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WFTICompany Profile:Founded by Luigi Maggi in 1963, OMCG \"OfficineMeccaniche Costruzioni Generali\" has grown tobecome a world leading machine manufacturer for thewire forming industry with equipement installed inmore than 35 countries. With its headquarters basedin Italy and a subsidiary (OMCG Inc.) in the UnitedStates, the company can provide its customers with thebest quality products and services for their completesatisfaction. OMCG has been always recognized for itstechnological and innovative leadership and today isone of the few companies in the world able to provide afull range of solutions for wire, strip and tube bendingand forming, through multi-slide, CNC and custom-ized machines for special products. In order to providecomplete solutions to our customers, we have developed,with our greatest experience and knowledge gained inmore that 50 years with hundreds of machines installedaround the world, additional accessories including:chamfering units, coining, stamping, punching, etc.Even today the OMCG mission is always the same:continuous development and innovation to anticipatefuture requirements in the wire forming and bendingindustry. www.omcg.com Summer 2018/Wire Forming Technology International 49

SpringWorld®Set for RosemontThis October 2018by: • Flat springs Michael Bandy, Director CASMI-Spring World® • Hot wound springs Chicago Association of Spring Manufacturers, Inc. (CASMI) • Spiral torsion & power springs 350 Poplar Avenue • Spring washers Elmhurst, IL 60126 USA • Stampings www.casmi-springworld.org • Torsion springs • Wire formsSpringWorld® will take place October 3 to 5, 2018, at • And much, much more!the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rose-mont, IL, USA. Presented by the Chicago Associationof Spring Manufacturers, Inc. (CASMI), SpringWorldhas delivered results since 1959. SpringWorld providesa unique opportunity to network with other springmanufacturers and wire formers including one-on-onediscussions with colleagues who share challenges andare ready to discuss solutions, providing new insightsfor business.On the trade show floor—which is approaching sell- The SpringWorld trade show is renowned for bringingout status—attendees will see the latest spring-related business people together. In 2016, moretechnology available to improve company than 2200 attendees and exhibitors from around theproductivity, quality and service. Morethan 100 top suppliers will be demonstrat- Donald E. Stephensing their products and services in more than Convention Center.31,000 ft2 of exhibit space.A sampling of products/services on theshow floor includes:• Compression springs• Constant force springs• Extension springs• Fasteners50 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2018

SPRING WORLD® 2018 PREVIEWworld attended. The SpringWorld event is conveni- More on CASMI:ently located at the Donald E. Stephens ConventionCenter in Rosemont, just five minutes from O’Hare CASMI was founded in 1944 as a not-for-International Airport. profit trade association dedicated to the de-Attendance is free and is limited to spring, stamp- velopment of good business practices, anding, fastener and wire form manufacturers. The pre- sharing of technical information throughregistration deadline is September 10, 2018, and day- ongoing communications among the job-of-show walk-ins are welcome at US$25/person. Visit shop spring manufacturers in the Greaterthe website below and select the SpringWorld tab for Chicago, IL, USA area. Membership nowmore information. includes spring companies and industryWith questions, call CASMI at +1 630 359 4273, or send suppliers from the mid-west and throughoutan e-mail to [email protected]. the USA. www.casmi-springworld.orgwww.casmi-springworld.orgSpringWorld® 2018 exhibitors list and submitted booth descriptions, as of 8/13/18, begins on next page. Continued... Summer 2018/Wire Forming Technology International 51

SPRING WORLD® 2018 PREVIEWThe following lists the exhibitors at SpringWorld® 2018 as Alex Industries/Fortuna Federn Booth 1526of August 13, 2018. Descriptions have been provided bythe exhibitors. Allied Machine Sales Co. Booth 1325 Alloy Wire International Booth 1021A&D Trading LLC Booth 533 Alloy Wire International (AWI) is heading to CASMIA.I. Technology Booth 807 Springworld 2018 in October, with its largest ever range of nickel alloys. The company, which enjoyed a 20%Accra-Wire International, Inc. Booth 516 surge in sales in 2017, is looking to showcase 60 differ-Admiral Steel, LLC Booth 1117 ent alloys to manufacturers looking for high quality and reliable delivery for use in the spring sector. AWI’s newAIM, Inc. Booth 1405 campaign—‘Certainty in an Uncertain World’—is alsoAIM will be presenting the AFC Compact 3D Bender. being promoted, highlighting the firm’s ability to ‘makeThe popular AFC 6 has been growing in popularity due to order’ in just three weeks and its huge stock range thatto the small investment, versatility, small footprint and now exceeds 200 tons. “Spring makers represent a huge op-low cost maintenance. The AFC Compact enables smaller portunity for us, with customers using our wire to producecompanies to bring in automation and the larger ones to compression springs, tensions springs, torsion springs andoffset current capacity. Standard with Slip Ring (unlimited formed parts for use in critically demanding environmentsZ-rotation), DXF/XYZ Importation, Animation Simulator like aircraft engines—where other wire just does not per-and ease of programming are a few of the features on the form under such conditions,” explained Angus Hogarth,AFC Series machines. In addition, robotics, external cham- Sales Director at Alloy Wire. “We also offer shaped wirefering and other ancillary devices can be integrated. From from square to complicated trapezoidal, precision Inconelour patented hybrid forming solution, the Synchro AFM flat wire for high temperature sealing and straight barsline, capable of unmatched versatility, fast output and low for CNC turned parts.” He went on to add: “What we docost maintenance to our newest innovation in wire bend- really well is that we can produce any wire size betweening, Upgraded and updated 2D and 3D CNC wire bending 21 and 0.025 mm to close tolerances.” Operating acrosssolutions, single and double bending head machines with 55 countries worldwide, Alloy Wire’s 60 different ‘HighRobotics integration and complete automated cells which Performance’ alloys are all DFARS and EU compliant andtake wire from coil, form, weld, punch and systematically can be supplied in quantities from 3 m to 3 tons. AWI willarrange the finished parts while providing total automated be in Booth 1021.digital production reporting. AIM is proud to announce thenew, LMS System (Learning Management System). AIMLMS is our on-line virtual platform that offers training andcontent-rich resources at a click of a button. We packagedour expertise in a system that delivers an enhanced userexperience through a library of interactive content, withvideos, images, quizzes, workbooks and other active learn-ing elements. Amstek Metal Booth 1217 Anchor Abrasives Company Booth 1027 Asahi-Seiki Mfg., Co., Ltd. Booth 1321 ASW.Pengg Booth 920 ATECH USA Booth 1230 Auto Link (Shenzhen) Technology Co. Booth 1605 Automated Industrial Motion Booth 621 Synchro AFM 3D8 S from AIM Inc. B2K Wire Co., Ltd. Booth 1520 BB Spring Technology SRL Booth 60152 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2018

SPRING WORLD® 2018 PREVIEWBekaert Corp. Booth 1431 common guides and feed rolls that are compatible with yourBennett Mahler / NIMSCO Booth 905 existing Torin machines. Also included in the Revolution Booth 1008 Series are moveable wire lines to save time and get yourBihler 4Slide-NC Booth 504 production up and running faster. With a wide selectionBrand Strong Marketing, Inc. Booth 1128 of optional features including length gauge interface, laserBZ Wire & Cables Booth 1315 probe, configurable programmable inputs/outputs and end of wire and tool breakage sensors, the Torin dual point isCAMFART/NIMSCO Booth 908 dependable and rugged. Additionally, for Torin ownersCAP Technologies, LLC Booth 526 with mechanical or older Torin CNC models, the popularCASMI Booth 800 rebuild and retrofit program enables increased reliabilityCentral Wire Industries, Ltd. Booth 829 and precision while eliminating the risks associated withCrum Manufacturing Booth 835 obsolete components. Improve your production quantity and quality by upgrading your spring coiler. Avoid poorDell Marking Systems Booth 1112 quality springs, low production rates, worn mechanics andDIWire by Pensa Labs Booth 827 downtime resulting in reduced profits. Let FENN help youDSR Wire Corporation Booth 1120 discover the best solution for your aged machine. Visit our booth 1221 to learn more about our upgrade program,E/M Coating Services Booth 1224 get a full mechanical inspection and recommendationsEagle Metals Booth 1311 for repairs. Finally, with the heart of FENN’s business inElgiloy Specialty Metals Booth 1130 one-of-a-kind machinery, FENN is proud to offer highlyERA Wire Booth 1032 customized solutions for unique applications such as tor- sion winders and constant force machines. With decades of experience designing and building robust and reliable machinery right here in the USA, visit us at SpringWorld to learn how Torin machinery can help your business succeed.F.A.R. SpA Booth 1429FẼNIX LLC Booth 1227FENN Torin Booth 1221 FENN FZ (left) and Revolution Series (right)FENN is pleased to announce that the company will be coiling machines.exhibiting at CASMI’s SpringWorld 2018 in booth 1221.For over a century, FENN has been the leading North Fisk Alloy Inc. Booth 530American provider of high-quality metal forming ma-chinery. FENN is proud to offer a variety of Torin® spring Fives Landis Corp. / Gardner Abrasivescoiling equipment. The Torin line includes the versatile & CITCO Tools Products Booth 926FZ Series of single point coilers, the Revolution Series With a strong foundation that is based upon the renowned names of CITCO Tools and Gardner Abrasives, Fivesof dual point coilers, and mechanical rebuilds and CNC Landis Corporation designs and supplies the industry withcontrol upgrades for aged machines. The Torin FZ Seriesis renowned for its ability to produce a variety of springtypes on a single machine, all with unmatched speed andprecision tolerances. Single point coilers are available forwire diameters ranging from 0.003\" to 0.750\" and canproduce spring types including compression, extension,torsion, belting, wire forms, magazine, rings and constantforce. Because adaptability is key in today’s competitivemarket, each Torin FZ Series spring coiler is developedfor fast set-up and changeover of springs using an intuitivetouchscreen interface. For those who prefer the dual pointmethod of coiling, the Revolution Series offers left-handOR right-hand coiling with the same precision and speedas the FZ Series. The Revolution Series is outfitted with Continued... Summer 2018/Wire Forming Technology International 53

SPRING WORLD® 2018 PREVIEWcustom engineered conventional and superabrasive grind-ing wheels and diamond dressing tools serving the SpringGrinding Industry.Forming Systems, Inc. Booth 613Forming Systems Inc. will be exhibiting at this year’sSpring World 2018 in booth 613. Key personnel will bethere to demonstrate equipment and answer booth visitorsquestions regarding: HTC Spring Machines—Coilers andFormers; HSI Production Equipment—Ovens, Payoffs,Parts Collectors; OMD Spring Grinders—Down-feed, Wet,Crush; SAS Spring Testers – Torsion, Tension, Compres-sion, Fatigue; Jaykase Programmable Tabletop Benders;andWhitelegg 2D Wire Formers and Ring Machines withWelding. HSI oven to be displayed by Forming Systems Inc. HTC Booth 613 HTC will be exhibiting at this year’s Spring World 2018 show in booth 613. Key personnel will be there to demon- strate and answer questions regarding: HTC Spring Coilers on display will include the new 30PX 12 axes, HTC-60CL 5 axes and HTC-28CF 4 axes coilers; HTC Spring Form- ers wire ranges from 0.2 up to 7.0 mm (0.008\" to 0.276\"); and HTC Spiral Spring machines including the new 3 axes SS-3410 spiral spring machine.HTC coil former will be displayed by Forming Systems Inc.Fort Wayne Metals Booth 529Furnace Fixers Booth 823Gibbs Wire & Steel Co., Inc. Booth 1114Gilbraltar/SIMCO/Delta Booth 501Green Packaging Booth 927 HTC 30PX machine on display by Forming Systems Inc.Hang Zhou Sanli Furnace Co., Ltd. Booth 508 Ideal Welding Systems LP Booth 1421 Industrial Steel & Wire Booth 1014HSI Booth 613 InterWire Products Booth 1415HSI will be exhibiting at this year’s SpringWorld 2018 trade IP Automation Booth 521show in booth 613. Key personnel will be there to dem-onstrate machines and answer booth visitors questions Jaykase Booth 613regarding: Conveyor Ovens, Box Ovens, Parts Collectors,Payoff Reels, Spring Length Gages, Vision System Gagesand Electro-static Air Filters.HS Wire Technology Booth 1131 Jaykase will be represented this year at Spring World 201854 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2018

SPRING WORLD® 2018 PREVIEWin booth 613. Key personnel will be there to demonstrate diameters from 0.0010\" to 0.0420\". We offer the mostand answer questions regarding the Jaykase line of pro- advanced CNC control systems with interactive HMIgrammable tabletop bending machines. Machines are interface, process monitoring features and fully inte-available in two sizes, the JK-250 has a maximum mild grated automatic parts handling systems. Springs can besteel wire size of 0.250\" and the JK-625 has a maximum made and automatically cut in short discrete lengths ormild steel wire size of 0.625\". to 5 m with varying diameters and pitches depending on coil configuration. KINECOIL offers coil support units The JK Bender from Jaykase will be based on specific user needs. In addition to our line of displayed by Forming Systems Inc. CNC coilers, The KINECOIL Division also continues to support the complete line of Sleeper & Hartley springJowitt & Rodgers Co. coilers and torsion machines world-wide and still offers the Model 7900 and 790 high-speed mechanical coilers for high volume production needs where CNC is not always necessary. Our Process Development team works with customers in the early stage of product development to design coil attributes that are technically feasible. For more information on KINECOIL capabilities please visit us in Booth 510. Kiswire America Booth 733 Booth 1015 KSW Wire / S & J Hans Corp. Booth 700Keyence Corporation of America Booth 522 Lake Michigan Metals Booth 1330 Lapham-Hickey Steel Booth 1313Keystone Steel & Wire Booth 833 Larson Systems, Inc. Booth 824 Leggett & Platt Booth 1126Kinecoil Division, Kinefac Corp. Booth 510 Link Engineering Co. Booth 921 Little Falls Alloys Booth 1226KINECOIL Division, Kinefac® Corporation a wire coil-ing technology leader, offers multi-axis single-point andtwo-point spring coiling equipment for a wide variety ofindustries. This year, we are pleased to be introducing ourNew Two-Point/Single-Point Kine-Coiler multi-axis CNCcoiling system designed to produce springs using wirediameters from 0.127 mm. (0050\") to 0.762 mm (0.030\") McLaren Photographic LLC Booth 1128 Metal Improvement Co.:at the level of precision required by many of todays de- Curtiss-Wright Booth 1224 Midwestern Rust Proof, Inc. Booth 1022manding tight tolerance applications. We also continue Moon Enterprises Inc. Booth 534 Mount Joy Wire Corporation Booth 1216to offer our Single-Point Micro-Coiler System designed Moyer Process & Control Booth 1121to produce very precise small coils and springs usingwire diameters from 0.025 mm (0.0010\") to 0.152 mm(0.0060\"). With nearly 20 years of experience workingwith ultra-fine wire, our engineers and technicians are ableto work with the customer in develop-ing turnkey engineered solutions forfine wire coiling applications including Nabertherm Inc. Booth 628 Neturen America Corp. Booth 1013spring design, tooling development and Norwalk Innovation Booth 1026prototyping. All of our CNC springcoilers incorporate an advanced CNCcontrol system with interactive HMIinterface, process monitoring featuresand fully integrated automatic parts ODMAYTECH Machinery Co., Ltd. Booth 727handling systems. KINECOIL also OMCG, Inc. Booth 1521offers turnkey engineering solutionsfor spring design, development, and OMD Booth 613prototyping using all the common OMD will be represented at this year’s Spring World 2018spring wires as well as platinum al- show in booth 613. Key personnel will be there to demon-loys, tungsten, and other materials. Equipment from strate and answer questions regarding all forms of springMachines are available to cover wire Kinefac. grinding, including: Down-feed Grinders, Wet Grinders, Continued... Summer 2018/Wire Forming Technology International 55

SPRING WORLD® 2018 PREVIEWCrush Grinders, ID Chamfering, OD Chamfering, Special HAX-20 w/AT Attachment and the CSX-AT, can helpVentilation Air Flow Systems and Automatic Dressing and improve production and increase profits.Wheel Compensation. RPD INDUSTRIES, INC. - THELEICO SCHLEIFTECHNIK Booth 506 Saint-Gobain Abrasives Booth 821 OMD spring grinder to SAS Testers Booth 613 be displayed by Forming SAS TESTERS will be exhibit- ing at this year’s Spring World CT2000 from SAS Testers Systems Inc. 2018 in booth 613. Key per- on display by Forming sonnel will be in the booth to Systems Inc.ORIIMEC Corporation of America Booth 1105 demonstrate equipment as well as to provide answers ques- tions regarding the following: Compression Spring Testers, Tension Spring Testers, Tor- sion Spring Testers, Dual Load Cell Testers, Fatigue Testers, LVA – Load Vector Analysis Testing, Automated Spring Testing, Pitch Trace System- sand Vision Systems.Pitcher Insurance Agency, Inc. Booth 617 Shinko Machinery Co., Ltd. Booth 1213Precision Steel Warehouse Booth 1113Proto Manufacturing Booth 933 Simplex-Rapid / NIMSCO Booth 1005Pyromaitre, Inc. Booth 1423 New SIMPLEX RAPID’s High-speed coiler for the produc- tion of compression springs (right handed and left handed), equipped with the latest generation Numerical Control for the direct control of seven axes (wire feed, diameter,Raajratna Stainless Wire (USA) Inc. Booth 502 vertical pitch, horizontal pitch, retracting mandrel, verti- cal mandrel, cutter). Quality: unique design, rational andRadcliff Wire, Inc. Booth 1100 sophisticated, materials and craftsmanship of the highestRK Trading Company Booth 711 quality, best commercial components of the market, ex-RK Trading USA, a trusted supplier of spring formers, treme attention to detail. Reliability: significant reductioncoilers, grinders and reels, will showcase its latest wire in the number of mechanical parts, improved maintenanceforming technology at SpringWorld 2018. Stop by booth (Automatic lubrication oil and grease—double pump) and711 and find out how the newest Herdon machines, the easy to use, greater protection of electronic components. Performances: lower mechanical inertia, less parts subject to wear and play, hardware and software with superior performance. Cost Efficiency: lower maintenance costs, increased productivity, reduced footprint, optimized power consumption. Standard accessories: Touch screen display; Electronic hand-wheel for all axes manual control; Soft- ware with auto programming (PG) and graphic program- ming (2D 3D); Single piece cutter-mandrel-vertical pitch unit; Quick cutting type change over (straight, rotative or twist cut); Electronically controlled feed roller pressure; two automatic lubrication pumps (n.1 for oil + n.1 for grease); LED lamp; I/O module for additional custom func- tion programming; Programmable auto shut-off (energy saving); Electric cabinet with air conditioner; UPS unit with battery; and Router complete with Wi-Fi antenna for networking (industry 4.0) and remote assistance. Acces- Herdon machines with the HAX-20 w/AT sories on request: Motorized spring initial tension control Attachment from RK. (international patent); Production control with digital56 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2018

SPRING WORLD® 2018 PREVIEWvideocamera and infrared led backlight (SPC); Sorting Wire Forming equipment. Contact us with your machinerychute with 2/3/5 ways (or new 2 way-motorized chute); requirements and your surplus machinery. Victory Rebuild-Double action wire cleaning device complete with micro ing & Parts Technology, Inc. celebrates its 24nd year in busi-lubrication programmable pump; Wire paint detector; and ness specializing in rebuilding and supplying replacementOlympus stereoscopic magnifier (45x) complete with quick parts for Spring Coilers and 4-Slides. Since introducing apositioning system. replacement Computer and Control System for older CNC Wire Formers and Spring Coilers, we have saved 23 ma-SIVACO Booth 1513 chines form the scrap pile. The system can be installed on a variety of CNC Wire Forming and Spring Coiling machinesSpectral Systems, Inc. Booth 1220 including EN, HTC, Herdon, MEC, Nu-Spring Manufacturers Institute Booth 627 coil, Simco, Shinko,(SMI) / NEMSA Schenker, to name a few. The system can be configured for up to 13 Axis of con- trol. Stop by booth 1020 or contact us for a demo. We con- tinue to produce our high-speed mechanical spring coiler model RM 1-3/8 with a wire range of 0.015\" to 0.032\" and a feed range of 0\" to 13.5\". Ideal for high-volume rings and compression springs. This machine is an all new design and can be customized to suit the needs of the customer. Models from 0.005\" to 0.105\" wire capacities available.Spring Manufacturers Supply Company Booth 528 Vinston US Corp. Booth 721Stainless Steel Products Booth 1229Starrett Company Booth 703 WAFIOS Machinery Corporation Booth 1205 Winona Powder Coating Booth 929Sumiden Wire Products Corp. Booth 1326 Wire Cutter Store (Die Quip Corp.) Booth 1427 Wire Forming Technology International Booth 825Suzuki Garphyttan Corporation Booth 1125SWD, Inc. Booth 924Taubensee Steel and Wire Co. Booth 1030TEC-Materials Testing Booth 514Theleico Schleiftechnik - RPD Industries Booth 506Three J's Industries., Inc. Booth 1219Tool King, Inc. Booth 1129Toyo Seiko North America Booth 1115Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Booth 925Specialty Metals Booth 513 Booth 1031Unidex Group, Inc. / Exceed Co., Ltd.United Wire Co., Inc.Victory Machinery Exchange/Victory Worth Steel Booth 1017Rebuilding & Parts Technology Booth 1020Victory Machinery Exchange, Inc. celebrates its 64th yearin the business of buying, selling, and appraising metal- Zhejiang Chuang Yu Mechanical Technology Co., Ltd.working machinery specializing in Spring Coiling and Booth 1212 WFTI Summer 2018/Wire Forming Technology International 57

Quality Benchmark Puts Wire Supplier on Front Footby: Spring wire distribution company is poised Stride Supplies Ltd. to enter major new markets around the world. Unit 7 Lakeside Industrial EstateBroad Ground RoadRedditch overhaul of Stride’s day-to-day operational and docu-Worcestershire B98 8YP, UK mentation practices. But that has not only positionedwww.stride-supplies.co.uk us to exploit opportunities in new markets, it has also worked to the benefit of our existing customers as well.Stride Supplies Ltd., the UK’s foremost supplier of We’re very proud of what we’ve achieved.”spring wire, has achieved a sought-after BSI certifica-tion, opening up new opportunities in global aeronau- Exceeding Sales Targetstical engineering markets. “Stride Supplies, now in its 35th year, is on track to ex-The prEN9120:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications ceed this year’s sales target,” said Sales & Operationsare recognized around the world as an assurance of Director, Stuart Hipkins. “We’re growing stronglyoperational and product quality in a highly regulated despite the challenging trading conditions of the pastand specialized industry. couple of years with continuing global steel price in-“The certifications pave the way for the Redditch, creases. And the ongoing debate over diesel enginesWorcestershire, UK, firm to seek new customers in is also suppressing demand from some car manufac-new markets,” said Stride Industrial Group Chairman, turers. But we’ve spent 30 years honing our supplierGraham Howes. “We’re delighted that the hard work base around the world to ensure the highest qualityhas paid off. These certifications mean we can now of materials and ethical standards. And work we’vego after new customers in the aeronautical industry done in the past couple of years to refine purchasingwhere we have only had fairly limited reach up to and stock control has put us in a strong position.now—building on the reputation we’ve established as “We’re committed to giving the highest levels of ser-the country’s leading spring wire stockholder for the vice, quality and reliability—that’s what has put us atautomotive, medical and otherindustry sectors.”Enhanced Stride Industrial Group Chairman, Graham Howes (center), and Quality Manage-Operational Practices ment Representative, George Adams (right) receiving the prEN9120:2016 and“Achieving certification to the ISO 9001:2015 certifications at the BSIUK EMEA headquarters in Milton Keynesnecessary standards was a from Shahm Barhom, UK Operations Director at BSI.lengthy and rigorous process,which has meant that Stride hadto refine and enhance existingoperational practices as wellas put new measures in place,”said George Adams, Stride’sQuality Management Repre-sentative, who led the program.“The aeronautical industry is ahard market to get into, and thequality standards demanded arevery stringent. The industry isvery focused on risk, businessresilience, product quality andtraceability, which is crucial inan industry where the conse-quences of product failure canbe huge.“Preparation for the certifica-tion necessitated a thorough58 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2018

the forefront of the UK spring wire industry. And with Almost any piece of machinery that moves has a springthis important new certification and the opportunities in it, and Stride supplies the wire to make springs forit creates for us, the future is looking bright.” white goods, cars, engineering industries and increas- ingly for specialized sectors such as aeronautics andShahm Barhom, UK Operations Director at BSI said, medical equipment. www.stride-supplies.co.uk WFTI“Stride should be delighted that the company hasachieved this certification; with supply chains becom- Company Profile:ing more complex, the importance of achieving, main-taining and improving quality is vital. This is a great Stride Supplies Ltd. is the UK’s largest spring wireframework for any organization that wishes to enhance distributor supplying all grades of spring wire to a di-quality and customer satisfaction, continually improve verse range of clients throughout the UK, Europe and theoperations and ensure organizational resilience.” Far East. Stride Supplies offers a wealth of industry knowledge andAn Outlook of Continuous Growth experience combined with the lat- est technology to ensure deliveryStride Industrial Group is comprised of two related of the highest quality wire products. Offering one of thebusinesses in Redditch—Stride Supplies, the UK’s largest levels of stock in the UK from some of the leadinglargest spring wire stockist, and needle-maker, Wil- global brands including KOS and ArcelorMittal, cus-liam Smith & Son. Another Redditch-based spring tomers can be confident that Stride can help them with allwire stockist, Direct Wire, was acquired in February of their wire product requirements. The company is com-2014 and integrated into Stride Supplies. mitted to providing its customers with the highest quality materials and service available. This is achieved throughChairman, Graham Howes, set up Stride Supplies in continuously improving standards and procedures inManchester in 1984 with his then business partner, Bob line with AS9120B and ISO 9001:2015. Stride SuppliesJones, and moved first to Solihull, and later to Red- Limited is a leading member of the Institute of Springditch. The group employs 40 people and has sales of Technology. www.stride-supplies.co.uk£10 million, supplying spring wire sourced from steelmanufacturers all over the world, including Korea, the Follow us on Twitter @StrideSupplies.USA, Sweden, Germany, Italy and France. Summer 2018/Wire Forming Technology International 59

Wire Forming & Bending Roundup compiled by the Editors at Wire Forming Technology InternationalSuppliers have responded to our call for the state-of-the-art in wire forming and bending technology and equipment.Forming & Bending Machines trol system for older CNC wire formers and springfor Large Diameters from Bar & Coil coilers, we have saved 23 machines form the scrap pile. The system can be installed on a variety of CNCYair Wiesenfeld of Videx Machine Engineering Ltd., wire forming and spring coiling machines includingYahud, Israel, says, “Videx Wire Forming and Bending EN, HTC, Herdon, MEC, Nucoil, Simco, Shinko,machinery is now also available for large diameters Schenker, to name a few. The system can be config-from bar and coil. ured for up to 13 axes of control. Stop by booth 1020 at SpringWorld or contact us for a demo.“Videx is expanding its lines and will now supply thestraighten, cut, chamfer, extrude, forge and thread Victory Machinerylines up to M-48 (2\"). The machines and lines above Exchange, Inc.,M-24 (1\") will now be able to process both wire fromcoils and/or straight bars, according to availability. Victory Rebuilding & Parts Technology,“These new lines join the traditional Videx lines of Inc. headquarters.U-bolt machines, threaded rod machines and threadrollers for headed fasteners. “We continue to produce our high-speed mechanical spring coiler model RM 1-3/8 with a wire range of 0.015\" to 0.032\" and a feed range of 0\" to 13.5\". Ideal for high-volume rings and compression springs. This machine is an all new design and can be customized to suit the needs of the customer. Models from 0.005\" to 0.105\" wire capacities are available.” www.victorymachinery.com Parts formed and bent on Videx machines. Boost Your Bending Department Productivity by Training“Additionally, Videx has recently widened its forg-ing line, and added a 1\" (M-24) forging line to the Information from AIM Inc., Addision, IL, USA, says,company’s existing 2\" and 3\" forging lines. The new “At a recent conference of wire forming companies,1\" line will work from coil or bars and will produce one issue was raised by nearly every member in at-hot forged bolts at a rate of 8 to 12 ppm.” tendance, ‘We are losing our operators quicker thanwww.videx-machine.com we can train them.’ Others reported, ‘I can’t take the production hit to dedicate someone to train newA Specialist in Coiling & employees.’Bending Machinery for 64 Years “Training can be a very costly investment for a com-Neal Hoffenberg, President, Victory Machinery Ex- pany to make, but in the end, it’s worth the expense.change, Inc., Victory Rebuilding & Parts Technology, Most employees want to do a good job. They wantInc., Lake Forest, IL, USA, says, “Victory Machinery to make a positive difference. They want that feelingExchange, Inc. celebrates its 64th year in the business of doing something to the best of their ability. Whenof buying, selling, and appraising metalworking they get that feeling at work, they enjoying comingmachinery specializing in Spring Coiling and Wire back every day. Training can lead to a greater senseForming equipment. Contact us with your machinery of self-worth, increase productivity and greater em-requirements and your surplus machinery. Victory ployee retention.Rebuilding & Parts Technology, Inc. is celebrating its24nd year in business specializing in rebuilding and “AIM recognized the need to offer continual train-supplying replacement parts for spring coilers and ing, but how could we make it cost effective for our4-Slides. customers? What could we do in order to assist our“Since introducing a replacement computer and con- customers to train new employees and strengthen the skills and knowledge of all their employees without60 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2018

Wire Forming & Bending Roundupincurring travel expenses, time away from work and others, it is the intended result of a conscious action.lost productivity? Intervening measures can be put in place in both cases, as a means of either absorbing (or at least minimiz-“To do this, AIM developed our Learning Manage- ing) vibrations in the former case, or generating (orment System, (LMS.) AIM’s LMS is an on-line learning amplifying) them in the latter. The pendulum of atool that is available on-demand, 24/7. With secure grandfather clock and the swinging-out motion of alog-ins, your team is given access to this innovative wrecking ball on a construction crane are both exam-training platform. Your employees can access AIM’s ples of controlled, stimulated vibrations.LMS training modules to receive instruction howto set up and run your AIM Machine. Our training “Through iQsmartbend, WAFIOS is providing amodules lead you through the most basic description technique that calculates the best machine param-of your AIM machine like ‘What’s a payoff’ and ‘Wire eters for the bending sequence and transfers themStraightening Fundamentals’, all the way through directly to the WAFIOS EasyWay machine control‘How to program wire forms’ using AIM’s SMART system. Not only can it lead to an absolute reductionEDITOR program. Employees learn at their own pace. in set-up times, but it is also possible to boost outputAnd if they miss something or want to look at it again? significantly depending on bent part geometry, whileNo problem. It’s ready when you are. maintaining or increasing the required part quality. “The hybridization presented here involves data transfer, external computing power (WAFIOS) and optimization algorithms especially developed for tool movements, and is available for both WAFIOS wire and tube machines.“AIM LMS complements our on-site and technical “iQsmartbend is one of the building blocks of WA-support training and it is quickly being adopted to FIOS’ ‘Smart Factory 4.0’ initiative. WAFIOS is ex-support our customers growing training require- panding the Smart Factory element of the Industryments. Better trained employees can lead to greater 4.0 technology by adding new business models suchproductivity, greater efficiency, less waste and greater as coupling production and services using iQsmart-profit. To learn more, visit the AIM, Inc. website. bend (hybridization). The iQsmartbend techniquewww.AIMmachines.com for reducing wire and tube vibration is patented by WAFIOS AG.” www.wafios.usSoftware Automatically Optimizes High-Quality Metal Formers Bending Processes for Wire & Tube Including Torin® Spring Coiling MachinesDavid Purcell of WAFIOS Machinery Corp., Bran- Jessica Morgan of FENN, East Berlin, CT, USA, says,ford, CT, USA, says, “In the shape of iQsmartbend, “For over a century, FENN has offered products forWAFIOS has developed a patented, award-winning wire forming and bending. Today, Torin® makes asoftware solution designed to automatically optimize wide variety of spring coiling/wire forming equip-bending processes for wire and tubes ment including, single point, dual point, constant force machines, torsion winders and other specialty“The phenomenon of vibrations can be observed in machinery. Specific to wire forming, Torin’s line of FZalmost every area of our daily lives. In some cases it single point spring coilers can easily switch betweenis undesirable and may even be dangerous, but in producing compression, extension or torsion springs, Summer 2018/Wire Forming Technology International 61

Wire Forming & Bending Roundupto simple wire forms. In addition to spring coilers, theTorin line of Torsion Winders allow for the productionof flat torsion or brush springs.“Located in Connecticut, FENN is pleased be the ule units are suitable for wire diameters 0.24\" to 0.625\"exclusive distributor of TS Precision’s Proforma Ma- (6 to 16 mm), and can do larger dimensions pendingchinery in the USA. The Proforma series is capable of type of material and application. Maximum speed isproducing highly finished, complex parts with mini- 590 fpm (180 mpm). Roller diameter is 4.8\" (122 mm).mal material consumption. Features include reduced Roller groove profiles machined to your wire, rod ordowntime of tooling adjustment and material change- flat bar specification. Rollers can be double groovedover, increased production speed and efficiency with for different wire diameters.completing complex parts on a single machine.” “The pulling rolls or pinch rollers are linked togetherwww.fenn-torin.com by a set of gears, so the material is pulled by both rollers with excellent results and without excessiveFeeders for Wire Forming pressure on the material in the rollers.& Bending Machinery “Rollers are made of steel with a hardness of 62 HRC with lapped groove profiles.Allan Brown of AITMAC, INC., Concord, Ontario, • Material k12, UNI X205cr12KUCanada, says, “ Our Cometo range Feeder Units are • Hardness 62 HRCused for integration into CNC machinery by leading • Full Hardening (not only surface hardening)manufacturers of wire forming, wire bending andcoiling machinery. Whether you are considering oil quench and tempernew, upgrading or modifying wire forming, bendingand coiling machinery, we offer a large selection of “Roller grooves are profiled according to customerwire handling accessories for set-up on almost any requirements. For particularly fragile materials, roll-machine. ers can be manufactured in a plastic type material.“Our standard AL series type feeders feature hy- “MAXIMUM Pulling Force—ranging from 130 kgdraulic, pneumatic and mechanical cam roller open/ (286 lb.force) to 900 kg (1984 lb.force) pending feederclosing. AL6 and AL12 feeder units are available inone, two or three module units. Feeders are motor orpulley driven and connected modules are driven bydurable timing belts.“Various roller pressure adjustment options include:Screw type adjustment; Cam lever type adjustment;Pneumatic type adjustment; and Hydraulic type ad-justment. For use with pulley and/or motor drivenrequirements.“AL 6 Feeder Units—One, two and three module unitsfor wire diameters 0.04\" to 0.275\" (1 to 7 mm). Maxi-mum speed is 393 fpm (120 mpm). Roller diameteris 2.56\" (65 mm). Roller groove profiles machined toyour wire, rod or flat bar specification. Rollers can bedouble grooved for different wire diameters.“AL 12 Feeder Units—One, two, three and four mod-62 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2018

Wire Forming & Bending Roundupconfiguration. 2-Axis PC-Controlled Wire Forming & Welding Machines“Our wire handling accessories offered: Information from Ultimate Automation Ltd., West• Wire Straighteners–single plane, dual plane Sussex, UK, says, “The UMW range of 2-axis PC Con- and multi-plane models trolled Wire Forming & Welding Machines is available with or without welding, designed for the manufacture• Wire Guides–different models for a diverse of prototypes to low/high volume production runs. selection of applications The machines feature a versatile design that requires no special tooling to achieve high-quality accurate• Replacement wire straightener rollers–single parts, incorporating simple user-friendly icon driven and double bearing roller assemblies software.• Wire guide rollers–for wire guide roller replacement or adding to existing equipment• Rotating die holders–four models for up to 20 mm material diameter• Traversing units–mechanical• Wire Straighteners for Tire Cord and Welding Wire Applications–for speeds up to 35 mps; carbide rollers• Straighteners for rebar processing• Feeders–for wire, flat strip, tube and shaped wire (mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic roller open/closing adjustment).” www.aitmac-ca.com2-D Wire Bender “Features include fast cycle times for flat frames direct from coil, high resolution touch screen, easy-to-useInformation from A&D Trading LLC, Rock Creek, Windows®-based software that enables parts to beOH, USA, says, “The WB-380 2-D wire bending ma- programmed while running production and suitabil-chine provides easy operation. It can process wire in ity for prototypes to low or high-volume productiona range of 3.0 to 8.0 mm for low-carbon steel 1006. The runs. Repeatability is ±0.05°on bends and ±0.1 mm ofstandard machine has three axes and can be supplied feed length. Software allows for generated bending ofwith a maximum of four axes. The maximum working large radii. Fast changeover from one wire diameterrange is 700 mm x 700 mm and the maximum feed to another is possible. Bend angles can be entered byspeed is 70 mpm. position or angle required. Parts can be programmed in millimeters or inches. A variety of options is also available.” www.ultimat.com“Included with the WB-380 is a 360° spinner and a G Wire Former with Attachment Armcode industry computer.” www.adtradingllc.com Information from RK Trading USA, Elk Grove Village,Zig-Zag Wire Forming Machines IL, USA, says, “RK Trading USA, a trusted supplier of spring formers, coilers, reels and grinders for over 20Information from Golden Spot Industry Inc. of Tai- years, offers the CSX-20 Series Wire Former with ATwan says, “The Golden Spot zig-zag wire forming attachment arm. The CSX-20 is the newest and mostmachine is available in two models. The machines efficient model in the popular CSX series wire formers.provide the capability to quickly and easily adjust and The 16-axis machine features a 3D rotating tooling at-change wire types. The machines are also capable of tachment in front of the wire line, removable optionalautomated production. A micro-computer controls attachments and a portable bolt-on forming stationlengths quantity and target parameters. A self-check along with standard CSX series features.function is also included with these machines.” www.goldespot.com.tw “This 16-axis ‘All Servo’ wire former with a wire range of 0.016\" to 0.080\" is now available with a removable AT attachment arm unit. The easy-to-use AT attachment front arm allows a wider range of finished forms and Summer 2018/Wire Forming Technology International 63

Wire Forming & Bending Roundupdouble torsion springs made start-to-finish on one providing its customers with the best possible manu-machine. This machine offers easy setup and provides facturing option through excellence in products,the ultimate versatility, with eight servo-driven slides, service and value. For additional information on thefull wire rotation capability, rotary quill and the ability Jaykases JK bender available from Forming Systems,to add optional single and dual-axis servo spinners as Inc., visit the website below.” well as the EA Second Hook Finishing Station. www.formingsystemsinc.com“RK Trading’s spring and wire forming machines Spring Forming Machines allow customers to manufacture parts in small or & Accessory Technologylarge quantities, and even prototypes, using the samemachine with the same programming. This saves Information from BB Spring Technology, Bernatecompanies time and money and gives them the abil- (CO), Italy, says, “BB Spring Technology was foundedity to manufacture a wider range of products. All RK in 2014 specialized in the production of wire-process-Trading machines are manufactured by the Herdon ing machines with many years of experience in theEquipment Company, as they have been since 1970. sector. “The company was founded to provide assis-And, all RK Trading service parts and tooling are sup- tance to the Bobbio machines and after a few yearsplied from their facility in Chicago, IL, USA. it has established itself on the market in the produc- tion of new models of wrapping machines and reels.“RK Trading USA offers a full one-year warranty on Unwinders are able to provide customized solutionsparts and labor and includes free training at the RK at national and international level. The entire processfacility as well as a 30-day follow-up training at the from design to production is performed at our facilitycustomer’s facility. RK Trading doesn’t just sell ma- on Lake Como.” www.bbspringtechnology.comchinery, RK provides excellent service and support aswell as carryies an extensive tooling and parts inven- Coil Formers Designed tory based in the USA to make your business more for Automated Productionsuccessful.” www.rktradingusa.com Information from OMD, Officina Meccanica Domaso SpA, Domaso (CO), Italy, says, “OMD offers a variety of wire forming machines including Multi-Former machines designed for the automatic production of torsion and tension springs and TM Series coiling machines designed for the automatic production of left and right-hand coiled compression springs with cylindric and conic shapes and progressive or variable pitch. “Also offered is the CNC Series of spring cham- fering machines for chamfering compression spring ends as well as looping machines for the automatic production of tension springs. Coiling benches are also available.” www.omdspa.itProgrammable Tabletop Bending Machines Camless CNC Wire Benders for Small Order & Prototype Applications & Wire Forming MachinesInformation from Forming Systems Inc., Schoolcraft, Information from Vinston US Corp., Wheeling, IL,MI, USA, says, “Forming systems offers the Jaykase USA, says, “Vinston US Corp. is the distribution andManufacturing Company’s programmable tabletop support center for all VINSTON products for Northbending machines. America. These products include camless CNC wireThese Jaykase tab- bending and wire forming machines. Americanletop benders have owned and operated, Vinston US Corp. offers custom-revolutionized small ers technical support and hands-on training as wellorder and prototype as demonstrations.production. “The VINSTON product line is designed and integrat-“Forming Systems, Jaykase JK Bender ed by top engineers educated in the United States. OurInc. is dedicated to machines are highly competitive in terms of quality,64 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2018

Wire Forming & Bending Roundupuser friendliness, reliability, efficiency, and cost.” spring coiling, wire forming, ring making and wavewww.vinstonus.com spring machines as well as for a wide variety of other production equipment.Rotary Device Provides Bending at Any Angle Up to 360° “Maguire Machinery, Inc., is the exclusive distribu- tor of OKUNO spring, clip, ring and wire form-Information from Gibraltar Corporation, Northbrook, ing equipment in the Americas. Additional springIL, USA, says, “The new Potter series from SIMCO manufacturing-related equipment offered by theoffers a better option out of ‘wire rotation’ and ‘ro- company includes ovens, grinding machines, testingtary disc’. The patented Potter Rotary Device allows and inspection machines and equipment and shotwire bending at any angle up to 360°, and substitutes peening machines.the complex design of wire rotation and rotary disc.Wire bending near the core, benefits from quick and “Maguire Machinery, Inc., provides the industryaccurate movement, much more productivity and with the following comprehensive standard machineimprovement of the stability of production. equipment lines: Mechanical Coiling Machines; CNC Coil Formers; Multi Coil Formers; Coil Forming“The new SIMCO Spring Forming Center—SFX-20 Machines; Ring Making Machines; Flat Ring Makingoffers a design of great flexibility—four sliding tables Machines; Torsion Forming Machines; Forming Ma-allow two-dimensional movements, so the operator’s chines; Oval Coil Formers; and Motor Spring Makingidea can be easily carried out. Patented spring pro- Machines. Also available from Maguire Machinery,gram software can easily set group for the working Inc. are fully automated spring manufacturing equip-axes, and time-line-basis feature helps to reduce the ment and formed part production systems includingtime gap between each axis.” www.gibraltar8.com the following:Comprehensive Wire Forming Solutions • CS MasterInformation from IP Automation Inc., says, “IP Au- • Valve Spring Manufacturing Linestomation offers Single Head Wire Formers in modelsranging from 6 to 16 mm capacity. These machines are • Retractor Spring Forming Linesfully electric with no hydraulics. A 6-servo-axis designis standard with up to eight different radii. Servo pin • Torsion Coil Forming Linesheight control provides for precision forming. • Brassiere Ring Forming Lines “In order to obtain additional technical specifications on the spring coiling machines, wire forming ma- chines, ring making and wave spring equipment as well as the variety of accessory equipment available from Maguire Machinery, Inc., visit the company’s website that is listed below.” www.MaguireMachinery.com Hand-Held Tooling for Straightening & Cutting Applications“Also available is a standard wire stabilizer provided Allan Brown of AITMAC, Inc., Concord, Ontario,for tight-tolerance wire forming.” Canada, says, “The TRAMEV line of cutting tools,www.ipautomationinc.com available in North America through AITMAC, Inc., offers a full range of portable tooling for shearing, cut-Spring Coilers, Wire Formers, ting, straightening and bending of rebar, metal wire,Ring Makers & Wave Spring Machines cable, rod, bar and chain. This range of equipment allows fast and effective solutions to the problemsInformation from Maguire Machinery, Inc., located in related to cable, rebar, rod and bar processing opera-Brigantine, NJ, USA, says, “Maguire Machinery, Inc., tions. The tools provide quick and efficient cuts withis a company that is dedicated to providing spring maximum operator safety.manufacturers with outstanding sales and service for “These portable hand-held tools for solid materials can cut, bend and straighten wire, rod and rebar up to 50 mm in diameter, even for the most demanding applications. Units are available in 110 V or 230 V, with other electrical options available upon request.” www.aitmac-ca.com WFTI Summer 2018/Wire Forming Technology International 65

wire China 2018 & Tube China 2018to Feature Eight International Pavilionssubmitted by: Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. www.wirechina.netSeptember 26 to 29, 2018Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC)Shanghai, Chinawire China 2018, the 8th All China International Wireand Cable Industry Trade Fair, and Tube China 2018, the 8thAll China International Tube and Pipe Industry Trade Fair,will feature eight country group exhibits. ing on promoting the development of infrastructure, publicTo date, overseas exhibitors from Austria, transport, new energy, architecture and energy-saving indus-France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Ko- tries—both nationally and in the countries participating inrea, Taiwan and the USA have confirmed the “Belt and Road Mission”. This is an excellent opportunitytheir participation. Both events will be held for foreign wire and cable, tube and pipe suppliers to exportconcurrently at the Shanghai New International Expo products and technology to this region.Center (SNIEC) in Shanghai, China from September 26 The events will be jointly organized by Messe Düsseldorfto 29, 2018. Shanghai, a subsidiary of Messe Düsseldorf in Germany,The strong economy in the Asian market has inspired together with the Shanghai Electric Cable Researchcompanies to increase their presence at wire 2018 and Tube Institute (wire China) and the Metallurgical Council ofChina 2018. Compared to the shows’ last staging in 2016, China Council for the Promotion of International Tradethe number of exhibitors and exhibit space has increased. (Tube China).Overall, the organizers expect 1700 exhibitors from 30 Ancillary Program Announcedcountries and over 46,000 trade visitors to participate.The high quality and international status of the two wire China 2018 and Tube China 2018 will feature antrade fairs is reflected by the many market leaders who informative ancillary program consisting of seminars andparticipated successfully in the previous events, and who forums addressing current industry topics. The educationalare returning to wire china and Tube China in 2018 such as program will include the following events:Gauder, Rosendahl Nextrom, Numalliance, Sampsistemi • China Wire & Cable Industry Conference 2018and Mario Frigerio.In addition to European market leaders, wire and Tube • Forum on Fastener Applcation to Offshore WindChina 2018 will each feature a German pavilion again, sup- Power and Marine Equipment Industryported by the German Minis-try for Economic Affairs andEnergy. Niehoff, Wafios andElantas are among the compa-nies within this group exhibitat wire China 2018 which willfeature 15% more exhibitorsthan in 2016. The Germanpavilion at Tube China 2018grew significantly by around80% this year.After the successful pre-miere two years ago, exhibi-tors of fastener technologieswill be represented again atwire China 2018, this timewith the special show, titled,“Fastener Shanghai”.China is currently focus- wire China 2018 venue: Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC).66 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2018

wire China 2018 PREVIEW• Automobile Fastener Premier Forum 2018 Leading Companies Exhibiting• Tube & Pipe Industry Development Seminar 2018 These seminars and forums are free of charge of chargefor trade visitors. Advance registrations are required. For further information on visiting or exhibiting at wireChina 2018 or Tube China 2018, contact Messe DüsseldorfNorth America, Chicago, IL, USA, call +1 312 781 5180,fax +1 312 781 5188, e-mail [email protected] or visit:www.wirechina.net • www.tubechina.net • www.mdna.comSelect wire China 2018 Exhibitor List & Descriptions in SidebarsSelected Exhibits IWCEA France, France Booth W1D37The following is a sampling of exhibitors at wire China 2018.Descriptions have been provided by the exhibitors. IWMA - International Wire Machinery Association UK Booth W1F42ACIMAF, Italy Booth W1B25 Joachim Uhing GmbH & Co. KG, Germany, Booth W1D48Alloy Wire International Ltd., UK Booth W1G32 Joh. Pengg AG, Austria Booth W1D49August Strecker GmbH & Co. KG, Germany, Booth W1F60 JSCcl. “Trade House of VNIIKP”, Russia Booth W1A48Bekaert, Belgium Booth W1B44 Jung Shing Wire Co., Ltd, Taiwan Booth W1E08China Machinery Industry, China, Booth W1F06 KOS Wire Ltd., Korea Booth W1C62DEM SpA, Italy Booth W1B31 KRENN GmbH & Co. KG, Germany Booth W1G60DSR Wire Corp., Korea Booth W1A62 Menam Stainless Wire Public, China Booth W1C71EASYDUR ITALIANA, Italy Booth W1A18 Messe Düsseldorf North America, USA Booths W1F03\W1G2EJP Maschinen GmbH, Germany Booth W1F47 Metal Link Inc., Korea Booth W1D77Fagersta Stainless AB, Sweden Booths W1B54/W1C53 Metals United Alloys, China Booth W1A83Fuhr GmbH & Co. KG, Germany, Booth W1F72 Micro Products Company, USA Booth W1E24IDEAL-Werk, Germany, Booth W1F49 Numalliance China, China Booth W1C24Italian Trade Commission, China Booths W1A04\W1C2 Numalliance SAS, France Booth W1C24 Continued... Summer 2018/Wire Forming Technology International 67

wire China 2018 PREVIEWPetig AG, Germany Booth W1G59 WAFIOS (Shanghai) Machinery, China Booth W1F81Schlatter Industries AG, Switzerland Booth W1B49 WCISA® (Wire & Cable Industry Suppliers Association®) SCHMOLZ + BICKENBACH, China Booth W1D57 USA Booth W1F16Schnell SpA, Italy Booth W1B22SJOGREN Industries, China Booth W1A42 Wheelabrator Group, China Booth W1C08Suzuki Garphyttan Wire, China Booth W1D42Suzuki-Sumiden Wire Products, China Booth W1F08 Wire Forming Technology International, USA, Booth W1F16 WFTIVARO Srl, Italy Booth W1B20VÖDKM / AWCMA, Austria Booth W1D49Numerous Premiers by WAFIOS in ShanghaiHighlighting the importance of China as a strategic mar-ket for the future, WAFIOS AG, Reutlingen, Germany, willshow a cross section of its newest wire and tube bend-ing machines at this year’s wire China show in Shanghai,China.Shown will be the new Single-Head Tube Bending Ma-chine RBV25R designed for the production of bent tubeparts with high output thanks to pioneering design fea-tures. The machine ensures high flexibility and operatingconvenience. With the new iQconvert software function,the machine is able to achieve significant reductions inprogramming and setup times. WAFIOS FUL16. WAFIOS RVB25R. WAFIOS B 36 Performance machine. Also shown will be one of the fastest Compression been developed to reflect customers’ growing demands Spring Coilers, the FUL16. The FUL 16 has been up- for lower unit costs, while at the same time ensuring more graded to accommodate new software and drive technol- flexibility. Visit WAFIOS in booth F81.www.wafios .com ogy that is helping the machine set new benchmarks in high speeds—with a spring production output level that now reaches as much as 1500 ppm. In this case, each spring is measured by a camera and then automatically removed from production if it has strayed outside the tol- erance range. Also to be displayed by WAFIOS is the Single-Head Wire Bender B 36 Performance machine. This machine has68 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2018

wire China 2018 PREVIEWFar Eastern Delights for AWI why an increasing number of customers are using us. These range from automotive and aerospaceAlloy Wire International (AWI) is stepping up suppliers to spring makers and specialists in oil andits expansion in the Far East by exhibiting at wire gas.”China for the first time. UK and Chinese technical AWI will be in Hall W1, Stand G32 at wire China.experts will be in Hall W1 to talk through the com- For further information, please visit our website orpany’s unrivalled range of high-performance alloys, follow us at @alloywire on twitter. which are all DFARS and EU compliant and can be www.alloywire.comsupplied in quantities from 3 m to 3 tons.They will also be promoting the firm’s ability to de-liver within three weeks of the order being placed,thanks mainly to an impressive stockholding of 200tons of material and bespoke manufacturing linesat its two factories in the UK.“The Far East is a massive growth area for ourbusiness, with more Chinese manufacturers look-ing to improve the quality of their products, whichnaturally starts with the material,” explained TomMander, Sales Executive at Alloy Wire Internation-al. “We manufacture to the highest possible qual-ity standards on all of our round, flat and shapedwire and now have more than 60 different alloysavailable at any one time. When you combine thiswith our delivery performance, it’s not hard to seeMicro-Weld to Display used in over 30 countries by leading wire and cableHigh-Performance Butt Welders companies and also in several other industries. All butt welders are built tough, durable, and accurate.Micro Products Company is a USA-based manu- The company offers excellent service and supportfacturer of world-class, high,performance Micro- worldwide and now has representatives in severalWeld butt welders for 90 years. It will exhibit at the countries and regions.wire China show in Hall W1, Stand E24. Besides To learn more about Micro-Weld butt welders, visitproduct display, company personnel will be avail- the Micro Products Company in booth E24 or visitable to discuss butt welding requirements, recom- the company’s website. mend suitable Micro-Weld models and offer cus- www.micro-weld.comtom butt welding solutions if needed. The completeMicro-Weld line of welders offers WFTIfrom very fine/thin wire welders Summer 2018/Wire Forming Technology International 69to large diameter wire, rod andcable welders is offered. Top-of-the-line AD Series welders areavailable for sleeveless weldingof very large diameter cable orwire/rod. Also available are Ce-ramic Fusion Welders to weldstranded copper/aluminum con-ductors in disposable ceramicsleeves for clean welds withoutburrs or flashpoints. Welders areavailable for steel, copper, alu-minum, brass, alloys.Easy-to-use and operator-friend-ly Micro-Weld butt welders are

TECH BRIEFMaking Stainless Steel DiamondWire Hooks for ElectroplatingWhen a Latin American-based client’s tolerances. partially bent using the wire bend-manufacturer of high-tech im- In many cases, when diamond wire ing armatures and completing theaging equipment reached out to is specified for a custom wire form bend by pressing the wires fromMarlin Steel Wire Products LLC, design, the edges are meant to slot the outside edge. This helped toBaltimore, MD, USA, for a custom into an existing groove. If the edges minimize the blunting of the insidewire hook to use are off-center, then the wire form edge of the wire so it would fit intoin its electroplat- won’t work properly, and the part the grooves of the client’s basketing process for the will have to be rejected. more easily.manufacture of Additionally, the act of bending Do you want to know more aboutnight vision and thermal imaging wires along an edge can blunt the how Marlin Steel Wire Products canequipment, Marlin’s engineers were edge. In some designs, this can be help you in meeting your produc-faced with a new challenge. tolerable, but not in all of them. tion requirements with a customNamely, the challenge was to create Preserving these edges while bend- wire form? Contact the companya wire hook using stainless steel dia- ing diamond wires is a challenge today to speak to an experiencedmond wires—which was something that requires specific wire bending mechanical engineer.new for the production team. In equipment and know-how to pull it Or you can obtain additional tech-most jobs, Marlin’s engineers work off with consistency. nical information about customwith rounded stainless steel wires wire forms, by paying a visit to thebecause they minimize the sharp Making Custom Diamond Marlin Steel Wire Products websiteedges and reduce the risk of dam- Wire Hooks for Electroplating listed below.age to parts. This client, however, For this particular stainless steel dia- www.marlinwire.com WFTIneeded diamond wires that would mond wire hook, the client neededbe more compatible with its existing Company Profile:equipment for its electroplating and the edge of the Founded in 1968, Marlin Steel Wireparts finishing work. wire to be on Products LLC is a company that spe- the inside edge cializes in the creation of custom metalWhat Are Diamond Wires? of the bend, and forms including stainless steel partsThe term “diamond wires” might be to remain semi- washing baskets, racks, S-hooks andconfusing—especially because there sharp. Blunting sheet metal material handling contain-is a device known as a diamond wire the edge of the ers. Originally hailing from Brooklyn,cutting machine, which uses small wire would have NY, USA, Marlin Steel Wire movedwires infused with diamonds to saw made it less com- to Baltimore, MD, USA, when it wasthrough hard materials. patible with the client’s existing acquired by new owner Drew Greenb-However, the term doesn’t refer to equipment. Also, each piece of wire latt in 1998. At that time, Marlin Steelthe material the wires are made of, needed to have three bends—one was referred to as the “king of the bagelbut rather to the shape of the wires. tight, rounded bend to be semi- baskets”, as the company was focusedWhere a normal wire is rounded so permanently slotted onto a basket, on making commodity bagel baskets atas not to have any hard edges, a dia- and two looser bends that would that time. When demand for bagels de-mond wire has a square shape to it. make it easy to slip the hook over clined and foreign competitors beganKeeping the edges on an inside bend (or off of) other objects. flooding the market with bagel basketssharp is one of the biggest challenges To achieve the tight internal bend that cost less than what it cost Marlinfor diamond wire hooks. without blunting the wire’s edge, Steel to acquire the metal, sales began the wires needed to be bent from to disappear. That's when Marlin SteelHow Working with the outside of the bend rather than invested millions of dollars worth inDiamond Wire is Different from the inside—which is how automated manufacturing robots toWith a rounded stainless steel wire, most of Marlin Steel Wire’s robotic improve production capacity and preci-the angle of the wire coming off wire bending armatures work. So sion. Marlin's investments in automa-of the spool doesn’t make much the production team at Marlin Steel tion technology have saved and createdof a difference. However, with a used a CNC press brake to finish the jobs, while expanding the markets thisdiamond-shaped wire, the way that rounded bends. company can serve. Some 20% or morethe wire is fed into the machine is of the workforce consists of degreed Me-extremely important for meeting the The press brake was able to bend chanical Engineers, and Marlin Steel's numerous wires at once with each employees pride themselves on deliver- operation by taking wires that were ing Quality Engineered Quick®. www.marlinwire.com70 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2018

Thinking Big? Think All Around Spring Machine ManufacturerWire and Strip Forming High speed wire forming to 8.0+mm (~ .3218) - Super high speed forming Okuno Machine Co. - Wire or strip Because… - 0.4mm to 8.0+mm (~.0156\" to ~.3218\") One of the most respected names in spring makingWave Springs and Wave Washers and wire forming. With over 45 years supplying Wave Springs and Wave Washers the industry and over 300 to 200mm (~9\") diameter innovative patents. - Patented Okuno forming process - Wave springs - Single and multi-turn wave washersFlat and Round Wire Rings Round, flat and shaped wire rings 300mm² (~ 0.5²) wire to 480mm (~19.0”) ring diameter - Round - Flat and Shaped wire CNC Coiling - Round and oval rings CNC Coiling to 25+mm (~1.0 “) diameter wire- Wire cross section 0.4mm to 300mm2 - High Precision - CNC Coiling from 0.05mm to 25+mm (~.002\" to ~1.0\") - Variety of end cut shapes - Very high production rates - Independent servo control on each axis - High Speed Orchestra Control (Pat.) - New EZ Set controller with self correcting artificial intelligenceOutstanding Sales and Service in the Americas: 106 Ninth Street North Okuno Machine Co., LTD Brigantine, NJ 08203 USA 48-2, Sakamoto-cho, Izumi-city Tel: (609) 266-0200 Osaka, Japan 594-0052 Fax: (609) 266-9079 Tel: 81 (725) 43-7111 www.MaguireMachinery.com Fax: 81 (725) 45-3111 [email protected] www.Okunomc.co.jp

Straight From The Show Show Facts: wire 2018 Co-location: Staged with Tube 2018 Exhibiting Companies: 1442 Dates: April 16-20, 2018 Location: Düsseldorf Fairgrounds, Düsseldorf, Germany Organizer: Messe Düsseldorf GmbH and Messe Düsseldorf North America (MDNA) www.wire.de / www.mdna.com Cycle: every other year First staging: 1986wire 2018 • April 16 to 20, 2018Fairgrounds-Düsseldorf, GermanyOSCAM: Automatic Cutting and Bending Center & Stirrup BendersAt wire 2018, OSCAM, Torino, Italy, was pleased tointroduce the latest version of Smart Combi, the super-automatic steel cutting and bending center that can workreinforced steel of up to 43 mm diameter.The machine completely automatically picks up, cutsand bends the steel and even divides the finishedproduct by lot.Furthermore, now the mesh double bender Twinbendcan produce shapes of just a few centimeters in thecentral side allowing a much larger number of possibleshapes quickly and efficiently.At the show, OSCAM also presented the new rangeof stirrup bending machines with improvements to theexisting models and new versions.Also shown was a new improved range of spiral New OSCAM stirrup bender.machines working from both coil and rebars, with thecapability to execute complex shapes in addition tosingle hoops and long spirals. www.oscam.com Smart Combi steel cutting & bending center.72 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2018

wire 2018: Best Order Business in YearsMesseDüsseldorf-StartseiteDInvestment has increased worldwide—in the infrastructure, stated Dr.- Ing. Uwe-Peter Weigmann, member of the boardautomotive, electrical, renewable energy as well as in and spokesperson at WAFIOS. “It never ceases tothe oil and gas pipeline sectors. The upstream supplies impress us how these events bring an expert audienceindustries wire, cable, tube and pipe strongly benefited and customers from all over the world to the Rhinefrom this development at the recently held wire 2018 river. For WAFIOS, we posted a multitude of interest-and Tube 2018 in Düsseldorf, Germany. ing, concrete project talks and closed numerous deals.More than 71,500 trade visitors (compared to 69,500 We look forward to coming back in 2020.”in 2016) from 134 countries came to Düsseldorf during the The 1241 companies from 57 nations at Tube 2018 showcasedfive days to get information about industry innovations and pipe and tube materials, manufacturing, finishing, processing,conclude business deals at the world’s No. 1 trade fairs for pipe and pturobfeileasc, cpelasssTtoiceriretumsb,eintsrae, dmeacahnidnefroSyremarnivndgicpetlaencthsn.oTluobgey Pressetheir sectors. A total of 2683 exhibitors from 67 countries includingpresented their technology highlights in 16 exhibition halls on 2018 also featured a China Pavilion. The trade fair was heldmore than 1.2 million ft2—75,000 ft2 more than at the previous in Halls 3 to 7a, 7.0 and 16 to 18, occupying over 559,700 ft2events in 2016. of exhibit space. “As trade fair organizers we have once again succeeded The high internationality and professional expertise of the wirein offering the wire, cable, tube and pipe industries a global 2018 and Tube 2018 visitors resulted in promising customerplatform in Düsseldorf as a Basis for Business,” said Joachim contacts and good post-fair business prospects for the exhibi-Schäfer, Managing Director of Messe Düsseldorf. tors. Over 50% of the visitors of both trade fairs came withAs the internationally leading communication and business concrete investmentMinetesnsteiosnuscahned 70% of them were execu-platforms for their respective sectors, participation in wire and tives with high decision-making authority. Overall, attendeesTube is a must for all industry players. The steel and nonferrous at both trade fairs rated the events as outstanding. A total ofmetal industries have always been reliable early indicators for 70% of the visitors were from countries other than Germany,all other industries—if everything goes well here, the economy with one third of these from overseas. Some 55% of the at-as a whole will benefit. tendees stated that they found new suppliers.At wire 2018, wire and cable machinery, fiber glass technolo- Visitors at wire 2018 were primarily interested in machinerygies, mesh welding as well as spring making, fastener tech- for processing and producing wire and cable, steel bars andnologies and the China Pavilion were presented in halls 9 to strips, process engineering tools as well as machines, equip-16. A total of 1442 exhibitors from 53 countries showcased ment, tools and auxiliaries.their innovations on over 699,600 ft2 of exhibit space.Most wire 2018 exhibitors came from the major producer The forming technology and auxiliary materials segmentscountries Italy, Germany, Turkey, Great Britain, France, Spain,Austria, the Netherlands and Switzerland. From overseas, were also in high demand: according to a survey, 20% of themany exhibitors from the USA, India, Taiwan, South Korea andChina took part. From the USA, 78 companies exhibited includ- visitors were interested in finished products.ing 31 exhibitors in the North American Pavilion, organizedby Messe Düsseldorf North America and Wire and Cable The next concurrent staging or wire and Tube is scheduled forIndustry Suppliers Association® (WCISA®) as the sponsor.“wire and Tube in Düsseldorf once again proved this year that March 30, 2020 to April 3, 2020, in Düsseldorf, Germany. Tothey are the most important events in the industry worldwide,” find further information on visiting or exhibiting at wire 2020 or Tube 2020, contact Messe Düsseldorf North America, Chicago, IL, USA, or visit the websites below. www.wire-tradefair.com www.tube-tradefair.com www.mdna.com Continued... Summer 2018/Wire Forming Technology International 73

Straight From The Show...Continued Images and news from wire 2018WAFIOS Showcased a Host of New InnovationsA world first in tube forming—high-speed machinesfor compression springs, were presented at wire2018 by WAFIOS AG, Reutlingen, Germany. Thecompany presented a whole host of new machinesand technologies designed for wire and tube forming.These machines help the company set the bar for quality,productivity, and flexibility a good deal higher—andreinforcing its position as a leading light in technology.At the WAFIOS AG booth, the new FUL 166 large-scaleCNC machine for compression springs immediatelycaught the eyes of attendees. It represents the perfecttop-end addition to the Reutlingen forming specialist’srange of high-performance, spring coiling machines.Available alongside the advanced FUL 183 and FUL203, it now means that WAFIOS is able to providemachines for a full range of requirements in applicationsinvolving springs made from wires of up to 20 mm. Inthe FUL 166, WAFIOS developers have incorporatedthe latest drive technology and, for the first time, sixpairs of feed rollers. This guarantees extremely quickproduction—making the process more cost-effectiveas a result. Spring coiling machines in this range ofsizes are primarily geared toward applications in theautomotive industry and the trend in favor of heaviervehicles. If a vehicle experiences more weight on its wheels due to the batteries that come with electric and hybrid cars—or SUV designs—then it requires more stable chassis springs. “Our new machines offer the ideal solution in these cases, as they deliver outstanding quality in high production quantities. This isn’t always something that’s easy to find in machines that deal with spring wires of up to 20 mm\", explained WAFIOS Executive Board Member, Dr. Uwe-Peter Weigmann. Turning to the other end of the spectrum and to machines that handle smaller springs with wire diameters of 0.12 to 0.8 mm, the FUL 16 has been upgraded to accommodate new software/drive technology that is helping the machine set new benchmarks in high speeds—with a production output level that now reaches as much as 1500 ppm. In this case, each spring is measured by a camera and then automatically removed from production if it has strayed outside the tolerance range. SZThe FTU 2.5 CNC torsion spring coiling machine is another new addition, delivering the next level up from the existing FTU 1.5 in this category. It too uses the very latest drive technology, and provides unit cost advantages for large-scale production volumes in particular. Additionally, state-of-the-art software makes the machine highly flexible, reduces tooling times and ensures high quality standards are met. More information can be found at the WAFIOS website. www.wafios.de74 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2018

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Bihler Servo Machine Adapts accordance with the LEANTOOL principles. By usingto Tasks Flexibility data stored in the WebApp, quotations are now faster and more accurate, because this data contains specificAt wire 2018, Otto Bihler Maschinenfabrik GmbH information regarding the technical feasibility of a large& Co. KG, Halblech, Germany, presented its servo- variety of stamped and formed parts made from stripcontrolled GRM-NC stamping/forming machine with and wire material. Furthermore, the data providesradial LEANTOOL. Visitors were able to experience a information about the required machine type, requiredlive demonstration of the servo machine producing two tool components, achievable pulse rates, set-up timesdifferent wire bracket types with the same LEANTOOL. and processing times for each batch size. This allows accurate calculations even before the start of productionServo-controlled GRM-NC stamping & forming machine and effective increase in response capacity. This in turn with radial LEANTOOL. (Bihler: copy right owner) increases the chance to generate an according order. End-to-end LEANTOOL process. When the Web-Safety brackets are used to easily and safely anchor App user is awarded the contract, tool design andchild seats in cars. They are made from high-strength manufacturing can be efficiently implemented with thesteel wire with a diameter of 6 mm, up to now on a end-to-end LEANTOOL system. The correspondingmechanical GRM 80 stamping and forming machine, designs can be downloaded from the WebApp with theand now on a servo GRM-NC stamping/forming machine Bihler bNX technology software and easily modified forwith radial LEANTOOL. The standardized modular the requested component. The number of LEANTOOLLEANTOOL tool kit has become part of the production tool parts is always kept to a minimum. And manyof many companies since its introduction two years ago. standard parts are used that need only slight adaption.Users benefit from the minimum number of tool parts, the Thanks to the simple tool assembly and the quick setupquick feasibility and up to 70% reduced costs compared of the servo stamping and forming machine, componentto forming tools on mechanical machines. production starts in the shortest possible time.Two safety bracket types—one slim LEANTOOL. Comprehensive LEANTOOL support. In additionThe LEANTOOL used at the show consisted of only to the WebApp, the Bihler team “Process planning-12 individual tool parts, 12 standard tool parts and the Technical sales” supports manufacturers of stampedreusable standard machine parts. Six powerful servo and formed parts with the realization of their LEANTOOLforming units and two central NC mandrels ensured tools. Training and service include events with generalprecise cutting, forming and ejection movements as information, basic design and construction seminars aswell as a production capacity of 80 open wire brackets well as project-specific design consultation and initialper minute. For the changeover procedure to the closedwire bracket type, another safety-relevant component Parts from wire and strip material manufacturedfor vehicles, the machine operator just calls up the on the GRM-NC. (Bihler: copy right owner)respective program in the VC 1 control system. Thepositions of the forming units and the motion sequence design of LEANTOOL tools. In addition to the currentlyof the tool are changed automatically. The number of available radial LEANTOOL, a “progressive LEANTOOL\"forming levels is reduced from two to one and production will also be available starting with the Euroblech 2018.starts immediately with a 100% reproduced good part. With this, linear tools can be implemented easily, quicklyFast quotations with WebApp. The open safety and effectively on servo-controlled RM-NC and GRM-bracket can also be found as a case study in the free NC stamping and forming machines.“Bihlerplanning” WebApp (www.bihlerplanning.de). As a To learn more, visit: www.bihler.debuilding block of the LEANTOOL system, the WebAppsupports users during the acquisition of orders inWebApp “Bihlerplanning”.(Bihler: copy right owner) Continued... Summer 2018/Wire Forming Technology International 77

LOCATION Düsseldorf, Germany DURATION Straight From The Show16-20April2018 ...Continued Images and news from wire 201IN8VITATION TO THE WIRE TRA DÜSSELDORF 16 - 20 APRIL Progress: Rebar Straightening, Cutting, BViesit nus dat oiunr tgrade&fair sWtande13l.dA4i5ningHall 13 Discover more about NEWSAt wire 2018, Progress Maschinen & Automation AG, The size and importance of the Wire Düsseldorf trade fair can be demonstrated with On our trade fair stand A4 Brixen, Italy, drew attention to straightening, cutting, Botha wshyolse traengme osf imwperesrseivepfigrueress.eInn2t0e16d, thine lefaudilnlgytrfaudenfacirtfioor ntheailndmustorydew.e are displaying a Type Theregcisotemredpa arecnoryd nusmhbaer roef 1d,337inexfhriboitorrms anadtviiositonrs fwromitmhorevthisanit5o3 crosuntoriens. itswhich processes rebar of u bender with removal robot bending and welding rebar. custAot WmIR-Emweashdalel besdryawsintgeamttenstionftoo rstratihgheteniring,bceuttningd, ibnengdingoarnd pwerldeincgast IAMNNAEDCVPHEccsooeLRINemnAYEcTrtNDoeaphrbRitTsaeaAhwriYy.sStnYeTetearhyareldptdhWseelifhIaraRneiEran.garirntetepesrredeonvaeqrtriitoatualnsgaillorutoefradrnmdoredemafeeasiornrnwtssthisltlfoeab.renlVoMhodeiklsdiinsnifgrtoygofmosrrwo1ts6eafr-dwm“2wI0enitArhrdapeeruainl giansgerDltesarünys,otsicea4ilapdnao.bt0rdifo.l”ne.thtoeYwByoooeuuthuwnosidnlylesarotlsesutmoar nsscedwuebsilatylobw“meIen-pldmdruieanssdgter OPERwAwTwIO.pNrogress-m.comADE FAIR Join us on a plant visit!e & Tube 2018 During the event we will be organis-CATION ing plant visits to progress customerssseldorf, Germany in the vicinity. In the company of our highly-qualified engineering staff youRATION will have the opportunity to visit mod-- 20 April 2018 ern facilities where you will see our machinery and plants in everyday operation. Visitors were able to discover much about the company’s custom-made solutions. With the firm’s trade fair stand deIvNotVedITtAo TmIOakNingTOandTHmEeaWsurIRingE mTeRsAh,DPEroFgrAeIsRs MascDhinÜeSn S&EALuDtoOmRatFion16dis-pl2ay0edAaPRTyIpLe2M0S1R820 2BK straightening, cutting and bending system, whichVisit us at our trade faipr srtoancde1s3.sAe45sinrHeabll a13r of up to 20 mDmiscwoveirr emodreiaabmouet otuer rcuastsomw-meadlle solutionsThe size and importance of the Wire Düsseldorf trade fair can be demonstrated with On our trade fair stand A45 inn Hall 13, which is devoted to made to measure mesh,as the automatic stirrup bender with removal robot froma whole range of impressive figures. In 2016, the leading trade fair for the industry we are displaying a Type MSR 20 2BK straightening, cutting and bending system,the EBA S 3D range.registered a record number of 1,337 exhibitors and visitors from more than 53 countries. which processes rebar of up to 20 mm wire diameter, as well as the automParteiccissteir,rucopmputer-controlled removal of stirrups High-performance straightening bender with removal robot from the EBA S 3D range.At WIRE we shall be drawing attention to straightening, cutting, bending and weldingrebar. The WIRE international trade fair will be held from 16 - 20 April in Düsseldorf. Both systems will be presented in fully functional mode. We will be pleased to adviseThis year there are several good reasons for looking forward with eager anticipation you on our custom-made systems for your bending or precast concrete plant.to this trade fair. You will also see a welding portal from the M system range and we will show you what we understand by “Industry 4.0”.Precise, computer-controlled removal of stirrups High-performance straightening, cutting and bending machine up to Ø 20 mm 78 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2018

Plascoat Thermoplastic Powder CoatingsFollowing its acquisition of Plascoat Systems Limited, coating can be applied by electrostatic spray and dipAxalta Coating Systems, Cologne, Germany, which is application.a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings,presented a comprehensive portfolio of thermoplastic Single-Layer Protection for Highly Corrosivepowder coatings at wire 2018. Applications. This is offered by the Abcite 1060 series from Axalta Coating Systems. This powder coatingThis industry-leading range of thermoplastic powder system fulfills the high requirements of the corrosivitycoatings is based on well-proven products for the categories C5-M and IM3 according to ISO 12944-6 andpowder coating of wirework, garden fences and all ISO 20340, e.g., for protective coatings of oil, gas andtypes of enclosures and dishwasher baskets. The water pipelines as well as offshore applications, withthermoplastic powder coatings are also ideal for heavy- only one layer, with no primer required.duty, anti-corrosive coating applications. Additionally, Abcite 1060 has been added to the List IISafe-for-the-Environment PVC Alternative. The focus of approved coating systems for corrosion protection ofat the wire 2018 trade show was Axalta’s Wireguard products used in sea water (Im2) and soil (Im3) by theG50, which is a cost-effective and environmentally German Bundesanstalt für Wasserbau (BAW). Asfriendly alternative to PVC coatings. Wireguard G50 the coating system is free of Bisphenol A (BPA), PVC,coating does not require a primer and its application can halogens, phthalates and other diluents, it also fulfills thebe performed at significantly lower temperature, which high standards for products that are brought in contactenables a noticeable savings in energy. with drinking water and food.Wireguard G50 coating emits no hazardous fumes About Axalta Coating Systems. Axalta is a leadingduring application. The coating remains flexible to minus global company focused solely on coatings and40°C, it is extremely resistant to salt spray and will not providing customers with innovative, colorful, beautifulcrack, chip or flake. and sustainable solutions. From light OEM vehicles, commercial vehicles and refinish applications to electricCoating for Indoor Wirework. Plascoat NG30 has been motors, buildings and pipelines, our coatings arespecifically developed for indoor wirework applications. designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity andThis new product generation offers good stress crack enable the materials we coat to last longer. With moreresistance and excellent melt flow characteristics. And than 150 years of experience in the coatings industry, thecompared with other LDPE coating materials, its usage 13,300 people of Axalta continue to find ways to servecan be reduced by up to 30% and coating temperature our more than 100,000 customers in 130 countries betterup to 100°C, which results in an up to 15% improvement every day with the finest coatings, application systemsof cycle times. and technology.In the European Union (EU) as well as in the USA, the To learn more about these coating products, please visitPlascoat NG30 coating for indoor wirework has been either of the websites listed below.approved for applications in which the coated materials www.plascoat.com / www.axaltacs.com/Abciteare brought in contact with foodstuffand potable water.Additionally, with the thermoplasticpowder coating, Talisman, Axalta alsoprovides a proven solution for coatingdishwasher baskets.Long-Lasting CorrosionResistance. Regarding longevity,corrosion resistance in mostdemanding urban and coastalenvironments as well as resistanceagainst graffiti, Plascoat PPA 517is the leading powder coating forwirework and tubes. Additionalbenefits this proven coating offersfor countless outdoor products areits excellent adhesion to steel, ironand aluminum without primer aswell as a glossy and extremelysmooth surface that does not promotebiofilms formation.Thus, Axalta’s Plascoat PPA 571 The thermoplastic powder coatings Axalta presented at wire 2018 are based oncoating product is potable water and proven products for the powder coating of wirework, garden fences, all types offood approved. The PPA 571 powder enclosures, dishwasher baskets as well as for heavy-duty anticorrosive coating. Continued... Summer 2018/Wire Forming Technology International 79

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Straight From The Show...Continued Images and news from wire 2018Forming technology seen in the Vinston booth MEP Group Sees Remarkable at wire 2018 (above and below). Turnout for Innovative Solutions During the recent wire 2018 international fair, the MEP Group of Udine, Italy, stands were characterized by a truly remarkable and significant turnout thanks to the innovative solutions presented by MEP. The event marked an important turning point for the global industry of cut and bend processing steel reinforcement machines. The MEP Group’s main focus to attendees at this year’s show was to showcase its many new solutions and innovations introduced as the next-generation technology from MEP equipment such as the F 13 BAR, the most innovative stirrup bender on the market that processes rebar from bar. Also featured was MEP’s Planet 22 Multiradius capable of the most efficient and automated processing of rebar products in single machines. The MEP team introduced a business model of opportunities wide open for its customers, placing them at the forefront of rebar processing technology. By means of this information tool, MEP wishes to provide more details to those who, for any reason, were unable to visit us during the two exhibitions and those who came to visit us, had the opportunity to see the new machines in operation and may require further information regarding our technology. MEP wishes to thank all of its visitors, friends and business partners who effectively contributed to the success of the events at the wire 2018 show in Düsseldorf, Germany. The MEP Group invites interested customers, to visit the MEP manufacturing facility located in Udine, Italy, near the city of Venice, where they can observe the company’s machines and equipment in operation as well as get answers to all of their technical questions from the company’s skilled technicians. Additional information and technical specifications on the equipment available from MEP can be found at the company’s website listed below. www.mepgroup.com82 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2018

imess Displayed Geometry Checking Technologyimess GmbH of Witten, Germany, successfully startedits exhibition year at the recent wire 2018 in Düsseldorf,Germany. The company thanks everyone who cameto visit its booth to see the latest developments inthe field of measurement and test equipment. Thegeometry checking of valves and suspension springswas the firm’s focus this year. imess systems qualify byoperator independent results, complete documentationand optimization of setup times. Furthermore, imesspresented the drawing die measurement system F200and the latest solution to measure e1 and e2 for largeground springs with its F135. Our optical measurementsystems met interested customers, which allowed thecompany to draw a most positive feedback. www.imess.comFOERSTER Introduced Two New Test SystemsThe latest developments and technologies from for fast applications in wire production, the customersFOERSTER Holding GmbH were presented at of FOERSTER are optimally positioned for success inthe wire 2018 show. the future.As one of more than In addition, FOERSTER presented the new test system2600 exhibitors, generation ROTOMAT DA and TRANSOMAT DA forFOERSTER took the tube testing. FOERSTER has achieved a quantumopportunity to present leap in defect detection with these test systems. For theits latest product first time, oblique defects can be reliably detected in alldevelopments to the angles and are shown in real time on a high-resolutionpublic. Two innovative C-scan. Visitors were fascinated by the new testingtest systems were introduced to the visitors. The new possibilities resulting from these developments.CIRCOGRAPH DA, together with rotating head Ro Many exciting and interesting discussions between20 F, attracted great interest. One advantage of the employees and visitors showed that FOERSTER onceCIRCOGRAPH DA is the immediate digitization of test again demonstrated its competence in non-destructivesignals directly at the sensor. Furthermore, the new testing. FOERSTER is already looking forward tosoftware feature makes it possible to show defects on a welcoming you back to wire 2020! C-Scan. Together with rotating head Ro 20 F, developed www.foerstergroup.comA.W.M. Extends Thanks to Overwelming Number of VisitorsWhen the wire 2018 exhibition held in Düsseldorf,Germany, came to an end, the expectations ofA.W.M. SpA, Magnano in Riviera (UD), Italy, were notdisappointed.The whole team of A.W.M. would like to extend a specialthanks to the overwhelming number of attendeeswho visited its booth. The A.W.M. team had the greatpleasure of sharing opinions and exchanging viewpointswith both long-standing and new customers from allover the world.The great success achieved by the company this year,inspires and encourages it to continue along this pathof increasingly innovative solutions.We warmly hope that you all will visit us again duringthe next edition of the wire show in 2020. For moreinformation on the products and technologies availablefrom A.W.M. SpA, visit: www.awm.it Continued... Summer 2018/Wire Forming Technology International 83

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AWI Reports a 30% Increase in Enquiries from “All Corners of the Globe”The demand for Alloy WireInternational’s services hit anall-time high at wire 2018, withmore than 150 individual leadstaken during the five days. AWIstaff from different countrieswere inundated with existingand potential customers keento explore how AWI can delivermaterial in just three weeks astheir own clients are looking toincrease volumes and reducelead times.A number of enquiries were forthe ‘Emergency ManufacturingService’ it offers, with ordersmanufactured and completedwithin four days—a clear industrysign that things are buoyant at themoment.Angus Hogarth, Sales Director at AWI, commented, able to speak to visitors in their own language.“We’ve taken 30% more enquiries than the previousshows and these have come from all corners of the On the rare occasion they couldn’t do this, visitorsglobe and from companies involved in nuclear, marine, were able to use the 55\" interactive TV to access AWI’saerospace and oil and gas. A lot of visitors to the stand product and technical information that is now translatedwere expressing concern over the availability of raw into 15 different languages.material on the world market so were delighted to learnthat we have invested in over 200 tonnes to guarantee The company’s ability to answer technical andquick manufacturing times for their customers. metallurgical questions was also in demand and some delegates asked about the availability of technical“Applications for our round, flat and shaped wire were presentations—something that the company is lookingnumerous and varied, with a visitor from Belgium to adopt.wanting to use some of our precision rolled flat wire toweave into a fabric that will be installed underground and Hogarth concluded, “wire 2018 is a great event foranother keen to use nickel alloy wire for the European meeting so many customers from every corner of theSpace Rocket program.” globe and made greater still when they greet you with resounding smiles and praise for AWI’s performance inAlloy Wire International’s presence was a truly global supporting their businesses.”affair with staff from their international offices attendingwire 2018, which came in extremely handy when being www.alloywire.com Or follow @alloywire on twitter. wire 2020 March 30, 2020 to April 3, 2020 Düsseldorf, Germany www.wire-tradefair.com WFTI Summer 2018/Wire Forming Technology International 85

ASTM White Paper: Standards Developmentby: ASTM International Enabling manufacturing innovation 100 Barr Harbor Drive, and accelerating commercialization. West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, USAwww.astm.org competitiveness, they are focused on advancing theExecutive Summary leading edge of manufacturing technology, whereStandards are essential to accelerating the wide- standards do not yet exist. Fortunately, these institutesspread commercialization of new technologies in the can leverage resources such as the voluntary consensusglobal manufacturing industry. In recent years, gov- standards system, which continuously improves andernment and private-sector partners have made signifi- adapts to meet the demands of the future. This system,cant investments in strengthening the competitiveness which has been used effectively in the United States, isof manufacturing. To ensure these investments yield based on a long-standing, public-private partnershipreturns as quickly as possible, industries must strive world renowned for its ability to speed innovation,to align technology and global industry standards as foster competition and bolster trade. Additionally,they pursue the fastest path to commercialization. the system is supported by a wide variety of organi-Well-defined standards for emerging technologies zations including the National Institute of Standardsare an essential asset to the global manufacturing com- and Technology (NIST), with a track record of strongmunity. Consensus standards ensure better structured leadership, game-changing partnerships and commit-communications—in which all parties speak the same ment to innovation and interdisciplinary approaches.language—for more efficient product testing and Without an integrated standards developmentcertification that enables faster commercialization. process, the innovation community may encounterAdditionally, standards are instrumental in helping to barriers (e.g., product testing, qualification and certifi-more rapidly allow multiple companies to compete at cation) that slow time to commercialization, impactingvarious points throughout supply chains, thereby re- competitiveness and innovation. Because the standardsducing cost, improving competitiveness and enabling development process is inherently collaborative, itcontinuous innovation. creates opportunities for a robust exchange of knowl-Establishing international standards in fields in edge, expertise and global perspectives that lead morewhich technology is advancing rapidly is not easy. quickly to the scientific consensus that can removePartnerships with experts in standards development those barriers.organizations (SDOs), such as ASTM International, This White Paper explains the value that an inte-offer a unique collaborative opportunity for newly grated approach to voluntary consensus standards de-forming institutes, centers of excellence (CoEs) and velopment can bring to innovation initiatives through:other research hubs. Because the standards com- • Early engagement in strategic planning to pro-munity has proven the potential of standards-driven vide the interface between science and technol-approaches for accelerating commercialization, close ogy, research and market.collaboration between SDOs and innovation initiatives • Robust participation of all key stakeholders tocan be empowering. Creating a standards develop- ensure alignment of technology/process goals.ment roadmap in concert with a hub’s or institute’s • Leveraging the strengths of SDOs includingtechnology roadmap ensures a clear, concise strategy speed, collaborative expertise and agility.for cross-functional planning and implementation, andenlarges the manufacturing network. Early Engagement in Strategic Planning By partnering with experienced SDOs, the innova- Creating a standards roadmap in conjunction withtion community can leverage its expertise, infrastruc- a technology roadmap builds a broad foundation forture and resources (e.g., testing, validation, advanced future innovation. Early, formal partnership betweenmanufacturing procedures) to develop in a timely the innovation and standards-development commu-way the international standards needed to accelerate nities helps prevent unnecessary delays and in manyprogress while reducing standards development costs cases reduces time and expense. For example:and duplication of effort. Working together to establishstandards-driven priorities, institutes and SDOs can • Examining technology developments alongsideensure better manufacturing quality and consistency the standards landscape provides a sound start-as well as relevancy in the increasingly competitive ing point for a thorough gap analysis and moreglobal manufacturing economy. effective strategic planning. • Conducting a comprehensive audit of all standards-based resources an institute couldIntroduction leverage can reduce time required to developWhile innovation initiatives (e.g., Manufacturing final deliverables.USA, CoEs, research hubs) represent an enormous • Creating list of relevant standards and the SDOsopportunity for advancing global manufacturing and that developed them, for every project, can fa-86 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2018

cilitate identification and required engagement them and others (including government, consumers level of key leadership and other resources. and subject matter experts) is crucial to successfully • Aligning standards and technology allows the accelerating new advances into the marketplace. By innovation community to develop market- calling on a collection of experts and leveraging exist- relevant and robust standards, ensuring first- ing relationships (e.g., universities), SDOs committed attempt compliance to save both time and cost. to World Trade Organization standards-development Once an initial standards roadmap has been devel- principles—including openness and transparency—oped, partnership with SDOs continues to add value can bring a diverse array of key stakeholders to theas the innovation community develops new guidelines planning table.and/or modifies existing standards for emerging tech-nologies. Additionally, SDOs serve as a connector to Leveraging the Strengths of SDOsthe global community, ensuring the high-value knowl-edge of its global expert pool is leveraged in support The need for closer coordination between standardsof an institute’s or hub’s mission as well as a conduit developers and innovation-focused initiatives is grow-from research to development. ing as global competition increases. The standards This collaborative engagement approach, illustrated development community brings a number of keyin Figure 1, helps bridge the gap between innovation advantages to these potential partnerships:and market, ensuring that industry-wide standards arealigned with stakeholder needs to facilitate industry • Speed. International standards continue togrowth as new technology needs and developments evolve with the pace of technology and theemerge (see Case Study). needs of society. SDOs like ASTM International are incorporating collaborative tools such as FIG. 1 — Collaborative early engagement helps bridge the real-time, on-line meetings of technical commit- gap between innovation and market, resulting in robust tees and a seamless digital path from inception of concept to final deliverable to keep pace with programs and services, developed by industry experts with ever-quickening product and innovation cycles. standards as the foundation. • Collaborative Expertise. Increasingly, SDOsRobust Participation recognize the importance of partnering not only with leading trade groups and associations, Those who create and update technical standards— but also with each other. This collaborationincluding ASTM International’s more than 30,000 provides jointly focused expertise and resourcesmembers—are on the cutting edge of many sectors while also reducing duplication of effort.including both traditional and advanced manufactur-ing. These SDO experts collaborate on efforts to both • Agility. As new innovations come to market,anticipate and respond to emerging technologies in SDOs have become nimbler in their ability toareas such as 3-dimensional (3-D) imaging, additive support the introduction of proposed standardsmanufacturing, nanotechnology, smart textiles, indus- while also accommodating revisions to exist-trial biotechnology, automation/robotics and next-gen- ing standards. This level of agility is crucial ineration materials. Because their goal is to accelerate/ responding to emerging hazards and consumermaximize potential of these advancements—helping safety issues and can significantly benefit thebusinesses grow, compete and create jobs—they ef- efficiency of advanced manufacturing researchfectively create a bridge between research and market. and development (R&D) activities (e.g., access and validation via robust, repeatable and re- Additionally, technical quality and market rel- producible analysis).evance of standards are directly influenced by the par-ticipation of entrepreneurs and innovators in standards • Enhanced Service Offerings. Some SDOs alsodevelopment. Strong and sustained outreach to involve offer tools and resources beyond standards to meet the expanding needs of innovators. ASTM International, for example, offers training, profi- ciency testing, certification, peer-reviewed jour- nals, symposia and other resources that help grow the awareness and knowledge needed for efficient standards implementation. Additionally, as standards serve at the interfaces between previously separate fields of science and technology, collaboration with the standards com- munity can lead to transformative tools including sci- entific instruments, analytical methodologies and new materials and systems. Such standardized tools will allow the community to more rapidly and effectively integrate characteristics of materials, devices and sys- Summer 2018/Wire Forming Technology International 87

ASTM White Paper: Standards Development ...continuedtems to understand the relationships or dependencies conduit between research and market.between manufacturing processes and performance. And through SDOs such as ASTM International, Overall, SDOs such as ASTM International are morefocused than ever on introducing high-quality, relevant the voluntary consensus standards system is a proven,standards into the marketplace as quickly as possibleand are well positioned to support the key objectives valuable resource that can provide that necessary pro-of a diverse collection of major global innovation-driven efforts. cess infrastructure and support. The innovation andConclusion standards development communities must continue Innovation needs consensus standards as foun- to partner on developing both standards and technol-dational elements and enablers of acceptability, the ogy roadmaps in concert to ensure a clear strategy for enabling manufacturing innovation and accelerating commercialization. To learn more, visit the ASTM International website listed below. www.astm.org WFTICase Study: America Makes Additionally, in 2016, America Makes, in partner- ship with the American National Standards Insti- America Makes, the first Manufacturing USA insti- tute (ANSI), launched the Additive Manufacturingtute, was organized and is managed by the National Standards Collaborative (AMSC), a cross-sectorCenter for Defense Manufacturing and Machining coordinating body whose objective is to accelerate the(NCDMM), which creates manufacturing solutions to development of industry-wide AM standards to facili-enhance USA defense systems. In 2013, ASTM Inter- tate AM industry growth. In February 2017, the AMSCnational and America Makes signed a Memorandum of published an AM standards roadmap, which identifiesUnderstanding (MOU), building on ASTM’s leadership both existing and in-development standards and speci-in developing standards in additive manufacturing (AM). fications, assesses gaps and makes recommendations for priority areas that require additional standardization. Today, the institute’s goal is to transition AM technolo- The roadmap is also supplemented by a list of standardsgies into mainstream USA manufacturing, transforming that are directly or peripherally related to the issuestraditional processes to meet industry needs while described in the roadmap.increasing domestic manufacturing competitiveness. In support of the AM standards roadmap, and in To that end, America Makes collaborates with ASTM, recognition of the global nature of the AM market, ASTMproviding technical expertise to help create ground- and the International Organization for Standardiza-breaking AM standards. The MOU creates strong ties tion (ISO) have signed a Partner Standards Develop-among entrepreneurs, companies, researchers and ing Organization (PSDO) agreement that enables, ifthe standards community, ensuring more efficient and desired, the creation of joint ISO/ASTM standards, de-effective standards development to help transition more veloped by members of Committee F42 and TC261 onAM technologies to the marketplace. Additive Manufacturing. This model has been extremely effective in eliminating the duplication of standards effort As a result of the signed MOU, ASTM has launched that has complicated other industry sectors.a variety of new standards-development efforts. Forexample, researchers from Case Western Reserve These efforts will continue to mature as AM technolo-University have begun work, through ASTM Interna- gies evolve. This partnership exhibits how collaborationtional Committee F42 on Additive Manufacturing Tech- between standards and innovation communities fostersnologies, on guidelines to extend mechanical-testing the flexibility and responsiveness necessary to facilitatestandards for metal products to products made via AM growth in emerging technology areas. (Guide for Orientation and Location Dependence Me- www.astm.orgchanical Properties for Metal Additive Manufacturing).About ASTM International: information technology infrastructure, our members create the testASTM International is a globally recognized leader in the develop- methods, specifications, classifications, guides, and practices thatment and delivery of voluntary consensus standards. Today, over support industries and governments worldwide. Beyond standards12,500 ASTM standards are used around the world to improve development, ASTM offers technical training programs, as wellproduct quality, enhance health and safety, strengthen market ac- as proficiency testing, and certification. All our programs comple-cess and trade and build consumer confidence. Our leadership in ment our standards development activities and provide enterpriseinternational standards development is driven by the contributions solutions for companies, government agencies, researchers, andof our members: more than 30,000 of the world’s top technical ex- laboratories worldwide. ASTM’s world headquarters are located inperts and business professionals representing 140 countries. Work- West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, with offices in Belgium, Cana-ing in an open and transparent process and using ASTM’s advanced da, China, Peru and Washington, DC, USA. www.astm.org88 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2018

TECH BRIEFBespoke Cold Welding Solution Streamlines Tube Production A customized cold welding sys- wich is capable of joining copper PWM’s ST40 air-hydraulic coldtem developed by the British com- strip as wide as 45 mm wide and as welder strip/tape welder (above) andpany PWM in partnership with USA thin as 0.2 mm. Precision engineered sample of welded product (below).manufacturer Virtus Precision Tube to create reliable permanent welds(VPT), formerly Luvata, has stream- stronger than the parent material, Company Profile: PWM, of Greatlined and improved the process of the ST40 cold pressure welding ma- Britain, specializes in the design and thecopper tube production. chine enabled VPT to reduce the manufacture of high-performance cold operational scrap rate on the line by pressure welding machines and dies for The customized cold welding 15% during production trials. the global wire and cable industry. Forsystem from PWM has improved more than 30 years, wire and cable man-uptime and reduced costs as well PWM has now supplied Virtus ufacturers on a worldwide basis haveas created a better working environ- Precision Tube with three ST40 cold relied on PWM’s proven cold weldingment for operators, according to Joe pressure welders that operate full- technology, expert advice and technicalNapier, VPT’s Engineering Program time in production. support. The company’s British-made,Manager, “We produce over 40 precision-engineered products are allmillion pounds of roll-and-weld Adaptations such as automatic designed and produced to stringentcopper tube each year, in sizes from flash trimming and annealing of quality standards to ensure total accu-1/4\" to 1/2\", Napier said. “The cold the weld (to soften it and make it racy. The PWM range features hand-welding system we have developed less brittle), and automation of the held cold welders, workbench weld-with PWM is part of our continuous weld cycle and die opening system ers, portable trolley-mounted weldersimprovement program. It supports have been developed to streamline and large free-standing rod welders.our on-going drive to develop high- the process. All PWM cold welding machines useperformance tubing solutions for the multiple upset technique to createthe HVAC and refrigeration heat VPT will field the new system strong reliable welds on nonferrous ma-exchanger markets. across all of the company’s tube mill terials. PWM’s industry-standard dies production lines and currently has are manufactured to suit round or pro- “Copper strip is supplied in large four more ST40 units on order from file wire and rod. The company can alsonarrow rolls, and approximately PWM, with more to follow. custom-manufacture dies to customers’every 20 minutes, the tail end of one specifications. PWM’s Kent, UK, teamroll has to be joined to the head of “Technical assistance from PWM, provides technical advice on cold weld-the next roll. The new cold welding and particularly from the company’s ing applications as well as personal salesprocess is more straightforward than Chief Design Engineer, Ivan Turner, and export service. PWM maintains athe crossweld process that we used has been incredible throughout,” global network of experienced agentsfor a decade, and the new technol- commented Joe Napier. “Any prob- who offer professional support on-site. ogy works the first time, every time. lems we may have had during the www.pwmltd.co.ukIt is faster, easier to standardize as development and early fielding ofwell as requires less operator input the units were quickly resolved.and training. For example, we went through four design improvements to arrive at “And most advantageous of all, our current tooling.”the new weld is stronger and capableof handling the tensions we place on Steve Mepsted, who is the Man-the strip during tube production.” aging Director of PWM, commented: Before approaching cold weldspecialist PWM, VPT also tried al- “This has been a fascinating bespoketernative methods of joining stripsuch as brazing, dovetail profiles, project for us to work on. Virtuslap joints and laser welding. Precision Tube shares our commit- PWM successfully test weldedVPT’s strip using a portable ST40 ment to quality and innovation, andcold pressure welding machine, together we have created a custom- ized welding system solution that significantly improves business performance. We are both delighted with the outcome of this project.” www.pwmltd.co.uk WFTI Summer 2018/Wire Forming Technology International 89

PRODUCT SHOWCASETube & Pipe Benders New Software Module control with manufacturing, part Fully electric, multi-stack Delivers equipment compatibility inspection with statistical process The CNC 220 E TB MR fully A new software module from control and prototyping with se-electric, multi-stack tube and pipe machine supplier makes all of rial production.bending machines are a part of the its equipment compatible withHigh-Performance-series, and of- leading tube and wire production The new software update isfers optimum capacity capabilities. control program, the BendingStu- available immediately and allows dio from Hexagon Manufacturing users of both BendingStudio with The machines fully meet high Intelligence. TubeInspect and BendingStudiorequirements in terms of short with Absolute Arm to interfacecycle times, top speed and maxi- This new release allows even with the supplier’s hardware. Tomum flexibility. Maximum bend- more users in the field of tube learn more, contact AIM Inc.,ing capacity is a diameter of up to and wire manufacturing to benefit Addison, IL, USA, or visit the8\". The multi-stack tube and pipe from the unified production and company’s website below.bending machine can bend a broad quality control interface Bending-spectrum of tube and profile di- Studio. Users of the suppli- www.aimmachines.commensions. It can process tube and er’s machines can now enjoypipe lengths up to 13', with a verti- the effective data handlingcal height-adjustable pressure die and inter-connectedness thatmoving to the required bending is a hallmark of the Bending-level. This lets users better gauge Studio package.the requisite bending forces andconsistently apply optimal contact The BendingStudio sys-pressure to tubes/pipes they will tem is a comprehensive so-bend. Schwarze-Robitec GmbH, lution engineered for theCologne, Germany. tube and wire industry. BendingStudio connects www.schwarze-robitec.com process planning and quality950°F Belt Conveyor Oven Chamfering Machine from Coil to Finished ProductThe No. 831 is a 950°F (510°C), belt conveyoroven from The Grieve Corporation, Round Lake, This newest Ravni Technologies model adds toIL, USA, is currently used for heat treating springs the family of chamfering machines the integration ofat a customer’s facility. Workspace dimensions of a numerically controlled feeder—roller straighten-this oven measure 14\" W x 54\" D x 3\" H. A rating of ers—cutting/chamfering unit equipped with rotat-81,600 BTU/HR is installed in a modulating infrared ing carbide tools (like a lathe). The benefits of thisnatural gas burner to heat the oven chamber, while configuration are highest quality cut lengths anda 250 CFM, 1/3-HP recirculating blower provides chamfered ends, working range from 4 to 10 mm,vertical downward airflow to the workload. progRarvanmi Temchnionloggiecs achpamafebriinlgitmyaochfintehs feromleconilgtoththse fibniyshemd peroaduncts of panel interface from 80 mm to 6 m. The machine The No. 831 has a 12\" long open belt loading zone design distinguishes itself as the welded machine and a 54\" long insulated heat zone with recirculated fraTmhisenesweastrmeodheleadadvs tyo tahenfadmirlyigoficdhatmoferainvg moaicdhinveisbthreainttieogrnatsionaonf ad airflow. Features include a 12\" long open unloading asensquuumiperpreiecdalqlywuictaohnltrirototylaletdipngfreoceaddrebruid–cerottiloloeorlnss,t(rlaiqkigeuhtaiecnlekartshae–)c.nutdtTinhgee a/bcehsnaymeffitetsroinoogf luithnniistg zone and a 10\" wide, 0.041\" high carbon steel wo- chcaonnfiggueraotiovnearresh,ighfelsut iqdualiotyrcust lpenrgathys anlud cbharmicfearetdioennds,awvorakinilgarabnlgee , ven wire conveyor belt with 1/40-HP motor variable chifinrpotemrcfa4ocmelmflreotmoc1t8i00ommnmm,taopr6nomgdr.aTmmhmeoimngracechai.pnaebSdileittsyrigaonfdutishstein-lgeAunigsrhthtessybitsysemlCf eaasonthsreopwf oepladrneaedl - speed drive. www.grievecorp.com tiomnac,hWine ofroamdebs uarreyh,eNavyY,anUd SrigAid .towawvoiwd .vsibrtartiaonus san-darastsyurse .qcuoalitmy90 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2018 production, quick and easy tooling changeovers, fluid or spray lubrication available, chip collection and more. Straus-Artys Corporation, Woodbury, NY, USA www.straus-artys.com

PRODUCT SHOWCASEMetal Baskets Feeding Unit provided. As a general rule, the High-strength, open-space design For 15 to 40 mm round steel wire manufacturer recommends that The NADH 160 is designed for the mounting position corre- Manufacturer has launched round steel wire with diameters sponds to the primary curvaturea new line of expanded metal between 15 and 40 mm. Depending plane of the process material. Thebaskets designed and engineered on the upstream and downstream NADH 160 drive unit is suppliedto help bridge the gap between roll straightening process, the feed as partly completed machinerythe strength of solid sheet metal force needs to be as high as 10 kN (as defined in 2006/42/EC) withoutbaskets and the open space of steel for these process materials. Andwire baskets. These new-design rugged, durable parts have been protective equipment and withoutmetal baskets offer the user the designed into the NADH 160. controller. A hydraulic subsystembest of both solid sheet and open Hydraulic clamping of the process for the process material clampingspace basket versions. materials and factory-installed, and the hydraulic motors is cus- direct-drive hydraulic actuators tomer supplied. The NADH 160 These expanded metal baskets, for the shafts or feed rolls provide can be used on horizontal supportwhich are so named for the pro- very high-performance density. arm decoilers or upstream and/orcess of passing sheets or rolls of downstream from individual bullsolid metal through an expanding Despite the compact overall blocks. Witels Albert USA, Ltd.,machine that shapes and cuts it, dimensions, the maximum open- Oxford, MD, USA.are more durable than steel wire ing of the feed throat on the drivebaskets and they also require less unit is 60 mm. Process material www.witels-albert-usa.comwelding. with a minimum curvature radius of around 300 mm can be inserted For additional technical informa- into the open feed throat.tion on this new line of expandedmetal baskets, contact Marlin Steel The NADH 160 drive unit canWire Products LLC, Baltimore, MD, be installed horizontally or verti-USA, or visit the company’s website. cally using the mounting holes www.marlinsteel.comSpecial Vertical Alignment MarkerAirflow Cabinet Oven Saves Time & MoneyThe No. 814 is a 500°F (260°C), electrically-heated The alignment marker from Sjogren Industries,cabinet oven from The Grieve Corporation, Inc., Worcester, MA, USA, accounts for variationsRound Lake, IL, USA, is currently used for various in bearing width and makes it easy for the operatorplastic and metal part to identify the cor-heat treating opera- rect way to mounttions at a customer’s replacement roll-facility. Workspace di- ers to maintainmensions of this oven tolerances. Con-measure 22\" W x 21\" trolling the center-D x 85\" H. A rating of line guarantees18 kW is installed in your wire doesn’tNichrome wire tubular scratch or bend.elements to heat the Your customersoven chamber, while can benefit froma 750 CFM, 3/4-HP quicker set-uprecirculating blower times and reduced downtime when it comes toprovides a vertical straighteners and rolls. All of Sjogren Industries’downward airflow to straighteners use grooved rolls machined to exactthe workload. specifications and featuring the alignment marker, which assures the assembly maintains a preciseThis Grieve cabinet oven features 4\" insulated wire centerline.walls, aluminized steel exterior and interior, threeintegral metal shelves, plus all safety equipment No matter whicht manufacturer’s straightener as-required by NFPA Standard 86 for handling flam- sembly you use, Sjogren can provide replacementmable solvents including a powered forced ex- grooved rolls to work in your current configuration.hauster, airflow safety switch and purge timer. To obtain additional technical specifications, visitwww.grievecorp.com the Sjogren website. www.sjogren.com Continued... Summer 2018/Wire Forming Technology International 91

PRODUCT SHOWCASEHydraulic Wire Forming Press ReleaseMachine Series Examples – Small to large wire forms with optional features such as chamfering and thread rollingReivax Maquinas, which is headquartered in Breda,Spain, has for over 35 years been designing and build- Press Releaseing wire forming machines and equipment. Included in Press ReleaseReivax Maquinas, Breda, Spain ( www.reivaxmaquinas.com ) for over 35 years has been designing andthe Reivax Maquinas’ program of machines is a seriesof hydraulic wire forming machines that is designed building wire forming machines. Included in their program is a series of hydraulic wire forming machinesfor high production and fast tooling changeovers. designed for high production and fast tooling changeovers.The series construction is quite robust with reliable The series construction is quite robust with reliable production and operator friendly design.production and operator-friendly design. Program- Programming is machine operator friendly using a graphical interface. For North American customers,ming the machine is easy using a graphical interface. Allen-Bradley is used exclusively.For North American customers, Allen-Bradley is used The machine series can work with wire diameters from 0.060” – 0.640” (1.5 mm to 16 mm).exclusively.The machine series can work with wire diametersfrom 0.060\" to 0.640\" (1.5 to 16 mm).A video demonstrating this model as well other ReivaxMaquinas wire forming machines can be viewed atthe website listed below.To obtain additional technical specifications on thisseries of hydraulic wire forming machines, contactStraus-Artys Corporation, Woodbury, NY, USA orvisit the Straus-Artys website listed below. www.straus-artys.comNew CNC Multi-AxisWire Forming MachineReivax Maquinas, headquartered in Breda, Spain,has for more than 35 years been supplying wire form-ing machinery to North America market and otherregions of the world.Reivax Maquinas has now unveiled the newest addi-tion to the company’s family of CNC and mechanicalwire forming machines.The new CNC multi-axis wire forming machine’sconstruction is quite robust and features extremelyreliable production and an operator-friendly design.For Reivax Maquinas’ North American customers,Allen Bradley software has also been utilized forthe PLC control.The CNC multi-axis forming machine has been de-signed to work with up to 14 axes and wire diametersup to 8 mm. Machine programing is easy and quick.Significant bending possibilities, internal or externalcutting and much more makes this machine one of themost versatile CNC multi-axis wire forming machinesavailable in the market today.To obtain additional technical specifications on thisCNC forming machine, contact Straus-Artys Cor-poration, Woodbury, NY, USA or visit the Straus-Artys website listed below. www.straus-artys.com92 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2018 Reivax Maquinas, Breda, Spain ( www.reivaxmaquinas.com ) for over 35 years has been supp

PRODUCT SHOWCASEDigital Force Testers testing. Using the DFC Series on footprint for small work spaces. High-volume basic testing an FMM test frame, load, distance They are just 11\" wide by 16\" deep. New Motorized Digital Test and break limit testing can be per- Position accuracy on the FMM testFrames series is for performing a formed at an economical price and frames is better than 20 micronswide range of basic, high volume with accuracy of better than 0.1%. and speed accuracy is better thanin-situ lean manufacturing force 0.1% at full load and top speed.testing applications including ten- L1 software offers simple, fill- Jog keys and an LED display aidesion, compression, flexural cyclic, in-the-blank templates that let manual operation. Adjustableshear and friction. FMM Digital users create, perform, measure travel limits prevent over-travel.Force Testers are part of the new and analyze their test in secondsL1 Line of entry level computer- and perform limit testing, break FMM test frames also featurebased force measurement solu- testing, constant hold testing, cycle adjustable base plate made of casttions. Optimized for production testing and more. Touch screen aluminum for rigidity/durabil-and quality control testing, the control simplifies operation and ity. Inspectors may use metricversatile, innovative architecture the high resolution display shows or imperialof the L1 system is designed for results in tabular and graphical threaded testfast, easy-to-use, reliable and re- formats. Tolerances can be applied fixtures andpeatable operation. for immediate pass/ fail indication. clevis adapt- Raw data can be exported to Excel ers. Base plate FMM Force Testers can be used for reporting and analysis. is adjustablewith either the manufacturer’s L1 so that samplesoftware for computer-controlled FMM Series units are available alignment cantesting or with a DFC Digital Force in three force capacities of 110, 330 be performed in just seconds. ToGage. The DFC gage lets users and 550 lbf (500, 1500 and 2500 N), learn more, contact L.S. Starrettcontrol speed and travel of the and are furnished in a standard Company, Athol, MA, USA, orFMM Series, providing a single travel length (20\"/508 mm) or an visit the website below.operator interface for control and extended travel (30\"/ 760 mm). FMM test frames feature a small www.starrett.comElectrostatic Air Filters Air Filters Remove Up to HSI introduces the new HM13 (HMI Control Panel) 99% of Oil Mist or Fumesnow available on the HSI Conveyor Ovens. The Forming Systems, Inc., Schoolcraft, MI, USA,new HM13 interface includes functions for most ofthe advanced HSI options. 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The HM13 can use several different athatchetcietvmifvemraecoanacnumarubfrabfoaconstcnutfturifrliritnelietngersgwrwwswoilorilrlkrmlekmeienliinviemviirmivoirzoineiznnmeamangenenynytoo.tod.vEdoECeorCOsr.Onsf.isflitle,terrsreswwmilillrloeremvmoaovlveeouupfptsotom999%o%koofefooilfirml omisimtstoor rfufummees.s.AAnnwww.formingsystemsinc.comcommunication protocols, including Profinet (Siemens). For additional information, please AaAacptcpitvpliEivelcieaccDatacitaroiMbronbonsonsmnpfmiaflritayleotyierncirwncwleciulliludslmldemseirneeirniemmismmoi,zoviezvareaaleanlonoyfmyfsomsodomdoovookrskera.sea.lanndodffufumsmemessforforkommestsrateresnssdrerelidleievuivnisnggtoovfevrenons,ms,reremmoovvaal loof fsmsmookkee contact Forming Systems, Inc. at [email protected] or call 269-679-3557. 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PRODUCT SHOWCASEHigh-Speed, Auto- (five, three or two ways).Compression Spring Testers • Manual feeding, setting, testing and sorting (five, three or two ways).SAS Testers introduces the new ALT-2000 and ALT- •NEW MPRaODnUuCaTlAfNeNeOdUNinCgEM, EtNeTsting and sorting PRO•SDAUSCTT(OEAfiSNTpvNEteORioUS, NAntChLETtrM-oe2E0eNi0nT0o/c5rl0u0tdw0 eHoIGIwDH SaPoyErEsDO).ADUTOc-hCeOMckPRoESfSION5000 high speed automatic compression spring testers SPRING TESTERfor high-volume production. 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ADVERTISERS’ INDEXCompany Page WebsiteA&D Trading LLC 47 www.adtradingllc.comAIM Inc. Back Cover www.aimmachines.com, www.aimeuropesa.comAITMAC INC. 94 www.aitmac-ca.comAlloy Wire International 1 www.alloywire.comANBAO (Qinhuangdao) Wire & Mesh Co., Ltd. 94 www.anbao.comAnchor Abrasives 27 www.anchorabrasives.comBB Spring Technology 9 www.bbspringtechnology.comCASMI/SpringWorld 2018 13 www.casmi-springworld.orgCometo 29 www.cometo.wsFENN LLC 2 www.fenn-torin.comFives Landis Corp. 43 www.fivesgroup.comForming Systems Inc. Inside Back www.formingsystemsinc.com CoverForming Systems Inc. / HTC 23 www.formingsystemsinc.comGibraltar Corporation/Delta 25 www.gibraltar8.comGibraltar Corporation/Simco 15 www.gibraltar8.com • www.simcotw.comGolden Spot Industry Inc. 4 www.goldspot.com.twIP Automation Inc. 17 www.ipautomationinc.comMaguire Machinery, Inc. 71 www.maguiremachinery.comMetal Finishing News (MFN) 35 www.mfn.liOkuno Machine Co. 71 www.okunomc.co.jpOMD - Officina Meccanica Domaso SpA 11 www.omdspa.itOriimec Corporation of America 33 www.oriimec.comPromostar 59 www.promostar.itRK Trading 37, Inside www.rktradingusa.com Front CoverSimplex Rapid 5, 19 www.simplexrapid.itSMI Metal Engineering eXpo 21 www.metalengineeringexpo.org / www.smihq.orgTRAMEV 94 www.tramev.com / www.aitmac-ca.comUltimate Automation Ltd. 31 www.ultimat.comVinston US Corp. 41 www.vinstonus.comWAFIOS Machinery Corporation 7 www.wafios.us Summer 2018/Wire Forming Technology International 95

EDITORIAL INDEX Companies, organizations & events listed in Wire Forming Hickory Springs Division................................................... 14 Ravni Technologies.......................................................... 90 Events (p. 4), as exhibitors at SpringWorld® (pp. 52-57) and Hotel Valencia Riverwalk.................................................. 10 Reivax Maquinas.............................................................. 92 HSI................................................................................... 93 Research Association for Drive Technology (FVA)........... 26 as exhibitors at wire China (pp. 67-68) are not indexed here. HSM.................................................................................. 14 Research Association for Steel Application (FOSTA)....... 26 HTC.................................................................................. 60 Research Association of Steel Forming (FSV)................. 26Acme Wire........................................................................ 20 Hyperco............................................................................ 14 RK Trading USA............................................................... 63Additive Manufacturing Standards Hyperion Hotel Hamburg.................................................. 18 Roland Berger.................................................................. 34  Collaborative (AMSC)..................................................... 88 Rosendahl Nextrom.......................................................... 66A&D Trading LLC............................................................. 63 imess GmbH..................................................................... 83 Ryerson Holding Corporation........................................... 22AIM (American Innerspring Manufacturers)..................... 14 Inductoheat Inc................................................................. 30AIM Inc. (Automated Industrial Inductotherm Group Company......................................... 30 Sampsistemi..................................................................... 66  Machinery, Inc.).................................................. 20, 60, 90 Insteel Wire Products....................................................... 31 Sandvik............................................................................... 8AITMAC, INC.............................................................. 62, 65 Institut Dr. Foerster GmbH & Co. KG............................... 16 Sandvik Materials Technology.................................... 10, 12Allen-Bradley.................................................................... 92 Institute of Spring Technology.......................................... 59 Sandvik Stainless Wire....................................................... 8Alloy Wire International (AWI).............................. 44, 46, 69 International Congress of Spring Industry........................ 18 SAS Testers...................................................................... 94America Makes................................................................. 88 International Fastener Manufactring Schenker.......................................................................... 60American National Standards Institute   Exposition (IFME)........................................................... 31 Schwarze-Robitec GmbH................................................. 90 (ANSI)............................................................................. 88 International Federation for Heat Treatment and Shanghai Electric Cable Research Institute..................... 66American Society for Materials (ASM Int’l)....................... 30   Surface Engineering (IFH-TSE)...................................... 30 Shanghai New International Expo CenterAmerican Wire Producers Association............................. 30 International Sleep Products Association  (SNIEC).......................................................................... 66ArcelorMittal..................................................................... 59   Supplier’s Council........................................................... 14 Shinko.............................................................................. 60Arlenico SpA..................................................................... 29 International Standards Organization (ISO)......... 20, 22, 88 Siemens........................................................................... 93Arlington Plating Company (APC).................................... 20 Interwire 2019................................................................... 31 SIMCO........................................................................ 60, 65Associated Spring............................................................ 43 IP Automation Inc............................................................. 65 Sjogren Industries, Inc...................................................... 91ASTM International............................................... 26, 86, 88 ISPA (International Sleep Products Association).............. 14 SMI Metal Engineering eXpo™.................................... 3, 42A.W.M. SpA...................................................................... 83 ITA.................................................................................... 16 SMS group....................................................................... 29Axalta Coating Systems................................................... 79 Southern Springs and Pressings Ltd................................ 10 James Monroe Wire & Cable Corp................................... 31 Southern Springs Ltd........................................................ 10Bar Products & Services Ltd............................................ 29 Jaykase Manufacturing Company.................................... 64 Spring Manufacturers Institute (SMI)................................ 42BASF’s Coatings.............................................................. 28 JN Machinery................................................................... 42 SpringWorld®.......................................................... 3, 50, 60BB Spring Technology...................................................... 64 Starrett Company, L.S...................................................... 93Better Sleep Council......................................................... 14 Kolsterising....................................................................... 43 Steelgroup........................................................................ 16Betts Company................................................................. 18 KOS.................................................................................. 59 Stephens Convention Center, Donald E........................... 50BMO Harris Bank............................................................. 24 St. Peters Catholic Church............................................... 28Bobbio.............................................................................. 64 Laub Construction............................................................ 24 Straus-Artys Corporation............................................ 90, 92Bombay Exhibition Center................................................ 29 Lazardanalyzed................................................................ 34 Stride Industrial Group..................................................... 59Bovino Consulting Group................................................. 43 Leggett & Platt.................................................................. 31 Stride Supplies Ltd........................................................... 58British Steel.................................................................. 8, 20 Leibniz Institute for Materials Engineering (IWT)............. 26 Suzuki Garphyttan AB...................................................... 10 “Lightweight Forging” Research Network......................... 26 SWD Inc........................................................................... 22Carpenter Technology Corporation................................... 18 Link Engineering Company.............................................. 12Case Western Reserve University.................................... 88 Lord Baltimore Hotel......................................................... 10 TCM International............................................................. 27CB.................................................................................... 16 Luvata............................................................................... 89 Tomoe Engineering Co..................................................... 46Central Steel & Wire Company........................................ 22 Torin®................................................................................ 61Chemetall......................................................................... 28 MAB.................................................................................. 16 TRAMEV.. ......................................................................... 65Chemetall Mexicana......................................................... 29 MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions (MEIS)............. 24 TS Precision..................................................................... 62Chicago Association of Spring Manufacturers, Inc. MacDermid Performance Solutions.................................. 24 Tube 2018......................................................................... 72 (CASMI).......................................................................... 50 Magnetic Analysis Corporation (MAC)............................. 22 Tube 2020......................................................................... 73CLEPA, the European Association of Magni................................................................................ 24 Tube China 2018.......................................................... 3, 66  Automotive Suppliers...................................................... 34 Maguire Machinery, Inc.................................................... 65 Tube India......................................................................... 29Cometo............................................................................. 62 Manufacturing USA.......................................................... 86 TurboExecs LLC............................................................... 31 Mario Frigerio................................................................... 66Dana-Farber Cancer Institute........................................... 28 Marlin Steel Wire Products LLC................................. 70, 91 UCONN School of Engineering........................................ 20David L. Lawrence Convention Center............................. 42 MB CalRAM LLC.............................................................. 18 Ultimate Automation Ltd................................................... 63Deloitte............................................................................. 35 M&B Hangers..................................................................... 6 Union League Club of Chicago........................................ 20Diamond Aircraft Industries.............................................. 27 M&B Metal Products........................................................... 6 United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.......... 34Diamond Wire Spring....................................................... 42 MEC.................................................................................. 60 United States International Trade CommissionDirect Wire........................................................................ 59 MEP Group....................................................................... 82  (USITC)........................................................................... 24Dörken.............................................................................. 24 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH............................... 29, 66, 72, 73 Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do SulDuferco Italia Holding....................................................... 29 Messe Düsseldorf North America   (UFRGS – Brazil)............................................................ 16Duke University................................................................ 14  (MDNA)............................................................... 67, 72, 73 University of Bremen........................................................ 26Düsseldorf Fairgrounds.................................................... 72 Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd............................ 66 University of Dayton......................................................... 28Dynamo Furnaces............................................................ 27 Metal Resource Solutions Inc........................................... 28 University of Illinois........................................................... 28 Metallurgical Council of China Council for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)...................... 6Elantas............................................................................. 66   Promotion of International Trade.................................... 66 U.S. Department of Commerce........................................ 24EN.................................................................................... 60 Metallurgy India................................................................ 29Encore Wire Corporation.................................................. 31 Micro Products Company................................................. 69 Victory Machinery Exchange, Inc..................................... 60European Automotive and Telecom Alliance EATA........... 34 Micro Studio..................................................................... 12 Victory Rebuilding & Parts Technology, Inc...................... 60European Spring Federation............................................ 18 Mid-South Wire Company.......................................... 30, 31 Videx Machine Engineering Ltd........................................ 60 Mid-West Spring & Stamping........................................... 32 VINSTON.................................................................... 64, 82Fagersta Stainless............................................................ 12 M-Tech (Mechanical Components & Material Vinston US Corp......................................................... 31, 64FAR.................................................................................. 16   Technology) Expo........................................................... 46 Virtus Precision Tube (VPT)............................................. 89Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy Mueller Prost.................................................................... 42 voestalpine....................................................................... 27 (BMWi)............................................................................ 26 MW Industries, Inc............................................................ 14FENN................................................................................ 61 WAFIOS AG............................................. 61, 66, 68, 73, 74Feralpi Siderurgica SpA.................................................... 29 National Center for Defense Manufacturing and WAFIOS Machinery Corp................................................. 61FOERSTER...................................................................... 16   Machining (NCDMM)...................................................... 88 WAI Operations Summit & Wire Expo........................ 30, 31FOERSTER Holding GmbH............................................. 83 National Institute of Standards and Technology Welding & Cutting India.................................................... 29Forming Systems, Inc........................................... 64, 93, 94  (NIST)............................................................................. 86 William Hughes................................................................ 12Fort Wayne Metals........................................................... 43 Newcomb Spring Corp..................................................... 24 William Smith & Son......................................................... 59Franklin Pierce University................................................. 14 Niehoff.............................................................................. 66 Winamac Coil Spring.................................................. 10, 28Fuchshofer Präzisionstechnik.......................................... 27 Nissan Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant........................... 31 Winamac High School...................................................... 28 North American Spring Tool (NAST)................................. 12 wire 2018...................................................................... 3, 72Gauder............................................................................. 66 North Lincolnshire Council................................................. 8 wire 2020.................................................................... 73, 85Gaylord Opryland Resort & Conventin Center................. 30 NSF International............................................................. 20 Wire and Cable Industry Suppliers Association®Georgia World Congress Center...................................... 31 Nucoil............................................................................... 60  (WCISA®)........................................................................ 73Gerdau S.A....................................................................... 16 Numalliance...................................................................... 66 Wire Association International (WAI), Inc................... 30, 31German Bundesanstalt für Wasserbau (BAW)................. 79 wire China 2018........................................................... 3, 66German Federation of Industrial Research Associations O’Hare International Airport.............................................. 51 WireDrawing 101®............................................................ 36  “Otto von Guericke” (AiF): Heat Treatment and OKUNO............................................................................ 65 WireDrawing 102™.......................................................... 36  Material Engineering Association (AWT)........................ 26 OMCG Inc... ...................................................................... 48 Wire Expo 2018................................................................ 30German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy........... 66 OMCG “Officine Meccaniche Costruzioni Generali”......... 49 Wire Fabricators Association (WFA)................................. 10Gibbs Metals.................................................................... 14 OMD, Officina Meccanica Domaso SpA........................... 64 wire India 2018............................................................. 3, 29Gibraltar Corporation........................................................ 65 OSCAM............................................................................ 72 Witels Albert USA, Ltd...................................................... 91Global Continuous Casting Forum................................... 31 Otto Bihler Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG.................. 77 World Trade Organization................................................. 87Golden Spot Industry Inc.................................................. 63 Outokumpu....................................................................... 12 Wright, LLC, Roger N....................................................... 36Graz University of Technology.......................................... 27Grieve Corporation, The....................................... 28, 90, 91 Pennsylvania State University, The.................................. 43 Yuken............................................................................... 24 Plascoat Systems Limited................................................ 79Harrison Spinks.................................................................. 8 Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI).............................................. 26 Zapp-Group........................................................................ 8Herdon.............................................................................. 60 Progress Maschinen & Automation AG............................ 78 Zwick/Roell AG................................................................. 40Herdon Equipment Company........................................... 64 Puris LLC.......................................................................... 18 Zwick Roell Limited.......................................................... 38Heritage Foundation, The................................................... 6 PWM................................................................................. 89Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence................................ 90 QCIC (Quiet Corner Innovation Cluster).......................... 2096 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2018