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October 1 – 3, 2019 wire South America 2019 16 “How Re-Engineering My Wire Forming Sào Paulo, Brazil wire 2020 DBruews iGnreeesnsbl aStt a- Av emdul tii-tp rfornogmed sEtrxatteignyc retsioulnted” in gCrowhthi pandL reipturpn itno pcrooftitatbility. www.wire-south-america.com www.mdna.com 20 Hydrogen Embrittlement of SpringP Srteeseildent and Publisher October 1 – 3, 2019 Düsseldorf, Germany [email protected] D. Sisson, Jr. - A review of the physical metallurgy of hydrogen embrittlement of SMI Metal Engineering eXpo 2019 spring steel along with a discussion of mitigation methods. Pittsburg, PA, USA www.wire-tradefair.com www.metalengineeringexpo.org www.mdna.comDrum washer for springs and 23 Composition Effects in Carbon Steel SMtreinkgteh oMf StceNel,udeldtiycated to the October 16 – 17, 2019 Dr. Roger N. 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EDITORIAL Conservatism and/or governments are willing to ignore the rules and regulations of free and fair trade and do whatever it takes to We hear a lot these days about the virtues of implementing dominate and control industrial markets. There will always socialism in the USA, and leftists are surely determined to be corruption and unsavory activities in business, inside and push the pubic conversation to benefits of state control of outside of every country, industry and organization. And if anything and everything, including higher education, health you don’t push back on these actions, then take-overs will care, insurance, energy production, finance and medical occur as the fruits of fair and free competition are eliminated. research. And after watching a few of the recent presidential Just consider these recent developments: debates, there seems to be no shortage of utopian solutions and promises coming from the mouths and heads of each • At the end of June, the U.S. Department of Commerce and every candidate. (DOC) announced the initiation of new antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investiga- Absent from the debates, in my opinion, is a sober and co- tions to determine whether certain collated steel staples herent presentation and defense of the actual conservatism from China, Korea and Taiwan are being dumped in the that was the basis for the founding and flourishing of the United States and to determine if producers in China United States of America. As far as I am concerned, the last are receiving unfair subsidies. These antidumping and great champion and defender of American conservatism countervailing duty investigations were initiated based was Ronald Reagan, and if you compare his writings and on petitions filed by Kyocera Senco Industrial Tools, Inc., speeches to what we hear today from both sides of the politi- Cincinnati, OH, USA. The alleged dumping margins cal spectrum, the contrast is simply shocking. are: China – 119% to 122%, Korea – 10% to 14% and Taiwan – 47%. There are 27 subsidy programs alleged While I’m not sure that any public figures are capable of for China including five preferential loan and interest defining true conservatism, I came across a podcast put out rate programs, two export credit programs, five income by First Things magazine that discussed a newly released tax and other direct subsidy programs, four indirect book called Russell Kirk’s Concise Guide to Conservatism. With tax programs, six grant programs and five less than just 102 pages in twelve short chapters, this book is actually adequate remuneration programs. In 2018, imports of a newly released version of a 1957 publication from Kirk collated staples from China, Korea and Taiwan were that was designed as an introduction to conservative ideas. $88.8 million, $6.9 million, and $5.1 million, respectively. The book presents several principles of conservatism, which touch on morality, diversity and variety, justice and rights, • In July, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) an- property and freedom, concentrated power, wisdom of the nounced the affirmative preliminary determinations in past, true communities, just government and more. the countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of imports of carbon and alloy steel threaded rod from China and The book is filled with many great lines, and a few of my India, finding that exporters received countervailable favorites are these: “Men and women are not perfectible, subsidies ranging from 23.41% to 24.89% and 6.07% to conservatives know, and neither are political institutions. 155.03%, respectively. Based on these preliminary de- We cannot make a heaven on earth, though we may make a terminations, the DOC will instruct U.S. Customs and hell. Therefore, the conservative is suspicious of all utopian Border Protection to collect cash deposits from importers schemes, and he does not believe that by the power of posi- of carbon and alloy steel threaded rod from China and tive law we can solve all the problems of humanity.” India based on these preliminary rates. In 2018, carbon and alloy steel threaded rod imported from China and Trade Wars India were valued at approximately US$104.7 million and some US$35.8 million, respectively. The petitioner The wire product industry is not immune to the beat of the was Vulcan Threaded Products Inc., Pelham, AL, USA). trade war drums. This was evident at all of the excellent industry events we attended last spring The issues of tariffs, Now add to the mix reports that some companies are shifting dumping and ongoing negotiations are on the minds of shipments of tariffed products to nontariffed countries such most industry professionals. Some people and companies as Vietnam as well as simply adding resources to move pro- are helped, others are hurt and many may even want to put duction downstream of the protected products to make and their heads in the sand, but it is clear to me that these battles dump unprotected products, and the trade war picture gets will continue and that it is necessary to fight them to keep darker and broader. This means that the entire supply chain bad actors at bay. needs protected. I know that it would be easy to say, “let’s all just get along and not be concerned with fighting these It was interesting to me that the end of my springtime event battles”, and the free-market economy travels overlapped with two milestone anniversaries of his- enthusiast in me would like this option torical events that had nothing to do with the wire industry, to be the one that everyone picks, but but nevertheless made me reflect about the perennial and reality and history say otherwise. intrinsic nature of people going to extreme measures to get what they want as well as the ongoing need to stand up Mike McNulty, Editor to nefarious desires and activities: the 75th anniversary of [email protected] D-Day in Europe and the 30th anniversary of Tiananmen Square in China. Now I am obviously not equating trade battles with actual war, physical violence and the actions of tyrants, but the same underlying nature is in play when people, companies 6 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2019

“Meet the New Generation” BM 36 HS BOOTH 403 FMU 25 FUL 36 The North American Debut of the WAFIOS BM 36 HS Building on our rich heritage of innovation, WAFIOS does it again. The WAFIOS BM 36 HS next-generation offers new standards in performance, flexibility and accuracy. See the new BM 36 HighSpeed, unveiled and available for demonstration in Booth 403. Also on demonstration, with new and enhanced functionality: • FMU 25 Torsion Spring Coiler • FUL 36 Compression Spring Coiler Functions New functions Machine types autopitch FUL series (with EasyWay) State of development: spring2FUL • New user interface with operator guidance FUL series (with EasyWay) spring+ • Automatic adjustment of displacement FMU series Technology preview: wire+ • Generation of a WPS program by means of externally measured data BM series Enhancement: • New method for determining an alternative process sequence without collision • Enhanced collision detection State of development: • Finding alternative process sequences if collisions are predicted • Optimization of table movements Engineered for What’s Next Spring Coiling & Forming Wire Bending & Forming Wire Straightening, Cutting Tube Bending & Forming Nail, Fastener & Chain Machines Machines & End Working Machines Machines Machines WAFIOS Machinery Corporation 27 NE Industrial Road, Branford, CT 06405 Visit us in Booth 403 WAFIOS Midwest Technical Center 9830 W. 190th Street, Mokena, IL 60448 USA www.wafios.us / 203 481 5555 / [email protected] Canada www.wafios.ca / [email protected] WAFIOS Machinery Corporation is a subsidiary of WAFIOS AG

NEWS WIRE AWI Invests in seen us source and configure new WireCo’s Role in Production Capacity wire drawing machines, which Restoration of George to Meet Demand come with touch screen technol- Washington Bridge ogy that gives the operator more One of the UK’s leading manu- real-time information such as WireCo WorldGroup has been facturers of round, flat and profile length to weight conversion and awarded a contract to supply wire, Alloy Wire International machine temperatures. the replacement hangers for the (AWI), has recently completed a George Washington Bridge. Utiliz- £250,000 investment drive to help “In addition to giving us added ing its patented High Temperature it build on a record year. AWI, capacity and maintaining a three- Socketing material, WireCo is now which employs 31 people across week lead times, we will also now producing the cables for its second manufacturing sites in the Black be able to take on larger volumes.” major bridge in New York City, Country and Yorkshire, broke NY, USA. WireCo also supplied through the £11 million barrier Alloy Wire International makes the replacement hangers on the in 2018 and immediately pushed round, flat and profile wire in a Manhattan Bridge in 2012. the button on the acquisition of range of material, with more than 560 mm single block and 200 mm 60 currently available to choose Extensive testing has shown the multi-block drawing machines. from, each offering superior cor- High Temperature Socketing ma- rosion resistance and/or excellent terial to be effective in sustaining These installations will help performance at high temperatures. elevated temperatures for an ex- increase capacity and will en- tended period without the loss of sure AWI continue to deliver its The company currently holds structural integrity in the event of industry-leading, three-week lead more than 200 tons of stock at any a fire or accident that may expose times, so crucial for customers in one time, ensuring it can offer the cable assemblies to elevated the automotive, aerospace, nuclear customers in 55 different countries temperatures. and oil and gas sectors. fast response times for the most demanding requirements. Billed as “the busiest bridge in There has also been a number the world,” the George Washing- of infrastructure improvements Its commitment to quality has ton Bridge spans the Hudson River including internal and external also been strengthened, with and connects northern Manhat- refurbishments, new floors in the recent success in the gaining of tan and Fort Lee, NJ, USA. In a flat wire rolling department and, ISO 45001 accreditation and being single year more than 50 million following consultation with em- re-approved to ISO 14001 and the eastbound vehicles travel across ployees, a re-organization of the aerospace and defence standard the bridge. manufacturing plant to deliver AS9100 (revision D). further production efficiencies. The George Washington Bridge Mark Venables, Managing was first opened to traffic in 1931, Ian Fitzgerald, Operations Di- Director of AWI, concluded, “The and at the time of construction, rector at Alloy Wire International, investment isn’t going to stop was twice as long as any previous commented, “Our rapid growth there. We already have plans in suspension bridge. Major renova- has been driven by our ability to place to purchase a multi-hole oil tions on the bridge over the com- provide over 60 high-performance drawing machine and laser guided ing decade will keep the iconic alloys to our customers quicker re-spooling winders. span alive into the next century. than anyone else and this is some- The renovations are part of the thing we need to maintain. “None of our purchases are Port Authority of New York and off-the-shelf. There is always New Jersey’s nearly US$2 billion “That’s why we’ve decided the opportunity to configure the “Restore the George” program to look at our manufacturing fa- machines to our exact production that repairs/rebuilds key compo- cilities and identify certain areas requirements and this means we nents of the bridge and approach where installation of new machin- can manufacture the best quality roads. The most significant project ery would be beneficial. This has wire, quickly and in the varying is the US$1.03 billion replacement volumes demanded by our global client base.” www.alloywire.com 8 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2019



NEWS WIRE of 592 vertical cables, known as the electro-galvanized and alumi- ket in 2017 by acquiring Arce- suspender ropes. WireCo will sup- nized sectors. lorMittal’s Georgetown mill and ply those cables, which support followed up with the purchase the bridge deck across the river. Liberty Steel intends to drive of Keystone Consolidated In- www.wireco.com growth at JWT as the USA updates dustries including its flagship its infrastructure and electricity Peoria mill, in 2018. Liberty Steel Expands networks, thereby increasing de- www.libertyhousegroup.com in USA Market with mand for steel products such as Johnstown Acquisition support cables and guard rails for David Galas to bridges and for electrical power National Sales Sanjeev Gupta’s Liberty Steel, lines. With more than half of JWT’s Manager at OMCG part of the global GFG Alliance, output sold into the transportation further expanded its footprint market, Liberty is also aiming to David Galas has joined OMCG, in the USA steel downstream capitalize on continued growth in Inc. as National Sales Manager products market today with the USA vehicle production. It is the for North America acquisition of Johnstown Wire third largest producer in the USA including Canada. Technologies (JWT) in Johnstown, of CHQ wire, which is used in au- OMCG looks forward PA, USA, the largest producer of tomotive products such as engine to Galas as a great as- value-added carbon and alloy wire block bolts and brake pad rivets. set who will oversee in North America. the sales effort with The acquisition will also add the task of growing the company. The acquisition from private in- substantially to Liberty’s capabil- vestment firm, Aterian Investment ity to meet the ‘Made in America’ Galas has over 25 years’ ex- Partners, was financed by group specifications required for then perience with wire forming and equity along with loans from PNC public infrastructure and utility CNC machines. He has extensive Business Credit and gives Liberty contracts. knowledge in the best automation valuable capacity to manufacture process improvement solutions. a range of high-value carbon and Grant Quasha, Chief Invest- alloy wire products for multiple ment Officer for GFG in North The OMCG line of equipment end markets including the infra- America, said, “This is another allows Galas to expand and cover structure, automotive, utility and very significant step towards our applications requiring solutions consumer sectors. ambitious USA goals. JWT is a for 2 to 18 mm diameter wire and profitable business with a skilled narrow strip. The 250-worker advanced man- workforce and tremendous pedi- ufacturing facility at Johnstown gree in the industry, so we look Galas previously worked as will complement Liberty’s melting forward to welcoming it into the Regional Sales Manager for Ger- and rolling operations at George- GFG USA family and helping it man and French companies sell- town, SC, USA, and Peoria, IL, build an even stronger future.” ing CNC machines. He holds a BS USA, and combined with its scrap degree from Miami University in processing plant in Tampa, FL, Jack Miller, President and CEO Applied Science specializing in USA, will firmly embed the busi- of Johnstown Wire Technologies, Manufacturing Engineering. ness along the full value chain in said, “We are excited to be joining www.omcg.com the USA steel market. the GFG family of global busi- nesses and see this as a tremen- MacDermid The announcement marks dous opportunity to further our Enthone Acquires another major step by Liberty position as a leading manufacturer Chemtech Systems towards its target of quickly be- of steel wire in North America.” coming a market leader in the MacDermid Enthone, Wa- American wire rod sector. Sanjeev Gupta, GFG Group terbury, CT, USA, is pleased Executive Chairman, added, “It’s to announce the acquisition of The 638,000 ft2 Johnstown site a great pleasure to welcome 250 100% of the assets of Chemtech has been a high-profile steel manu- highly-skilled new members to Systems Inc., a specialist surface facturing facility for over 100 years our family. Integration upstream finishing equipment design and and is a top-three USA producer and downstream with value- manufacturing business, based in of the types of steel that will be added product manufacturing is Michigan, USA. needed to modernize America’s an absolute core to our USA steel aging infrastructure—CHQ, elec- strategy. The addition of high- Chemtech was founded in tro-galvanized, aluminized and quality specialized facilities at 1991 and has developed a well- spring wire. JWT currently holds Johnstown further strengthens our deserved reputation for innova- the number one market position in existing facilities at Georgetown tive, metals recovery, recycling, and Peoria.” Liberty entered the USA mar- 10 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2019

NEWS WIRE waste water treatment and process where he worked for Lloyd In- ing Lloyd’s Asian distribution control ancillary equipment for the struments for 19 years in vari- surface finishing and electroplat- ous roles. Starting as a Service network. He has also worked ing industry. Engineer, he was promoted to Technical Support Manager and for Shimadzu and most recently Chemtech and MacDermid moved to the USA to support the Enthone have enjoyed a long-term American distributor network. as Senior Sales Manager for the partnership, successfully install- Bramley returned to the UK in ing equipment focused on waste the role of Export Sales Manager, Micro-Measurements Group, a minimization and recycling, at with responsibility for manag- many leading surface finishing manufacturer of foil strain gauges applicators. and instruments, with responsi- The acquisition of Chemtech further expands MacDermid En- bility for the management of its thone’s investments in surface finishing equipment design and distribution network plus a team supply. Chemtech will further enable MacDermid Enthone to of Sales Engineers. Continued... offer a comprehensive package of surface finishing equipment, fully TIeLncehDDaniodsoueclbrolsgey supported by equipment specialist teams in each geographic region and demonstrates its continued focus on providing sustainability enhancing solutions to customers. As environmental pressures continue to drive change within the surface finishing industry, investments in new techniques, equipment, processes and services that minimize the environmental footprint for customers is a vital component of the company’s business. MacDermid Enthone’s ‘Sustainable Excellence’ program provides customers with the latest information, process innovations and equipment for environmen- tally advanced surface finishing. www.macdermidenthone.com Bramley Appointed Jack and Jeff Shoemaker, second and third generations continuing the tradition at Anchor Abrasives. Manager at Mecmesin Certified to ISO 9001 since 1994. Mecmesin, a leading global manufacturer of force, materials At Anchor Abrasives we specialize in the design and and torque testing equipment, has manufacture of resin, epoxy and oxychloride bonded nut inserted appointed a new Materials Testing discs and cylinders...plus centerless and rollwheels. Product Manager. Carl Bramley has been appointed to the role, Today, in our modern manufacturing facility, we are ready to which has been created as a result continue our tradition of innovative quality products and unmatched of the development of Mecmesin’s customer service. For more information contact Anchor Abrasives new range of OmniTest materials Company, 7651 West 185th Street, Tinley Park, IL 60477 U.S.A. testers and cutting-edge VectorPro Phone: 708-444-4300; Fax: 708-444-1300. MT materials testing software. www.anchorabrasives.com After spending 12 years in the RAF as an Avionics Engineer, Bramley moved into industry 145821 ANCHR_DiscTechAd.indd 1 Summer 2019/Wire Forming Technology Internationa8l/16/1171 8:37 AM

NEWS WIRE According to Bramley, “The op- Blocks, Inc. (ESR-3764), Sea Box, ment LLC, a company which is portunity to work for Mecmesin, Inc. (ESR-4082) and Falcon Struc- now Fortuna Federn’s exclusive to help develop the move into the tures (ESR-4163). These evalua- distributor for its products on the material testing market is an ex- tion reports show compliance to North American market. citing one. The product mix with AC 462, the Acceptance Criteria force testing will give us a com- for Structural Building Materials Al Uzumcu (on the right in petitive edge, offering a complete from Shipping Containers, and photograph), President, has an ex- solution, with scope to expand ensure that these products meet tensive background in engineering into interesting applications in the applicable codes and standards. and CNC machining and Gerry future. I look forward to working Wright (on the left in photograph), with everyone.” The growing market demand Sales Manager, has spent many for alternative building materi- years working in industrial and Managing Director of Mec- als and techniques has led to a technical sales. mesin, John Page, said, “As a pressing need by the construc- company, we took the decision to tion industry for new sources for Also, John Schneider of Alex expand our product testing roots materials. The global container Industries, Inc., will be providing and develop a range of material homes market alone, as reported additional sales and service sup- testing products, based around by Allied Market Research, is port to the company. what we feel is the most intuitive expected to reach over US$73 bil- software package on the market, lion by 2025. Off-site and modular Coiling Equipment’s goal is to VectorPro MT. After a period of construction overall has become provide Fortuna Federn’s custom- development and test, Mecmesin an increasingly important new ers customized solutions for their is now ready to launch these prod- area for the industry. spring making needs and out- ucts into this new and exciting standing after-sales service sup- market. The recruitment of Carl as “The Code Council is uniquely port, parts and tooling in North Product Manager for MT products situated to provide the products America. has been the final piece of this jig- and services that the building in- www.coilingequipment.com saw bringing as he does so much dustry needs to deal with this new knowledge and experience of the technology,” said Code Council Becky Christensen materials testing market gained CEO, Dominic Sims, CBO. “From to HR Manager at over many years in the industry. a newly-released guideline about Newcomb Spring shipping containers as buildings “A key part of Carl’s role will to a suite of standards related Newcomb Spring Corp., be to develop Mecmesin’s exist- to modular construction, we are Alpharetta, GA, USA, has an- ing sales infrastructure to sell and at the cutting edge of science, nounced that Becky Christensen support MT products setting the technology and safety in the built has recently joined the company company up for ongoing future environment.” as Human Resources Manager. In expansion into this new market.” her role, Christensen In addition to product evalu- will manage bene- Mecmesin’s force, materials ations provided by ICC-ES, the fits administration, and torque testing equipment is International Accreditation Ser- employee relations, used in quality control laboratories vice (IAS), another member of workers’ compensa- and production areas to detect the Code Council Family of Com- tion, employee safety manufacturing defects across a panies, provides accreditation for and payroll processes for the com- wide range of industries as diverse fabricators and third-party and pany. Christensen replaces veteran as automotive engineering, plas- special inspection agencies to sup- Human Resource Manager, Ellen tics and rubber, medical devices, port confidence in the manufactur- Warthen, who is retiring after 19 packaging and many more. ers and inspectors of off-site and years of service with Newcomb www.mecmesin.com modular products and services. Spring Corp. www.iccsafe.org ICC-ES Issues Evaluation Reports Fortuna Federn In Partnership with The ICC Evaluation Service Coiling Equipment LLC (ICC-ES), Washington, DC, USA, a member of the International In order to improve service, Code Council Family of Com- support, sales and general appear- panies, issued evaluation reports ance in North America and Mexico to three companies offering ship- Fortuna Federn announces a new ping containers for housing—SG partnership with Coiling Equip- 12 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2019

“We are fortunate to have Becky NEWS WIRE TUBOTECH, take place at the Sao on board and able to work closely Paulo Expo Exhibition & Conven- with Ellen, as Ellen transitions wire South America & tion Center in Brazil. Some 500 into a well-deserved retirement,” TUBOTECH Return exhibitors from 24 countries will says Robert Jacobson, President to Sao Paulo in October show machines, plants, products of Newcomb Spring. “Becky’s and services on 323,000 ft2 exhibit vast HR experience in multiple From October 1 space. The organizers are Messe manufacturing environments will to 3, 2019, the two Düsseldorf in partnership with continue to provide growth and top regional trade local, Cipa Fiera Milano Publica- support to our internal team and fairs for wire, ca- ções e Eventos Ltda. Continued... external customers.” ble and tubes, wire South America and Christensen brings extensive HR experience in the manufac- GQ wire guide turing sector, having worked for a number of multi-facility indus- AL6 AL12 feeder trial organizations. Most recently, Christensen served as Director ASM-ADM AS-AD of Human Resources for a five- wire straightener wire straightener facility manufacturing and ship- ping company in Georgia. She has complete range of equipments for the previously served as Regional HR processing of wire Manager for a multi-state automo- tive supply manufacturer, and Via Cabella Lattuada 41 23841 as an HR Manager for a sizeable Annone Brianza Lc Italy faucet and fixture manufacturer, +39-0341-263090 as well as other HR roles in the [email protected] manufacturing sector. With ten locations across the USA and www.cometo.ws Canada, Christensen will oversee Human Resources for the com- Summer 2019/Wire Forming Technology International 13 pany, working from Newcomb Spring headquarters in Alpharetta. Newcomb Spring Corp. is a worldwide supplier of compres- sion springs, extension springs, torsion springs, wire forms, stampings, rings, hooks and bat- tery contact springs. The com- pany’s products meet demands for a variety of industries, including aerospace, agricultural, automo- tive, computer, medical, military and telecommunications. Family owned and operated, Newcomb Spring Corp. maintains additional facilities in California, Connecti- cut, Colorado, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas as well as Ontario, Canada. Newcomb Spring operates with ISO 9001-certified quality systems and delivers a wide range of mate- rial capabilities in the manufacture of metal components—special- izing in reliability, rapid response times and stringent quality con- trol. www.newcombspring.com

NEWS WIRE Organizers expect 11,000 trade (Wire & Cable Industry Suppli- already had several high-volume visitors at the trade fair duo, main- ly from oil and gas, automotive, ers Association®) and ACIMAF manufacturing and assembly construction, metal construction and mining sectors. Relative to (Italian Wire Machinery Manu- projects scheduled that require extensive planned investment in Brazil’s infrastructure, the prod- facturers Association). advanced servo-controlled high- ucts from the wire, cable and tube industries are in high demand. www.wire-south-america.com speed Bihler automated machines. After a government change in www.tubotech-online.com The multi-functional facility built 2018, Brazil’s economy is slowly picking up. Over the past few www.mdna.com in partnership with IronHill Con- years sustainable investments in oil, gas and infrastructure sectors struction Management, part of were required as many machines and plants were outdated. In- Tramev to Exhibit the J.G. Petrucci Network, is now creased investment in these seg- at wire South America fully operational and setup for the ments is forecast to continue in the production of the Bihler next two years. This makes Brazil an attractive market with growth Tramev Srl of Italy will exhibit It is also the primary manufac- potential for suppliers of machin- ery and plants for agriculture, its lines of shears, welding ma- turing facility for the BihlerMED construction, energy and automo- tive industries. After China, USA, chines, coil lifting systems and line of illumination-based medical Argentina and Germany are the most important supply countries more at wire South America 2019. devices and high-volume dispos- for Brazil. The company will be showing its able battery packs for medical After a successful debut in 2013, wire South America, has become a products in booth 415 thanks to its device applications. successful and established event in South America. On display will be business partner IMC-Ind. Met. Max Linder, Director of Sales wire manufacturing and finishing machinery, process engineering Costinha Ltda. and Marketing, said, “The new tools and auxiliary process tech- nology materials as well as materi- Previews of equipment to be building has more than half of its als, special wires and cables. The latest measuring and control and seen at the show include new bat- total output capacity committed test engineering technology will also be on display. tery and portable shears, provided to already, with plenty of space TUBOTECH, International with a 360° rotating head and en- for the expanded manufacturing Trade Fair for Tubes, Valves, Pumps, Fittings and Components, gineered for both wire and cable. needs of our customers.” will be held for the tenth time. On display at the show will be ma- Also shown will be a new wire The new facility houses dedi- chinery and equipment for tube manufacturing, processing and butt welding machines range, for cated assembly areas for Bihler finishing, raw materials, tubes and accessories, used machinery as diameters up to 32 mm and the 4 Slide-NC machines, expanding well as process engineering tools. Also shown will be auxiliaries, new vertical welding machine Bihler’s ability to deliver these measuring and control technology as well as test engineering. TRS-HTX as well as clamps for coil highly efficient machines on time wire South America is supported and bobbins lifting up to 4 T and for their customers. Since its initial by the IWMA (International Wire & Machinery Association), IW- unwinders and tilting machines debut in 2017, Bihler of America’s CEA (International Wire & Cable Exhibitors Association), WCISA® for wire rod. www.tramev.com new next-generation servo ma- chines deliver across-the-board Bihler of America advantages in speed, accuracy and Expands Into New Site versatility. Linder added, “The new facility Bihler of America, Phillips- clearly demonstrates an ongoing burg, NJ, USA, a leading provider commitment to support and grow- of complex components manu- ing our 4 Slide-NC product line.” facturing and machines, recently As part of the expansion, Bihler opened a new 103,000 ft2 facility. of America has begun to add more Located in Phillipsburg on a sev- than 50 people to manage and op- en-acre corporate campus. Bihler erate the new facility, in addition of America’s new multi-use opera- to the many roles the company tions building is located adjacent previously added to its existing to its two existing manufacturing operations through 2017 and 2018. plants. The construction of the new Linder said, “We’re constantly building began in April 2018 and searching for outstanding, talent- became fully operational in the ed people, especially experienced first quarter of 2019. At present, all machine operators and electricians three buildings have a combined as well as people with hands-on total of 350,000 ft2. manufacturing experience.” Driving the Bihler of America The new building is designed expansion was an increased de- with LED lighting throughout for mand in contract manufacturing energy efficiency, with the sustain- and automation projects. Before able energy support of Bihler’s ex- construction began, the company isting solar power field. Currently, 14 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2019

NEWS WIRE Bihler of America has three solar MW Industries family of compa- of companies and looks forward to installations on its campus includ- nies, Sussex can offer customers a the new opportunities, which the ing two rooftop panel arrays and broader market basket of products acquisition represents. The com- a ground-mounted solar array in and services, both now and into pany will continue doing business an adjacent field. the future. as Sussex while maintaining its responsive customer service and The layout of the new facility Tim Kardish, Vice President excellent product quality that the has been designed with optimum and General Manager at Sus- industry has come to rely upon. flexibility for future growth. sex Wire Incorporated says it is pleased to become a part of the Tim Kardish continues in stat- “The re-shoring trend that MW Industries integrated family ing that while company contacts began several years ago remains strong, and general economic in- OCTOBER 1–3, 2019 • PITTSBURGH dicators predict this ongoing rise in manufacturing will continue,” It’s a powerful experience to interact Linder noted. “Bihler’s capabili- with new people on the show floor. ties for advanced manufacturing, The traveling nature of MEE allows services and equipment have been significantly expanded to accom- us to share our equipment with modate this continuing demand local companies who wouldn’t for USA-based manufacturing.” otherwise be attending. For more than 40 years, Bihler of America has been dedicated Jackie Flint Zenhye, Director of to innovative automation solu- Marketing, Right Lane Industries tions for the manufacturing and assembly segments for a diverse EDUCATION AND EXPERTISE range of industries. The Bihler 4 FOR THE ENGINEERED SPRING Slide-NC technology represents AND PRECISION METAL the next generation of four slide COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES. manufacturing by combining demonstrated reliability with Presented by Become an exhibitor or register to attend at more intuitive, advanced controls and greater production capabili- metalengineeringexpo.org ties for a wide range of applica- tions. www.bihler.com Summer 2019/Wire Forming Technology International 15 Sussex Wire Announces Acquisition by MD Industries MD Industries, Rosemont, IL, USA, has acquired Sussex Wire Incorporated as of April 15, 2019. MW Industries is a leading pro- vider of highly engineered springs, specialty fasteners, bellows, ma- chined parts and other precision components to more than 25,000 customers in 35-plus countries. Its more than 50,000 products are sold through a combination of direct sales, catalogs and distributors to original equipment manufactur- ers and aftermarket customers in aerospace, medical, electronics, energy, agriculture/construction and other end markets. By joining the 22 brands in the

and contact information will not NEWS WIRE Form started out in the industry change, Sussex Wire customers with a small coiling machine could periodically see references Christophe Cazabeau making garter springs by hand. to MW Industries in various writ- to Head Up BASF The owner, Joseph Vodvarka, ten correspondences. Coatings Division Unit was a machinist, working hands- www.sussexwire.com on in the upstairs room of his Christophe Cazabeau, Se- house, which was converted into Metal Resource nior Vice President, a small office/shop to produce Solutions Expands has been appointed the garter springs needed at the Sales Team head of the global time. Through the years, Ace Wire business unit Sur- Spring & Form grew, and the belief Metal Resource Solutions, face Treatment of of family was always a part of it. Inc. (MRSI)., a master distribu- BASF’s Coatings di- tor of quality stainless steel, brass vision, which oper- In 1976, Vodvarka’s daughter, and copper wire used in the ates under the Chemetall brand. Linda, and her husband Rich fastener and wire forming indus- Cazabeau succeeds Dr. Martin Froehlich, bought the company tries, is pleased to Jung, who led the Chemetall and continue to keep Ace Wire announce the hiring business since 2017. Martin Jung Spring & Form a family owned of Herb Gottelt. He has joined BASF’s Performance and operated business. has been added to the Materials division in Belgium. MRSI’s McHenry, IL, Rich and Linda Froehlich have USA, sales team, and Before assuming his current a strong belief in family, and carry brings with him a position, Cazabeau oversaw the over that belief into the Ace Wire wealth of fastener industry knowl- post-merger integration project of Spring & Form culture when doing edge and experience that will be a the Engineering Plastics business business. Customers benefit from great asset to MRSI’s customers in of Solvay into the Performance this by receiving personalized solving their supply management Materials division of BASF. customer service, engineering as- challenges. sistance and a quality final product He joined BASF in 2009 and suited to meet their needs. In turn, Gottelt has a strong mechanical held various senior positions of Ace Wire Spring & Form is the aptitude to go along with his over increasing responsibility within one who thanks the customers for 25 years of experience in the fas- the group in France, Germany making it possible for Ace Wire tener industry. On the supply side and overseas including Business Spring & Form to be celebrating he has been selling wire products Manager of the BASF Coatings being in business for 80 years. to fastener manufacturers for over business in India. Cazabeau also www.acewirespring.com 17 years. held the position of Vice President Business management for the seg- Sokol & AWM Metal Resource Solutions Inc. ment Industrial Applications of Partnership Announced also announces the promotion the Performance Materials divi- of Matt Beebe to the MRSI’s sion in EMEA. Sokol Engineering and AWM corporate office in West Ches- www.basf-coatings.com SpA of Italy are excited to an- ter, OH, USA. He nounce their newly established previously filled the Ace Wire Spring & share partnership. role of Inside Sales Form Celebrates Representative in the 80 Years in Business “We share with AWM the same McHenry, IL, USA, drive for innovation,” stated Sokol sales office. Continu- AceWireSpring&FormCo.,Inc., Haxhiaj, CEO of Sokol Engineer- ing as an Inside Sales Pittsburgh, PA, USA, is celebrating ing. “And through this partner- Representative, Beebe now has an its 80th anniversary in business. ship, we bring to our company a expanded territory assisting those An industry leader production base tailor made for customers on the east coast as well in the manufactur- our machines. AWM holds a solid as parts of the midwest. ing of compression reputation in the wire processing springs, extension business and can count on a highly Metal Resource Solutions, Inc. springs, torsion springs and wire is the home of cost-saving 4MAX forms, Ace Wire Spring & Form Stainless Steel cold heading wire. Co., Inc. has been family owned Additionally, the company is ISO and operated since it began in an 9001:2015 certified. attic of the owner’s house located www.metalresourcesolutions.net in McKees Rocks, PA, USA. In 1939, Ace Wire Spring & 16 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer2019

skilled team of engineers to pro- NEWS WIRE and Supply Chain Officer at Bom- vide manufacturing, service and bardier, and as Vice President, assistance.” as an established and respected Global Supply Chain at Pratt & supplier and solutions provider. Whitney. He also previously held “Joining forces with Sokol En- We are excited to welcome Sam to senior leadership roles at United gineering means strengthening Carpenter Technology.” Technologies Corporation (UTC) our position in the cold rolling and its divisions, and held posi- and stretching business by offer- Abdelmalek brings 30 years tions of increasing responsibility ing state-of-the-art technology,” of engineering, supply chain, at Bell Helicopter and Turbocor points out Roberto Bernardinis manufacturing and operations Inc. www.cartech.com Continued... from AWM’s Board. leadership experience. Prior to joining Carpenter Technology, he AWM SpA and Sokol Engineer- served as Chief Transformation ing will share a common growth strategy, fully cooperating for OCTOBER 1–3, 2019 • PITTSBURGH operations and service matters. www.awm.it We frequently purchase large pieces www.sokolengineering.it of equipment right off the show floor because we can compare manufacturers’ Sam Abdelmalek to VP & Group President at offerings in real time and engage Carpenter Technology our production staff in the decision-making process. Carpenter Technology Corpo- ration, Philadelphia, PA, USA, a Steve Kempf, President, SMI leading producer and distributor CEO, Lee Spring of high-performance specialty alloy-based materials and process EDUCATION AND EXPERTISE solutions for critical applications, FOR THE ENGINEERED SPRING announced that Sam Abdelmalek AND PRECISION METAL has been named Vice President COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES. and Group President-Performance Engineered Products (PEP), effec- Presented by Become an exhibitor or register to attend at tive August 5, 2019. In this role, Abdelmalek will lead the com- metalengineeringexpo.org pany’s PEP segment portfolio of businesses (Amega West Services, Summer 2019/Wire Forming Technology International 17 Carpenter Additive, Carpenter Powder Products (CPP), Dynamet Inc. and Latrobe Specialty Metals Distribution) and related services. Abdelmalek will report directly to Tony Thene, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Sam’s results-driven leader- ship and demonstrated expertise in ensuring operational perfor- mance and enabling commercial excellence will further position our PEP businesses for sustained growth and strong long-term suc- cess,” said Thene. “As we continue to focus on expanding our PEP ca- pabilities, particularly in additive manufacturing, Sam will lead our teams in safely and efficiently ex- ecuting our strategy, while acceler- ating internal innovation and dif- ferentiating Carpenter Technology

NEWS WIRE Fortuna Federn painting whereby a metal object is Leggett & Platt Installations dipped in a water-based solution which contains a paint emulsion. Announces New CFO The brand new WIM-14 CNC An electric current passes through WCS 5AX machine from Fortuna the part causing the paint emul- Diversified manufacturer, Federn has been successfully in- sion to condense onto it. Both Leggett & Platt, Carthage, MO, stalled at Ausprings Industries the outside of the part and any USA, has announced that Jeffrey in Australia. internal surfaces can be painted, L. Tate will join the company as provided the solution can reach Executive Vice President and Chief Ausprings is a family owned the surface concerned. Financial Officer (CFO) effective company that provides the ca- September 3, 2019. Tate brings 27 pabilities for a variety of spring Typical coating thickness is years of senior-level finance, op- requirements. 20 to 22 microns, but upwards erating and general management of 40 microns can be achieved experience from The Dow Chemi- Also, another new WIM-8 CNC if required. Many of the parts cal Company, Midland, MI, USA. WCS 4AX servo-controlled spring produced by William Hughes are lathe coiler has been successfully destined for use in the automotive In his most recent role, Tate installed by Fortuna Federn at seating industry for which the served as Vice President and Makai Rugókészítő KFT in Hun- paint chosen is especially suitable Business CFO for Dow’s largest gary. Visit the Makai Rugókészítő due to its anti-noise properties. operating segment, Packaging & KFT website or Facebook page for Specialty Plastics, with combined more information on this major Cleaning is the first step in the revenue of over US$24 billion. As Hungarian company. process, using an alkaline clean- a member of the Portfolio Execu- www.fortunafedern.com ing agent for the removal of oil, tive Management team, he drove grease and other surface contami- financial discipline and provided William Hughes Now nants prior to a rinse in tap water. financial counsel at the strategic Offers Electrophopretic Then comes an acid bath for more and operational levels of the global Plating for Metal Parts stringent cleaning followed by business. Responsibilities includ- further rinsing and a passivation ed portfolio analysis, value-based William Hughes of the UK procedure designed to remove any strategy development, business has introduced an electrophoretic remaining iron contaminants from risk analysis, short and long-term paintline at its Plovdiv factory in the surface of the material. financial planning, performance Bulgaria. This paintline provides measurement and analysis and a high gloss black finish with A rinse in de-ionizing water ensuring proper internal control. strong anti-corrosive properties prevents bubbles forming on the In prior roles, Tate served as Chief and is intended mainly for use surface of the part when it enters Audit Executive leading Dow’s on the springs, wire forms and the electro painting, or KTL stage. global Internal Audit/Investigation assemblies manufactured by Wil- activities and was also Director of liam Hughes itself, but can also The paintline transfers the parts Investor Relations. be offered as a service to other from tank to tank fully automati- manufacturers. cally in a closed loop system that President and Chief Executive eliminates waste and is both Officer (CEO), Karl Glassman, A video demonstrating the efficient and environmentally commented, “We are excited to new William Hughes capability friendly. welcome Jeff as our Chief Financial is available on YouTube—simply Officer. He brings tremendous enter “Electrophoretic Painting Finally the painted parts and strategic and financial capabilities, William Hughes” into search or components are cured in an oven is well-aligned with our culture, follow the link: Electrophoretic that is set at 200° for 20 minutes, and will be a strong addition to Painting - William Hughes. and the parts will now withstand Leggett’s senior management corrosion for around 800 hours. team. Electrophoretic paint or E coat- This is according to tests conduct- ing is a combination of plating and ed in William Hughes’ salt-spray Matt Flanigan will remain with testing facility. the company for a period of time in www.wmhughes.co.uk order to assist with the transition. Leggett & Platt says it would like to again thank Matt for his many contributions to the success of Leggett over the past 22 years and wish him and his family all the best in his retirement.” www.leggett.com 18 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2019

NESMA Offers Spring NEWS WIRE Construction Starts Coiler Set-Up as an on New Schlatter Entry Level Course Industry experts will guide Germany Site and orient students in 10 evening NESMA (New England Spring classes in Fall of 2019. Please watch After receiving the building and Metalstamping Association), for additional information coming permit in May 2019, the excava- headquartered in Bristol, CT, USA, soon. tion work for the new Schlat- is pleased to introduce set-up ter Germany site was begun. A training in spring coiling as an Additional NESMA events ground-breaking ceremony for the entry level course. include the NEMSA Golf Outing, first support took place on June 28, which takes place September 16, 2019, with all employees and the This will be supported by the 2019, from 10:30 AM to 7 PM at Mayor of Münster, Germany. noncredit department of Nau- the Chippanee Golf Club, Inc. gatuck Valley Community Col- in Bristol. Building shell construction will lege, a recognized nationwide begin and move forward swiftly leader in credit and noncredit Also coming up are the NES- until the end of August 2019. technology education. Individuals MA Holiday Party, December 5, Completion and handover of the will become familiar with termi- 2019, from 6 PM top 10 PM at the new facility is scheduled for March nologies, gain understanding of Farmington Club, Farmington, 2020. www.schlattergroup.com equipment and have hands on CT, USA and the NESMA Annual exposure to setting up CAM and Meeting, December 6, 2019, from Hans Rimmerfors to CNC coilers. 9 AM to 10 AM at the DoubleTree Join Suzuki Garphyttan by Hilton in Bristol. www.nesma-usa.com On September 1, 2019, Suzuki Garphyttan, Garphyttan, Sweden, will welcome Hans Rimmer- fors to the company as Manager Summer 2019/Wire Forming Technology International 19

NEWS WIRE at the company’s least 100 smart cities over 20 years. WAFIOS to Show New site in South Bend, The set-up of the ASEAN Spring Coiler at wire IN, USA. Rim- Smart City Network (ASCN) to Southeast Asia 2019 merfors has had support urbanization will serve The WAFIOS F 30, from WA- FIOS AG, Reutlingen, Germany, a long career at as a common platform for each of is the new powerful compression spring coiler that is a successor Atlas Copco and the region's countries to share best of the well-established Ecocoiler Series. The F 30 highlights a new has worked with practices, link member cities with programming system. The new F 30 is a cost-optimized machine many USA com- private investment and secure concept, which offers the possibil- ity to extend the machine equip- panies for many years. funding. The effect of ASCN was ment by various options. Although the F 30 is designed as a “cost opti- Current Site Manager, Kirk seen in March this year, where the mized“ entry-level machine, many features are attributed to the high Manning, will be the company’s Australian government pledged performance level by way of an in- creased infeed speed, larger outer new Business Area Manager North A$30 million (S$30.3 million) into spring diameters, extended range of applications and the completely & South-America and President ASEAN smart cities. While in June redesigned programming system FPS 1.2. The base model includes USA. With his long experience last year, the World Bank and the four CNC axes for infeed with two pairs of infeed rollers, two-finger in the group, Manning will be Swiss government established the coiling attachment, multi-cut sys- tem with straight and rotary cut an important key person in the US$13.4 million (S$18 million) In- and parallel pitch device. development of new business. donesia Sustainable Urbanization The FPS 1.2 offers high flex- ibility and operating convenience www.suzuki-garphyttan.com Multi-Donor Trust Fund to ensure with a new intuitive user inter- face. For machine operators who the country’s urbanization process are familiar with WAFIOS spring coilers, it is a very simple change ASEAN Focus at wire is economically, socially and envi- from the WPS 3.2 interface to FPS & Tube Southeast Asia ronmentally sustainable. 1.2. The new system operates with a 24\" multi-touch screen and In tandem, southeast Asian offers a modern style with a high quality recognition. User-friendly Rapid urbanization and in- nations will spend US$323 billion programming includes simplified spring input and the table calcula- creased infrastructure spending on infrastructure developments tion EasyTab as macro replace- ment for simple corrections. heightens demand in promising business prospects for The F 30 is a modular expand- the wire, cable, tube the region’s construction compa- able spring coiler with several ex- and pipe industries. nies. In Thailand, the government And riding the wave has pledged some 1.5 trillion baht of this opportunity, (S$62 billion) over the next five wire Southeast Asia years to boost growth and develop its three eastern provinces as the tructure sp2e0n1d9 ianngd Tube Southeast Asia 2019 Eastern Economic Corridor, with , tube andrpetiuprenintoduthsteriBesangkok Trade & be SoutheasEtxAhsiiab2it0i1o9nreCtuernnstre (BITEC), in infrastructure spending to remain ITEC), ThailaTnhdafirloamnd18fr–o2m0 September 18 to a key driver for the economy and new development projects. 20, 2019. Cities all over southeast Asia These market opportunities trajectory, aasriendounstray gproojwecthiontsrajectory, as in- being led by rapid urbaniza- are expecteddtuosmtriygrpatreojferocmtiotnhse indicate about tion and coupled with southeast 0. 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Likewise, its use ASCN) to suptproarntsuprobarnt,isaaltsioncowmilles with its own in end-use industries from auto- e region's cosuenttroiefscthoalslheanregebse.sHt ence the need motive, household appliances to estment andfosrec“usrme afurnt dciintgie. sT”h,ewhere informa- consumer electronics will further where the Atuisotnralaianndgocvoemrnmmeuntnications tech- bolster demand. AN smart citnieos.loWghieilse ainreJuinnetelgasrtated to improve santtiioesnstaeMbclouisnlthoie-mDowpdoipucatnahbetoleerllryiracU,tTuStirr$ossuao1anscn3tgsi.sae4Fplaluymaocnnrridltaodliaonsttdnoesiovtnern,aefhnfieecarglftylhocawanrsde, Against these robust industry outlook and trends, wire and Tube Southeast Asia 2019’s timely stag- ing provides companies the op- services. Thailand plans to trans- portunity to step up on the main ected to spenfodrmUS$it3s23ecboilnlioonmoyninto a digitally stage of the industry. r, clean air, peonwergeyr,erdoaedcso, spyosrttse,m—creatingat www.wire-southeastasia.com mising business prospects for the its governm20ent Whairse FpolremdigngedTec1h.5nology International/Summer 2019 ars to boost growth and develop its

tra features such as the attachment NEWS WIRE business set up over 40 years ago, for left-handed springs including that specializes in metal cleaning further cutting axes and the PTP Fall Meetings include a social and selling of dry blast machines, Finger for adjustment of the pre- hour and dinner the night before, and now wet blast machinery. Its tension-position to close the coils a half-day meeting discussing cur- mission is to design integral and of conical springs for a subsequent rent economic developments and concrete solutions that solve spe- spring end grinding process and trends in the industry, a luncheon cific industrial needs in terms of a reduced setup time. To improve and a guest speaker presentation surface preparation, application of quality assurance WAFIOS offers or a member plant tour. coatings and ventilation systems the new camera measuring system and waste collection. FVS for optical measuring, control- Upcoming meetings are the ling and sorting of springs and dif- 2019 WFA Fall Meeting and Frank- Marcus Hamilton, Business ferent sorting chutes depending on lin Wire Products Plant Tour, Oc- Development Executive for Va- sorting criteria. The cutting pack- tober 16 to 17, 2019, in Rockford, pormatt said, ”This partnership is age has optimized cut (software IL, USA and the 2020 WFA Winter part of our ongoing plan to build solution) and flying rotary cut. Meeting, January 23 to 25, 2020, in an extensive and well supported Jamaica. www.wirefabricators.org sales network to better serve our The WAFIOS F 30 is a modular global customers. Having a Mexi- expandable coiler, cost optimized Vapormatt in New can Spanish speaking partner in with high end features. See WA- Mexican Partnership Mexico will make it easier for FIOS at wire Southeast Asia in booth customers to have a personal re- G29. www.wafios.de Vapormatt has signed an agree- lationship with a local company ment to work with a new Channel and it is an exciting opportunity to WFA Events Partner in Mexico. Meclemsa introduce the wet blasting technol- Metal Cleaning de Mexico SA de ogy to new customers.” The Wire Fabricators Associa- CV will be promoting Vapormatt’s www.vapormatt.com tion (WFA) holds Spring, Fall and patented wet blasting, technical www.meclemsa.com Winter Meetings. The Spring and advanced machinery in Mexico. ​Meclemsa is a family owned ANBAO STEEL WIRES ANBAO CORP. Add: No.33 Qinhuangxi Street, Qinhuangdao, P.R.China, 066000 Tel: +86-335-3893600 Fax: +86-335-3870760 Email: [email protected] Website: www.anbao.com Summer 2019/Wire Forming Technology International 21

CASMI News & Events Update by: Chicago Association of Spring Manufacturers, Inc. Michael Bandy Chicago Association of Spring Manufacturers, Inc. (CASMI) 218 Glorieta Drive St. Augustine, FL 32095 USA www.casmi-springworld.org SpringWorld® Kick-Off Dinner Awards were presented for the first and second place Scheduled for October 17, 2019 teams in two divisions (four total) as well as closest to the pin, longest put and longest drive for both women All CASMI members, SpringWorld® 2020 exhibitors and men. and suppliers who are considering exhibiting, are invited to attend this dinner on Thursday, October Additionally, several “wine and beer” gift baskets were 17, 2019, at Maggiano’s in Schaumburg, IL, USA, to raffled off as door prizes. Kick-off the 2020 SpringWorld Trade Show. The event will feature an update on the 2020 SpringWorld Trade CASMI designated charity support to Chicago Veter- Show, the opportunity to secure exhibit space, network ans, a nonprofit community of military veterans who with industry colleagues and the ability to learn from share a common passion for helping fellow veterans, a dynamic keynote speaker. whether it’s veteran homelessness, PTSD awareness, trauma, benefits or camaraderie building. A total of Mike Veeck, Visionary & Co-Founder of Fun Is Good, US$1227 was donated by participants to support this will present, “Creating Joy & Passion in Your Work- worthwhile cause. place and Career”. When we find our joy and passion, great things happen in both our work world and in our CASMI’s 2020 Annual Golf Outing will be held next personal lives. It makes sense, yet it’s so hard to put June at a location to be determined. into practice. Mike Veeck shows us how to discover what brings us joy and then “live it” in all that we do. Mike has so much experience in developing his op- erating teams into well-run organizations that care about their customers. He operates his businesses with passion, joy and creativity knowing that these charac- teristics have been so successful for his employees and customers alike. Mike will stress the importance of leading by example and site a number of stories where both he, and his business partner, Bill Murray, have made wonderful things happen being creative and having fun. After hearing all these inspiring stories, you will leave with an open mind and embrace new ideas, policies and projects. And we know for sure an “infamous” Chicago story or too will be shared. Space sales for SpringWorld are brisk, with 75% of avail- able space already sold as of August 14, 2019. Spring- World takes place October 7 to 9, 2020, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, USA. To register for the Kick-Off Dinner, or to reserve space for SpringWorld, visit the website at the end of this article. CASMI Golf Tournament CASMI hosted the association’s 2019 Golf Outing on June 18, 2019, at the Bloomingdale Golf Club, Bloom- ingdale, IL, USA. It was a gorgeous day as nearly 110 CASMI members and SpringWorld exhibitors took part in the 18-hole, best-ball tournament and dinner. The event included lunch for golfers, and the tournament was followed by a reception, dinner and the presentation of awards. 22 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2019

Upcoming CASMI Events More About CASMI: • SpringWorld 2020 Kick-off Dinner, October 17, CASMI was founded in 1944 as an independent, not-for-profit trade as- 2019, Schaumburg, IL, USA. sociation dedicated to development of good business practices and sharing of technical information through ongoing communications among the job- • Monthly Membership Meeting/Dinner, November shop spring manufacturers in the greater Chicago, IL, USA area. While 21, 2019, Maggiano’s, Oak Brook, IL, USA. membership is mainly located in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, CASMI provides support to spring manufacturer and supplier members throughout • Annual Holiday Party, December 11, 2019, the USA. Although CASMI works closely on several issues with the Spring Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, Arlington Manufacturers Institute (SMI), a national organization, both organiza- Heights, IL, USA. tions are independent of one another, with unique missions, programs, services and members. CASMI sponsors SpringWorld® every two years. www.casmi-springworld.org WFTI www.casmi-springworld.org INDUSTRY 4.0 READY MACCHINE AVVOLGITRICI ASPI BB-8MM phone SPRING COILING MACHINES PAYOFFS +39 031 536584 3.00 – 8.00 mm .120 – .310 inches fax +39 031 2170001 REVISIONI sales department UPGRADES [email protected] service department [email protected] BB Spring Technology SRL Via Socrate, 27 22070 Casnate con Bernate (CO) ITALY bbspringtechnology.com Summer 2019/Wire Forming Technology International 23

All Things by: Randy DeFord, Engineering Manager Springs Mid-West Spring & Stamping 105 Etna St. Max. Solid Height – If It’s Not Mentone, IN 46539  USA Needed, Get It Off the Print E-mail: [email protected] www.mwspring.com After reviewing spring blueprints for over 30 years, there are certain parameters that require maximum It is sometimes the fault of drawing conventions scrutiny. By this I mean that many call-outs are not that automatically make solid heights a “max.” true requirements, but still remain as “must have”. designation. This means that the springmaker The best thing that can happen to these items is to MUST hold the solid height to that dimension that remove them altogether or make them a referenced does not allow for larger wire size adjustments requirement. or, most importantly, total coils increases that would result in quick rate conformance. It limits One of the most misunderstood disciplines related the springmaker to a height that does not allow to spring design and manufacture is the very ma- coil adjustment. terials from which springs are made. Each mate- rial type is a mixture of certain elements and the A great set-up tool for any spring maker to have amount of each element is given as a percentage, for spring rate adjustments is the ability to make or a maximum value, in some cases. This per- small changes, less or more, to the total number centage scheme means that material properties of coils. When a rate decrease is needed, more may vary from lot-to-lot—material size, out-of- coils (or coil-part) can make for a quick fix for the roundness, modulus and tensile are all at risk. To needed rate decrease. But, when bogus max. adjust for these variations and still produce con- solid height requirements are shown on the print, forming product, certain spring properties should it creates more time and work for the spring maker be allowed to vary, depending on the load and rate who will be forced to test more time-based fixes requirements. that will increase the cost overall and increase delivery times. One of these often listed requirements is a maxi- mum solid height. This implies that the spring Now, after all this fore-warn rhetoric, be aware must move a certain deflection and if it cannot, that listing a TRUE max. solid height is definitely the application will fail… perhaps full failure and a top priority requirement and should always be destruction of the mechanism, which is a worst- listed. Just be certain the value shown is true to the case scenario. Therefore, blueprints that call out deflection required and is not just a math oriented a max. solid height are taken quite seriously. Here convention that has the best of intentions, but cre- is where the problem evolves. When a blueprint ates time-consuming work. or spec sheet is submitted for quoting, the spring designer will do a calculation to determine if any As with many blueprint requirements, tolerances of the call outs are problem areas. A max. solid and “max.” allowances are there for a good rea- height will be given focus to be sure the calculated son—to define functional boundries. But if the solid height (total coils x wire size) is lower than the requirement is not needed at all, remove it. max. requirement. Too often, the calculated solid height and the max. solid height are the same. This Time savings is a result of less stuff, not more. is a red flag. The time taken to remove bogus requirements is a win-win scenario. www.mwspring.com WFTI Randy DeFord is the Engineering Manager at Mid-West Spring & Stamping, a custom spring manufacturer that offers custom spring design, stock springs and metal stamping services. The company is multi-plant spring manufacturer and leading supplier of auger springs and metal stampings. For more information, call +1 574 353 7611, Ext. 231, fax to +1 574 353 7388, email to [email protected] or visit www.mwspring.com. The company is also the home of Landrum Performance coil and leaf springs for racing applications, call +1 866 703 3154 or visit www.landrumspring.com. 24 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2019

TOO GOOD. Precision. Performance. Introducing the newest line from Simco. Ultra High Simco YM-80 Speed • 7-axis CNC coiler with up to 16 axes (Up to 40% faster • 3.50-8.0mm (.138-.312\") wire range • Available options include: than EM-80) – IT-axes (2) for better controlling and improving initial tension – Optical camera gage with three-way sorter (Now with single point checking and OD compensation.) – Arbor retraction (in/out) by servo (up and down by servo is std.) Simco SFX-20 & SFX-40 • 11 axes standard and upgradeable to 18 axes max • SFX-20 0.50-2.60mm (.020-.102\") wire range • SFX-40 1.80-4.20mm (.071-.165\") wire range • 21\" touchscreen display • Beckoff Controls with reliable EtherCAT network • Modular design with four sliding tables with 2-dimensional movement • Large work zone for complicated parts • Scaled sides that can hold multiple tools for maximum flexibility and ease of setup • Easy-to-use Windows OS software features a patented, timeline-based program so multiple motions can be synchronized Michael Shapiro [email protected] | 847-383-5442 708 Anthony Trail, Northbrook, IL 600062 www.gibraltar8.com

The Strength by: of Steel Dr. Roger N. Wright Roger N. Wright, LLC Wire and Rod Tensile Testing – Part 3 600 State Street Lawrenceville, IL 62439 USA E-mail: [email protected] www.rnwinc.com Last time, in Part 2 of this discussion, we developed play complex “yield point” behavior at yielding, result- ing in an upper and lower value of the yield strength, information leading to Figure 1(a) (b) below. These as illustrated in Figure 2(b). Offset technique is not Figures show, qualitatively, how tensile test data will generally applied to such yield phenomena. A practi- generally look when plotted in terms of engineering cal discussion of yielding behavior of steels is pre- sented in Chapter 14 of my book titled, Wire Tech- stress (σe) and engineering strain (εe) for the case of nology, Process Engineering and Metallurgy, Second Figure 1(a), and true stress (σt) and true strain (εt) for Edition, (Elsevier, Oxford, UK, 2016). the case of Figure 1(b). In this column, we will ad- dress the critical points, ranges and definitions of the data schematically represented in Figure 1(a) (b). Figure 1. Figure 2. Stress is proportional to strain in the elastic range The engineering stress at point C in Figure 1(a) is from point A to point B, and the proportionality con- called the ultimate tensile strength. The correspond- ing true stress value is occasionally used as the ulti- stant is Young’s Modulus, E. That is, σ = Eε in this mate tensile strength, but such use is unconventional and apt to be confusing. range, with there being little difference between en- gineering stress and true stress values, and between The stress values at points D in Figure 1 are referred engineering strain and true strain values. to as fracture stresses. The engineering strain at point C in Figure 1(a) is called the uniform elonga- There are no radial direction stresses in the elastic tion, and the engineering strain value at point D is called the total elongation. The true strain at point C range. There is radial strain, εr, however, and εr = may be called the uniform true strain. The true strain -νε, where ν is Poisson’s ratio. values beyond point C must be calculated from the The stress at point B in Figure 1(a) (b) is generally relation εt = ln(A0/A), where A0 is the initial wire cross referred to as the yield strength. It is common prac- tice to use an offset technique to quantify the yield sectional area and A is the wire cross sectional area strength, as illustrated in Figure 2(a). Basically, a at the point where the strain is being calculated. The line parallel to line AB is drawn from a point on the true strain at point D is called the fracture strain. Ad- strain axis, with the strain at that point being called ditionally, the strain at fracture is often described as the offset strain. The stress at the point where this “percent area reduction at fracture”, and is defined as line crosses the stress-strain curve is designated as [1-(Af/A0)]x(100), where Af is the cross sectional area at fracture. the offset yield strength, σy. Common values of off- This is enough for now. We plan to pursue more sub- set strain are 0.2% and 0.02%, although much higher tleties of the tensile test next time. Good luck!!!! values are sometimes used. WFTI Some wire materials, notably carbon steels, will dis- The WireDrawing 101® short course, presented and developed by Roger N. Wright, LLC., and Wire & Cable Technology International magazine, is the comprehensive two-day course that teaches the fundamentals of wire drawing to manufacturers of ferrous and nonferrous wire. WireDrawing 101 features a unique handbook, with practical process design and trouble-shooting exercises suitable for work-a-day formats and continuing study. WireDrawing 102™ will be offered in the future. www.wiretech.com / www.rnwinc.com 26 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2019

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Wire by: Product Alan Thomas, Marketing Department Testing ZwickRoell Limited Southern Avenue Using Robotics to Increase Leominster Mechanical Testing Throughput Herefordshire HR6 0QH United Kingdom www.zwickroell.com Typical robotic materials testing cell. Robotic materials testing cell featuring two test frames. Rising levels of competition have increased the em- phasis on product quality. Enterprises across many test results. For increasing the tensile test specimen industry sectors are turning to testing as a means to throughput, several materials testing machines can be validate and ensure product quality with a greater de- integrated and the system reduces the testing costs gree of stringency. These changes lead to increases in per specimen and usually pays off within one to two the requirements for test throughput, placing strain on years. testing laboratories to uphold the pace without sacri- ficing integrity in measurement. In recognition of these Typical storage magazine for large samples. requirements, ZwickRoell has designed, manufactured In a typical test sequence, the operator fills the speci- and installed more than 600 automated materials test- men magazine directly on the test system or outside ing sytstems. the system safety cage. The loading of the magazine can also be done during the testing system operation. The value propositions for automated testing are en- The specimen data (the identification number, width, hanced throughput, minimization of scatter in the re- thickness, diameter, etc.) are entered on a PC, but the sults and an overall reduction in the cost of testing. use of a barcode system can eliminate some of these Many industries are subject to regulations that require testing to support the manufacture of products that are safe for consumer use. In these cases, it is critically important that tests be conducted in a consistent man- ner. Automation delivers precision and consistency, which ultimately supports accuracy in measurement. For example, when an operator handles a specimen prior to testing, there is the potential for heat transfer from the operator to the specimen, which influences the test and creates inconsistency in the results. The robotic specimen handling solutions that ZwickRoell has developed eliminate the possibility of unintentional changes in the thermal conditions for the samples that are to be tested. The benefits to be gained from installing an automated testing system are numerous. Qualified laboratory staff are relieved of routine jobs and thus available for other activities. The machines can be used during idle times (breaks, night shift) and increase the rate of utilization providing a more rapid turnaround in the availability of 28 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2019

days per week in support of manufacturing operations and are gaining in popularity in order to reduce the cost of testing and improve the integrity of test results. Bar code identification of test sample. Automated extensometry for measurement of sample extension and reduction in width. For further discussion on the testing of wire products, contact the author at Zwick Roell Limited in the UK or visit: www.zwick.com WFTI Automated measurement of test sample dimensions. ZwickRoell is one of the world’s leading sup- pliers of materials and component testing steps. systems. The company supplies both standard and tailor-made solutions to satisfy the most The test sample is presented to the measuring station demanding requirements, in research and de- by the robotic handling system. Due to the precise cen- velopment, production and quality assurance, tering of the specimen in the cross-section measuring across more than 20 industry sectors. Privately device and the automation of the measuring sensors, held, the company’s consistent focus on inno- the specimen dimensions can be measured accurately vation and commitment to outstanding quality and automatic data logging systems ensures secure has supported its growth in markets worldwide. documentation and enable statistical long-term moni- Additional information about ZwickRoell may be toring for Statistical Process Control. found at: www.zwickroell.com After the start-up of the system, specimen feed, test For further information regarding this article, and removal of the broken specimen is carried out au- please contact: Alan Thomas, Marketing De- tomatically and the order of testing can be controlled partment by the operator. Tested specimens can be sorted into good/bad categories for subsequent inspection. E: [email protected] In the development of automated testing systems, T: +44 (0) 7710 196684 ZwickRoell listened carefully to customer needs in this area and converted ideas into solutions. ZwickRoell’s suite of solutions for automated testing range from turn- key robotic testing systems, to automated impact test- ing systems, to specimen loading mechanisms, which are interfaced to a standard test rig. Systems installed by ZwickRoell often run 24 hours per day and seven Summer 2019/Wire Forming Technology International 29

New Machine Designs Showcased at Successful Mid-West Open House by: (15-axis system with support up to 24 axis) features Billy Z. Lin an X-Y slide (full size slide, 12 o’clock position Operations Manager only, slide A), coiling spinner module that can be VINSTON US Corp. mounted to the A slide and an X-Y slide module 204 Carpenter Ave. (X-Y lateral slide that moves perpendicular to Wheeling, IL 60090  USA servo slide with a maximum wire limit of 5.0 mm). www.vinstonus.com • The CMM-12-680 R CNC Camless Multi-Axis VINSTON US Corporation recently Rotary Wire Spring Former (12-axis system with conducted a very successful CASMI support up to 16 axis) is also equipped with servo open house thanks to all of the event’s feed, rotary wire, rotary quill, single spinner, participants. optional second spinner, eight servo slides and an optional X-Y slide module (X-Y free arm that The showcasing of the company’s ca- moves perpendicular to servo slide and has a 6.0 pabilities to a number of manufacturers mm maximum wire limit). from the USA’s mid-west region has always been on our to-do list. Having the Additionally, the CMM-8-600 WB CNC Camless customer visiting our showroom really connects us to the recipient on a more personable level as well as allows us to demonstrate the resources available at our facilities. This was the perfect time for VINSTON to showcase the new designs for the CMM-12-610 R (6.0 mm wire former) and CMM-12-680 R (8.0 mm wire former) body styles. Also showcased were two of the company’s coilers so we could dem- onstration the robust architecture of the machines and their ease of use. Wire Formers & Coilers Displayed Multi-axis wire forming machines that were seen on-site at the VINSTON US open house included the following equip- ment systems. • The CMM-12-450R CNC Camless Multi-Axis Rotary Wire Spring Former. This 13-axis special design machine features servo feed, rotary wire, rotary quill, single spinner, optional second spin- ner, eight servo slides and an X-Y slide module (X-Y lateral slide moves perpendicular to servo slide with a 2.5 mm maximum wire limit). • The CMM-12-610 R Camless Multi-Axis Spring Former (12-axis system with support up to 16 axis) with many of the same features as the CMM-12-450R, has the X-Y lateral slide moving perpendicular to the servo slide with a 5.0 mm maximum wire limit. • Similarly equipped, the CMM-15-660R CNC Camless Multi-Axis Rotary Wire Spring Former 30 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2019

Multi-Axis Hybrid Wire Bender was on display for all to see at the VINSTON US Corporation CASMI open house. • The special design CMM-8-600 WB wire bending system was seen equipped with rotary wire, servo feed, spinner UP/DOWN axis, table UP/DOWN axis, duo spinner, wire stabilizer slide and servo cutter. The system utilizes double rail guides and rotary dial for each servo slide to ensure accuracy and sufficient torque. The CMM-8-600 WB supports up to 4.0 mm spring wire and 6.0 mm soft wire. Two multi-axis coiling machines could also be seen at the VINSTON US open house. These machines included the fol- lowing models. • The C416 SX Universal Spring Coiling Machine (4-axis system) allows gen- eral spring coiling by directly input- ting the spring diameter, OD, pitch and the number of coils. The coiler includes a window editing interface that supports copy, paste, insert, re- place, delete and edit commands to make inputting simple, fast and flex- ible. The C416 SX comes with a free length detection and sorting device. It can automatically correct the pitch to ensure production accuracy. • The similarly equipped C540 SX Uni- Company Profile: versal Spring Coiling Machine is a 5-axis system. VINSTON specializes in manufacturing advanced, Readers can schedule an appointment at any time for a computerized, multi-axes spring and wire formation machines. The company has set up distribution net- demonstration of our latest machinery. To do so, send works in various locations including Southeast Asia, North America, South America, Central Asia and an email to the author at [email protected]. Europe. VINSTON machines are designed and inte- grated with advanced technologies by top engineers www.vinstonus.com WFTI from the USA. The company’s machine products are highly competitive in terms of quality, ease of use, reliability and efficiency as well as cost effective- ness. VINSTON machines have earned the company a great reputation, with a rapidly expanding cus- tomer base that includes the USA, Canada, China, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Brazil, Argentina, Turkey, France, Italy and more. VINSTON maintains a man- ufacturing facility of over 10,000 m2, with parts and samples manufactured by state-of-the-art milling and EDM machinery. www.vinstonus.com Summer 2019/Wire Forming Technology International 31

Why My 'Spec' Doesn’t Apply by: Cutting through the maze of standards Andrew Du Plessis, Technical Executive and specifications found in the world Alloy Wire International (AWI) of High Performance alloys. 87 Dewey Ave. Warwick, RI 02886 USA www.alloywire.com 1-866-482-5569 or 1-866-48-ALLOY There are a large number of specifications and stand- specialty alloys world. A trade name can be placed on ards available to choose from when ordering a product a specific grade of material (by the mill, which melts in High Performance alloys. The difficult job is under- it), which many people then commonly associate standing which is the correct one for your application. with a specification—let’s say AMS 5833, this would be Elgiloy. This is especially true for wire supplied into the spring industry, as many of the commonly used standards are Material from another mill/melt source also fully not written specifically for spring applications. complies with requirements of this standard, but goes by a different trade name. One example of an alterna- An Internet search of an alloy for a spring application tive trade name for this grade of material is Phynox. can generate any number of standards, which relate to The only difference is in the name. In terms of their the material, but not the actual application. For exam- chemical makeup and mechanical properties that can ple, a specification written for bars in diameters up to be achieved, they are exactly the same. 2\" (50.80 mm) in straight lengths or for sheet and plate is not easily applied to small diameter wire for springs. Other specifications which are becoming increasingly popular in the world of High Performance alloys are One specification that does cover wire specifically for the NACE series for material selection in the oil and spring applications is AMS 5699G. However, this is a gas industry. rarity and not the norm. ANSI/NACE MR0175/ISO15156-3 is the standard that We often find that sections of the specifications have we see most commonly requested. It covers alloys to be excluded or tailored to the requirements of cold for sour gas applications. A large number of alloys drawn or annealed spring wire supplied in coil or on are covered, most listed for shafts, pins or even ‘any spools. Generally, most standards make an allowance for the customer and manufacturer to come to an agreement prior to an order being placed, identify- ing where the material may fall outside the specific requirements listed. A good example of this is ASTM B574, which covers a range of corrosion resistant materials supplied in bar or rod between ¼\" (6.350 mm) and 3 ½\" (88.90 mm) in the solution annealed or slightly cold worked condi- tion. As many customers look to order this for spring applications in either round or flat wire, it is necessary to pick and choose the applicable sections to allow for partial certification. For instance, with cold drawn wire in coil, it may be necessary to exclude all clauses except for the chemical composition of the alloy. Another commonly requested standard that is appli- cable to spring wire, but does not cover wire in coils, is AMS 5833. This standard covers cold drawn wire in straight lengths up to 0.140\" (3.56 mm) in diameter. In order to comply, certain sections of the specifica- tion again must be excluded. For example, Clause 1.1 (Scope), should be either amended or excluded when material required is larger than 0.140\" (3.560 mm) diameter. If the wire is required in coils rather than in straight lengths, then both Clauses 1.1 and 5.1 should be amended or excluded by mutual agreement. This particular specification raises another interesting issue of trade names, which is often encountered in the 32 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2019

equipment or component’, but only four alloys are can be ordered time and time again to this tailored specifically listed for spring applications. These are specification. Alloy X-750, Elgiloy/Phynox, MP35N and Alloy 90. For these alloys intended specifically for use in spring Alloy Wire International will exhibit at SMI Metal applications, the specification covers chemical analy- Expo in Hall C, Booth 315. www.alloywire.com WFTI sis and required mechanical properties. For each of the four alloys, the required mechanical properties Company Profile: Alloy Wire International (AWI) is a specialist are to be met after heat treatment of the finished part manufacturer of precision drawn round wire, flat wire, profile wire and or component. A quick summary of what might be a wire rope in over 60 different ‘Exotic’ nickel alloys. Operating from two typical offering to supply material compliant to this state-of-the-art sites in the UK, a dedicated sales office in Rhode Island specification can be seen in the table below: (USA) and a network of 39 international agents, AWI is a global suppli- er supporting 15 industries. including aerospace, automotive, chemical, In our experience, it is beneficial to the customer when electronics, nuclear and oil & gas. The company offers industry-leading we can produce an individually tailored specifica- 3-week delivery times from placement of order and have 200 tonnes of tion for the particular product, which draws on the stock available to customers at any one time. Extensive investment in relevant sections of the international standards and new machinery and the technical expertise of its staff keeps it at the the customer-specific requirements for that product. forefront of the manufacture of wire from 0.001\" (0.025mm) to .827″ Although this may appear time-consuming initially, it (21mm) in small batches and medium volumes. www.alloywire.com often ends up saving time in the long run as material Summer 2019/Wire Forming Technology International 33

SMI eXpo™ 2019 To Be Held In Pittsburgh by: SMI Metal Engineering eXpo™ Gary McCoy October 1 to 3, 2019 Managing Editor Pittsburgh, PA, USA Springs www.metalengineeringexpo.org The timer is counting down toward the start of the 2019 expert education and SMI Metal Engineering eXpo™ (MEE), October 1 to 3, resourceful community 2019, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center that exists within the Spring Manufacturers Institute (DLCC) in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. (SMI) organization.” The convention center is located in the heart of the city, nestled between Pittsburgh’s Cultural District, Serving alongside Pierre as chairs are Kelley L. the historic Strip District and the Allegheny River. The Christy, Director of Sales/Marketing and I.T. at DLCC provides optimal access for exploring what the Diamond Wire Spring and Chris M. Fazio, General city of Pittsburgh has to offer. Manager, Pittsburgh plant at Diamond Wire Spring. David L. Lawrence Convention Center. “Final preparations are taking place as we anticipate The MEE is celebrating its third event, after its suc- the Metal Engineering eXpo descending upon Pittsburgh cessful debut in Charlotte, NC, USA, in 2015, and in October,” said SMI President, Steve Kempf. “I want a collaborative effort with NEMSA (New England to thank Daniel, Kelley and Chris for helping us put Metalstamping Association) located in Hartford, CT, together our third eXpo.” USA, in 2017. “The MEE is the premier, global event for spring mak- An eXpo-only registration pass to the exhibit hall is ers, metal stampers, wire formers and suppliers to the free for SMI members and US$75 per person for non- precision spring manufacturing industry,” said Daniel members. An all-access pass to the eXpo includes access Pierre III of JN Machinery, who serves as one of the to the exhibit hall and all technical symposia sessions co-chairs for the event. “Even though I’m an equipment at a price of US$100 per person for SMI Members and supplier and MEE exhibitor, it’s important that attend- US$260 per person for nonmembers. On-site prices ees know that it is not just a show about equipment. effective October 1: eXpo only, US$50 SMI members, It truly provides a unique opportunity to explore the US$125 non-members; all-access, US$135 SMI mem- bers, US$365 non-members. The opening night recep- tion, Tuesday, October 1, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, will be held on the floor of the convention center and is included in both registrations. Tickets to the Senator John Heinz Center Networking Event, Wednesday, October. 2, are US$85 per person. Educational Sessions SMI’s trade show committee, with able assistance from the SMI technical committee, has put together 20-plus hours of technical education sessions for attendees to enjoy at the 2019 Metal Engineering eXpo. The Technical Symposia features two days of sessions spread over three tracks Wednesday, October 2, and Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 34 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2019

Exhibitors The following is a list of SMI Metal Engineering eXpo 2019 exhibitors as of August 15, 2019. To view the most current list of exhibitors and an interactive map of the trade show floor, visit: www.metalengineeringexpo.com A&D Trading LLC Lakeside Casting Solutions A.I. Technology Inc. Larson Systems Inc. Allied Machine LillyWorks, Inc. Sales Co. LLC Materials Testing Alloy Wire International Mount Joy Wire Corporation Amstek Metal Moyer Companies Anchor Abrasives Co. Neturen America Co., Ltd. The Heinz History Center - photo courtesy of Asahi-Seiki NIMSCO Senator John Heinz History Center. manufactuing Co. Ltd. Oriimec Corporation Thursday, October 3. The 50-minute sessions will be Automated Industrial Motion of America (MEC) held from 8 AM to 8:50 AM and 9 AM to 9:50 AM on both days. Bihler 4 Slide-NC Plex Learn about new products and services by visiting the Technical Theater in SMI’s booth for 20-minute Central Wire Industries, Ltd. Plymouth Technology, Inc. presentations from exhibitors and leading industry experts. The Technical Theater presentations run from Coiling Equipment LLC Pyromaître Inc. 10:30 AM to 1:50 PM on both Wednesday, October 2, and Thursday, October 3. Details about these presenta- Crum Manufacturing, Inc. Raajratna Stainless tion topics will be announced in advance of the show. Wire (USA) Inc. Elgiloy Specialty SMI eXpo™ Program Metals - WIre Radcliff Wire, Inc. Monday, September 30, 2019 F.A.R. Spa - Steelgroup RK Trading Company Exhibitor Registration Open 2 PM to 6 PM FENN Torin Rolled Metal Products, Inc. Tuesday, October 1, 2019 Fives Landis Corp./CITCO Shinko Machinery Co., Ltd. Tools & Gardner Abrasives Registration Open 8 AM to 6:30 PM products SMI Show Booth Ribbon Cutting Forming Systems Inc. Spring Manufacturers  Grand Opening of Show Floor 3 PM to 3:15 PM Supply Company FROHN North America, Inc. Exhibit Hall Open 3 PM to 6:30 PM The L.S. Starrett Company Gibbs Metals Opening Reception Sumiden Wire Products  Exhibit Hall (included in paid registration) Gibraltar Corp.  5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Taubensee Steel and Hangzhou Sanli Wire Company Furnace Co., Ltd. Ulbrich Stainless Steels Hickory Springs & Special Metals, Inc. Manfacturing Company/ HS Wire Technology United Wire Co., Inc. Industrial Steel & Wire Vinston US Corp. Interwire Products WAFIOS Machinery Corp. Wire Forming JN Machinery Corp. Technology International Keyence Corporation Zapp Precision Strip, Inc. of America  Track: Business Trends & Best Practices Servo Technology Goes Show Floor  Max Linder, Technical Sales Director,  Bihler of America Inc.  Track: Manufacturing, Technology & Innovation Economic and Manufacturing Outlook Wednesday, October 2, 2019  Bill Strauss, Senior Economist & Economic Advisor Registration Open 7 AM to 5 PM  Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago  Track: Business Trends & Best Practices T   ec•••hnBMMiucaasantilenuSrefiyaasmslcstpTu&orrseiiTnnaegdEs,stdTi&unecgcaBhteinosontlPoTrgraaycct&kisc Iens novati on fTD ohreRevIemiIlcmopkpprmGoavceotendrotdfSooWpfnrRii,rneeTsgeiDdcFurhaaatnwliigSicunategrleLDDsisifieeres eGcatneoodrm Peottreynotina l Session 1 — 8 AM to 8:50 AM  Spring Manufacturers Institute Tax Reform and Its Impact on Manufacturing The 30-Minute Marketing Plan  Michael Devereux II, Partner and Director of  Eric Keiles, Founder and Chief Marketing Officer  Manufacturing, Distribution & Plastics  Square 2 Marketing Inc.  Industry Services, Mueller Prost  Track: Business Trends & Best Practices Continued... Summer 2019/Wire Forming Technology International 35

Exhibit Highlights Theory of Stress Relaxation Behavior  • Manufacturing, Technology & Innovation in Compression Springs  • Materials & Testing Dan Sebastian, Technical Advisor Session 1 — 8 AM to 8:50 AM  Spring Manufacturers Institute OSHA Update - Tools for Your Toolbag! Track: Materials & Testing Laura Helmrich-Rhodes, Independent Regulations Compliance Consultant, Spring Manufacturers Institute Coffee Break — 8:50 AM  Track: Business Trends & Best Practices Session 2 — 9 AM to 9:50 AM The New Dawn of Manufacturing in America Creating Operational Excellence in Manufacturing Rosemary Coates, Executive Director Vince Bovino, Management Consultant/Founder Bovino Consulting Group  Reshoring Institute  Track: Manufacturing, Technology & Innovation  Track: Business Trends & Best Practices Research into the Limitations of Nitrided Crawl-Walk-Run Your Way Spring Design and Future Research at IST Into Additive Manufacturing Dr. Conor McCaughey, IST Dr. Timothy Simpson, Ph.D., Paul Morrow  Track: Business Trends & Best Practices  Professor of Engineering Design & Manufacturing  Director, Additive Manufacturing & Design A Case Study in Robotic Bin Picking  Graduate Program, Co-Director, Penn State of Entangled Metal Parts  CIMP-3D, The Pennsylvania State University  Track: Manufacturing, Technology & Innovation Jared Glover, CapSen Robotics  Track: Manufacturing, Technology & Innovation Accelerate Success with Business Alignment Vanessa Dodds, President & Founder Exit/Succession Planning for Connections 4 Success Baby Boomer Business Owners  Track: Business Trends & Best Practices John “Jack” Ellsworth, Shareholder Cottrill Arbutina Revolution in Spring End Grinding –  Track: Business Trends & Best Practices Industry 4.0: New Technology Database and Automation Allows Cost-Cutting in Grinding Process Evaluation of Stress Concentrators and Their Effect on Fatigue Life Dr. Peter Weigmann, Chairman of the Board WAFIOS Machinery Corp. Jason Sicotte, NPD Engineering Manager  Track: Manufacturing, Technology & Innovation Associated Spring  Track: Materials & Testing The Role of Human Resources in Business Planning: Metrics, Measurements and Linking HR to Coffee Break — 8:50 AM Financial Objectives Session 2 — 9 AM to 9:50 AM Bob Floreak, President Acuity Human Resources LLC Accelerate Success with Business Alignment  Track: Business Trends & Best Practices Vanessa Dodds, President & Founder Connections 4 Success Bodycote Kolsterising® Derek Dandy, Marketing Development Engineer  Track: Business Trends & Best Practices Kolsterising® Servo Technology Goes Show Floor  Track: Materials & Testing Max Linder, Technical Sales Director Exhibit Hall Open 10 AM to 5 PM  Bihler of America Inc.  Track: Manufacturing, Technology & Innovation Technical Theater Sessions in SMI Booth  10:30 AM to 1:50 PM The New Age of Local Digital Marketing: User   Experience and Digital Knowledge Management Special Networking Event Heinz Museum Party Dan Harmon, Vice President Senator John Heinz History Center  Higher Images Inc.  Track: Business Trends & Best Practices  (separate ticket required) 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM New Revolution in Compression and Torsion Thursday, October 3, 2019 Spring Machines – Industry 4.0: Easy-to-Use Setup  Registration Open 7 AM to 2:30 PM Jorg Eisele, WAFIOS Machinery Corp.  Track: Manufacturing, Technology & Innovation Technical Symposia Education Tracks  • Business Trends & Best Practices Global Cost Drivers in the Wire Industry  SMI Technical Committee Chairs 36 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2019  Track: Business Trends & Best Practices Continued...

Visit us at RK Service SMI Expo 2019 Booth #203 847-640-9771 THE ONLY Calling TEOVEORL NYOEEUD’LL At RK Trading, we’re here for you, every day, just in case—because your business depends on reliable service. That’s why we start by selling quality Herdon machinery, but we don’t stop there. Our commitment to you is through the life of the machine. With our U.S.-based service and the extensive tooling and parts inventory you need, we aren’t across the ocean—we’re just a phone call away, which means less downtime for you. Quality products with quality customer care mean you will be up and running for years to come. That’s why over 90% of our customers buy their next machine from us.

Exhibit Highlights Nitinol Shape Memory Alloy companies misrepresenting themselves as affiliated Dave Plumley, Nitinol Technology with SMI or Metal Engineering eXpo 2019. Two separate properties are available:  Development Manager, Fort Wayne Metals  Track: Materials & Testing • The Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh (eXpo headquarters hotel): US$195 per night. Exhibit Hall Open 10 AM to 2 PM • The Drury Plaza Pittsburgh Downtown: Technical Theater Sessions in SMI Booth US$184 per night.  10:30 AM to 1:50 PM Visit www.metalengineering.expo and click on hotel eXpo Concludes at 2 PM reservations to reserve a room. Hotel Information To contact Orchid Events, call +1 801 505 4615 (Inter- national) or +1 877 505 0677 (North America) or email: SMI has negotiated discounted hotel rooms for [email protected]. Metal Engineering eXpo 2019 attendees and exhibitors through Orchid Events. Orchid Events is the only SMI- For the latest information and to register or exhibit at designated housing provider for this event. Beware of the eXpo, visit www.metalengineeringexpo.org Exhibitor Highlights A&D Trading LLC Booth 430 leaders in state-of-the-art formulation and manufac- Parts, Components and Machinery. turing of double discs, cylinders, centerless and roll wheels. Anchor Abrasives moved into a new manufac- Allied Machinery Sales Booth 431 turing facility in 1998, which has been designed with the latest technology to produce high quality custom Allied Machine is the exclusive sales representative abrasive products. Anchor grinding wheels are sold to many of the best known manufacturing names in the for Auto Link, Nucoil, CF Precision, Easydur and Affri World. Anchor’s products grind a variety of bearings, springs, ceramics, cutlery, hand tools, bars, tubing and Companies located in Bristol, CT USA. Our product automotive parts including connecting rods, valve plates, piston rings and pump parts. line includes multiaxis CNC spring formers, spring coilers, wire benders, camera gauges, spring testers, vision inspection and material hardness testers. Alloy Wire International Booth 315 Wire round, flat, shaped in exotic alloys 0.827\" to 0.001\". Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Booth 541 Precision metal component, press machines, automatic Anchor Abrasives Booth 315 assembly machines, spring machines and more. AWI manufactures wire, bars and wire rope in exotic alloys including INCONEL®, MONEL®, HASTELLOY, Automated Industrial Motion Booth 220 Alloy MP35N, NIMONIC®, PHYNOX, etc. Used for AIM is a world-class leader in the design, manufac- engineered parts working in corrosive or high temp ture and service of spring coiling machines and wire applications. Available from 0.001 to 0.827. Order from forming equipment. Main product line includes seven 1 lb to 1000 lb delivered within two weeks! CNC spring coiling machines for a wire range of 0.006 to 0.787 diameter. Spring coilers are available with up Amstek Metal Booth 337 to six axes to make a variety of springs and wire forms. Amstek Metal A multi-location service center provid- AIM equipment is high speed, precise and durable. ing high quality engineered stainless and carbon wire Direct servo drives are used on each tooling axis to and precision strip products. for precision coiling, permit independent control of the tool positions. Ac- forming and stamping. We focus on providing the tuation systems include AC brushless servomotors, precision stampers, spring makers and a variety of high precision actuators, planetary gear reducers, and products from domestic and overseas sources. our exclusive Durabond Slides, which provide high accuracy and long life. AIM’s PC-based control system Anchor Abrasives Co. Booth 537 includes Windows software, Delta Tau motion control Anchor Abrasives is a privately held company and was system, industrial touch screen, hand jog wheel and formed in 1971. Founder, Frank Shoemaker is credited a variety of I/O for controlling auxiliary equipment. for naming the company after the system for anchoring nut inserts into the nonusable portion of the disc. Our Bihler 4 Slide-NC Booth 221 staff has been analyzing disc-grinding operations and Four-slide machines and technology for modern metal formulating discs since the early 1950’s. Today, we are fabrication and manufacturing. Continued... 38 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2019

DESIGNED & BUILT Check out Single Point our NEW FZ-10 Our fastest, most accurate single point spring coiler ever: at the show! The Torin FZ Series. Available with four, five or six axes of independent motion and capable of producing springs such FZ–10 as compression, extension, torsion, constant force, and simple wire forms. Available for a wire diameter of .003”–.750”. R–12  Dual Point 115 CNC Upgrade A standard offering from Torin! With the REVOLUTION Series of Dual Point coilers easily switch from left to right hand coiling. Save time and get production up and running faster with our multi-wire line tooling. Capable of single point and torsion coiling. Available for a wire diameter of .008”–.750”. Retrofits & Control Upgrades Retrofit Program for W-Series Mechanical Coilers—Maximize the potential and output of your aging coiler with CNC technology. Z-Series and CNC Control Upgrade Program— Eliminate the risk of relying on obsolete components and worn mechanics. Upgrade to the modern control system currently implemented on new Torin coilers. Visit FENN at the SMI eXpo – Booth #105 To learn more about all of our product lines, contact us today. [email protected] www.fenn-torin.com

Exhibit Highlights Central Wire Industries, Ltd. Booth 631 ened and cut lengths and shaped wire in an extensive range of nickel and cobalt based alloys and special Central Wire is one of the fastest growing quality wire stainless steel grades. Flexible custom manufacturing allows us to offer just a few pounds to many thousands manufacturers, producing a broad array of stainless of pounds with short, reliable lead times. Products are supplied to a worldwide customer base in a wide range steel, nickel alloy, copper, brass, bronze and zinc wires of industries including oil and gas, medical and dental, aerospace, nuclear, power generation, automotive and for an even broader array of applications. CWI is chemical engineering. quality products are ensured by a rigorous inspection and preparation of wire rod DFARS compliant and has several strategically located prior to processing to provide a high quality, which is demanded by the industries we supply. A thorough manufacturing and warehousing sites to ensure quick, metallurgical inspection is carried out on every coil and is followed by conditioning of the surface us- economical deliveries. ing in-house rotary shaving and precision polishing. Elgiloy’s team of metallurgical and process engineers Coiling Equipment LLC Booth 523 ensure precise processing for the challenging alloys we offer to ensure all the specification requirements Fortuna Federn specializes in large wire diameter are met. They are also available to provide support on alloy selection, new product design and subsequent spring coiling machines including systems for cold or heat treatment and processing. hot coiling, looping, bending and grinding. The COM CNC spring coiling machines are equipped with new SPRING DESIGNER 3D SOFTWARE. The machine operator can interact with displayed 3D spring in real time—adding or removing spring steps, editing spring step parameters, changing spring diameter or wire diameter is instantly visible on the 3D spring model. Automatic servo controlled hydraulic spring lathe coilers WIM CNC are used for COLD or HOT produc- tion of right and left coiled cylindrical and one side conical compression, extension and torsion springs, F.A.R. SpA - Steelgroup Booth 617 different wire forms and double torsion springs (on Manufacturer of tempered steel spring wire. request only). SPRING DESIGNER 3D SOFTWARE is also incorporated into the WIM CNC machines for FENN Torin Booth 105 fast and easy set-up with 3D visualization. The LDT FENN offers a variety of Torin machinery includ- line consists of two machines. LDT DT machine is used ing, the versatile FZ Series of single point coilers, the for production of spring tines (double torsion springs) Revolution Series of dual point coilers and a retrofit from bended U-wire forms, which are made on LDT program for aged machines. Customized solutions OBL machines. These machines can be used as a single are available for unique applications such as torsion machine or in the line. Our GRM CNC servo-controlled winders and constant force machines. Visit FENN at spring end grinders are used for horizontal crush or booth 105. down-feed grinding. The automatic height adjustment in coordination with the number of revolutions of the Fives Landis Corp./CITCOTools & grinding wheels increases the capacity. BEM CNC Gardner Abrasives products Booth 619 semi-automatic servo-controlled CNC wire bending ives designs and supplies custom engineered Gardner machine is designed for very easy and fast production Abrasives, Superabrasives and CITCO diamond dress- of bending parts from wire or strip materials. ing tools serving the Spring Grinding Industry. Gard- ner Abrasives a complete range of grinding wheels for Crum Manufacturing, Inc. Booth 127 roughing and finishing operations, coupled with more Integration and custom automation solutions. Since than 110+ years of grinding industry experience and 1984 Crum has supplied tooling and Quality Check proven consistency. Fixtures and Gages to customer in many different industries including automotive, aerospace, metal Forming Systems Inc. Booth 303 stamping, wire form, rubber hose and many others. Forming Systems Inc., booth 303, is providing details In 2013, Crum expanded into robotics and automation and demonstrations for HSI ovens, payoffs, part collec- and now offer robotic integration, automated quality tors, HTC spring coilers and spring forming machines, fixtures and assembly stations. Crum’s integration SAS TESTERS automatic spring testers, compression, services include collaborative and traditional robots. tension, torsion, fatigue, vision OMD down-feed, We are now a certified systems integrator for universal crush, wet and chamfer, spring grinders and JAYKASE robots providing automation solutions across a large programmable tabletop bending machines. range of industries. Also, Crum Manufacturing is ISO 9001:2015 certified. FROHN North America, Inc. Booth 121 Almen Strips; high performance cut-wire media- as- Elgiloy Specialty Metals - Wire Booth 636 cut or conditioned for reproducible shot peening Elgiloy manufactures high quality wire, bar, straight- automotive-aircraft-transmission parts. Specialty shot 40 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2019

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Exhibit Highlights Automated Industrial Motion (AIM): 6-Axis High-Speed CNC Coiler Automated Industrial Motion (AIM) is a world- class leader in the design, manufacture and service of spring coiling machines and wire forming equipment. Primary product line includes seven CNC spring coiling machines that cover a wire range of 0.006\" to 0.787\" diameter. Spring coilers are available with up to six axes to produce a variety of springs and wire forms. AIM equipment is high speed, precise and durable. Direct servo drives are incorporated on each tooling axis to permit independent control of the tool positions. Actuation systems include AC brushless servomotors, high precision actuators, planetary gear reducers and our exclusive Durabond Slides, which provide high accuracy and long life. Our PC-based control system includes Windows software, Delta Tau motion control system, industrial touch screen, hand jog wheel and a variety of I/O for controlling auxiliary equipment. AIM will be exhibiting its AIM 100 6-Axis High Speed CNC Coiler at the SMI Metal Engineering Expo. www.aimcoil.com • www.durabondslide.com blast media, stainless steel cut wire (SAE 302/304/430 atmosphere quenching furnaces, CNC spring end grades); Zinc-Al-Alloy, Al-Alloy cut wire, SPHERI- grinding machines, grinding wheels, OD chamfering NOX CR® cast stainless steel shot. All media in mul- machine and industrial dust precipitators. tiple sizes. Hickory Springs Manfacturing Gibbs Metals Booth 438 Company/HS Wire Technology Booth 637 Gibbs is an ISO 9001:2015 certified wire and strip ser- HS Wire Technology (Division of Hickory Springs) vice center with seven locations in three countries. We draws carbon steel wires in basic, bright basic, HDMBs, stock a vast inventory of stainless steel, carbon steel, music, and induction tempered OT with manufactur- red metals and specialty alloys, for the spring industry. ing plants in both Conover, NC and Phoenix, AZ. Other We provide wire from 0.003 diameter and strip down capabilities under the Hickory Springs Metal Group to 0.0019 x 0.024 wide. includes: wire forms/components, painting/powder coating, tubing, and metal stamping. Gibraltar Corp. Booth 419 Founded in 2005, Gibraltar Corp. is the exclusive North Industrial Steel & Wire Booth 213 American dealer for Simco Spring Machinery Co. Ltd., One of the largest stocking distributors of round, flat a Taiwan spring machinery manufacturer. Gibraltar and shaped wire products. Count on ISW for a full focuses on assisting spring and wire forming manu- inventory of competitively priced carbon, stainless and facturers, metal stamping manufacturers, and OEMs nonferrous wire. Over 400,000 square feet of warehous- that produce their own in-house production, with ing, strategically located throughout North America. cost effective manufacturing solutions and technical support. From turnkey, ready-to-go machines to fully Interwire Products Booth 416 customized solutions, Gibraltar Corp. will help you Wire distributor of specialty spring wire, both round find the right system to fit your needs and budget. Gi- and shaped including music wire, Bezinal music wire, braltar Corp. also provides high quality carbide spring galvanized music wire, oil tempered, chrome silicon, tooling at reasonable prices for many types of spring phosphor bronze, brass, beryllium copper, 302, 316, and wire forming machinery including Simco and EN, 17-7 Inconel, Monel, nickel, Nitinol, titanium, alumi- Itaya, Bobbio, Herdon, HTC, Minyu and others. num and recently other medical grade wires. Also offering straight and cut wire. Hangzhou Sanli Furnace Co., Ltd. Booth 635 Hangzhou Sanli Furnace Co.,Ltd is a company spe- JN Machinery Corp. Booth 237 cializing in the design, manufacturing of continuous JN Machinery designs and manufactures electric con- hot-wind tempering furnaces, continuous protective veyor ovens of all sizes and belt types. JN also makes 42 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2019

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Exhibit Highlights WAFIOS to Show New such as infeed rollers and coiling pins. Powerful Compression Spring Coiler The new WAFIOS F 30 spring coiling machine is a modular expandable spring coiler, cost optimized WAFIOS AG, headquartered in Reutlingen, with high-end features like programming system, Germany, will be exhibiting the WAFIOS F 30, extended range of applications, short setup time which is the new powerful compression spring and great operating convenience. It is very useful coiling machine, which is a successor of the well for engineering, medtech and all other industries established Ecocoiler Series, and the system using technical springs. will be highlighting a new programming system. Visit WAFIOS at the 2019 SMI Metal Engineering At the Wuppertal, Germany in-house exhibition Expo in booth 403. www.wafios.com in May of this year, WAFIOS AG launched a new machine for the production of right-hand Continued... technical compression springs. The new F 30 is a cost-optimized machine concept, which provides its users with the possibility to extend the machine equipment by various options. Although the F 30 spring coiler is designed as a “cost-optimized“ entry-level machine, many of its features can be attributed to the high- performance level by way of an increased in-feed speed, larger outer spring diameters, extended range of applications and the completely redesigned programming system FPS 1.2. The base F 30 spring coiling machine model includes four CNC axes for infeed with two pairs of infeed rollers, two-finger coiling attachment and a multi-cut system with straight and rotary cut as well as parallel pitch device. The systems’s new spring programming system, FPS 1.2, provides unrivaled flexibility and operating convenience with a new intuitive user interface. For machine operators who are familiar with WAFIOS spring coilers, it is a very simple change from the WPS 3.2 interface to FPS 1.2. The new system operates with a 24\" multi-touch screen and offers a modern style with a high quality recognition. User-friendly programming includes simplified spring input and the table calculation EasyTab as macro replacement for simple corrections. The new WAFIOS F 30 spring coiling machine is configured as a modular expandable spring coiler with several additional features such as the attachment for left-handed springs including further cutting axes and the PTP Finger for adjustment of the pre- tension-position to close the coils of conical springs for a subsequent spring end grinding process and a reduced setup time. And to improve quality assurance, WAFIOS offers the new camera measuring system, FVS, for optical measuring, controlling and sorting of springs and including different sorting chutes depending upon sorting criteria. Additionally, the cutting package provides optimized cut (a software solution) and flying rotary cut. In order to increase the economic efficiency, the compatibility of tooling with the WAFIOS F3 EcoCoiler “Infeed and coiling tools” and FUL 36 “cutting and pitch tools” is guaranteed. The F 30 is also modeled with an enhanced concept of tooling to reduce setup time, 44 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2019



Exhibit Highlights other conveyors, custom designs and spare parts. JN FENN: Torin Custom Coilers performs on-site services including calibration. TRC Coatings specializes in Aqua-TRC coating material as Whether you are looking for a Torin single point spring well as TRC and FTS paint systems. coiler, dual point coiler, a fully integrated solution or an existing machine retrofit, the experts at FENN can help. Keyence Corporation of America Booth 436 With a history rooted in custom-built solutions, FENN can design and build a machine to suit any application. KEYENCE will be featuring the IM 7000 Series: Instant FENN will present its Gen. 2 FZ-10 spring coiler. The newly redesigned FZ-10 has faster production rates, Measurement System, at SMI 2019. This automated wire diameter capabilities from 0.008\" to 0.028\" and a smaller machine footprint (compared to the FZ-11). optical comparator can accurately measure all of your Beyond standard Torin coiler offerings, FENN’s in- parts dimensions, automatically record data and gener- house engineering experts can integrate multiple product lines to create customized solutions for wire ate complete inspection reports within seconds! Come shaping and forming. One of FENN’s “All-in-One” solutions integrates a 3U-HP power driven turks head see us at booth 436! with a Torin FZ-11 spring coiler. Visit FENN in booth 105 to see our integrated wire line and FZ-10 Torin Lakeside Casting Solutions Booth 110 spring coiler in action. www.fenn-torin.com. Lakeside Casting Solutions is a custom zinc die casting manufacturer, offering four-slide die casting, as well as conventional die casting methods. Specializing in tight tolerance miniature zinc diecasted components, secondary operations, assemblies and wide variety of product protective finishes. With an on-site tool shop equipped to perform complete tool builds, repairs and maintenance. Our quality lab works with our customers to develop a custom quality control plan, to monitor critical features during production. We are ISO certified. Lakeside Casting Solutions works with the following hot chamber zinc alloys. 2, 3 5 7 ZA-8, Accuzinc and Ezac. Larson Systems Inc. Booth 539 Since 1979, Larson Systems Inc. has been design- ing, manufacturing and distributing a wide range of manual and automatic force/length, torsion and torque measuring systems. While we specialize in generation, infrastructure, medical components and heavy machinery industries, we provide assistance on spring testing, our equipment has applications in many site or from our Knoxville, TN, USA-based laboratory, where our A2LA-accredited lab (1033.01) provides industries. Find out if our testers offer the solutions mechanical testing that meets the requirements of ISO-IEC 17025:2005. All testing is done in accordance you need today. with ASTM and SAE standards. LillyWorks, Inc. Booth 623 Predictive shop floor and material planning software that provide visibility and analytics for the supply chain that permits you understand which jobs are Mount Joy Wire Corporation Booth 625 predictive to be late and why. This methodology Mount Joy Wire has been a global leader in the spe- provides the information on how the decisions you cialty wire industry for over 20 years. As a trusted make for one customer affects the other orders on the manufacturer of high quality spring and oil-tempered shop floor and in the pipeline. More importantly, the wire, we have brought value to a diverse mix of cus- methodology helps you understand how expediting tomers. Mount Joy Wire is proudly made in the USA. orders and reacting to who “screams” the loudest for Size range from 0.006 to 0.192 in diameter. delivery affects the other jobs including lost revenue and gross margin money. Moyer Companies Booth 531 Developing innovative solutions for you, fellow spring Materials Testing Booth 603 makers, remains the focus at the Moyer Companies. Our products are built for faster, more convenient test- Within the changing spring industry, the focus at ing in the field and in the lab. Our x-ray diffraction so- Moyer remains on developing and providing innova- lutions, which have been in continuous use throughout tive solutions for you, the spring maker. We appreci- the world for more than 30 years, are engineered to be ate your visit and look forward to hearing from you! compact and portable, delivering results at the speed Moyer Process and Control provides coiler free length you need. Serving the automotive, aerospace, power gaging, as well as length and load measuring instru- 46 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2019

Thinking Big? Think All Around Spring Machine Manufacturer Wire 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 making Wave 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 washers Flat 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 intelligence Outstanding 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

Exhibit Highlights ments. Moyer Manufacturing provides crush and form high-speed heat transfer, reduces cycle time up to downfeed grinders, automation, and CNC controls. 10 folds, saves 70 % in floor space, etc. Visit our website and find out how we can offer you a competitive edge Neturen America Co., Ltd. (NAC) Booth 341 https://pyromaitreovens.com/news-with-video. NAC focuses on ITW manufacturing. ITW is an abbre- viation of Induction heated, quenched and Tempered Raajratna Stainless Wire (USA) Inc. Booth 611 A leading manufacturer and exporter of Stainless Steel Wire, which is suitable for the cold forming process Wires, Bright Bars since 1990 in India. We are an ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 certi- of springs. ITW often has a high strength such as 2000 fied company by TÜV NORD CERT GmbH. MPa (290 KSI). ITW allows weight reduction and com- pact design of springs with higher fatigue strength and sag resistance. NAC is committed to full customer sat- isfaction with high quality wire and on-time deliveries. Radcliff Wire, Inc. Booth 601 Exhibited will be a complete description of what we NIMSCO Booth 425 produce at Radcliff Wire, with definitions, pictures, The North American distributor for Bennett Mahler materials, shapes and ability to request information. spring grinding and lathe coiling machines, Simplex Rapid automatic spring coiling machines, CAMFART RK Trading Company Booth 203 grinding wheels and Omas wire forming machines. Since 1996 RK has supplied customers with the most comprehensive spring and wire forming solutions in the industry. If you bend, form, coil or grind spring and wire products, chances are we have the equipment to suit your manufacturing needs. To ensure the highest possible quality, most key components are made in our in-house state-of-the-art CNC machinery. In addition to spring and wire forming, we have the in-depth, practical knowledge of our equipment required to train your personnel effectively, as well as the technical ex- pertise to keep you up and running over the long haul. We are proud to say that over seventy five percent of our customers are repeat customers, which illustrates our commitment to total customer satisfaction. Oriimec Corporation of America (MEC) Booth 440 Rolled Metal Products, Inc. Booth 613 MEC is the industry leader in small wire coiling and forming machines. MEC specializes in small diameter Rolled Metal Products is one of the most respected wire and extension spring machines. Please stop by our booth to discuss how we can help your business service centers with facilities across North America. We have an edge on the competition. stock stainless steel, nickel alloys, aluminum and other specialty metals in coil form and offer toll processing of various metals including stainless steel, nickel alloys, titanium, aluminum, brass, copper, carbon steel and Plex Booth 615 other specialty metals. Capabilities include slitting, Cloud-based solution, Plex automates the plant floor and informs the top floor. This ERP software connects tempering, gauge reduction, cut-to-length, edging, suppliers, machines, materials, people, systems and customers. The Plex Manufacturing Cloud delivers oscillate winding and skiving. Offered are high-quality production control, inventory management, supply chain management and more. products, short lead times and reliable delivery. We constantly improve our facilities to include state-of- the-art technology, SPC and quality control. We are devoted to every customer and every order, large and small. Highly trained sales representatives are market Plymouth Technology, Inc. Booth 224 sensitive and knowledgeable about metallurgy and Dedicated to partnering with our clients to provide our inventories, services and resources. We welcome optimal program performance at the lowest net cost. all orders and inquiries and will respond quickly with Plymouth Technology provides specialty chemicals reliable service and lead times to meet your needs. and applications expertise to help you solve your most Behind each of our sales representatives are skilled challenging industrial wastewater treatment problems. process technicians waiting to support your specific material requirements and processes. The company Pyromaître Inc. Booth 519 offers prompt service, quality metal and processes, Highly precise industrial ovens for stress relieving and expert technical support and all the advantages you tempering applications. Pyro technology allows uni- look for from a metal processing supplier. Continued... 48 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2017