
to the spring making and wire
forming products industry. The
array of equipment includes
CNC coilers, radial forming ma-
chines, wire forming machines,
lathe coilers, ring coilers, garter
spring machines, power spring
coilers and hot winding equip-
ment and leaf spring machinery
as well as custom machinery.
EQUIPMENT MODELS:
Spring Forming Machines (3-12 axes)
Features & Options:
• Servo Feed and Cam
• Rotating Wire
• Rotating Quill
• Servo Slides
EJ-250
13.0-25.0 mm (0.512"-0.984")
High Speed 8 Axes Coilers (8 axes)
W-1045
High speed 8 axes 1.5-4.5 mm
• Hook Station
(0.060"-0.180")
• Servo Spinners
W-1065
High speed 8 axis 3.0-7.0 mm
(0.118"-0.280")
Features & Options:
• Easy-to-Use Software
• Touch Screen Display
• Point & Click Dimension
CNC Spring Coiling Machines Control
Up to 9 axis • 3D Preview
ED-30 • Program with Chart of OD, `
0.8-3.0 mm (0.032"-0.118")
Pitch, Feed
EM-35 • Simple Use Torsion Function
1.2-3.5 mm (0.032"-0.118")
• Touch-Check Probe
EM-50 High Quality Spring Tooling–
1.6-5.0 mm (0.079"-0.197")
Many Types of Machinery
EM-60
2.40-6.0 mm (0.094"-0.236") KEY PERSONNEL:
Michael Shapiro
EM-80
3.5-8.0 mm (0.118"-0.315") Janet Montes
Yuval Telem
EJ-100
4.5-102.0 mm (0.177"-0.394") NORTH AMERICAN
EJ-120 SALES OFFICE:
Gibraltar Corporation
5.0-12.0 mm (0.197"-0.472")
708 Anthony Trail
EJ-160 Northbrook, IL 60062 USA USA
Tel: +1 847 383 5422
8.0-165.0 mm (0.315"-0.630")
Fax: +1 224 723 5530
EJ-200 Web Site: www.gibraltar8.com
10.0-20.0 mm (0.394"-0.787") E-Mail: mshapiro@gibraltar8.com
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Maguire Machinery, Inc.
106 Ninth Street North
Brigantine, NJ 08203 USA
Tel: +1 609 266 0200
Fax: +1 609 266 9079
Web Site: www.MaguireMachinery.com
E-Mail: info@MaguireMachinery.com

Mission Statement: Testing Machines —

Special Order Machines — Compression Setting
Maguire Machinery, Inc., is
Zig-Zag Spring Former Load Testing Machine
dedicated to providing outstanding
Flexible Tube Fatigue And Load Tester
sales and service for spring coiling,
Manufacturing Machine Universal Tester
wire forming, ring making and
Spiral Forming Machine Shot Peening Machines
wave spring machines as well as
Chain Making Machine Options —
a wide variety of other production
Saddle Spring Making Automatic Wire Stand
equipment.
Machine Packaging Equipment
Concrete Separater Wire Straightener
products offered:
Making Machine
Fully Automated Systems —
Maguire Machinery, Inc., is the Shutter Spring Making
CS Master
exclusive distributor of OKUNO Machine
Valve Spring
spring, clip, ring and wire forming Large-Diameter
Manufacturing Line
equipment in the Americas. Ad- Spring Making Machine
Retractor Spring Forming Line
ditional equipment offered by the Reinforcing Spiral
Torsion Coil Forming Line
company includes ovens, grinding Wire Making Machine
Brassiere Ring Forming Line
machines, testing and inspection Special Torsion
machines and equipment and shot Spring Making Machine Inspection Equipment —
peening machines. Flare Inspection Unit
Tempering Ovens —
Maguire Machinery, Inc., of- Automatic Free Length
Batch Tempering Oven
fers the following comprehensive Inspection Unit
Screw Feed Tempering Oven
equipment lines: Angular Inspection Unit
Creep Tempering Oven
Rotating Eddy Current
Standard Machines — Grinding Machines — Inspection Machine
Inside Grinding Other Types of
Mechanical Coiling Machines
(Chamfering) Machine Testing Equipment
CNC Coil Formers
Outside Grinding
Multi Coil Formers
(Chamfering) Machine headquarters:
Coil Forming Machines
Compression Spring Maguire Machinery, Inc.
Ring Making Machines
Seat Grinding Machine 106 Ninth Street North
Flat Ring Making Machines
Long Spring Seat Brigantine, NJ 08203 USA
Torsion Forming Machines
Grinding Machine Tel: +1 609 266 0200
Forming Machines
In-Process Seat Fax: +1 609 266 9079
Oval Coil Formers
Grinding Machine Web Site: www.MaguireMachinery.com
Motor Spring Making
Machines E-Mail: info@MaguireMachinery.com

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OMCG Srl North America OMCG Inc.
Via Moronata, 46 23854
Olginate (LC), Italy
Tel: +39 0341 604244
E-Mail: omcg@omcg.com
Website: www.omcg.com
MISSION:
OMCG mission is continuous develop-
ment and innovation to anticipate the
future needs of wire forming industry:
GIVING FORM TO YOUR IDEAS!
HISTORY:
Founded by Luigi Maggi in 1963 and
celebrating 50 years in the wire, tube
and strip forming, OMCG “Office Mec-
caniche Costruzioni Generali” (Mechani-
cal Manufacturing General Construction)
has grown to become a world-leading
machine manufacturer for the wire
transformation industry with machines
installed in more than 35 countries.
With headquarters based in Italy and
subsidiary in the United States, we can
serve our customers with the best quality
equipments and services to provide total
customer satisfaction.
OMCG has been always recognized for its
technological and innovation leadership
and today is one of the few companies
worldwide able to provide a full range of
solutions for wire, strip and tube bending
and forming requirements including mul-
tislide machines, CNC bending machines,
end forming units, customized work cells
for specific products.
In the aim to provide full solutions to its
customers, OMCG developed a whole
set of additional accessories and units
for chamfering, coining, die stamping,
blanking and so on, with the highest
expertise and knowledge from more
than 50 years of activity with hundreds
of applications worldwide.
PRODUCT LINES: CNC WIRE
BENDING MACHINES
OMCG introduced the first feed and form
857 Industrial Drive
Bensenville, IL 60106 USA
Tel: +1 630 860 1016
machine completely computer controlled
in the industry in 1987. We’re now of-
fering a full range of single-head and
double-head CNC benders covering
wire diameters range from 1.5 mm to
18 mm. The machines can be configured
to work with all types of steel as well as
other materials (aluminum, brass, etc.);
some of the models may be also set-up
for tube or strip.
All families shows a variety of features
including multiple bending radii, and
OMCG user-friendly interface Easy
Programming 3, with 3D simulation,
collision check, real time programming,
full remote service through internet con-
nection, etc..
Standard CNC Feed & Form Ma-
chines: different models available cover-
ing a range from 2 to 12.7 mm, including
single-head and double-head machines
Proprietary Front Feed CNC Feed
& Form Machines: Minimalist 6 and
C51F feature a OMCG’s proprietary front
feeding system that provides unmatched
control over wire twisting and tilting with
unmatched speed and bending quality
Special Eccentric Bending Head CNC
Feed & Form Machines: C31E series
feature an eccentric bending head that
provide additional bending capability
for more flexibility and improved perfor-
mances within an extended wire range
from 3 to 18 mm.
Fall 2015/Wire Forming Technology International
PRODUCT LINES: MULTI-
SLIDE MECHANICAL BEND-
ING & FORMING MACHINES
PGU multislide series: different models
available covering a range from 2 to 8 mm
with a part length up to 1400 mm. Options
like NC feeder, multiple wires feed, and
special tooling are available.
TRG forming/blanking series: different
models, with wire and strip capability and
a variety of blanking and forming options.
PRODUCT LINES: SPECIAL
WORK CELLS
Anticipating industry trends, OMCG
delivered a number of integrated work
cells for specific products including
Wiper Arms, Muffler Hangers (wire and
tube), Hose Clamps, Swing Stoppers
and Gutter Holders.
ACCESSORIES
A full range of accessories is also avail-
able: decoilers, wire straighteners, NC
feeders, chamfering units, end forming
units, threading units, welding units,
notching units, coining and blanking
units, and more.
TO LEARN MORE:
OMCG Headquarters Italy:
+39 0341 604244
Mr. Daniele Togni
(Director Sales & Marketing)
Mr. Daniele Maggi
(Chief of Operations/Engineering)
NORTH AMERICA OMCG
+1 630 860 1016
Mr. Robert Sears (President)
E-mail: omcg@omcg.com
Visit: www.omcg.com
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Officina Meccanica Domaso S.p.A.
Via Case Sparse, 205 - 22013 Domaso (CO), Italy
Ph. +39 0344 97496 - Fax +39 0344 96093
e-mail: info@o-m-d.it • www.omdspa.it

COMPANY HISTORY efforts concerning the machine export SPRING CHAMFERING

O.M.D. has been founded in 1949 during the three-year period 1979- MACHINES:
by Emil Kunz, it started producing 1981. Machines realized for chamfering
machines for various fields of industry 1983—Mr. E. Kunz, the founder compression spring ends.
and it specialized in the construction of the company, was awarded the
LOOPING MACHINES:
of wire working machinery, chamfer- Italian decoration given to important
Machines realized for the automatic
ing and grinding machines for the figures in industry named “Cavaliere
production of tension springs.
car industry. Over 60 years now in della Repubblica” by the President
of the Republic, Mr. Sandro Pertini • Z Series
developing new technologies, most
of them patented, has made O.M.D. for personal merits and unyielding VARIOUS:
one of the main machine manufacturer activities. Special machines Cold setting plants
leading the spring industry. 1984—The holdings of the com- Hot set plants.
Chronology: pany Wafios were purchased by Kunz
family members who, starting from COILING BENCHES:
1949—The company was estab- Machines realized for the automatic
that moment, were again the only
lished in this year by Eng. Emil Kunz, production of left- and right-hand
owners.
born in 1901 in Mammern TG (Swit- coiled compression or torsion spring,
zerland), under the name: Officina with or without pitch.
Meccanica Ing. E. Kunz â Domaso,
PRODUCT RANGE
having its seat in Domaso, province SPRING & GRINDING
KEY PERSONNEL:
of Como (near the Swiss border). The MACHINES:
Gabriella Kunz,
company specialized in the production • DOWNFEED GRINDING
of wire working machines, chamfer- President
MACHINES
ing and grinding machines for the car • WITH WATER COOLING
industry. AND HORIZONTAL
The main exporting countries were: GRINDING SPINDLE ADDRESS:
U.S.S.R., South America and Europe, • SINGLE PASS GRINDING
including Scandinavia. MACHINES Officina Meccanica Domaso S.p.A.

1967—The firm turned into a joint- Via Case Sparse, 205
MULTI-FORMER:
stock company with the corporate
Machines realized for the automatic 22013 Domaso (CO), Italy
name: O.M.D. Officina Meccanica
production of torsion and tension
Domaso S.p.A. and its partners were: Ph. +39 0344 97496
springs.
WHG WAFIOS Handelsges. mbH &
• TM Series Fax +39 0344 96093
Co. KG, Reutlingen BRD. Emil Kunz,
Hans Kunz. COILING MACHINES: e-mail: info@o-m-d.it
The production finally focused on Machines realized for the automatic Website: www.omdspa.it
grinding machines commercialized production of left- and right-hand
through Wafios sale organization. coiled compression springs with cylin-
1982—O.M.D. was awarded the dric and conic shapes and progressive
gold medal by the Chamber of Com- or variable pitch.
merce for the good outcome of its • CNC Series

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 a welcome addition to the RK family. The Bobbio Excel line
11 axis machines allowing for more complex and complicated
with it’s European manufacturing the quality is second to
RK Trading Company
fers even more versatility. So get to know “Bobbio” and see
an do for you. 235 Bond Street
Elk Grove, IL 60007 USA
Tel: +1 847 640 9771
Fax: +1 847 640 9793
E-mail:  rkinfo@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.rktradingusa.com
MISSION STATEMENT:
RK Trading Company is dedicated
to providing its customers with quality
spring making and forming machines
and providing a level of service which
exceeds customers’ expectations.
COMPANY HISTORY:
Since 1996, RK Trading is the ex-
clusive North American representative
of the HERDON line of spring making
and processing machinery. Between
them, RK and HERDON have a com-
bined total of over 60 years of spring
making experience. The basic operat-
ing premise of RK is to not only pro-
vide its customers with the machines
needed to make most parts easily and
accurately but to also provide the
know-how needed to satisfy unusual
or difficult requirements. In evidence
of this commitment to customer satis-
faction, over 90% of RK sales are to
repeat customers.
PRODUCT LINES:
RK Trading offers a broad range of prod-
ucts ranging from simple and inexpen-
sive basic machines to high tech techni-
cally sophisticated coilers and formers.
A distinguishing characteristic of all of
these products is their user-friendly pro-
gramming, versatile features and rugged
construction. The line includes:
Herdon
CSC Series Spring Coilers Available
in both 2 and 3 axis models, the CSC
machines are an affordable alternative
to conventional mechanical coilers. Of-
fering unusually high rates of produc-
tion while maintaining a high degree of
accuracy, they are a moderately priced
entry into CNC machines. Available in
RK Trading Company
235 Bond Street
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 USA
models ranging from .8mm max. wire
size to 8mm max. wire size with either
single or double point construction.
Additional models having a capacities
up to 12mm will be available in the
near future.
Herdon
CSX Hybrid Series Wire Formers The
next generation of the popular CSX se-
ries. The Hybrid formers are 16-axis “All
Servo” formers with standard 6 position
3 dimensional rotary head. The rotary
head has 3 servo spinners as well as 3
tool holders. It also features the bottom
3 slides that move side to side. Like the
original CSX formers the Hybrid come
standard with rotary wire and easy to
learn teach functions. The Hybrid is
available in 1mm, 2mm, 3.5mm, 5mm
and 8.0mm.
Herdon
CSM Series Wire Formers This line of
wire/spring formers has enjoyed world
wide acceptance for over 15 years. Re-
cently increased to 8 axis capability (with
no increase in cost), it is available with
many production enhancing options.
These heavy duty production machines
have cam driven slides and are available
in six different models up to 6mm max.
wire size (tempered material).
Herdon
RFM Series Wire Formers Built on
the same platform as the CSM series,
the RFM machines also incorporate
Herdon’s true rotating wire system.
These 8 axis machines combine the same
high speed performance and ease of use
as the CSM with the advantage of being
able to rotate the material during form-
ing, which greatly reduces set-up time.
Available in 5 models running 1.0mm
up to 6.0mm tempered wire.
Fall 2015/Wire Forming Technology International
visit us at
Spring World 2006
in Rosemont, IL
Booth #707
Herdon
CSX Series Wire Formers The CSX
is a 12 axis (168/28/2006
axis optional), all servo-
6:01:25 PM
driven machine. Featuring Herdon’s true
rotating wire system, rotating quill, it is
capable of handling multiple servo spin-
ners (both single and two axis). Quick
set-ups are the norm yet the machines
have extremely high rates of production.
One of the fastest and most versatile all
servo machines in the market, the CSX
is available in sizes ranging from 0.4mm
to 8.0mm max. wire capacity.
Herdon
FM Series A basic verti-slide machine de-
signed to handle both strip and wire. With 6
cam drive forming slides and an integrated
5 ton press head, the machine is well con-
structed, easy to use, modestly priced.
Herdon
ATM Series Spring Grinders These
machines are available in three models
and can be configured for either crush or
downfeed grinding. Heavy and durable,
they have proved to be very popular with
spring makers throughout the world.
Key Personnel:
Robert Kupczak,
President
Robert Meyers,
Vice President
Tony Bujak,
Technical Service Manager
SALES OFFICE:
RK Trading Company
235 Bond Street
Elk Grove, IL 60007 USA
Tel: +1 847 640 9771
Fax: +1 847 640 9793
E-mail: rkinfo@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.rktradingusa.com
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 SIMPLEX-RAPID S.r.l.
Via Lombardia, 13
20098 S. Giuliano Milanese – Milano – Italia
Tel.: +39-02.98.281.751 Fax: +39-02.98.281.738
Web Site: www.simplexrapid.it
E-Mail: info@simplexrapid.it
MISSION STATEMENT:
Innovation is SIMPLEX-RAPID’s
peculiar feature. In its 67-year activity
(1948-2015), the company, has been
constantly putting forward revolutionary
solutions, which have been frequently
taken as reference standards in this
production field.
Among the most important innova-
tions introduced by Simplex-Rapid,
let us mention the patent for the flying
cutoff system (1960). More recently
(1996), it realized both revolutionary
Graphic Programming and Automatic
Program Generation software, which
drastically reduce the machine set-up
time.
The first control-integrated digital
camera system was introduced as a
world preview in year 2000.
Thanks to the “Initial Tension Con-
trol Device” (2004) it is possible to
overcome all the usual problems related
to the initial tension control of any com-
pression spring (i.e. the different amount
of initial tension between the first and
the last coil).
With this feature it is possible to
control and vary, at any desired point of
the wire feed, the amount of initial ten-
sion in order to increment or decrement
it according to the spring requirement.
COMPANY HISTORY:
Since 1948 SIMPLEX-RAPID has
been successfully present on all world
markets thanks to its production of
spring making machines.
The company has been constantly in-
creasing its market share over the years,
thus progressively increasing the size of
its own factory, which presently covers
an area of 25000 sqm.
SIMPLEX-RAPID’s trade mark has
70 Wire Forming Technology International/Fall 2015
always been a synonym for advanced
technology and high construction quality
thanks to its huge experience in preci-
sion mechanics as well as to its continu-
ous search for new technical solutions.
In 1989, by taking over Messrs.
SECEM specialized in the produc-
tion of machines for straightening and
cutting metal wire and tube in ferrous
and non-ferrous materials (patented
straightening system with hyperbolic
rolls), the group remarkably increased
and differentiated its production range
in the specific field of wire working.
In 2000, APR project (i.e. precision
straightening and cutting systems for wire
Ø 0.1 to 1.0 mm) was taken over from
the Swiss company AP-Technologies
(Audemars-Piguet). Thanks to this project,
SECEM line can now meet the most
different straightening needs both for
thin and very thin wire (electronic and
medical applications) and for wire and
tube up to Ø 16 mm.
PRODUCT LINES:
SIMPLEX-RAPID line:
a) CNC coilers FX-series for
high-speed production of right 5115 TREMONT AVENUE
handed springs Ø 0.1 – 3.00 mm) Davenport, IOWA 52807 – U.S.A.
b) CNC coilers MC-series for critical Jerry Jacques
compression springs (Ø 0.1 – 16 mm) Jerry Ashdown
c) CNC coilers MT-series for the pro-
duction of both springs with straight
or shaped shanks RH and LH bends
and springs with non-round section
d) CNC coilers for garter springs
e) Automatic joiners for garter springs
f) Motorized de-reelers
(auto adaptive system)
SECEM line:
a) Straightening machines for
extra thin wires and tubes from
0.1 to 1.0 mm.
b) Straightening machines with
hyperbolic rolls and hydraulic cut-off
for steel and non-ferrous metal wires
from 0.8 to 16 mm.
c) High-speed straightening machines
with bushes for wires from
1.4 to 6 mm (speed > 100 m./min.).
d) Straightening machines with
hyperbolic rolls and S.C. milling
cutting for capillary tubes or with
flying shear cut-off for metal tubes
from 3 to 8 mm.
e) Straightening machines with
hyperbolic rolls and orbital cut-off
for metal tubes from 5 to 12 mm.
SALES OFFICE:
Sales office and service center
USA , Canada and Mexico:
NIMSCO LCC
TEL No: +1-563-391-0400
FAX No: +1-563-391-0403
E-MAIL : info@nimsco.com
http://www.nimsco.com
VINSTON US CORP.
204 Carpenter Avenue
Wheeling, IL 60090 USA
Tel: +1-847-972-1098 • Fax: +1-847-972-1098
E-Mail: info@vinstonus.com
Web Site: www.vinstonus.com
COMPANY PROFILE:
The VINSTON product line en-
tered the US market place in 2005.
Since then, VINSTON has commit-
ted itself to providing a high quality
product at competitive prices. Now,
VINSTON is able provide superior
customer service from the heart of
America as well. As part of our com-
mitment to quality service, our new
Service Center in Wheeling will now
house even more inventory in parts
and machines. We will have larger
inventories to accommodate a larger
variety of tooling and machines for
those time sensitive projects.
MISSION STATEMENT:
VINSTON’s mission is to provide
total custom satisfaction by providing
a quality product at competitive prices
while offering superior customer ser-
vice. VINSTON is constantly striving
to improve its products through val-
ued customer feedback and a constant
drive to innovate.
MARKETS SERVED:
Our product lines are commonly
used in the automotive, electronic,
agriculture, instrument, toy, craft, and
hardware industries.
Vinston US Corp.
PRODUCTS:
• CMM 200 Series:
A special CAMLESS design with
support up to 16 axes is able to sup-
port the production of intricate parts. A 12.0 mm (soft wire) (0.0787 IN to
straightforward programming language 0.472 IN)
with teach functionality facilitates a
mild learning curve. This series sup-
ports wire size from 0.15 mm to 2.5 mm.
(0.006 IN to 0.0984 IN)
• CMM 400 Series:
A special CAMLESS design
equipped with VINSTON’s free arm
technology and dual spinner support
enables our series of spring forming
machines to easily produce a variety
of springs and wire forms. This series
supports wire size from 1.2 mm to 4.5 mm.
(0.0472 IN to 0.1772 IN)
• CMM 600 Series:
A special CAMLESS design equipped
with custom made tooling and hydraulic
cutting capabilities that enable our series
of spring forming machines to handle
high Rockwell scale (HRC) material.
This series supports wire size from 2.0
mm to 8.0 mm. (0.0787 IN to 0.315 IN)
• CMM 800 Series:
A special CAMLESS 3-D design
that enables our series of bending
machines to easily produce a variety
of wire forms. This series supports
wire size from 3.0 mm to 8.0 mm
(0.1181 IN to 0.315 IN)
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• New Additions:
Two new benders and one hybrid
bender (bender and former in one)
with wire sizes from 2.0 mm to
PERSONNEL:
John Ye, President
Kathy Ye, VP Marketing
Billy Z Lin, Operations Manager
ASIA OFFICE:
Email: info@vinstoncnc.com
Web Site: www.vinstoncnc.com
EUROPEAN OFFICE:
Email: manenti@gemaeurope.cz
Web Site: www.gemaeurope.cz
SOUTH AMERICA OFFICE:
E-Mail: spring@sprintec.com.br
Web Site: www.springtec.com.br
Email:
   ventas@maquinaria-directa.com
Web Site:
   www.maquinaria-directa.com
KOREA OFFICE:
Email: dh@dhtec.co.kr
Web Site: www.dhtec.co.kr
TURKEY OFFICE:
Email: info@kromtel.com.tr
Web Site: www.kromtel.com.tr
INDIA OFFICE:
Email: g.ahuja@gmail.com
 Gaurav@haardmaster.com
Web Site: www.haardmaster.com
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WAFIOS Machinery Corporation
WAFIOS Machinery Corpor
USA Headquarters USA Headquarters
27 NE Industrial Road, Branford, CT 06405 USA 27 NE Industrial Road, Branford, CT 06405 USA
WAFIOS Midwest Technical Center WAFIOS Midwest Technical Center
9830 W. 190th St., Mokena, IL 60448 9830 W. 190th St., Mokena, IL 60448
Tel: +1 203 481 5555 • Fax: +1 203 481 9854 Tel: +1 203 481 5555 • Fax: +1 203 481 9854
Websites: www.wafios.us • www.wafios.ca E-Mail: sales@wafios.us Websites: www.wafios.us • www.wafios.ca E-Mail: sales@wa

COMPANY PROFILE: and both companies launched their COMPANY

prod- • NailPROFILE:
machines: N Series, Nailmaster
and both companies lau
Committed to remain on the forefront ucts, advertising in the same newspaper. • Chain
Committed bending:
to remain on KEB, KER, KBA
the forefront ucts, advertising in the
of quality and innovation, WAFIOS cur- Negotiations took place in 1914 and of the
quality •and
Chain welding:WAFIOS
innovation, KEH, KSH cur- Negotiations took place
rently manufactures over 120 models result was a merger of, Wagner & Ficker
• Chain bending
rently manufactures over and
120welding,
models result was a merger of, W
of wire and tube working machinery in and O. Schmid. By 1926, drawing of from
wire andcalibration:
tube working KBS, KPH in and O. Schmid. By 192
machinery
several manufacturing sites worldwide. the first initials of the founders’ names,
several manufacturing sites worldwide. the first initials of the f
The global headquarters is in Reutlingen the new company name, WAFIOS,The wasglobal• headquarters
Wire fencing: DF, JF, KGA
is in Reutlingen the new company name
Germany, with manufacturing locations in use. Germany,•with Coldmanufacturing
heading and forming:
locations in use.
and subsidiaries strategically positioned By 1932, the company’s products WAFIOS Umformtechnik
and subsidiaries strategically positioned By 1932, the com
around the world to serve and support all had grown to include spring coiling around the• world
Payoffs: Full range
to serve and support all had grown to include
major manufacturing markets. machines, nail presses, wire bending,major manufacturing markets. machines, nail presses
The WAFIOS reputation and legacy upholstery and mattress spring machines The WAFIOS reputation and legacy upholstery and mattress
has been built upon an established and hexagonal wire mesh looms. Today has been built upon an established and hexagonal wire me
combination of unique qualities and ac- WAFIOS is the leading global suppliercombination of unique qualities and ac- WAFIOS is the leading
complishments, most notably: of a full range of precision machines for
complishments, most notably: of a full range of precis
• Largest range of wire and tube wire, tube and formed parts.
• Largest range of wire and tube wire, tube and formed
processing machinery. processing machinery.
PRODUCT RANGE:
• Continuous technology and • Continuous technology and
PRODUCT RANGE
The WAFIOS range of machine types The WAFIOS range
development for over 100 years. development for over 100 years.
include spring coiling and forming, wire include spring coiling a
• Vertically integrated business model bending and forming, tube bending •and Vertically integrated business model bending and forming, t
to ensure high quality standards. forming, wire straightening, cutting to ensure high quality standards. forming, wire straigh
• Comprehensive global network of and end-working as well as precision • Comprehensive global network of and end-working as w
sales, service and support. machines used to produce spiral hose, sales, service and support. machines used to prod
• Active customer orientation with nails, fasteners, chains, chain link fence
• Active customer orientation with nails, fasteners, chains,
customized solutions. and other types of fencing. WAFIOS customized solutions. and other types of fen
• Partnership networks with strong, machines are operating and supported
• Partnership networks with strong, machines are operatin
global customers and organizations. around the world, producing a remark-
global customers and organizations. around the world, prod
• Vocational and continuous able range of wire and tube applications, able range of wire and t
professional training and employee from tiny tungsten lamp filaments •and Vocational and continuous
from tiny tungsten lam
surgical coils to automotive suspension professional training and employee
development. development. surgical coils to autom
springs, automotive brake lines, heat springs, automotive b
COMPANY HISTORY: exchanger coils, roofing screws and high exchanger coils, roofing
The history and roots of WAFIOS tensile chains—to name a few. COMPANY HISTORY: tensile chains—to nam
The history and roots of WAFIOS
date back more than 120 years. While Machine Program includes: date back more than 120 years. While Machine Program inc
WAFIOS is commonly known in the • Compression springs: FUL, FSE WAFIOS is commonly known in the
wire and tube industry, synonymous with • Compression spring
and F Series EcoCoilers wire and tube industry, synonymous with and F Series EcoCo
precision German-engineered machinery,
• Torsion springs: FMU, FMK, FTU precision German-engineered machinery,
• Torsion springs: FM
the name itself has an interesting origin.
• Tension springs: ZO, ZE the nameKEY itself PERSONNEL:
has an interesting origin.
Ernst Wagner established a mechani- Ernst Wagner • Tension springs: ZO
cal workshop in Pfullingen, Germany • Spring grinding: G Series Davidestablished
Purcell a mechani-
Pfullingen, Germany
cal workshop in President • Spring grinding: G S
on April 1, 1893. As early as 1905, • Ring coiling: SNA on April 1, 1893. As early as 1905, • Ring coiling: SNA
Wagner’s wire fencing machines were • Spiral springs: SPM Wagner’sWORLDwire fencing machines were
HEADQUARTERS: • Spiral springs: SPM
awarded prizes in exhibitions held in • Wire bending (single head): B, awarded prizes in exhibitions held in
London and Brussels. The company • Wire bending (singl
BM, BMU London andWAFIOS Brussels. AGThe company
BM, BMU
grew and moved to Reutlingen in 1909 grew and moved Silberburgstrasse
to Reutlingen 5 in 1909
when Hans Ficker joined the company • Wire bending (multi-head): • Wire bending (multi
BMS, BT when Hans D-72764 Reutlingen
Ficker joined the company
as an active partner, and the firm’s name partner, and the firm’s name
as an active Germany BMS, BT
was changed to “Wagner & Ficker • Tube bending: BMZ, BL, • Tube bending: BMZ
was changed Tel:to+49“Wagner
7121 146&0 Ficker
Maschinenfabrik”. In Stuttgart, just a RBV, BMR RBV, BMR
Maschinenfabrik”. In Stuttgart, just a
few kilometers away, Otto Schmid had • Wire straightening and cutting: few kilometers Fax: +49 7121 49 12 09
away, Otto Schmid had • Wire straightening a
likewise developed a fencing machine R, RB Website:awww.wafi
likewise developed os.com
fencing machine R, RB

72 Wire Forming Technology International/Fall 2015 Fall 2014/Wire Forming Technology International 81
Anchor Abrasives CO.
7651 West 185th Street
Tinley Park, Illinois 60477 USA
Toll Free: (877) 596-3100 • Phone: (708) 444-4300 • Fax : (708) 444-1300
Direct E-mail: info@anchorabrasives.com • www.anchorabrasives.com
OUR MISSION:
At Anchor Abrasives we make every effort
to insure products are ordered, manufac-
tured and delivered correctly. Hold ready
programs guarantee availability of our
products for JIT delivery. We have the fast-
est regular delivery time in the industry.
We will help you with any phase of your
grinding operation. Meeting challenges
keeps us a leader in the industry.
OUR HISTORY:
Anchor Abrasives, a privately held
company, was formed in 1971. Founder,
Frank Shoemaker is credited for nam-
ing the company after the system for
anchoring nut inserts into the non-usable
portion of the disc. Today Jack and Jeff
Shoemaker, second and third generations
carry on the family tradition at Anchor
Abrasives. We are the leaders in state-
of-the-art formulation and manufacture
of double discs, cylinders, centerless and
roll wheels. In 1998, we moved into a
Bekaert Orrville
Special Steel Wires
510 Collins Blvd.
Orrville, OH 44667 USA
Tel: +1 330 683 5060, Ext. 2127
Fax: +1 330 683 0446 • Mob: +1 330 234 7076
www.bekaertshapedwire.com
COMPANY PROFILE­
Bekaert is a world market and technol-
ogy leader in steel wire transformation and
coating technologies. To be the preferred
supplier of steel wire products and solutions,
we consistently deliver superior value to our
customers worldwide. Bekaert (Euronext
Brussels: BEKB) was established in 1880
and is a global company with approximately
30 000 employees worldwide.
You might know us for example as a
supplier of steel cord products for tire rein-
forcement - 30% of all tires in the world are
reinforced with Bekaert products. Or maybe
you know our Dramix® steel fibers, used to
reinforce over five million cubic meters of
concrete every year.
But we also offer a very wide range
of advanced steel wire products for other
applications and to many sectors. You can
find Bekaert products in cars and trucks, in
elevators and mines, in tunnels and bridges,
new manufacturing facility incorporat-
ing the latest technology to produce high
quality custom abrasive products. Sold to
many of the top manufacturing names in
the world, our products grind a variety of
bearings, springs, ceramics, cutlery, hand
tools, bars, tubing and automotive parts
including: connecting rods, valve plates,
piston rings and pump parts.
OUR PRODUCTS:
• Discs & Cylinders. Anchor specializes in
designing and manufacturing nut-inserted
discs and cylinders from 8"-72" diameter.
These disc and cylinder wheels are custom
formulated to each job to meet/exceed our
customer’s disc grinding requirements.
• Centerless Wheels. Anchor centerless
grinding wheels are custom formulated for
demanding thru-feed and plunge grinding
applications. They can be made from 12"-
30" diameter in widths up to 20".
• Roll Grinding Wheels. Anchor roll
wheels are custom formulated and can be
at home and in the office, in machines and
offshore. If it drives, ascends, hoists, filters,
reinforces or fastens, there is a good chance
Bekaert is inside.
Our baseline better together sums up
the unique form that cooperation between
Bekaert and its business partners takes. We
want to know you and we want to help you
grow your business. We are ready to meet
your needs in the short and long term.
WHAT WE DO
Transforming steel wire and applying
advanced coating know-how. That is what
we are good at. Improving both the bulk
and surface properties of steel wire products
since 135 years. That is what we do better,
every day. Offering innovative solutions that
add value to our customers and help them
grow their business. That is what makes us
better together.
We purchase approximately 3 million
Fall 2015/Wire Forming Technology International
made in diameters from 20" – 42" up to
6" wide.
• CBN & Diamond-Plated Discs. CBN
plated discs work extremely well on small
diameter springs and produce unmatched
performance on tight tolerance work.
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
Anchor representatives are factory trained
specialists who are knowledgeable in all
aspects of grinding operations. They are
available to assist you with in-house train-
ing and to answer questions pertaining to
your applications.
QUALITY:
Anchor Abrasives is an ISO-9001-certified
company Anchor Abrasive’s Quality
Management System has received a Cer-
tificate of Conformance from ABS Quality
Evaluations.
TO LEARN MORE:
Visit www.anchorabrasives.com
tons of wire rod per year as our basic mate-
rial. Depending on our customers’ needs, we
draw wire from it in different diameters and
strengths, even as thin as ultrafine fibers of
one micron. We group the wires into cords,
ropes and strands, weave or knit them into
fabric, or process them into an end product.
Depending on the application, we apply
coatings which reduce friction, improve
corrosion resistance, or enhance adhesion
with other materials.
WHERE ARE WE?
Global presence in all our current and
potential markets is an essential element of
our business strategy. We are present in all
regions where our customers are active, so
that we can respond as effectively as possible
to their needs. Our wide geographical cover-
age (EMEA, North America, Latin America
and Asia Pacific) lets us identify and respond
swiftly to new trends and opportunities.
73
Diamond Wire Spring
1479 Glenn Ave.
Glenshaw, PA 15116 USA
Tel: +1 412 6841201 • Toll-Free +1 800 816 5613
Fax: 412.684.1206
Email: sales@diamondwirespring.com
Internet: www.diamondwire.com
COMPANY PROFILE:­
We are a family owned, experienced
spring manufacturer with over 75 years
in the spring industry. Our manufactur-
ing plants span over 80,000 square feet
and are spread across the United States.
Our main facility and corporate
office is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
however, we have manufacturing plants
in Greenville, South Carolina as well as
Tyler, Texas.
MANUFACTURING
CAPABILITIES:­
Diamond Wire Spring has capabili-
ties to coil springs ranging from 0.008"
Doerken Corporation
P.O. Box 429 • 11200 Cedar Knoll Drive
Grass Lake, MI 49240-9622 USA
Tel: +1 517 522 4600 • Fax: +1 517 522 8008
Web Site: www.doerken-mks.com • E-Mail: fschultz@doerkenusa.com
As specialists in multifunctional micro-
layer corrosion protection systems, Dörken-
MKS develops and manufactures extremely
effective surface protection coatings for the
wire forming industry. The company works
with a world-class and worldwide licensee
network on all matters concerning applications.
Whether it’s a new part, a specification, ap-
plication technology, parameter adaptation or
equipment design, Dörken provides first-class
solutions to its customer problems.
Our certified quality and environmental
management system ensures consistent devel-
opment and production according to current
standards.
The company’s micro layer corrosion
protection systems, trademarked under the
name DELTA-MKS®, offer a complete line
of engineered coatings developed to provide
the fastener industry with the optimum per-
formance in corrosion protection, consistent
torque/tension values and resistance to chemi-
cal attack.
74 Wire Forming Technology International/Fall 2015
DOR-0148 4.5x7.5.indd
CO
to 0.625" in wire diameter, and the Email sales@diamondwirespring.com
Fastener1 Technology International/June 2007
company is also equipped to create wire for an estimate or if you have any
forms ranging from 0.010" to 0.196" questions.
go to www.doerkenusa.com. or call 734.327.4188.
more about our DeltaMKS series of products
Remember, if it’s Delta it’s Dörken. To learn
and zinc alloy electroplating
Delta-Coll® — clear and black topcoats for zinc
of metals
Delta-Seal® — topcoat systems for a variety
basecoat system
Delta-Tone® — non-electrolytic zinc flake
Delta-Protekt® — inorganic coating systems
Our product line includes:
for a variety of fastening needs.
configure extremely effective surface protection
coating systems, we develop, manufacture and
wrong. As specialists in micro-layer
Anyone who thinks differently, is unfortunately
is a trademark and product of Dörken.
The Delta®MKS line of coating systems
wire diameter.
CORPORATE OFFICE:­
PRODUCTS:­ Diamond Wire Spring
In addition to manufacturing custom 1479 Glenn Ave.
compression, torsion and extension Glenshaw, PA 15116 USA
springs and wire forms, we also have Tel: +1 412 6841201
an extensive catalog with a wide as-
Hard to say. Easy to apply.
Toll-Free +1 800 816 5613
sortment of compression, extension Fax: 412.684.1206
and die springs.
Email:
TO LEARN MORE:­   sales@diamondwirespring.com
For more informaiton, please visit Internet:
our website www.diamondwire.com.   www.diamondwire.com
4/18/07 10:07:18 AM
September 23 – 26, 2008
May 20 – 21, 2008
March 31 – April 4, 2008
Shanghai, China
wire China 2008
Columbus, OH, USA
(NIFS/EAST)
National Industrial Fastener Show/East
wire 2008, Düsseldorf, Germany
PRODUCT LINES: DELTA®-SEAL Series—Organic top-
coat systems engineered for compatibility
DELTA-PROTEKT® Series—Inor-
www.fastenershows.com
with zinc-flake systems, electroplating sys-
ganic basecoat and topcoat systems, includ-
tems, mechanical zinc, steel with a suitable
www.mdna.com
www.mdna.com
ing the KL 100 Series—inorganic basecoat
www.wire.de
passivation, aluminum and its alloys with a
suitable for steel, steel with a suitable pas-
passivation, stainless steel and zinc die cast.
sivation, iron and steel castings. The VH 300
Series—specially designed as a topcoat for Dörken coatings are accepted by OEMs
zinc-flake systems. The VH 350 Series— worldwide and all products are REACH and
topcoat for electroplated zinc and zinc alloys RoHs compliant.
with a suitable passivation, stainless steel, Dörken products may be applied utiliz-
aluminum and its alloys with a passivation ing dip-spin, dip drain or spray techniques 2008
and magnesium with a passivation. depending on part geometry. Product devel-
opment and manufacturing are certified in
DELTA®-TONE Series—Inorganic
accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001 standards.
zinc-flake basecoat system suitable for steel,
Production is certified under ISO14001:2004.
steel with a suitable passivation, iron and
steel castings.
KEY PERSONNEL:
DELTACOLL® Series—Inorganic top- Vice President: Frederick A. Schultz
coat system for electroplated zinc and zinc al- Technical Manager USA: Albert J. Gelles
loys with suitable passivation, stainless steel,
Technical Specialist: Ron Strong
aluminum and its alloys with a passivation
Business Development: Robert Brewster Jr.
and magnesium with a passivation.
EUROBEND GmbH
Allersberger Str. 185, Geb. G-3,
90461 Nürnberg, Germany
Tel. +49 911 9498980
WEB SITE: http://www.eurobend.com
e-mail: info@eurobend.com

EUROBEND GmbH is a leading European
manufacturer of automatic equipment for
the wire, construction and mattress industry.
NEW PRODUCTION FACILITY
IN FRANKFURT, GERMANY:
In addition to our newest German offices,
a new production facility and demo center
in Frankfurt symbolize our rapid expansion
which comes as a result to the increased
demand of our equipment that are character-
ized by the quality, efficiency and the latest
technology adopted.
NEW SINGLE LINE
STRAIGHTENING &
CUTTING MACHINE:
EUROBEND is the leading manufacturer
Straightening & Cutting machines, using
the Rotor straightening principle, which was
invented by our engineers more than twenty
years ago. Today the Rotor Straightening
principle became an industry-standard and
used by almost all straightening machines
manufacturers.
The latest addition to our straightening &
cutting family of machines is the MELC 50,
the biggest and most powerful Rotor straight-
ening & cutting machine. Is the only machine
worldwide that can handle up to 50mm coiled
material of any grade, including high tensile,
stainless steel, etc.
NEW MULTI-LINE
STRAIGHTENING &
CUTTING MACHINE:
The MELC MULTILINE 25, is the only
fully automatic multi-line Rotor Straighten-
ing & Cutting machine that can process up
to 25mm coiled material without human
involvement, due to the automatic coil feed-
ing operation.
NEW WELDING LINES:
PL X-Y & PLC AMM Series: The new-
est, breakthrough design of mesh welding
lines for the production of standard and
customized mesh designs and sizes, allowing
the welding of uneven line and cross wire
lengths and different line and cross wire
diameters within the same panel, and mesh
used in various precast wall panels with
openings (for doors, & windows).
WITH OUR UNIQUE PATENTED
WIRE FEEDING SYSTEM, WHICH
ENSURES ELIMINATION OF TIME-
CONSUMING DIAMETER AND COIL
CHANGE-OVERS
Single or double Y-axis programmable,
servo-motor driven welding head configura-
tion with 4 or 8 welding points (PL X-Y Se-
ries) or Multi-head configuration with up to
81 fixed welding heads (PLC AMM Series).

IDEAL Welding Systems L.P.

3294 Pyramid Drive
Rockford, IL 61109, USA
Office: +1 (815) 874-4349 • Fax: +1 (815) 874-4015
E-Mail: idealweld@idealweld.com
Internet: www.idealweld.com

WELDING & AUTOMATION IDEAL´s product range includes

Since 1923 the name IDEAL stands
for innovation and progress in the
production of welding machines and
automation – for perfection and quality
“Made in Germany”.
Apart from standard machines, tai-
lor made machine solutions according
to the customers’ requirements will be
designed and manufactured.
The success of the family owned
company is also particularly due to the
250 employees, who actively shape our
leading position in the market through
their commitment, their skills and their
intimate relationship with the company.
In 2015, the US sales and service
subsidiary IDEAL Welding Systems is
happy to announce the 20th company
anniversary.
welding solution for:
• Wire products like industrial
mesh, fences, cable trays, gabions,
shelving and shop fittings.
• Wire joining in wire drawing mills,
for coil applications, for rings and
the like.
• Conductors & Cables.
• Automotive.
• Sheet metal products like
reinforcing profiles, switch
cabinets, shop fittings and shelving.
• Coil joining of strips to enable
continuous processes in
productions or profiling lines.
• Band saw production and repair
applications.
• Grating production, stairs, side
strips and banding.

Fall 2015/Wire Forming Technology International 75

Larson Systems Inc.
13847 Aberdeen Street NE
Ham Lake, MN 55304-6789 USA
Tel: 1-877-780-2131 • 1-763-780-2131
Fax: 1-763-780-2182
Website: www.larsonsystems.com
E-Mail: info@larsonsystems.com
HISTORY:
Larson Systems Inc. was founded in 1979,
and has become the leading designer and
manufacturer of spring-testing equip-
ment in North America. Larson Systems
designs, manufactures and distributes a
complete line of force/length and torque
testing equipment for spring manufactur-
ers. Larson Systems’ spring testers are
the most widely used testers in American
spring manufacturing plants today, and
the company sells them worldwide.
PRODUCTS:
Larson Systems’ product line includes
manually operated, motorized and
automated spring testers, calibration
equipment, force gages, pre setters and
Taiwan Linkigi Metal Co., Ltd.
No. 117, Long Hsiao Street, Kweishan Hsiang,
Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: +886 3 350 2577
Fax: +886 3 350 2626
E-Mail: trade@tlmetal.com.tw
COMPANY HISTORY:
TAIWAN LINKIGI METAL CO., LTD. was
established in October 1981. From 1981 to now,
during 33 years, we are always a professional
manufacturer of profile wires and bars. Because of
the cooperation and joint venture experience with
Japanese company at the beginning, we are used
to follow Japanese industrial standards whether in
material spec or basis of manufacturing.
From 1981 to 2000, our primary markets are
Taiwan and Hong Kong. During these 20 years,
our numbers of client have reached to more than
thousand and also extended to several different
industries. In this period, we also cooperate with
agents to sale our products to Japan, Europe and
USA, etc. Our main processing material includes
carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel of Austen-
itic and Martensitic series, titanium and titanium
alloy, and brass alloy etc. Besides mentioned
materials, we would also like to try hard to de-
velop the inquired material upon client’s market
demand if we can get such material in the market.
After year 2000, because the economic reform
and development in China have been rising, con-
sidering the cost issue may impact the original
market at that time, TAIWAN LINKIGI invested
in China and set up an affiliated factory, ZHUHAI
TAILINK Metal Technology Limited, to be the
76 Wire Forming Technology International/Fall 2015
sorters, spring gages, torque wrench
calibrators and torsion spring testers.
The company holds two patents (U.S.
Patent Numbers 6,094,980 & 6,289,744
on the Torsion Spring Tester (TST).
EQUIPMENT MODELS:
• Manual Force/Length Testers:
ECT, CDHT, DHT, FDHT, SDHT,
Solid Height Checker
• Motorized Force/Length Testers:
FLASH 11, 24, 25, 36, 48;
STAR 11, 25, RoboSTAR
• Torsion Spring Testers:
TST 200, 1300; ATST
• Spring Gages:
Tiger, Tiger CNC
manufacturing factory supplying for China mar-
ket. After 10 more years to now, we have been
already able to offer the profile wire and bars in
different markets and industries in China.
TAIWAN LINKIGI also explore advanced
industrial countries, such as Japan and European
countries, etc. In recent years, we start to develop
the American market; hence, we also try to meet
the client’s quality demand in this area. Although
our profile products are not widely offered in this
market, there are still several regular business in
some industries. We will keep going and expect-
ing to be the worldwide supplier in metal profile
wire and bars.
QUALITY
CHARACTERISTIC:
Our processing always starts from the raw
material with round wire type, such as wire-rod or
round coil after drawing. The processing may be
from coil to coil or coil to bar and all procedures
will be processed at normal temperature. We are
using own developed rolling and cassette roller
dies to shape the profile. The annealing procedure
in the middle process is bright heat treatment (the
equipment will be vacuum condition or fulfill pro-
tective air to avoid oxidation or decarburization
on metal material. As the reason, we do not need
KEY PERSONNEL:
David Larson,
President
Kathy Thunstrom,
Assistant to President / Inside Sales
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Larson Systems Inc.
13847 Aberdeen Street NE
Ham Lake, MN 55304-6789 USA
Tel: 1-877-780-2131
1-763-780-2131
Fax: 1-763-780-2182
Website: www.larsonsystems.com
E-Mail: info@larsonsystems.com
to do pickling to remove oxide film, which may
result in rough surface). Bright heat treatment will
let profile surface keep the original color of metal
and also smooth (normally, the surface roughness
will be Ra<0.5μm).
Moreover, our processing can keep the size of
every parts in cross section have high accuracy
in dimension and consistent measurement. (For
middle and small size, the accuracy can reach
to within 0.01mm; for large size, the accuracy
can reach to within 0.03mm). Therefore, for the
following processing at client site, using our
product can reduce several processing procedures
and cost.
MANUFACTURING
CAPABILITY:
Generally speaking, the range of raw mate-
rial we can process is from dia. 0.3mm~40mm.
Our capability area size of cross-section profile
is smaller than 800mm2. So far, the shape and
dimension of profile we made have already over
10,000 kinds. Our production capability is 300
ton/month.
We are looking forward to being at your
service in the near future. To know more about
us, please feel interested to browse through our
website (URL) at http://www.tlmetal.com.tw.
Ultimate Automation Ltd.
23 Star Road Industrial Estate,
Partridge Green, West Sussex, RH13 8RA, U.K.
Tel: +44 (0) 1403 710043 • Fax: +44 (0) 1403 588084
sales@ultimat.com • www.ultimat.com
COMPANY HISTORY:
Ultimation has been manufacturing wire
forming and welding machines for over 20
years and has designed and manufactured a
wide range of ground breaking models and is
well respected by its customers worldwide.
With Ultimation’s directors having over 60
years of experience in the design and manufac-
ture of various machines for the wire industry.
PRODUCT LINES:­
Through the use of state of the art 3D
modeling software, the design engineers
at Ultimation are capable of creating new
machine models from initial concept to
completed designs in a very short amount
of time. Utilizing this technology together
with the latest in AC drives, machine con-
trols and programming software, enables the
company to be flexible in creating a diverse
range of machines engineered to suit specific
customer requirements.
The ULTIMAT UMW range of 2-axis,
PC-controlled wire forming and welding
machines are used for the manufacture of
a wide range of wire products from POP
displays, Appliance Shelving to Automotive
Components.
Witels Albert USA, Ltd.
208 East Pier Street Unit B
Oxford, MD 21654
Phone 410-228-8383 E-Mail: info@witels-albert-usa.com
Fax 410-228-1813 Web www.witels-albert-usa.com
FOUNDING PRINCIPLES:
The use of modern production and engineering
technologies to ensure the highest product quality.
Optimum production organization and control
(KANBAN) ensure the rapid availability of all
products.
Continuous investments in R & D result in con-
stant innovation. Our patents and our new and
further developments are the result of this policy.
This associated basic research provides us with the
knowledge, which is vital for an understanding of
the straightening process and the processes, which
precede and follow it.
We match our equipment to the individual wishes
and needs of our customers with:
• a wide range of product types,
• different sizes,
• varying numbers of rolls to suit the application,
• a wide range of ancillary products, and
• a wide ranging production program covering straight-
eners, straightening rolls, roller guides, drive systems,
preformers as well as products for the cable industry.
A worldwide customer service-focused sales
organization.
Comprising of six standard models for
processing wire ranging from 2.00 mm
(0.080") up to 16.00 mm (0.629") and with
maximum frame sizes ranging from 40" x
40" to 50" x 50". The versatile ULTIMAT
design negates the need for special tooling to
produce high-quality parts and components.
Special ULTIMAT versions can be supplied
for use with flat strip or profiled wire. Other
options include press and chamfering sta-
tions, secondary bend heads for intricate
forms with a tilting table to accommodate
large components or for forming spirals.
Their ULTIMAT UMW series of 2D
wire forming and welding machines, feature
a robust, modern, modular design, and user
friendly windows based software. All ULTI-
MAT models use a Closed Die Forming and
Cutting System, which produces high-quality
bends with square, burr-free cuts.
Also available — UTW Automatic Ring
Forming & Welding Machines; UCW Cross
Wire Welding Machines for Oven/Refrigera-
tor racks and HVAC filter frames; USW Sign
Wire Frame Welding Machines.
Ultimation’s product line is not limited
to standard wire forming machines, as they
COMPANY BACKGROUND:
Witels Albert specializes in the straightening and
guidance of endless materials and builds machines
to perform these operations.
The firm’s history dates back to 1946 for Witels and
1898 for the Albert Co. Hermann Albert, Eckehard Al-
bert’s great grandfather, founded the Albert Co. Walter
Wittig founded the Witels Co., which was taken over
in 1969 by Eckehard Albert. In 1970, Witels Albert
Germany Co. expanded activities in the development
of straightening devices and other tools for the wire
industry, which they have supplied since the 1900’s. In
August 1996, Witels Albert – Berlin established a sales
office in the USA. Following Mr. Albert’s retirement
in 2001, the company continues to remain the industry
leader in new innovations for the wire/cable industry.
KEY PERSONNEL:
Witels Albert USA, Ltd.
Bob Flower, Jr. – General Manager
Witels Apparate-Maschinen Albert GmbH
Marcus Paech – Tech. Managing Director
Horst Schneidereit – General Manager
Fall 2015/Wire Forming Technology International
also design and manufacture special purpose
models to suit customer requirements.
ULTIMAT WIRE FORMING and
WELDING MACHINES: Versatile ma-
chines with proven reliability, meeting and
exceeding our customer’s expectations.
Affordable, progressive, and innovative
machine designs to make you be more effi-
cient, more competitive, and more profitable!
SALES OFFICE:­
Ultimate Automation Ltd.
23 Star Road Industrial Estate,
Partridge Green, West Sussex,
RH13 8RA, U.K.
Tel: +44 (0) 1403 710043
Fax: +44 (0) 1403 588084
sales@ultimat.com
www.ultimat.com
Penn Machinery Company (Agent)
P.O. Box 226,
Flourtown, PA 19031 USA
T: +1 215 233 0976
F:+1 215 233 0977
sales@pennbenders.com
www.pennbenders.com
PRODUCT LINES:
• Rotary & roll-type straighteners in over 17 mod-
els for material dia. up to 40mm. Models come with
3 to 14 rolls in single or double plane arrangements.
• Roller guides - 15 models up to 250mm diameter.
Chromium plated, hardened, plastic, rubber with
no-maintenance bearings.
• High-quality rolls with a thick outer ring, which
avoids oval squeeze and early wear.
• Preform heads for many rope/cable diameters,
different lay length/central adjustment.
• Drive units for flexibility in existing lines when
more pulling force is needed.
• Simulation program – software for the determina-
tion of roller positions based on the wire straightener
parameters and material specifications.
• Specialized solutions – offering seminars, training,
and education in the operation/maintenance of our
equipment giving us the advantage of providing better
quality and consistency in the straightening process.
HEADQUARTERS:
  Witels Apparate-Maschinen Albert GmbH
   Malteserstraße 151-159
   D-12277 Berlin, Germany
T: +49 30/72 29 88-0 • F: +49 30/72 39 88-88
info@witels-albert-de • www.witels-albert.de
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Company Page Website
A&D Trading LLC 57, 60 www.adtradingllc.com

Back
AIM Inc. www.aimmachines.com, www.aimeuropesa.com
Cover, 61

Alloy Wire International 1, 62 www.alloywire.com

ANBAO (Qinhuangdao) Wire & Mesh Co., Ltd. 36 www.anbao.com

Anchor Abrasives 11, 73 www.anchorabrasives.com

Bekaert 27, 73 www.bekaert.com

BLM GROUP USA Corporation 17, 63 www.blmgroup.com

CASMI 41 www.casmi-springworld.org

Diamond Wire Spring Company 22, 74 www.diamondwire.com

Dörken 4, 74 www.doerken-mks.com

EUROBEND 9, 75 www.eurobend.com

Inside Back
Forming Systems Inc. www.formingsystemsinc.com
Cover, 64

Forming Systems Inc. / HTC 53 www.formingsystemsinc.com

mshapiro@gibraltar8.com •
Gibraltar Corporation/Simco 23, 65
www.simcotw.com

IDEAL Welding Systems L.P. 35, 75 www.idealwelding.com

Larson Systems Inc. 37, 76 www.larsonsystems.com

Maguire Machinery, Inc. 55, 66 www.maguiremachinery.com

Metal Finishing News (MFN) 15 www.mfn.li

Okuno Machine Co. 55 www.okunomc.co.jp

OMCG 33, 67 www.omcg.com

OMD - Officina Meccanica Domaso SpA 2, 68 www.omdspa.it

Inside Front
RK Trading www.rktradingusa.com
Cover, 69

SIMCO 23 www.simcotw.com

Simplex Rapid 5, 70 www.simplexrapid.it

Taiwan Linkigi Metal Co., Ltd. 45, 76 www.tlmetal.com.tw

Ultimate Automation Ltd. 39, 77 www.ultimat.com

Vinston US Corp. 29, 71 www.vinstonus.com

Vulcan Spring & Mfg. Co. 38 www.vulcanspring.com

WAFIOS Machinery Corporation 7, 72 www.wafios.us

wire 2016 12 www.wire.de

Wire Forming Technology International 78 www.wireforming.com

Witels-Albert USA Ltd. 36 38, 77 www.witels-albert-usa.com

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Companies, organizations & events
listed in Wire Forming Events (p. 4)
and in Spotlight Ads (pp. 50-51) are not
indexed here.
ABITAM (Associação Brasileira da Indústria
de Tubos e Accesórios de Metal)............54
Advanced Manufacturing Center
(YG-I America).........................................10
Advanced Poly-Packaging, Inc..................52
AIM, Inc. (Automated Industrial
Machinery, inc.)................24, 31, 40, 46, 54
Alloy Wire International.............................25
Anbao (Qinhuangdao) Wire &
Mesh Co., Ltd..........................................49
Apple.........................................................46
Arabcab.....................................................15
Atotech USA Inc........................................48
Austrian Wire and Cable Machinery
Manufacturers Association
(VÖDKM-AWCMA)..................................43
AWCCA.....................................................15
Bekaert......................................................25
Bekaert Orrville..........................................25
BHS Torin..................................................26
BMW..........................................................12
Bosch group..............................................14
British Steel...............................................14
Candon Sweden AB..................................47
CENELEC.................................................15
Center of Automotive Management...........15
Charlotte Convention Center.....................25
Chicago Association of Spring
Manufacturers (CASMI)...........................20
China Petroleum Technology &
Development Corporation........................43
CIE Automotive-China...............................12
CIGRE.......................................................15
Columbus Jack..........................................26
CRU...........................................................15
DeFelsko Corporation...............................46
Der Tagesspiegel.......................................14
Deutsche Edelstahlwerke GmbH..............34
Diplom-Kaufman Christian Benzing.......... 11
Doerken Corporation...........................48, 49
Dörken MKS-Systeme GmbH
& Co. KG.................................................49
Dutch ABN AMRO Bank N.V.....................15
Engineering Institute of Thailand...............43
Enthone Inc...............................................46
Europacable..............................................15
European Automobile Car Manufacturers
Association (ACEA).................................14
Fanuc........................................................54
Fenn LLC...................................................26
Fiera Milano Brazil.....................................54
Fiat Automotive Thailand...........................12
Fiat Auto Thailand & Alfa Romeo...............12
FM.............................................................56
Forming Systems, Inc..........................34, 58
Fraser Institute............................................6
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EDITORIAL INDEX
Gabarró SA................................................58
General Motors..........................................12
GEO-Reinigungstechnik GmbH................44
German Wire and Cable Machine
Manufacturers Association (VDKM).........43
Gibraltar Corporation.................................24
Google.......................................................46
Grieve Corporation, The......................36, 56
HSI............................................................34
HTC...........................................................58
IEC............................................................15
Inalfa Roof Systems-China........................12
Industrial Diamond Associates of
America, Inc...............................................9
International Cablemakers
Federation (ICF)......................................15
International Wire & Machinery
Association (IWMA).....................15, 43, 54
Ipsen Inc....................................................37
ISF News...................................................15
International Tube Association
(ITA)...................................................43, 54
International Wire & Cable Exhibitors
Association (IWCEA).........................43, 54
International Wire and Cable Exhibitors
Association-France (IWCEA-FRANCE)...43
International Wire & Cable Symposium,
Inc. (IWCS, Inc.)......................................15
IRI..............................................................56
Italian Wire Machinery Manufacturers
Association (ACIMAF).......................43, 54
J&M Plating, Inc........................................48
Keyence Corporation of America...............20
KIESELSTEIN...........................................42
King Mongkut’s University of Technology
Thonburi...................................................43
Kinrei of America, LLC...............................47
Lear Corporation.......................................12
LINK..........................................................12
MacDermid..........................................10, 48
Magna Corporation....................................12
Magneti Marelli..........................................12
Maguire Machinery, Inc.............................39
Messe Düsseldorf GmbH....................10, 54
Messe Düsseldorf Asia..............................43
Messe Düsseldorf China Ltd.....................10
Messe Düsseldorf North America
(MDNA)....................................................43
Mid-West Spring & Stamping....................13
Modern Plating Corporation......................10
New York Times........................................15
NFPA.........................................................56
Numalliance.........................................42, 43
OKUNO.....................................................39
Orr Company, Herbert E............................30
Overton Industries.....................................40
Patrick Manufacturing Inc..........................20
Powder Coating Institute (PCI)..................30
Premium Products, Inc..............................46
PROTO Manufacturing Inc........................18
Quality Products, Inc. (QPI).......................26
Reuters......................................................14
Rosenberger AG........................................ 11
RWI research institute...............................14
Sao Paulo Expo Exhibition &
Convention Center...................................54
SECRI.......................................................15
Shanghai New International
Expo Center.............................................10
SIKORA AG...............................................43
Simco........................................................24
SMI............................................................25
SMI Metal Engineering eXpo.................3, 24
SMS group................................................34
Spring Expert.............................................34
SPRING WORLD 2016...............................6
SSI UK.......................................................14
Straus-Artys Corporation...........................58
Strecker GmbH & Co. KG, August........8, 56
Süddeut-sche Zeitung...............................15
Tata Steel..................................................14
Technology Promotion Agency, the
International Copper Association (SEA)....43
Toefco Engineered Coating
Systems, Inc..............................................9
Tool & Die Division....................................40
Tube China 2016.......................................10
Tube Düsseldorf..................................10, 43
Tube Southeast ASIA 2015.......................43
Tube Southeast ASIA 2017.......................43
TUBOTECH...............................................54
TumCivil.com Training Center...................43
Ultrasonic LLC.............................................9
Util Group Asia Pacific...............................12
VNIIKP.......................................................15
Voestalpine................................................14
Volkswagen (VW)......................................15
WAFIOS AG........................................ 11, 42
WAFIOS Tube Automation GmbH............. 11
WAI............................................................15
WCMA.......................................................15
wire 2016.................................................3, 6
Wire & Cable India 2016..............................6
Wire and Cable Industry Suppliers
Association® (WCISA®)................15, 43, 54
wire China 2016....................................6, 10
WireDrawing 101®.....................................16
wire Düsseldorf....................................10, 43
Wire Expo 2016...........................................6
wire South America 2015......................3, 54
wire Southeast ASIA 2015...............3, 42, 43
wire Southeast ASIA 2017.........................43
“Wirtschafts-Woche”..................................14
Women’s Business Enterprise National
Council (WBENC)....................................30
World Steel Association
(worldsteel)..............................................14
Wright, LLC, Roger N................................16
YG-I America.............................................10
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