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Wire Expo 2018 PREVIEWMicro Products Company Sonoco Reels........................................................................... 319 SPIRKA Schnelflechter GmbH................................................. 226USA Booth 700 Staku Surface Treatment.......................................................... 422 Starrett-Bytewise Measurement Systems................................ 608Micro Products, a leading USA manufacturer of Micro- Stolberger Inc DBA Wardwell Braiding..................................... 226 Strecker GmbH & Co. KG, August........................................... 401Weld electric resistance butt welders for 90 years, offers T & T Marketing Inc.................................................................. 200over 50 models of butt welders for continuous process- Takikawa................................................................................... 709 Taubensee Steel & Wire Co..................................................... 607ing of steel, copper and aluminum wire, rod or cable, Teknikor.................................................................................... 718 Thermoplastics Engineering Corp............................................ 729solid or stranded. AD Series welders offer sleeveless Traxit North America LLC....................................................... 1012welding of large stranded conductors and wire and United Wire Co. Inc.................................................................. 705 Vinston US Corp....................................................................... 606rods. Ceramic fusion welders offer clean strong welds Vitari......................................................................................... 509for bunched/stranded conductors in disposable ce- WAFIOS Machinery Corp......................................................... 401 W Gillies Technologies LLC.................................................... 1016ramic tubes. Butt welders are available for a wide range WCISA Wire & Cable Industry Suppliers Association............... 819 Weber & Scher Mfg. Co. Inc..................................................... 224of material and diameters, from very fine wire to large Windak Inc................................................................................ 611 Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp................................................. 518diameter rods and steel strips. Micro-Weld’s unique Wire Association International............................................... Store Wire & Cable Asia.................................................................... 214design makes welder operation simple and easy. All Wire & Cable Technology International.................................... 819 Wire Forming Technology International.................................... 819butt welders are built tough, durable and accurate. WIRE BULLETIN................................................................... Store Wire Journal International...................................................... StoreThe in-house manufacture of heavy-duty transform- Wire Lab Co............................................................................. 614 Wire Machine Systems Inc....................................................... 422ers helps ensure high welder quality. Micro-Weld Wire World.............................................................................. 1024 Wiring Harness News............................................................... 104butt welders are used in over 30 countries by leading Witels Albert USA Ltd............................................................... 404 Woodburn Diamond Die Inc..................................................... 218national/international wire and cable manufacturers Yangzhou Havet Machinery Co. Ltd......................................... 210and in several other industries. Global service/support Yield Management Corp........................................................... 811available. Representatives are in Turkey, Western Eu- Zhejiang Baichuan Conductor Technology Co..................423-425 Zumbach Electronics Corp....................................................... 419rope, China, India, Middle East, Bangladesh, Russia, bending equipment, forming tools and dies, assemblyKorea, Mexico/South America and Brazil. systems and automation equipment Phifer Wire Incorporated USA Booth 408 Leading American aluminum round wire manufac- turer Phifer Incorporated, with more than 60 years of wire drawing experience, has some of the most diverse capabilities in the industry, producing custom wire from numerous alloys in diameters 0.11 to 11.1 mm forMid-South Wire a wide variety of applications. Phifer aluminum wireUSA Booth 804 0.127 mm, 0.16 mm, 0.254 mm and 0.32 mm (0.005\",Manufacturer and supplier of steel wire for construc- 0.0063\", 0.0100\" and 0.0126\") is used worldwide as co-tion and wire formed parts applications. axial cable braid shielding, shipboard cable armoring and hose braiding. Other applications include weavingOklahoma Steel & Wire wire, industrial knitting, tea bag staples, semiconduc-USA Booth 821 tor bonding, medical devices, stranded power cables,Steel wire for sprigs and wire formed components. and lightning protection cables. Newer products include copper clad aluminum, low carbon steel andOMCG, Inc. bronze wire 0.127 to 0.50 mm (0.005\" to 0.020\"). ForUSA Booth 424 wire forms, food packaging clips, automotive mold-Maufacturer of wire bending machines, fabrication and ing reinforcement, vacuum metallizing and more, Spring 2018/Wire Forming Technology International 49

Wire Expo 2018 PREVIEWPhifer produces aluminum wire in larger diameters Starrett-Bytewise Measurement Systems0.81 to 11.1 mm (0.032\" to 0.4375\"). Through the useof innovative machinery, Phifer Wire Incorporated has USA Booth 608expanded and improved its selection, especially formanufacturers of rivets, staples and other fasteners and Starrett-Bytewise MEasurement Systems will be showformed products. Chemical processing and cleaningare offered for improved appearance and enhanced casing the company’s 10MM Field of View in-line laserperformance. From barrels, fiberboard drums, spoolsand reels to precision winding for aluminum thermal measurement system for profile wire. The 10MM Filedspray and metallizing applications, Phifer offers avariety of packaging options. An ISO-registered com- of View in-line laser measurement system providespany, Phifer employs a large international sales stafffluent in many languages, exports to more than 100 its user the capability of measuring drawn wire inforeign countries and holds the Presidential “E” and“E-Star” awards for export excellence. Manufacturing real time.and corporate offices are in Tuscaloosa, AL, USA, andwarehousing/sales offices operate out of California in Taubensee Steel & Wire Co.the USA and in Italy. USA Booth 607 Taubensee Steel & Wire Co. is a manufacturer of wire for producing wire formed parts and components and wire for springs making as well as wire for building, construction and transportation and automotive in dustry applications. Tramev Srl - AITMAC Italy/Canada Booth 321 Tramev Srl is a world-renowned producer of portable hand-held cutting tools for Shearing, Cutting-Off, Bending and Straightening of Wire, Cable, Rod, Bar, Strip, Strand, Metal Banding, Bolts and Nuts. On display at Wire Expo 2018 will be various tooling in- cluding electro-hydraulic shears, battery rod cutters and rod straighteners. Tramev Srl’s cable division has provided equipment to some of the largest manufac- turers of power cables in the world, shearing cable up to diameters of up to 170 mm. The wire division tooling can cut, bend and straighten steel rod up to 50 Phifer Wire offers aluminum wire along with mm in diameter. diverse processing capabilities. Booth Personnel: Allan Brown, Cristian SaracenoRockford Manufacturing Group FELMUSA Booth 428Rockford Manufacturing Group supplies the industrywith equipment including drawing machines and aux-iliary equipment, straightening and cutoff machinery,take-ups and payoffs and turntables as well as machinerebuilding and upgrading.Schlatter Inc.USA Booth 412Schlatter Inc. is a company that supplies manufacturerswith butt welders, straightening and cutoff machinesand turntables.Sivaco Wire Group Tramev cutting tool.Canada Booth 1004The Sivaco Wire Group operates two plants, Sivaco Vinston US Corp.Québec which is located in Marieville, Québec, Can- USA Booth 606ada and Sivaco Ontario located in Ingersoll, Ontario, Vinston US Corp. is the distribution and support centerCanada. Sivaco Québec manufactures and distributes a for all Vinston products for North America. Americanwide variety of wire and wire products, including both owned and operated, Vinston USA Corp. providesbright and galvanized as well as high and low carbon customers technical support and hands-on trainingwire, cold heading wire. Sivaco Ontario manufactures as well as demonstrations of Vonston camless CNCwire products and wire rod processing services. spring coilers. The Vinstron spring coiler line is de-50 Wire Forming Technology International/Spring 2018

Wire Expo 2018 PREVIEWsigned and integrated by top engineers educated in the WCISA® Member DirectoryUSA. Vinston US Corp. machines are highly competi- & Product Listingtive in terms of quality, user friendliness, reliability, 2018 Editionefficiency and cost. Additionally, the Vinston brand israpidly expanding its customer base throughout Asia,Europe and South America. North American-based suppliers of machinery, materials and accessories for making all types of wire and cable. Vinston spring coiler.WAFIOS Machinery Corporation WCISA® is a nonprofit trade association. www.wcisaonline.orgUSA Booth 401 in print and digital editions. Readers are located inWAFIOS Machinery Corporation is the specialist for more than 70 countries. Copies of the current magazine isue will be available at the booth.wire and tube machinery. WAFIOS Macinery Cor-poration is a globally leading company involved inthe manufacture of wire and tube working machinesand also has significant activities in the cold formingindustry.WCISA® (Wire & Cable IndustrySuppliers Associaiton®)USA Booth 819WCISA® (Wire & Cable Industry Suppliers Association®)onprofit corporate membership association with over 100North American suppliers of machinery, materials andaccessories used for making all types of wire and cable.Members are based in or have an established subsidiary inNorth America. WCISA promotes its members with rep-resentation, networking/social opportunities and servicesat wire and cable trade events and conferences.ternationaltrade fairs for the wire and cable industry. The 2018 WCISAMember Directory & Product Listing will be availableat the booth. Wire Machine Systems Inc.Wire Forming Technology International USA Booth 422USA Booth 819 Wire Machine Systems Inc. is a provider of packag-Wire Forming Technology International is a technical ing equipment as well as straightening and cutoffmagazine for manufacturers and users of spring, wire machines. Wire Machine Systems also provides theformed parts, wire mesh and rebar products, available industry with take-ups and payoffs. WFTI Spring 2018/Wire Forming Technology International 51

Spring Coiling Roundup compiled by the Editors at Wire Forming Technology InternationalSuppliers have responded to our call for the state-of-the-art in spring coiling technology and equipment.Wire Former with Attachment Arm as well as carrying an extensive tooling and parts inventory based in the USA to make your businessInformation from RK Trading USA, Elk Grove Vil- more successful.” www.rktradingusa.comlage, IL, USA, says, “RK Trading USA, a trusted sup-plier of spring formers, coilers, reels and grinders for CNC Coiler for the Jewelry Industry &over 20 years, offers the CSX-20 Series Wire Former Pneumatic Coiler for On-Demand Springswith AT attachment arm. The CSX-20 is the newest andmost efficient model in the popular CSX series wire Kurt Witham of Automated Industrial Motionformers. The 16-axis machine features a 3D rotating (AIM), Fruitport, MI, USA, says, “The Automatedtooling attachment in front of the wire line, removable Industrial Motion (AIM) 100 CNC coiler can beoptional attachments and a portable bolt-on forming configured to produce chainmaille rings and manystation along with standard CSX series features. other types of rings for the jewelry industry. It can be programmed for a wide range of ring diameters“This 16-axis ‘All Servo’ wire former with a wire range and sizes, and can use a variety of different metals.of 0.016\" to 0.080\" is now available with a removableAT attachment arm unit. The easy-to-use AT attach- “Material is fed from a power dereeler and then fedment front arm allows a wider range of finished forms into long coils. The coils are dropped into an auto-and double torsion springs made start-to-finish on one mated slitting machine that cuts the coils down intomachine. This machine offers easy setup and provides individual rings.the ultimate versatility, with eight servo-driven slides,full wire rotation capability, rotary quill and the ability “For products in the jewelry industry, the AIM 100 canto add optional single and dual-axis servo spinners as be paired with a specialized slitting machine, fittedwell as the EA Second Hook Finishing Station. with a jeweler’s blade. The jeweler’s blade produces a very thin, very flat cut every time a ring is formed from a coil. The slits on the resulting rings are smooth, and can easily be pressed together. “As with all AIM coilers, the AIM 100 is fitted with direct servo drives on each tooling axis for independ- ent control of the tool positions. Actuation systems include AC brushless servomotors, high precision actuators, planetary gear reducers and our DuraBond Slides, which provide high accuracy and long life. Continued ... “RK Trading’s spring and wire forming machines allow customers to manufacture parts in small or large quantities, and even prototypes, using the same machine with the same programming. This saves companies time and money and gives them the abil- ity to manufacture a wider range of products. All RK Trading machines are manufactured by the Herdon Equipment Company, as they have been since 1970. And, all RK Trading service parts and tooling are supplied from their facility in Chicago, IL. “RK Trading USA offers a full one-year warranty on parts and labor and includes free training at the RK facility as well as a 30-day follow-up training at the customer’s facility. RK Trading doesn’t just sell ma- chinery, they provide excellent service and support,52 Wire Forming Technology International/Spring 2018



Spring Coiling Roundup“The AIM PC-based control system includes Win- the wire of the spring. The current heats the spring,dows® software, Delta Tau motion control system, which both reduces stresses and improves long-termindustrial touch screen and a variety of I/O for con- spring performance.trolling auxiliary equipment. Built to smoothly andefficiently produce a wide variety of products for the “Once the stress relief has been completed, the springjewelry industry, the AIM 100 can save chainmaille rotates to the next station. At this station, it is checkedor other ringmaking operations significant time and for proper length and then undergoes load testing.money. Good parts are sent to the assembly area and bad parts are sent to a scrap box. Everything is automated,“In addition to producing rings and other wire prod- requiring only initial setup and periodic maintenance.ucts, Automated Industrial Motion specializes in Springs move smoothly from the coiler to the stress re-spring coiling and wire forming machine solutions. lief and on to the quality control portion of the system.In addition to our eight standard CNC Spring Coil-ing machines, we specialize in custom wire coiling “For manufacturing applications that require largeand wire forming equipment for applications where volumes of specific springs, the AIM 100 Pneumaticstandard equipment is not commercially available or Coiler can provide a complete, automated solution.where we can offer competitive advantage through AIM offers automation coiler systems, both pneumatichigher run rates, quicker setups/changeovers, better and CNC, with a wide range of options.”quality and elimination of secondary operations. www.aimcoil.com“If AIM does not produce exactly the type of rings you Company Offers New CNC Springneed they can build a machine that will. Machinery to the Americas“Also offered is the AIM 100 pneumatic coiler, which Constantine Grapsas of AIM, Inc., Addison, IL, USA,is an excellent solution for on-demand spring produc- says, “The latest from AIM will spring you into thetion. More cost effective than a CNC spring coiler, the future! The future in spring manufacturing is hereAIM 100 pneumatic coiler can be calibrated to produce with the new NX-500F spring machine, an excitingyour spring when you need it, in the exact quantities new product created to solve difficult manufacturingdemanded by the job. challenges in larger size springs. This is spring mak- ing with High Speed, High Precision and High Power“Three qualities make this particular setup a winner capability in affordable price and great AIM support.for on-demand spring coiling:• Powered wire payoff• Resistive stress relief• Built-in quality control“This coiler setup is intended for on-demand pro- “Aim Inc., an active machinery exporter, via our twoduction of specific springs. The material is fed from facilities in North America and Europe, is proud toa powered wire dereeler into a pneumatic coiler. The announce our partnership with PLUSPRINGS CO.,spring is produced with one stroke of a pneumatic a Taiwan-based manufacturer.cylinder. Pneumatic power creates quick, efficientand consistent coiling. Once the spring is made, it “AIM product offerings will include new spring ma-is carried away by an air tube and dropped into a chines, complementing its existing lines and extend-rotary table for stress relief. In the stress-relief por- ing the solutions available under one roof. The newtion of the system, a resistive current is sent through54 Wire Forming Technology International/Spring 2018

Spring Coiling Roundupspring machines are manufactured with top-shelf the Triple Compound Table (TCT) system minimizescomponents at the PLUSPRINGS facility with the the tooling cost and creates a simple way to cope withcooperation of AIM Inc. experts, in most cases, com- complex products and accelerate setup.mon with the existing AIM machine components.AIM will be stocking replacement parts and provide “Efficient and Modular High Production: Reducedprompt support to all of our customer’s needs from set-up time and tooling cost, stable and high-speedour North America and Europe facilities. output guarantees successful business.“Unique Solution Tailored to the Demands of the Wire The extraordinary design structure allows manufac-Forming Industry: A Triple Compound Table (TCT) turing of highly complex bending sequences. TripleSystem, provides efficient and reliable production Compound Table (TCT) provides higher processingwith reduced setup times and great flexibility. speed and the measuring scales create the convenience of tool positioning repeatability and ease of tool man-“Our new offerings are equipped with 9 to 25 axes agement. The NX-500F is one of the unique solutionssystems while handling 0.5 to 5 mm spring wire with tailored to the demands of the wire forming industry.higher capacities coming soon. Options include aservo cutter, double spinner, servo stamping, externalfeeding device, Easydur Camera inspection system(maximum 14-axis feedback at the same time) andcapability to be customized depending on customer’srequirements.“Reduced Setup Time: New, innovative machine de-sign minimizes the setup time required. All the tablesand tool holders include measuring scales allowingshort setup time, repeatable between changeovers. “Versatile, Powerful and Reliable: The base NX-500F model includes 11 axes. A total of six axes is situated on the three individual compound tables controlling“Great Flexibility: The NX-500F with three compoundtables enables eccentric working without additionaltooling requirements. In addition, it creates a largerwork zone, providing more flexibility. The concept of Spring 2018/Wire Forming Technology International 55

Spring Coiling RoundupX and Y movement. One axis is for wire feed, one axis USA during the 1980s, it is serving the forming indus-is for wire rotation, one axis is for quill rotation and try in more than 40 countries.two servo spinners. The new design concept allowsthe operators to materialize their ideas and at the “OMCG CNC bending machines feature the mostsame time provides a larger work zone for easiness of advanced fully digital CNC control system integrat-service. The system can be upgraded to a maximum of ing its proprietary easy-to-use human interface, ‘Easy25 axes, equipped with up to 14 feedback sensors and Programming 4’. Fully compliant with Industry 4.0multiple camera inspections with active corrections. requirements, these CNC bending machines make the difference in terms of productivity, safety, reliability,“Demonstrations, parts and service are available in operating confidence and low-cost maintenance. Theour Chicago location, AIM Inc. has headquarters in range of wire sizes extends up to 18 mm and we offerthe USA with a second location in Europe. Commit- different solutions to the industry: CNC single-headted to innovation, top quality and rapid response tech and double-head feed and form machines includingsupport, AIM Inc. manufactures the broadest line of the best-selling Minimalist (with proprietary frontwire bending machines in the world, from lkess than feeder) and C31E (with eccentric bending head);1 mm to over 25 mm wire diameters. AIM uniquely Multi-slide forming machines; Specialized work cellsqualifies as the premier wire automation company. for specific products such as muffler hangers, wiperAIM, Inc.—‘Forming our future with yours’.” arms, railway clips.www.AIMmachines.com / www.plusprings.comSpring Formers & Coilers OMCG C31E14 bender (above) and Minimalist machine (below).Information from A&D Trading LLC, Rock Creek,OH, USA, says, “A&D Trading LLC suppliesthe spring and wireforming machineryavailable from Prim-era Precision TaiwanCNC Spring Machin-ery. A&D Trading isalso the USA agent ofSHINKO.“Equipment offered by A&D Trading includes 2-axisspring coilers, 5-axis spring coilers, CNC springcoilers, two-dimensional wire benders and three-dimensional wire benders as well as the company’sAuto Decoilers and SCADA production controlsystems. SCADA systems connect all automatic andsemi-automatic production machines and manual as-sembly benches with your computer network to linkproduction with operational programs.“A&D Trading LLC also offers the spring makingand wire forming industry with a variety of servicesincluding the on-site and off-site training, consulting,equipment servicing and mechanical Torin segment-type training.” www.adtradingllc.comGiving Form to Your Ideas “The range of applications covered includes seat frames, seat lumbar springs, strikers, headrests, tor-Information from OMCG, Olginate, Italy, says, sion bars, shopping trolleys, chair frames, buckles, pail“OMCG gives form to your ideas, as the well re- handles, roof hooks, hose clamps, peg boards, hangernowned worldwide leading manufacturer of wire- hooks, bike saddles, swing stoppers, agriculturaltube-strip off coil bending and forming machines has springs, home accessories and more.” served the forming industry with innovative solutions www.omcg.comsince 1963. Established in Italy and incorporated in56 Wire Forming Technology International/Spring 2018

Spring Coiling RoundupHigh-Speed Coiler with Advanced Numerical ControlInformation from SIMPLEX-RAPID Srl, GiulianoMilanese (MI), Italy, says, “The MX series high-speedcoiler for producing right and left-handed compres-sion springs is equipped with an advanced numericalcontrol for direct control of seven axes (wire feed,diameter, vertical pitch, horizontal pitch, retractingmandrel, vertical mandrel and cutter).“Features include rational/sophisticated design, high- feed system and tooling have been designed for thequality materials and craftsmanship, best commercial production of precision fine wire springs. Precisioncomponents on the market and attention to detail. coiling point holders and slides ensure precise set upHigh reliability is provided through a significant re- and spring diameter accuracy. A micrometer for rollerduction in the number of mechanical parts, improved pressure adjustment ensures the machine’s accuracymaintenance (automatic lubrication oil and grease— and repeatability.double pump) and greater protection of electroniccomponents. “Also featured on these machines is a micrometer for mandrel positioning and a micrometer for coiling“Machine performance is enhanced through lower point for precise OD control. Two servo motors withmechanical inertia, less parts subject to wear and play industrial computer control are designed to ensureand hardware and software for superior performance. reliability and accuracy. The HTC8DS-11 coiling ma-Cost efficiency results from lower maintenance costs, chine’s micro pulse hand wheel provides ease of setincreased productivity, reduced footprint and opti- up and programming.mized power consumption. To find additional techni-cal specifications on high-speed coilers with advanced “Programmable air valves provide the capability fornumerical control available from SIMPLEX-RAPID flexible pneumatic applications. A digital microscopeSrl, visit the company’s website.” system is included with the machine.” www.simplexrapid.it www.formingsystemsinc.com2-Axis Fine Wire Spring Coiler New Rotary Device Provides Bending at Any Angle Up to 360°Information from Forming Systems Inc., Schoolcraft,MI, USA, says, “HTC and Forming Systems Inc. pro- Information from Gibraltar Corporation, located invide the HTC8DS-II, 2-axis spring coiling machine Northbrook, IL, USA, says, “The new Potter seriesdesigned for the production of fine wire springs. The from SIMCO offers a better option out of ‘wire rota-wire range for this spring coiling machine is 0.06 to tion’ and ‘rotary disc’. The patented Potter Rotary De-0.3 mm (0.002\" to 0.012\"). The HTC8DS-11 machine’s vice on these bending machines allows wire bending at any angle up to 360°, and substitutes the complex design of wire rotation and rotary disc. Wire bending near the core, benefits from quick and accurate move- ment, much more productivity and improvement of the stability of production. “The new SIMCO Spring Forming Center—SFX-20 offers a design of great flexibility—four sliding tables allow two-dimensional movements, so the operator’s idea can be easily carried out. Patented spring pro- gram software can easily set group for the working Spring 2018/Wire Forming Technology International 57

Spring Coiling Roundup coilers and formers. The Delta Eco line of equipment include two to 11-axis CNC coilers for up to 4 mm (0.156\") wire and CNC formers from 2.00 to 8.00 mm (0.078\"to 0.312\").” www.gibraltar8.com Dual & Single-Point Spring Coilers Information from FENN LLC, Newington, CT, USA, says, “FENN offers metal forming equipment including its popular Torin line of Single and Dual Point Spring Coilers, which can produce a variety of spring types across a wide range of wire diameter sizes. FENN machines work to serve a broad range of industries including medical, aerospace, renewable energy, automotive, military and materials research. To learn more about how FENN can help improve your business’ production quantities and maximize your machine’s uptime, visit the FENN website.” www.fenn-torin.com SIMCO spring forming machines. Cutting-Edge, Camless CNC Spring Coilersaxes, and time-line-basis feature helps to reduce the Information from Vinston US Corp., Wheeling, IL,time gap between each axis and win more productiv- USA, says, “Vinston US Corp. is the distribution andity.” www.gibraltar8.com support center for all Vinston products for North America. American owned and operated, we offerCNC Compression Spring Coiler customers technical support, hands-on training andwith Advanced Control Technology demonstrations of our camless CNC spring coilers.Information from WAFIOS AG, Reutlingen, Germa-ny, says, “WAFIOS offers the FUL 166 CNC compres-sion spring coiler that is designed for the high-yieldmanufacture of precise compression spring bodieswith low tolerances. Thanks to the machine’s pioneer-ing design, high machine availability and optimizedunit costs are ensured. The FU 166 CNC compressionspring coiler is equipped with the WAFIOS’ WPS 3.2Easy Way. This is a control technology solution offer-ing a whole host of options. It enables flexibility andoperating convenience.” www.wafios.deCNC Spring Coilers & Formers “The Vinston spring coiler line is designed and in- tegrated by top engineers educated in the USA. OurInformation from Gibraltar Corporation, Northbrook, machines are highly competitive in terms of quality,IL, USA, says, “Gibraltar offers a full line of standard user friendliness, reliability, efficiency and cost. Themachines to the spring making and wire forming Vinston brand is also rapidly expanding its customerproducts industry. Included is the Delta Eco line of base throughout Asia, Europe and South America.” www.vinstonus.comDelta Eco spring Programmable Tabletop Bending Machinescoiling machine for Small Order & Prototype Applications from Gibraltar Information from Forming Systems Inc., Schoolcraft, Corporation. MI, USA, says, “Forming systems offers the Jaykase Manufacturing Company’s programmable tabletop58 Wire Forming Technology International/Spring 2018

Spring Coiling Roundupbending machines. These tabletop benders have Spring Coilers, Wire Formers, revolutionized small order and prototype production. Ring Makers & Wave Spring Machines“Forming Systems, Information from Maguire Machinery, Inc., located in Brigantine, NJ, USA, says, “Maguire Machinery, Inc.,Inc. is dedicated to is a company that is dedicated to providing spring manufacturers with outstanding sales and service forproviding its cus- spring coiling, wire forming, ring making and wave spring machines as well as for a wide variety of othertomers with the production equipment. “Maguire Machinery, Inc., is the exclusive distribu-best possible man- tor of OKUNO spring, clip, ring and wire form- ing equipment in the Americas. Additional springufacturing option manufacturing-related equipment offered by the company includes ovens, grinding machines, testingthrough excellence and inspection machines and equipment and shot peening machines.in products, service Jaykase JK Bender “Maguire Machinery, Inc., provides the industryand value. For addi- with the following comprehensive standard machine equipment lines:tional informaiton on the Jaykases JK bender available • Mechanical Coiling Machinesfrom Forming Systems, I nc., visit the website below.” • CNC Coil Formerswww.formingsystemsinc.com • Multi Coil FormersCompression, Torsion & Extension Spring Manufacturing Machines • Coil Forming MachinesInformation from BB Spring Technology Srl, Casnate • Ring Making Machinescon Bernate (CO), Italy, says, “BB Spring Technologyis an Italian company founded in 2014 by specialized • Flat Ring Making Machinesengineers and technicians in the production of springcoiling machines. Our initial core business was to sup- • Torsion Forming Machinesport the Bobbio machine brand, then we introducedour first new coiler in 2016. • Forming Machines“The machines we offer are suitable to produce com- • Oval Coil Formerspression, torsion and extension springs processingwire ranging from 0.15 to 15.00 mm (0.006\" to 0.47\"). • Motor Spring Making MachinesOur designers and engineers completely develop themachine, from the “Also available from Maguire Machinery, Inc. aredesign to the final fully automated spring manufacturing equipmentproduct. Therefore, and formed part production systems including theevery step from the following:project to the assem-bly, is totally man- • CS Masteraged by our special-ized technicians. • Valve Spring Manufacturing Lines“The continuous contact with the customer is BB • Retractor Spring Forming LinesSpring Technology Srl’s trade mark, and this is es-pecially thanks to the innovative remote assistance • Torsion Coil Forming Linessystem. The remote assistance system allows BBSpring Technology Srl technicians to solve every kind • Brassiere Ring Forming Linesof problem in a short time, providing continuous as-sistance to the operator. “Inorder to obtain additional technical specifications“The machines available from the company are also on the spring coiling machines, wire forming ma-equipped with a spring camera gauge, which meansan integrated digital camera for the control of the chines, ring making and wave spring equipment asdiameter and the free length of compression springs.This spring camera gauge system measures the spring well as the variety of accessory equipment availableparameters correcting them in real time and thenautomatically rejecting the springs off the pre-settled from Maguire Machinery, Inc., visit the company’stolerances. Additional technical specifications on thesemachines is available at the website below.” website that is listed below.” www.bbspringtechnology.com www.MaguireMachinery.com WFTI Spring 2018/Wire Forming Technology International 59

How Companies Can Guard Against Fraud that Threatens Brand Integrity & Safetyby: A little bit of time spent researching the legitimacy of your S. Michele Fry suppliers, their product origins and quality standards is well Central Wire Industries worth the effort in helping to combat trademark and IP fraud. 6509 Olson Rd. Union, IL 60180-0423  USA plications and trademark requests, and alert you www.centralwire.com to potential issues.It is difficult to imagine that counterfeiters copying • Use nondisclosure agreements: Also known aspatented and trademarked goods from halfway around confidentiality agreements, nondisclosure agree-the world affect your business, employees and custom- ments outline confidential material, knowledge orers, but they do. information that is shared between two or more parties. “Make sure your employment agreements,The theft of intellectual property patents, trademarks licenses, sales contracts and technology transferand copyrights creates a negative chain reaction that agreements all protect your intellectual propertycan include the loss of revenue, jobs, brand integrity too, right from the get-go.” (SOURCE: https://www.and safety. inc.com/kelly-fitzsimmons/ten-ways-to-protect-your- intellectual-property.html)On a global scale, counterfeit products sometimesknown as knock-offs cost billions of dollars every year. • Use smart contracts: These logic-based computerThat estimated cost has grown from US$5.5 billion in algorithms are designed to exchange goods or ser-1982 to US$600 billion vices using money, property or shares without thepresently, a staggering complex interactions of a middleman. It’s contract10,000% increase. It’s by computer code. Smart contracts are black andmore than purses and white and leave open few windows of opportunityjeans. Knock-offs have for misinterpretation or fraud. “Smart contractscrept into the alloy wire not only define the rules and penalties aroundindustry, which produces an agreement in the same way that a traditionalcritical components of contract does, but also automatically enforce thoseproducts that affect every obligations.” (SOURCE: https://blockgeeks.com/aspect of our lives—from guides/smart-contracts/)medical equipment tobridges, from toasters to • Join organizations: Groups such as the Interna-cars. The repercussions tional AntiCounterfeiting Coalition Inc. (IACC),from using counterfeit combat the escalation in IP fraud around the globe.metals and wires could The IACC in conjunction with credit card andbe quite dire. financial services companies established Rogue- Block in 2012 to detect and squash counterfeitA company can implement numerous safeguards to fraud. RogueBlock’s tentacles have reached andprotect its intellectual property (IP): destroyed more than 5,000 counterfeiting mer- chant accounts operating via more than 200,000• Search the internet: Search for your keywords, websites. Another force of unprecedented success taglines and product identifiers to see what is IACC MarketSafe, which was launched in 2014 comes up in results besides your company and to eliminate listings of counterfeits. It has resulted products. Then you can determine whether any in a “100% takedown rate on listings when com- infringement issues are present. Many sites, such panies stand behind their claims,” the company as Trademarkia, offer checks for trademarks and reports. Approximately 6,800 sellers’ storefronts intellectual property. Basic searches can provide fast and free information regarding trademark names, logos and symbols and patent applications. Use DMCA to protect your content.• Invest in a monitor: Many companies retain trade- mark and patent monitoring services, which have proliferated in the digital age. It’s a company’s responsibility to protect its trademark, patents and copyrights against illegal confiscation, infringe- ment and misuse. Monitoring companies will do your internet searches for you, watch patent ap-60 Wire Forming Technology International/Spring 2018

have shut down and been to a company’s reputation. A little bit of time spent permanently banned, and 200,000 product listings researching the legitimacy of your suppliers, their have been removed from the internet. While busi- product origins and quality standards is well worth ness-to-consumer (B2C) fraud protection typically the effort in helping to combat trademark and IP fraud. gets all the press, busi- ness-to-business (B2B) and Also, it can ensure the safety of your workers and oth- industrial supply chain fraud can be just as exten- ers and preserve the good standing and trustworthi- sive. Industrial suppliers need to use the same safe- ness of your company within your industry. guards as B2C. www.centralwire.com WFTIWith unscrupulous counter-feiters tempting and deceiving Company Profile:companies with lower prices,how can you protect your Central Wire Industries (CWI) is “Drawing on In-process, employees and repu- novation.” CWI has the widest range of alloys for yourtation? And perhaps more im- \"mission critical\" applications. With 10 manufactur-portantly, how do you protect ing locations in three countries and over 60 years ofthe safety of your products and avoid the possible dire excellence, CWI is a market leader, having the widestconsequences of having a device or piece of equipment range of high-performance, specialty alloys in nickel,fail because of inferior metal “knock-offs”? stainless and red metal. The company manufactures Ultra-Fine Wire, Shaped / Profile Wire, Wire Rope /As a business buying goods, you can also take extra Strands in the widest range of finishes and packagingprecautions against counterfeit materials. available on the market today. CWI will continue its commitment to providing high-quality products with• Search government IP databases: In a digital outstanding service. www.centralwire.com world, copying and pasting trademarked names and logos into documentation is easy, and even CWI (Central Wire Industries) makes GD-SPA Slickline in support documentation, such as raw material the USA. GD is trademarked and SUPA is registered. certifications, can be misleading or falsified. Buy- ers need to do their homework and understand Spring 2018/Wire Forming Technology International 61 where and how the products they are buying are produced. Going directly to the originator or holder of the trademark will expediate this. Many countries have government trademark databases wherein the holder and interested parties such as distributors can be verified. • Verify certification: Does the product meet indus- try testing standards? Legitimate metal producers such as Central Wire Industries (CWI) employ mature quality management systems, backed by quality certifications such as ISO: 9001 and AS9100C. The testing process leading up to certi- fication ensures that the quality of products meets or surpasses the industry standard. Supply chains of raw materials are vetted and checked including independent third-party laboratory testing. Buy- ers of trademarked or patented products need to check with the original IP holders to see whether the product they are purchasing comes from the proper manufacturer, a licensed producer or an authorized distributor or agent.Counterfeiters and their fraudulent products canbe catastrophic to many parties and undoubtedly

Spotlight On Straightening & Cutting Drawing Technology Inc. by Mike McNulty, Editor 1550 Elmwood Rd. Wire Forming Technology International Rockford, IL 61103 USA Traditional straighten-and-cut (S&C) machines are used Contact: Chuck Schooley, President to produce straight, cut lengths of wire, rod, strip or rebar, and independent straightening devices are used Tel: +1 815 877 5133 at the entry of spring coilers or wire forming machines. Fax: +1 815 877 3627 In both cases, the straightening process has the primary E-Mail: [email protected] job of removing the cast in the wire, rod or bar that has Web Site: www.drawingtechnology.com been created in the coiling or spooling process. In other words, the straightener aims to restore the wire, rod, Rockford Manufacturing Group Inc.® strip or bar to its original form. Fastener Engineers • Lewis Machine™ Straightening 14343 Industrial Parkway Wire, rod, strip or bar that has been wound onto a spool South Beloit, IL 61080-2626 USA or into a coil will not lay flat or stay straight when it is unwound or fed into a machine. Straighteners take out the Contact: Kirk Prosser cast or loop of the material, so it can be processed or used Tel: +1 815 624 2500 properly. Three common straightening methods are roller, Fax: +1 815 624 7254 rotating and oscillating straighteners. Roller straighteners E-Mail: [email protected] use opposing rollers in one or more planes to straighten Web Site: www.rmgfelm.com the material while rotating and oscillating straighteners use dies, bushings, rollers, etc., to accomplish the task. SECEM With roller straighteners, the number and size of the roll- Via Lombardia 13 – 20098 S. Giuliano Milanese ers can vary from as few as three to more than two dozen. The number of rollers, their sizes, spacings and settings (z.i. SESTO ULTERIANO), Milano, Italy will depend on the material properties like diameter Tel: +39 0298281751 • Fax: +39 0298281738 and strength and the desired end result. In addition to straightening, roller straighteners can be used to provide E-mail: [email protected] stress relief or to induce a new cast into the material. Roll- Web Site: www.simplexrapid.it er straightener setup and the roller settings are important USA Exclusive Agent: NIMSCO to get proper function. Trends in straighteners include simplified opening and closing mechanisms, automatic Davenport, IA 52807, USA roller adjustment, quick diameter changes and software T: +1 563 391 0400 • F: +1 563 391 0403 programs for determining roller settings. E-mail: [email protected] Straightening & Cutting (S&C) The cut lengths of material produced by an S&C ma-62 Wire Forming Technology International/Spring 2018 chine are usually headed for another operation like welding or bending. S&C machines are often integrated for direct-feed into another process instead of operating stand-alone. There are many methods for straightening the material, as described earlier, and the same is true for the cutting operation. The material can be cut by several different methods including sawing, milling, shearing and im- pacting. The S&C machine strives to achieve consistent lengths and high-quality ends—square; flat; smooth; and burr, crack and scratch-free. Technical Trends Trends in straightening devices and S&C machines include fast changeovers from one diameter or length to another, higher precision and speed, multiple wire operation and improved drive and/or PLC controls. Additional developments include the following:

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Wire Handling Roundup compiled by the Editors at Wire Forming Technology International Suppliers have responded to our call for the state-of-the-art in wire handling technology and equipment.Hand-Held Tooling for Straightening “The MTF series of machines is assembled on a sturdy& Cutting and Machine Systems electro-welded frame, carefully designed to allow the easy addition of any wire-strengtheners, a selectionAllan Brown of AITMAC, Inc., Concord, Ontario, of three different feeder models and two differentCanada, says, “The TRAMEV line of cutting tools, cutting units. This modular conception allows theavailable in North America through AITMAC, Inc., possibility for the customer to place the straighteneroffers a full range of portable tooling for shearing, cut- either before or after the feeder and to quickly changeting, straightening and bending of rebar, metal wire, the straighteners according to the wire or profile tocable, rod, bar and chain. This range of equipment be processed.allows fast and effective solutions to the problemsrelated to cable, rebar, rod and bar processing opera- “Additionally, Cometo s.n.c. provides the engineer-tions. The tools provide quick and efficient cuts with ing expertise to create a new product from conceptmaximum operator safety. to multi-unit production or adapt its long-standing designs to fit your specific needs.”“TRAMEV cutting tools are designed to ensure the www.aitmac-ca.comsuccess of your wire handling and other rod and barprocessing applications. Power options for TRAMEV “Better Smart Than Hard” —shThee Saprrinsg/2c01u8 itsstuee rofsWirienFocrmliungdTeechnboloagyttIneterrnyationoalperated, electrically Intelligent Wire & Strip HandlingpoweredStraightening & Couttringelectro-hydraulically powered options.EHlaencd tHrelidcToaollinag nfordStrmaighotentiongr&-Cdutrtinigven power packs and hydrau- Marcus Paech of WITELS-ALBERT GmbH, Berlin, Germany, says, “WITELS-ALBERT GmbH offers The TRAMEV line of cutting tools, available in North America through AITMAC, Inc., offers a full range of equipment for the intelligent guiding, straightening and transporting of wire and strip materials into wirelic reservoirs are available for all TRAMEV portableportable tooling for shearing, cutting, straightening and bending of rebar, metal wire, cable, rod, bar and forming machinery. chain. This range of equipment allows fast and effective solutions to the problems related to cable, rebar, rod “Roller boxes of the RK and RK VE series feature ro-hydraulic-operated cutting tool heads. Also offeredand bar processing operations. The tools provide quick and efficient cuts with maximum operator safety. bust designs to stabilize the path of process materials in a defined horizontal and vertical direction. Due to TRAMEV cutting tools are designed to ensure the success of your wire handling & other rod and bar pro- the permanent contact of the process material, wear and tear often only occurs in a very small area on theare combustion engines that can be adapted to drivecessing applications. Power options for TRAMEV shears/cutters include battery operated, electrically pow- ered or electro-hydraulically powered options. Electrical and motor-driven power packs and hydraulic reser-the unit instead of the electric motor in instances ofvoirs are available for all TRAMEV portable hydraulic-operated cutting tool heads. Also offered are combus- tion engines that can be adapted to drive the unit instead of the electric motor in instances of field work in re- mote or isolated working conditions. These portable hand-held tools for solid materials can cut, bend andfield work in remote or isolated working conditions.straighten wire, rod and rebar up to 50 mm in diameter, even for the most demanding applications. TW19 TC series Chain Cutters MU-16 N PR series – Electro-Hydraulic Strand Cutter for up to 32 mm dia Electro-Hydraulic Shear Bending & Straightening Tool for up to 19mm dia strand & For up to 16 mm dia 16-32 mm diaup to 16mm pre-stressing cable“These portable hand-held tools for solid materialsUnits are available in 110 V or 230 V, with other electrical options available upon request.caSene uscaut Boto,thb# 3e21nd and straighten wire, rod and rebar upto 50 mm in diameter, even for the most demandingVisit www.aitmac-ca.com / [email protected] / tel: 905-761-6165applications. Units are available in 110 V or 230 V,with other electrical options available upon request.“AITMAC Inc., is also the North American businessof Italy’s Cometo s.n.c. Offered by Cometo s.n.c.is a comprehensive selection of straighten and cutmachines and equipment for coiled wire, rod andshaped materials. Cometo s.n.c. has also broadenedits product range, offering different straighten andcut systems for various wires and profiles includingthe following:• MTF-Straight & Cut machines for various wires and profiles (round, square, triangular, hexagonal etc.).• MTF 20 series for the cutting and marking (stamping) of TIG welding rods.• MTF 22 for straightening & cutting with chamfering system SM12.64 Wire Forming Technology International/Spring 2018

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Wire Handling Roundup RK VE SH series RA 7 H PO roller boxes al- straightens wires in low the defined ranges 9 to 15 mm, adjustment of the wear point 15 to 25 mm and on each roller 25 to 40 mm. individually. forced steel wire, cold heading wire or spring steelrollers, especially if the guide gap is set close to the wire. WITELS-ALBERT GmbH now offers a total ofprocess material diameter. The roller guides of the nine new straightening machines for the processingRK VE SH series provide a solution to this problem of wires with a total diameter range from 9 to 40 mm.as they permit both radial and axial displacement and “The processing of flat wires and strips with a largesecuring of the individually positioned rollers. ratio between width and thickness is possible with BKV strip straighteners, whose straightening rollers“The selection of the roller material also has a decisive are supported on both sides. With sufficiently rigidimpact on the service life of the tools of roller guides. designed straightening rollers, this roller supportThe WITELS-ALBERT GmbH models RK 20 and RK ensures parallel and/or conical straightening gap30 are made of the wear-resistant material 1.2436. Each geometries under load, so that both the flat and theroller is also fully hardened to a nominal hardness of edge-bow straightening process can be performed63 HRC. Rough environmental conditions and wire with just one straightener.surfaces as well as ever higher process material speedscause wear, which must be avoided as far as possible Strip thicknessfrom the point of view of the efforts to permanently or the thicknessreduce costs. Use of alternative materials is recom- range of the processmended that can be hardened to 68 HRC. material determines the required BKV straightener.RK HM series “And accessories for WITELS-ALBERT straightenersroller guides are PO mechanical position indicators for the definedare designed and reproducible adjustment of straightening rollers. The PO position indicators are available in various for tough sizes and can be mounted on almost all series of conditions straighteners. New in the ER series are ER 5-0.8 PO, in the wire industry.“The processing of wires with a diameter of more than PO position indicators come in various sizes and can be8 mm is associated with handling challenges, since mounted on almost all ER series straighteners.the large moment of resistance requires correspond-ingly high forces and moments to be applied whenprocessing the process material. In addition, thereare binding health and safety requirements, such asthose contained in Directive 2006/42/EC. This Directiverequires that the physical stresses on operators mustbe reduced to a minimum. This is where the newproducts for processing large wire diameters fromWITELS-ALBERT GmbH come into play, regardlessof whether it is the processing of rolled wire, rein-66 Wire Forming Technology International/Spring 2018

Wire Handling RoundupER 7-0.8 PO, ER 9-0.8 PO, ER 11-0.8 PO and ER 13-0.8 with adjustable tension, safety guards with hingedPO straighteners, which are suitable for processing doors (on request), coil holding shafts (on request),wires with diameters that range from 0.5 to 0.8 mm. clockwise or counter-clockwise rotation, emergency stop/emergency ring, full electric (no air require- ments), plug-and-play to OMCG machines and suit- ability for use with third-party equipment.” www.omcg.com Assemblies with base plates for straightening system Rebar Cutting & Straightening Toolsdesigns are now available for RT and RTS straighteners. Tom Maxwell, Jr. of Die Quip Corp., Bethel Park,“Assemblies with base plates for the design of straight- PA, USA, says, “Die Quip is proud to offer a varietyening systems are also available for WITELS-ALBERT of rebar cutting and straightening tools. We offer cold-series ERS, KV, LR, PR, PS, RA and RB straightener cutting shears in electric-hydraulic, battery-poweredsystems. Visit the WITELS-ALLBERT GmbH website and pneumatic styles. Unlike saws, abrasive bladesto learn more about the company’s intelligent guid- and cutting torches, there are no sparks or flame anding, straightening and transporting of wire and strip no trailing hoses to snare equipment or workers’ feet.materials into wire forming machinery.” These units are a fast, safe, ergonomic and economicalwww.witels-albert.com way to cut rebar on the job or in plant.Payoff-Decoiler with “The electric-hydraulic units can cut up to 1-1/4\" rebarCapacity to 3000 kg (6600 lb) and feature safety relief valves for retracting the piston and a cutting guard. The portable battery-poweredInformation from OMCG Srl, located in Olginate units offer freedom to cut anywhere in plant or jobsite(LC), Italy, says, “The Model SM15 payoff-decoiler, and can cut up to 3/4\" Grade 60 rebar. The pneumaticavailable from OMCG Srl provides a maximum capac- units feature fast cuts, light weight, low maintenanceity of 3000 kg (6600 lb). The SM15 system offers in- and various lengths up to 83\" long for tough applica-verter drive for smooth acceleration and deceleration tions and can cut up to 5/8\" Grade 60 rebar. We offer aramps, which is ideal for stops and starts. Also offered variety of electric-hydraulic benders capable of bend-is adjustable acceleration/deceleration, adjustable ing and straightening 1\" #8 Grade 60 rebar.speed and lubricated-for-life reducer unit. The largecoil holder plate (1690 mm/56.54\") can accommodatewire and tube coils.“Additional features of the SM15 payoff-decoiler in-clude plate with guide rails and shafts, dancer-arm DBC-16H combination rebar cutter/bender from Die Quip Corp. “We also feature the DBC-16H Combination Rebar Cutter/Bender. An innovative portable tool that cuts and bends rebar all in one tool. The unique design of this combination unit provides the operator the ability to cut and bend rebar for in-place rebar or stationary fabrication applications. “This electric-hydraulic, heavy-duty unit can handle up to #5 (16 mm) Grade 60 rebar cutting and bending. To see more information please visit our website.” www.wirecutterstore.com WFTI Spring 2018/Wire Forming Technology International 67

PRODUCT SHOWCASEStraighten & curately controlling length of cut. programmable part counter, arbor The 8TM has a wire diameter and feed speed adjustments withCut Machines digital feedback meters, program- Tighter control of wire diameter capacity of 0.062\" to 0.315\" (1.6 to mable safety shut-down timer and The new Lewis Synchro/Cut se- 8.0 mm). Maximum wire diameter, electronic pneumatic feed headries of straighten and cut machines 0.315\" (8.0 mm), is for a metal with pressure adjustment.is designed for applications where 90,000 psi (600 N/mm2) tensiletighter control of wire diameter strength. Micro-fine length adjustmentsand reduced work hardening of can be made while the machine isthe straighten and cut product are With a wire tensile strength of in operation, and there is less sen-important. The Lewis Synchro/Cut 140,000 psi (975 N/mm2), a 0.250\" sitivity to feed roll clamping pres-series represents the next genera- (6.35 mm) wire can be cut. sure and easier setup. Rockfordtion of “Trave-Cut” F Series ma- Manufacturing Group (RMG),chines, which have been support- The 8TM Synchro/Cut features South Beloit, IL USA.ing the wire industry since 1936. include continuous straightening action with moving cut, computer- www.rmgfelm.com The new Lewis Synchro/Cut control with touch-screen station,machines have been developedwith a novel moving shear. Thenewest machine, the 8TM Synchro/Cut, has a cutter that is activatedby a rotary cam that moves exactlywith the wire speed, so there isno wire feed stoppage during thecycle. In addition to eliminatingthe swell spot during cutting, the8TM will produce cleaner cutsand less wire marking, while ac-Flexible, Tough & Highly Metal Slitting Services Durable Plastic Coating & Toll Coil ProcessingDeveloped by thermoplastic powder technology Gibbs is a precision slitter of stainless steel, carbonleader, Plascoat, Plascoat PPA 571 is among the steel, red metals, aluminum and specialty alloys.most versatile and durable coatings available on the The company provides toll slitting services to itsmarket today. With 25 years proven performance, customers and others that need additional capacityPlascoat PPA 571 will outlast most, if not all, tra- or slit-to-width processing outside of their in-houseditional coating powders in providing long-term capabilities. Many send Gibbs their obsolete mate-protection for metal against demanding environ- rial to size down to usable widths, re-purposing in-ments without damaging the environment. It has a ventory which may have been scrapped. Gibbs hasproven track record of unbeatable performance in the capability to slit extremelya wide range of applications. light-gauge strip from 0.002\", to widths as narrow as 0.024\" widePlascoat PPA 571 is a glossy, attractive coating or up to 0.062\" thick x 24\" wide.that will remain maintenance-free for decades. It Gibbs will also oscillate/traverseis used in hundreds wind on almost any size spoolof different applica- or reel up to 2500 lb as well as provide specialtytions throughout the edges including round, square and beveled. Gibbsworld and some of offers competitive prices on standard and complexthe more popular slitting requirements.ones include fenc-ing, street furniture, Gibbs is a team of engaged and diverse individu-lamp posts, con- als dedicated to world-class execution. Althoughstruction, hand rails, automotive parts, stadium diverse, Gibbs is aligned and united in its Coreseat frames, rail station seating and wire baskets. Values and dedication to excellence. The GibbsPlascoat PPA 571 is one of only a few coatings team members have a strong trust and belief incommercially available which is recognized as each other along with a passion and pride for ev-being DDA, ‘Warm-to-the-Touch’ compliant. erything they do, striving to perform with the highestwww.plascoat.com level of integrity. www.gibbswire.com68 Wire Forming Technology International/Spring 2018

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

PRODUCT SHOWCASEHigh-Quality Nickel Titanium Alloy Bench FurnaceCoiling Tooling For orthodontic wire 2000°F inert atmosphere system The addition of Copper to Nick- The No. 1044 2000°F (1093°C), Made to exact specs & economical el Titanium alloy creates a material inert atmosphere bench furnace Company provides both car- that exhibits lower hysteresis and has a workspace that measures 12\"bide and high-speed coiling tools more constant force throughout wide x 18\" deep x 8\" high.of the highest quality, exceptional treatment. Firm’s design teamvalue and integrity. The company has developed a better Copper A rating of 6 KW is installedprovides its customers with tools NiTi orthodontic wire, and now in nickel chrome wire coils sup-made to exact specifications and offers a three-series Copper NiTi ported by ceramic plates. Furnace wire called Cobre™ Copper Nickel features 5\" thick insulated wallsat a competitive price. Addition- Titanium. of 1\" of 2600°F ceramic fiber, 1\"ally, these coiling tooling products of 2300°F ceramic fiber and 3\"are supplied to the industry with Cobre wire features controlled of 1900°F block insulation. Thereliable service and on a timely increase of force with wire size, Grieve Corporation, Round Lake,delivery basis. near-constant force throughout IL, USA. treatment, narrowed stress hyster- Gibraltar Corporation, North- esis and controlled transformation www.grievecorp.combrook, IL, USA. View the com- properties. Cobre wires providepany’s tooling products at the in-the-hand bend performancewebsite below. appropriate to the series, and are easy to ligate and provide consis- www.spring-tools.com tent, gentle forces when activated in the mouth. They are responsive to chilling, if desired. Ultimate Wireforms, Inc., Bristol,. CT, USA. www.ultimatewireforms.comStraighten, Cut & Chamfer Machines from CoilThe straighten, cut and chamfer ma-chines from Videx Machine Engineer-ing Ltd.,Yahud, Israel, are equippedwith quick-change length features andare ideal for small production batches.The new 2018 models are equippedwith servo drives on the turning heads,enabling facing and turning the ends inaddition to chamfering. The machinesare purely mechanical, using no clutchesnor hydraulics, making them quieterand more reliable and requiring lessmaintenance.The straightener reciprocates duringcut-off (same principle as Flying Shear)and never twists on the wire in oneplace, eliminating any danger to the wiresurface and especially to the mechani-cal properties. This feature is especially critical forhigh-tensile wire.The Run-Off guide is made out of stainless steel,requiring no adjustments when changing wire diam-eters within the entire machine range.The positive stop assures perfect length repeat-ability. It is mounted on a carriage that rides alongthe run-off guide, so there is no need to dismantle anyparts during set-up. www.videx-machine.com70 Wire Forming Technology International/Spring 2018

ADVERTISERS’ INDEXCompany Page WebsiteA&D Trading LLC 53 www.adtradingllc.comAIM Inc. Back Cover www.aimmachines.com, www.aimeuropesa.comAlloy Wire InternationalANBAO (Qinhuangdao) Wire & Mesh Co., Ltd. 1 www.alloywire.comAnchor Abrasives 63 www.anbao.comBB Spring Technology 15CASMI/SpringWorld 2018 41 www.anchorabrasives.comDörken 33 www.bbspringtechnology.comDrawing Technology Inc. 9FENN LLC 21 www.casmi-springworld.org 13 www.doerken-mks.comForming Systems Inc. Inside Back Cover www.drawingtechnology.comForming Systems Inc. / HTC 45 www.fenn-torin.comGibraltar Corporation/Delta 65 www.formingsystemsinc.comGibraltar Corporation/Simco 23 www.formingsystemsinc.comGolden Spot Industry Inc. 4 www.gibraltar8.comJUN-EN ENTERPRISE CORP 32Maguire Machinery, Inc. 69 www.gibraltar8.com •Metal Finishing News (MFN) 25 www.simcotw.comOkuno Machine Co. 65OMCG 2 www.goldspot.com.twOMD - Officina Meccanica Domaso SpA 11 www.junen.com.twPromostar 19 Inside Front www.maguiremachinery.comRK Trading Cover www.mfn.liRockford Manufacturing Group, Inc., 27 www.okunomc.co.jpFastener Engineers & Lewis Machine www.omcg.comSimplex Rapid 5 www.omdspa.itUltimate Automation Ltd. 17Vinston US Corp. 43 www.promostar.itWAFIOS Machinery Corporation 7Wire Forming Technology International 63 www.rktradingusa.com CLASSIFIED www.rmgfelm.com www.simplexrapid.it www.ultimat.com www.vinstonus.com www.wafios.us www.wireformingtech.comWire Forming Technology International: Summer 2018 Issue Send editorial les to Mike McNulty, Editor, at [email protected] SSUUMMMMEERR 22001166 SSPPRRIINNGG 22001188 SPRING WORLD 2018 Preview • wire China 2018 Preview WWW.WIREFORMINGTECH.COM WWW.WIREFORMINGTECH.COM Serving Manufacturers of Springs, Wire Serving Manufacturers of Springs, Wire Formed Parts, Wire Mesh and Rebar Products Formed Parts, Wire Mesh and Rebar ProductsTrade Show Coverage... PTC - Pretension Control MC 50 Ø 0.040” - 0.197” SPRING COILING...P. 54pages 40, 60 and 70 INTERNATIONAL PATENT MC 80 Ø 0.069” - 0.315” Wire Forming & Bending Roundup • Heat Treatment Spotlight REBUILD & UPGRADE WIRE HANDLING...P. 64 Editorial deadline: August 13 • Ad closing: August 17 EMPHASIS ARTICLES...P. 30-41 STRAIGHTENING & CUTTING..P. 62 HEAT TREATMENT..P. 69 & 78FORMING & BENDING...P. 54 Nashville Exhibits: pages 42-51 Spring 2018/Wire Forming Technology International 71

EDITORIAL INDEX Firms, organizations & events listed in Fort Wayne Wire Die, Inc..........................42   Spring Machinery.....................................56 Wire Forming Events (p. 4), as exhibitors in the Wire Expo 2018 Preview (pp. 44- Gaylord Opryland Resort & Rainbow Rubber & Plastics, Inc................42 51) and as advertisers in the Spotlight Ads   Convention Center...................................42 RichardsApex Inc......................................42 (pp. 62-63) are not indexed here. Gem Gravure Co. Inc................................42 RK Trading USA........................................52 General Electric.........................................24 Rockford ManufacturingA&D Trading LLC......................................56 Gerdau Ameristell US Inc............................8   Group (RMG)...........................................68Advanex Inc...............................................15 Gerdau S.A................................................10 RogueBlock...............................................60Aerospace Growth Partnership Gibbs.........................................................68 Roland Berger...........................................24 Board.......................................................16 Gibraltar Corporation.....................57, 58, 70 Rolls Royce...............................................16AIM, Inc...............................................30, 54 Grainger....................................................15 RSE...........................................................24AITMAC, Inc..............................................64 Grieve Corporation, The......................16, 70 Ryman Convention Hall, The.....................42American Enterprise Institute (AEI).............6 G&S Bar and Wire, LLC............................18American Fence Association.....................14 G&S Titanium............................................18 S.A.M.P. USA.............................................42American Wire Producers Schlatter Industries AG..............................40 Association..............................................42 Holland Company, M.................................42 Schlatter South East Asia..........................40ArcelorMittal..............................................14 HTC...........................................................57 SHINKO.....................................................56ArcelorMittal Europe..................................14 Shinko Machinery Co., Ltd........................12Automated Industrial Motion (AIM)............52 IACC MarketSafe......................................60 Shinko Machine Tool Co., Ltd....................12 IMEC..........................................................20 Sikora........................................................42BASF.........................................................13 Insteel Wire Products................................42 SIMCO.......................................................57Baum’s Castorine......................................42 International AntiCounterfeiting SIMPLEX-RAPID Srl.................................57BB Spring Technology Srl..........................59   Coalition Inc. (IACC)................................60 Sonoco Reels & Spools.............................42Beaumont Wire Products..........................10 International Federation of Robotics.........25 Southern Springs and Pressings...............12Bloomingdale Golf Club.............................20 International Trade Commission Southwire Company, LLC..........................42Bobbio.......................................................59  (ITC)...........................................................8 Spring Manufacturers InstituteBusinessEurope........................................24  (SMI)........................................................21 Jackson Spring Mfg. Co., Inc....................18 SpringWorld 2018..................................3, 20Carpenter Technology Corporation............14 James Monroe Wire & Cable Corp............42 Starrett.........................................................8Carris Reels...............................................42 Jaykase Manufacturing Company.............58 Stephens ConventionCarrollton Wire Products...........................10   Center, Donald E.....................................21CE.............................................................30 Keystone Consolidated Industries...............8 Stone Container/Smurfit-StoneCentral Wire Industries (CWI)....................60   Container Corporation.............................13Champlain Cable.......................................42 Lazard.......................................................24Charter Steel...............................................8 Lee Spring.................................................16 Terna.........................................................24Chemetall®.................................................13 Lloyd & Bouvier Inc...................................42 Tool King, Inc.............................................12Chemetall Mexicana..................................13 Torin®...................................................36, 58Chicago Association of Spring Madem-Moorecraft Reels USA..................42 Trademarkia..............................................60  Manufacturers, Inc. (CASMI)...............3, 20 Maguire Machinery, Inc.............................59 TRAMEV.. ..................................................64Chin Fong..................................................12 Metal Resource Solutions Inc......................8 T&T Marketing...........................................42CNR...........................................................24 Mid-South Wire Company.........................42Cometo s.n.c.............................................64 Mid-West Spring & Stamping....................22 Uhing GmbH & Co. KG, Joachim................8Commission Brokers Inc...........................42 UL..............................................................30CSA...........................................................30 NDC/Beta LaserMike.................................42 Ultimate Wireforms, Inc.............................70 Newcomb Spring Corp........................13, 18 United Wire Company, Inc.........................10Deloitte......................................................25 Nexans......................................................42 University of Dayton....................................8Delta..........................................................58 Niehoff Endex North America....................42 University of Illinois....................................16Department of Commerce...........................8 Nissan Smyrna VehicleDie Quip Corp............................................67   Assembly Plant........................................42 Videx Machine Engineering Ltd.................70DMCA........................................................60 Norican Group...........................................10 Vinston US Corp..................................42, 58 Nucor Corp..................................................8Easydur.....................................................55 Nuovo Pignone..........................................24 WAFIOS AG........................................34, 58Encore Wire...............................................42 NV Bekaert SA..........................................16 WAFIOS Group.........................................35Enkotec Co. Inc.........................................42 Wheelabrator Group Inc............................10ENEA.........................................................24 O’Hare International Airport.......................21 Wire Association InternationalENEL.........................................................24 OKUNO.....................................................59   (WAI), Inc.................................................42ENI............................................................24 OMCG Srl......................................38, 56, 67 wire China 2018..........................................3EnSIEL......................................................24 Operations Summitt & Wire Expo..............42 WireDrawing101®......................................26European Springs & Pressings.................16 Optimus Steel LLC....................................10 WireDrawing102™....................................26European Union (EU)............................3, 24 OSHA........................................................30 Wire Expo 2018.........................................42 OSV Ltd.....................................................24 Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp..................42FAST..........................................................16 Outokumpu Long Products........................12 WITELS-ALBERT GmbH...........................64FENCETECH 2019...................................14 Wright, LLC, Roger N................................26FENN LLC...........................................36, 58 Paradigm Development Group..................20Forming Systems Inc...........................57, 58 Pinstripes...................................................20 Zwick/Roell AG..........................................29Fort Wayne Metals....................................18 Plascoat.....................................................68 Zwick Roell Limited...................................28Fort Wayne Metals Metals Research PLUSPRINGS CO.....................................54  Products Corp..........................................18 Pratt Industries..........................................14 Primera Precision Taiwan CNC72 Wire Forming Technology International/Spring 2018