WFTI SUMMER 2017 BINDER

Exhibit Highlights

life cycle, FATIGUE testers, 100% TEST SYSTEMS for back and a constant drive to innovate. Our main service
multiple loads, length, OD and sorting, and LVA—load center is just north of O’Hare International Airport.
vector analysis. SAS also overs vision systems for
PITCH TRACE inspection and axi-symmetrical parts WAFIOS Machinery Corp. Booth 227
and for 2 and 3 D wire forms.
WAFIOS was established in 1893 and is today the

world’s largest supplier of precision machinery for

wire, tube and formed parts. The WAFIOS range of

machine types include spring coiling and forming,

wire bending and forming, tube bending and forming,

wire straightening, cutting and end-working as well as

precision machines used to produce fasteners, chains

and chain link fence and other types of fencing. WA-

FIOS machines are operating and supported around

the world, producing a remarkable range of wire, tube

and fastener applications, from tiny tungsten lamp

filaments and surgical coils to automotive suspen-

sion springs, automotive brake lines, heat exchanger

coils, nails, roofing screws and high-tensile chains—to

name a few.WAFIOS also provides turnkey automated

production lines solutions for a variety of products

and market segments. The WAFIOS North American

headquarters is located in Branford, CT, USA, with

spare parts stock, service resources and machines

available for demonstration. The Chicago, IL, USA-

area Midwest Technical Center located in Mokena,

IL, USA, provides additional resources as a service

center, with machines available for demonstration.

Both facilities are structured to support application

development, and provide customers with hands-on

training programs.

SAS CT100k with large compression spring. Wire Forming Technology International

(WFTI) Booth 727

Quarterly technical magazine for manufacturers and

SMI - Spring Manufacturers Institute Booth 435 users of springs, wire formed parts, wire mesh and
The Spring Manufacturers Institute serves, supports
and educates North American precision spring manu- rebar products, available in print and digital flip-book
facturers in their pursuit of competitiveness in world
markets. editions. Subscriptions are free for industry profession-

als, and readers are located in more than 70 countries.

SSUUMMMMEERR 22001177

Ulbrich Stainless Steels & WWW.WIREFORMINGTECH.COM

Special Metals, Inc. Booth 716

Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc. is a

fourth-generation, family owned and operated, manu- Serving Manufacturers of Springs, Wire
Formed Parts, Wire Mesh and Rebar Products
facturer of precision metal products. Ulbrich processes
MX 30 Ø 0.016” - 0.118”

160+ unique alloys into custom strip, shaped wire, fine

wire, sheet, plate, bar, foil and PV ribbon products used

for automotive, aerospace, energy, medical, chemical

and electrical applications.

Vinston US Corp. Booth 127 Page 34

VINSTON’s mission is to provide total customer satis- Trade Shows...36, 42, 54 & 66

faction by providing a quality product, great pricing and

superior customer service. We are constantly striving to

improve our products through valued customer feed- SURFACE TREATMENT...P. 58-64 WFTI

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Stress Peening of Automotive Springs

submitted by: New automated spring stress peening
DISA Industrie AG (Wheelabrator) system boosts quality and efficiency.
Kasernenstrasse 1
8184 Bachenbülach, Switzerland
www.wheelabratorgroup.com

Rözmaş Çelik San. ve Tic. A.Ş., a leading manufac- Tolga Yalgi, Managing Director at Rözmaş, com-
turer of automotive springs and stabilizers, has in- mented, “We’re delighted with the performance of
vested in an automated spring stress peening machine our new spring peening operations. We manufacture
from the Wheelabrator Group to achieve the highest suspension springs for the big names in automotive,
production qualities faster. which means our processes have to be exception-
ally good and consistent. Peening is a key process to
Stress peening means that a pre-defined load is applied ensure a long life and reliable performance of each
to each spring during peening, improving its long-life spring. The new machine from Wheelabrator gives us
fatigue strength and enabling a lighter design. the assurance we need to offer the best quality to our
customers. In addition to a much more efficient and
The SRS-4 stress peening machine from Wheelabrator precise peening operation, the SRS-4 also uses less
ensures a fast and consistent peening process with energy and offers better overall machine safety than
varying degrees of automation and is a well-estab- our previous process.”
lished and trusted solution for automotive suspension
springs. Rözmaş Çelik San. ve Tic. A.Ş. placed the order for
the new machine with the Wheelabrator Technology
At Turkey-based Rözmaş, the new SRS-4 replaces an Center (TC) in Zürich towards the end of 2015 and
older, nonWheelabrator spinner-hanger-type machine received the SRS-4 in July 2016.
that had been modified to enable stress peening. This
older machine was unable to meet increasing quality
requirements and output targets.

Fast & Efficient Spring Processing

The new machine’s compact design is centered around
a “satellite turntable” with five separate blast chambers
with two satellites per chamber that hold, compress
and rotate one spring each. This means pairs of springs
are “clocked” through the machine at a steady, contin-
uous pace, with loading and unloading of one chamber
happening while peening takes place in two others.

Wheelabrator’s SRS-4 machine can peen a pair of
springs in only 16 seconds, resulting in an output of
up to 450 springs per hour, with blast cycles of neigh-
boring chambers overlapping (depending on condi-
tion and type of parts, production methods, peening
requirements, etc.). The new SRS-4 at Rözmaş achieves
a much improved and more consistent quality.

Performance & Processing Options

Loading and unloading can be carried out by a robot,
manipulator, automated module or as is currently the
case at Rözmaş, manually. The machine therefore lends
itself to seamless and flexible integration in highly
automated production lines.

The machine can accommodate coil springs with a
maximum uncompressed length of 600 mm and a
minimum compressed length of 150 mm. Four pow-
erful, indirect-drive Wheelabrator U70 blast wheels
with 22 kW each then blast the springs from all sides,
thanks to variable worktable rotation speeds between
24 and 45 rpm.

50 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2017

The Rözmaş Çelik San. ve Tic. A.Ş. machine was com- Company Profile:

missioned in Gebze Kocaeli, Turkey, by a small team Wheelabrator is a world leader in surface preparation
technology, offering a complete range of airblast, wheel-
of engineers from the Technology Center in Zürich. A blast and mass finishing solutions.

full hand-over followed in Autumn of 2016. Leading companies in the foundry, automotive, aerospace,
energy, marine, rail, construction and many other indus-
tries have used Wheelabrator Group’s products and ser-
vices to improve productivity and profitability for over 100
years.

With over 10,000 active customers in more than 30 end-us-
er markets, Wheelabrator continues to use the experience of
having the largest installed base in the industry to deliver
the best solution for the customer.

www.wheelabratorgroup.com

www.wheelabratorgroup.com WFTI

ultimat
WIRE FORMING & WELDING MACHINES

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• 2D Wire Forming & Welding Machines, suitable for POP
Displays, Shelving, Household goods and many more

• Automatic Lines for the production of shelving and air
filter frames direct from coil

• Automatic Ring Forming & Welding machines
• High Quality Burr-Free welds in mild and stainless steel
• Medium frequency and TIG welding options available
• Suited for prototypes to low or high volume

production runs
• Versions available for strip or profiled wire
• Automatic Unloading of finished parts
• Square Clean-cut wire ends
• Unrivalled service support
• 2 year parts warranty

Ultimate Automation Ltd, 23 Star Road Industrial Estate, Partridge Green, West Sussex, RH13 8RA, U.K.
Tel: +44 (0) 1403 710043 Fax: +44 (0) 1403 588084 Email: [email protected] www.ultimat.com

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TECH BRIEF

Corrosion-Resistant Alloy for Springs

A subsidiary of ArcelorMittal, Technical spring made
WireSolutions has overcome the from Corzal® alloy.
pitfalls of the past and is today reso-
lutely oriented towards the future Salt spray performance:
in the research of excellence for its comparison between
customers. WireSolutions offers zinc-coated wire and
a diversified portfolio of low and Corzal®-coated wire.
high-carbon wires, strands, ropes
and corrosion-resistant solutions,
inlcuding one targeted to the spring
making industy.
WireSolutions also offers Corzal®,
a high corrosion-resistant alloy
for technical springs. Developed
through research programs conduct-
ed by ILZRO (International Lead
and Zinc Research Organization),
Corzal is a 95% Zn and 5% Al alloy.
Thanks to new chemical and metal-
lurgical technology as well as an
adapted manufacturing process,
Corzal alloy offers exception dura-
bility characteristics.
Other Corzal properties include
extended life span, smooth surface,
significant economical advantages
and good coating concentricity.
WireSolutions Corzal alloy wire
can be protected by plastic wrap-
ping, loaded onto pallets or wooden
blocks and oiled. It can also be pack-
aged in metal containers that are
stackable upon request.

Industry Specific Solutions For agriculture, a long tradition according to your needs. WireSolu-
of high-quality environmentally tions products are made according
WireSolutions is an active supplier friendly WireSolutions products are to standards of ISO 9001, ISO 14001
to the automotive industry, creating recognized as being among the best. and OHSAS 18001.
wire solutions for a large variety of Innovation is part of WireSolutions’ ds.arcelormittal.com WFTI
parts such as tires, clutches, seats, culture in partnership with Arcelor-
wipers and other applications. Mittal’s research centers.
In the construction industry, steel The company was the first in the
fibers and PSC strands are reliable world to offer galvanized, waxed
solutions for concrete reinforcement. and sheathed strand for cable-stayed
A full range of fencing products is structures and higher tensile strands
available for securing properties, (> 2000 N/mm²).
roads, railways and premises. WireSolutions offers the Crapal® an-
In the energy sector, WireSolutions ticorrosion product range including
is a solution provider to the oil the latest innovative coatings Cra-
industry for the production of flex- palOptimum®and CrapalPremium®,
ible pipes. And the company is also which are perfectly weldable.
heavily involved in new energies Also offered are galvanized solu-
with its cutting wire for silicon for tions, organic and polyester coatings
photovoltaic cells.

52 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2017

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Office: 859-746-3318 ext. 15
Mobile: 859-801-8112

Brazilian Economy
Puts its Hopes in 2017
Preview: wire South America 2017

Compiled from Information at: October 3 to 5, 2017

www.wire-south-america.co m São Paulo, Brazil

The international trade fairs, wire South America and São Paulo Expo Exhibition & Convention Center (above) and
TUBOTECH, will take place against the background of ex- WAFIOS at wire South America 2015 (below).
pectations for an economic recovery for Brazil in the coming
year. As before, the trade show events will be held jointly at fair organizer, Messe Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany, is
the São Paulo Expo Exhibition & Convention Center in continually working on the success of wire South America
Brazil from October 3 to 5, 2017. and TUBOTECH.

Economic experts believe that the Brazilian economy is set The organizers of wire South America have again obtained
to step out of its current recession in 2017. Although it is still support from IWMA (International Wire & Machinery
uncertain how dynamic this recovery will be, the experts are Association), IWCEA (International Wire & Cable Ex-
spreading cautious optimism. Following the pattern of the pre- hibitors’Association), WCISA® (Wire and Cable Industry
vious event, the trade fair duo is again likely to attract around Suppliers Association®) and ACIMAF (Italian Wire Ma-
500 exhibitors from 24 countries on an exhibition space of chinery Manufacturers’ Association).
over 32,000 m2 (gross) and more than 11,000 trade visitors.
TUBOTECH is supported by ITA (International Tube
After its successful premier in 2013, this will be confirma- Association) and the Brazilian industry association, ABITAM
tion of a successful trade fair policy for wire South America, (Associação Brasileira da Indústria de Tubos e Accesórios
the international wire and cable trade fair. The event will de Metal).
feature machines for the manufacturing and finishing of wire,
tools and auxiliary materials in process engineering as well Hours & Registration
as materials, special wires and cables. The trade fair will also
cover innovations in measurement and control engineering, Show hours for wire South America 2017 and TUBOTECH
test engineering and a range of specialist areas. 2017 are from 11 AM to 7 PM. The registration and access
to both trade fairs is free of charge. For a complimentary
TUBOTECH, the international trade fair for pipes, valves, eTicket and for the latest information about the two trade
pumps, fittings and components, will be held for the ninth fairs, visit the show websites below.
time in 2017. The products on offer are pipes and accessories, www.wire-south-america.com / www.tubotech-online.com
plants and machinery for the manufacturing, processing and
finishing of pipes, raw materials, used machinery, the pipe wire South America wire forming exhibitors on pages 55 & 56
trade, process engineering tools and accessories.

Taken together, the two trade fairs form an optimum
technology pair, primarily attracting visitors from the oil and
gas industries, automotive engineering, construction, metal
design and mining.

The Brazilian Market

Brazil has an extremely large domestic market. Being rich
in resources, it has so far had a low level of market saturation.
It also has great potential for future investment in the wire,
cable and pipe industries. Products from those sectors are of
major importance for Brazil’s industry in general, particularly
in view of planned investments in the construction and auto-
motive sectors and in renewable energies.

As there will be a change of government in 2017, there
should be an increased interest among foreign investors want-
ing to present themselves in Brazil and on the wider South
American market. The anticipated structural reforms should
add further economic stimuli to the country.

Show Organizers & Supporters

Operating in partnership with the Brazilian company,
Cipa Fiera Milano Publicações e Eventos Ltda., the trade

54 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2017

wire South America 2017 PREVIEW

Exhibits Shanxi Yuci Broad Wire Products Co., Ltd.
China Booth 701A
The following wire forming related firms will exhibit at wire
South America 2017. WAFIOS DO BRASIL LTDA
Brazil Booth 502A

AItCalIyM AF B ooth 71 2 GWeIrRmEaCnHy I NA 201 8 B ooth 72 4

AUSIMA, Inc. B ooth 73 1 WGeIrRmEaDnyÜS SELDO RF 201 8 Bo oth 724

Anbao Qinhuangdao International Corp. WIRE INDIA 2018
China Booth 623A Germany Booth 724

B. S. Shakti Steel Pvt. Ltd. WIRE RUSSIA 2019
India Booth 601A Germany Booth 724

Bansal Wire Industries Ltd. WIRE SOUTHAMERICA 2019
India Booth 713 Germany Booth 724

CSG Wiremachinery Solutions GmbH WIRE SOUTHEAST ASIA 2019
Germany Booth 734 Germany Booth 724

Continued...

EJP Maschinen GmbH 25 Years of CNC Wire
Germany Booth 835
Bending Machines & Technology
Eurobend GmbH
Germany Booth 634 AIM Inc., Addison, IL, USA, which is celebrating its 25th
anniversary, will exhibit at wire South America 2017 in

Fuhr GmbH & Co. KG booth 731. AIM will present automated work cell solu-
Germany Booth 736 tions: Input wire from straight and cut or coil and form,
weld and systematically arrange the finished parts along
German Informationbooth
with secondary operations and production assistance

Germany Booth 630 from digital importing, digital verification and machine/

IRAN WIRE 2017 cell utilization.
Germany Booth 724 AIM has developed new machines, software and acces-
sories that will be presented at the show. Visit booth 731

IWMA - International Wire & Machinery Association to witness these innovations first-hand.
UK Booth 715 From AIM’s patented hybrid forming solution, the Syn-
chro AFM line, capable of unmatched versatility, fast out-

Laxcon Steels Limited put and low cost maintenance to the company’s newest

India Booth 711 innovation in wire bending, upgraded and updated 2D

M & M Industries Co., Ltd. and 3D CNC wire bending solutions, single and double
China Booth 725
bending head machines with Fanuc robotics integration
and complete automated systems.

Mangalam Alloys Limited In all instances, wire can be fed directly from a coil,
India Booth 703 straightened, bent and cut using a software package that
provides flexibility and simplicity in programming and is

METALÚRGICA LAMIFIL LTDA offered in all “universal languages.”

Brazil Booth 512 www.AIMmachines.com

Numalliance SAS
France Booth 708

Petig AG
Germany Booth 732

Phifer Wire Products, Inc.
USA Booth 830

SCHALLTTER DO BRASIL INDUSTRIA E
COMÉRCIO DE MÁQUINAS DE SBORLADSAISL L
Brazil Booth 514

Summer 2017/Wire Forming Technology International 55

wire South America 2017 PREVIEW

Custom Aluminum Wire from an Joint Exhibit for Wire Processing
Array of Alloys for Many Applications
At wire South America 2017, Maschinenfabrik Niehoff
Leading American aluminum round wire maker, Phifer of Germany and Niehoff-Herborn Máquinas Ltda.
Incorporated, with more than 60 years of wire drawing (NHM), its Brazilian subsidiary, will show an MMH 101
experience, has some of the most diverse capabilities in multiwire drawing machine for eight wires. NHM and sev-
the industry, producing custom wire from numerous al- eral sub-exhibitors will be exhibiting in joint booth 502
loys in diameters 0.11 to 11.1 mm for a wide variety of with WAFIOS.
applications. The NMH booth will also include cold rolling mill manu-
Phifer’s aluminum wire comes in 0.127, 0.16, 0.254 and facturer, Bühler Redex; filtration systems manufacturer
0.32 mm (0.005", 0.0063", 0.0100" and 0.0126") is used Reber Systematic, showing a RESY KBF compact filter;
worldwide as coaxial cable braid shielding, shipboard ca- wire welding machines manufacturer, Strecker showing
ble armoring and hose braiding. a welding machine for stranded conductors and perhaps
Other applications include weaving wire, industrial knit- also a cold-welding machine; and WiTechs, a manufac-
ting, tea bag staples, semiconductor bonding, medical turer of mechanical descaling and grinding equipment.
devices, stranded power cables and lightning protection
cables. Newer products include copper-clad aluminum, MMH 101 type multiwire drawing machine.
low-carbon steel and bronze wire 0.127 to 0.50 mm
(0.005" to 0.020"). For wire forms, food packaging clips, The MMH 101 type multiwire drawing machine built by
automotive molding reinforcement, vacuum metallizing NHM under Niehoff license is designed for the simultane-
and more, Phifer produces aluminum wire in larger diam- ous drawing of eight copper wires with an inlet tensile
eters 0.81 to 11.1 mm (0.032" to 0.4375"). Through the strength of 250 N/mm² and a maximum inlet diameter of
use of innovative machinery, Phifer has expanded and 1.83 mm to a minimum 0.20 to 0.50 mm finished diam-
improved its selection, especially for manufacturers of eter in 21 drafts. The machine can work with a maximum
rivets, staples and other fasteners. speed of 36 mps and is operated by means of the stand-
ardized NMI (NIEHOFF Machine Interface), a network-
Chemical processing and cleaning are offered for im- compatible color touchscreen, which features a clear
proved appearance and enhanced performance. From task and user-oriented navigation structure and enables
barrels, fiberboard drums, spools and reels to precision an easy intuitive operation.
winding for aluminum thermal spray and metallizing ap- Because of their modular design Niehoff’s MMH type mul-
plications, Phifer offers a variety of packaging options. tiwire drawing lines can be adapted to different customer
An ISO-registered company, Phifer employs a large inter- requirements with great flexibility. Meanwhile, more than
national sales staff fluent in many languages, exports to 1500 MMH lines are working worldwide. The MMH range
more than 100 foreign countries and holds the Presiden- of multiwire drawing machines are designed for copper
tial “E” and “E-Star” awards for export excellence. Manu- and aluminum wires.
facturing and corporate offices are located in Tuscaloosa, www.niehoff.de • www.wafios.com •
AL, USA, and warehousing/sales offices operate out of www.streckerusa.com • www.witechs.de
California and Italy. www.phifer.com
Design of the booth, which is split between
56 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2017
the Niehoff Group and WAFIOS. WFTI

See Us at
SMI Metal Engineering
Expo 2017 Booth 127

October 3-5, 2017
Connecticut Convention
Center, Hartford, CT, USA

Surface Treatment Roundup
compiled by the Editors at Wire Forming Technology International

Suppliers have responded to our call for the state-of-the-art
in surface treatment materials and technology.

Corrosion Protection Systems for plating protection system, which is a process-safe,
Small or Large Parts & Components highly efficient system offering superb corrosion
protection and fastening properties. ‘System’ means
Information from Dörken Corporation USA, Grass that this is not just one product, but a system compris-
Lake, MI, USA, says, “Whether it is the automotive ing individual products in an individually tailored
sector, construction machines or wind energy, the resource-saving process, with worldwide availability
leading industries have relied on zinc flake technology at selected licensees. This results in globally uniform
for over 30 years. This process is ideal for the coating quality standards that are ideal for satisfying the high
of small bulk parts such as screws, clips, spring band requirements of customers such as the automobile
clips as well as large chassis components to name a industry.
few, with very low coat thickness and high durability. “Additionally, the overall package of Dörken pretreat-
The overall coating thickness is an average of just 8 ment products, zinc baths, passivation and top coats
to 12 µm, thinner than a human hair. Nevertheless, it is ecologically sustainable, as it dispenses with the
easily achieves a protective effect of several thousand need for nickel and cobalt. The Dörken top coats can
hours against base metal corrosion in neutral salt be adjusted to coefficients of friction requirements of
spray testing per DIN EN ISO 9227. the user via integrated lubricant additives. They can
also add color.
SEM image of a zinc flake coating with Dörken’s “With the KTL system DELTA-eLACK®, Dörken MKS
DELTA-PROTEKT® KL 100. combines the best of two worlds: cathodic protecting
base coats such as zinc or zinc flake coating with an
“The zinc flake coating is typically a combination optically attractive black organic topcoat—applied
of zinc and aluminum lamella bound together in an in a drum unit.
inorganic matrix. Zinc flakes offer cathodic protec- “Cathodic dip coatings (KTL or ecoat) are the most
tion because the sacrificial effect of zinc means that frequently used surface protection systems in motor
the coated component is actively protected against vehicle construction. They are an essential element
environmental influences. of surfaces such as vehicle bodywork. However, this
“The thin properties of zinc flake make it ideal for technology has its weaknesses—it does not offer ca-
components that require high fitting accuracy such thodic corrosion protection, nor can it be applied to
as bolts or screws with metric threads. bulk products.
“Consistently high, uniform quality standards are “With the KTL system, Dörken MKS combines a
required in many areas of industry. Electroplated specified, cathodic protection base (we recommend
surfaces are in use nearly everywhere and represent a zinc flake from the DELAT-PROTEKT® series or
a reliable corrosion protection system. However, electrolytic galvanization from the DELTA-PROZINC
worldwide this technology is offered by a wide range series) along with the organic KTL topcoat DELTA-
of companies form small firms to the largest coating eLACK 800. The result is high corrosion resistance
enterprises. And this is where the problem of fluctuat- times including where the surface is damaged.
ing quality arises.
“Dörken MKS-Systeme has taken up this challenge “To learn more about any of the corrosion protec-
and responded with the DELTA-PROZINC® electro- tion coating systems that are available from Dörken
Corporation USA and Dörken MKS-Systeme, visit the
companies’ website listed below.”
www.doerkenusa.com

58 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2017

Surface Treatment Roundup

Special Inks for Spring Identification a dipping or dot marking color application, have the
ability to simplify the process with safer and durable
Information from Dell Marking Systems, Inc., Roch- marking inks and systems.
ester Hills, MI, USA, says, “Dell Marking Systems has
recently introduced a waterborne ink formulation to “Dell Marking Systems is committed to having con-
the spring and wire industry. It is the first waterborne trol over the every
coating formulated without any volatile organic com- production aspect
pounds (VOCs). of every product,
with an educated
“DelZero inks have been successfully tested on phos- team of sales and
phate and unphosphated springs as well as clean and logistics consult-
oily springs. DelZero inks reduce energy costs and ants, engineers and
increase throughput as they air dry in seconds without chemists that will
the use of secondary heat drying systems. work closely with
customers for a more detailed understanding of their
“This product can be easily integrated into any exist- production process. With a detailed understanding
ing spring production coating process. The product of every customer process, our team will develop
works well in all existing methods of color coding concepts that lead to production of a product that will
including dip, tumble, sprayed or dip-spin methods ensure accurate and innovative solutions.
of application. When dry, DelZero forms a permanent,
flexible film that will not scratch or chip. DelZero is “Dell Marking Systems is currently supplying to
available in standard colors. Dell Marking Systems
also has the ability to custom formulate any color to over 30 countries globally, with facilities in Pontiac
meet your specialized needs.
and Rochester Hills, MI, USA; Shanghai, P.R.C.; and
“Whether your spring identification process requires
Taipei, Taiwan.” www.dellid.com WFTI

www.vulcanspring.com

www.witels-albert-usa.com When you need a quality custom spring with fast turnaround, you can
count on Vulcan Spring & Manufacturing Co.

[email protected] | Phone: 215-721-1721 | 501 Schoolhouse Road, Telford, PA 18969

Summer 2017/Wire Forming Technology International 59

The use of chemicals by industries in the USA has been regulated by the Toxic Substances Contro
(TSCA) since its passage in 1976. The US EPA’s TSCA summary page describes the scope of TSCA.

“The Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 provides EPA with authority to require reporting, reco

Regulatory Update on Solvent keeping, and testing requirements, and restrictions relating to chemical substances and/or mixtu
Certain substances are generally excluded from TSCA, including, among others, food, drugs, cosm
and pesticides.”[1] 

Cleaning Processes in the USAThis decades‐old regulatory envelope is “the way things have always been” for many industrial 
managers and workers. However, “the times they are a‐changing” to quote Bob Dylan. 

by: Cleaning cutting oils and greases from springJust last year, there was an overhaul to TSCA called the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for
Darren L. Williams, Ph.D. Century Act. 
Professor of Chemistry
Sam Houston State University (SHSU) and wire formed parts production and other“The new law, which received bipartisan support in both the U.S. House of Representatives and 
www.shsu.edu/~chm_dlw/ Senate, includes much needed improvements such as: 

processing work can be challenging and costly. Mandatory requirement for EPA to evaluate existing chemicals with clear and enforceab
deadlines; 

Cutting oils and greases are common soils in spring  New risk‐based safety standard; 
and wire formed parts production, rework and repur-
ane (TCInMcre)a,semd peutbhliyc tlreannsepacrhenlcoy rfoidr ceh/edmiiccahl ilnoforrommatieont;h aandn e (MC
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posing. Cleaning these components can be a challeng- (TThCe Eris)k‐baansedd s1af-ebtyr sotamndoarpd riso npewa tno eth/en l-apw,r aonpd tyhlisb crhoanmgei wdilel ha(v1eB thPe most immediate 
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solvents such as methylene chloride, trichloroethyl- thfleuidns earwe ofltaewn re. moved by solvents either in spray cabinets or vapor degreasers. Some of the m
ene and 1-bromopropane are facing new regulatory WTebchhfrofoeleomrscrktieodivpeePdr/ oddlepiaecagghnnrlreoeeaC/ronsaim‐hnpsgerei otnsmhpoagylvnlibeecsrn aoo(tMmsll slvCiidk eofeeor  n(c D1artBCrsbRPMo aoi)n,rsr   tpnkeeePtrrBoEca)hcn valhoralertoo lhrseuipdeteheac/yItitlfnieeiocntiaretnal lic(y:aph celloarlrcLloe),mid ts reotictuhhota lfofnorero1  re(0eTtCghuMyllea),tn imeo ne(T tiCnhE ytl)he, ena enn de w
scrutiny as a result of the June 22, 2016, modification
to the 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This 1,4‐Dioxane  1‐Bromopropane 
modification, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for
the 21st Century Act, will impact production processes Carbon Tetrachloride  Methylene Chloride 

Tetrachloroethylene/ perchloroethylene  Trichloroethylene 

in a profound way. This article will outline some of N‐methylpyrrolidone  Cyclic Aliphatic Bromide Cluster 
the near-term impacts specifically related to the use of Pigment Violet 29  Asbestos 

these degreasing solvents in processing spring prod- The authority given to the EPA to regulate these

ucts and wire firmed parts and components. substances ranges from rulemaking for their use to a

full ban on their manufacture, import, or export. The

Introduction timelines are set by the new law so the clock is ticking

Use of chemicals by USA industries has been regulated on these substances.2 The only uncertainty at this point

by the TSCA since its passage in 1976. The U.S. EPA’s is what the final rule will be on each.

TSCA summary page describes the scope of TSCA. What Should You Do?
“The Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 provides EPA
with authority to require reporting, record-keeping, If you are using these solvents in your cleaning process,
and testing requirements, and restrictions relating to here are some steps you can take to prepare for the
chemical substances and/or mixtures. Certain sub- upcoming changes.

stances are generally excluded from TSCA, including, 1. Know why you are using these solvents. Is flamma-

among others, food, drugs, cosmetics and pesticides.”1 bility an issue? Is strong solvency required? Will

This decades-old regulatory envelope is “the way any flowing fluid work (as may be the case for

things have always been” for many industrial man- chip removal)?

agers and workers. However, “the times they are 2. Determine if there are low-cost or no-cost process

a-changing,” to quote Bob Dylan. changes that can reduce the need for strong solvents

In 2016, there was an overhaul to TSCA called the Frank in your degreasing process. Can bulk soil and gross

R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. contamination be removed in a separate process

“The new law, which received bipartisan support in step that uses a different chemistry or technology?

both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, Can your follow-on customer accept a different

includes much needed improvements such as: level of cleanliness or a different type of oil coating

• Mandatory requirement for EPA to evaluate or corrosion preventative that is compatible with

existing chemicals with clear and enforceable their process? Are other solvent chemistries good

deadlines. enough to remove your soil in existing equipment?

• New risk-based safety standard. See the alternative solvent (SNAP Program) site

• More public transparency for chemical information. for replacement ideas.3

• Consistent source of funding for EPA to carry out 3. Lastly, consider technology investment if strong sol-

the responsibilities under the new law.”2 vency is absolutely necessary. There are new sealed-

The risk-based safety standard is new to the law, and system parts washers available that allow the use

this change will have the most immediate impact on of flammable strong solvents. They are no-doubt

metal parts production. Cutting oils and lubricants are a large capital investment, but the technology of a

necessary to the machining process and these fluids are sealed-system opens the door to a variety of inex-

often removed by solvents either in spray cabinets or pensive solvents that are not permitted to be used

vapor degreasers. Some of the most effective degreas- in an open degreasing environment due to flam-

ing solvents like carbon tetrachloride/tetrachlorometh- mability risks. These systems are also designed to

60 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2017

filter and freshly distill the working fluid so that summary-toxic-substances-control-act (Accessed 17 May
solvent loss is minimized. Aqueous cleaning sys- 2017).
tems with ultrasonic agitation are also available.
These represent a large capital investment, also. 2  US EPA. The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the
21st Century Act. [Online]. Available from https://www.epa.
Avoid Rash Decisions gov/assessing-and-managing-chemicals-under-tsca/frank-
r-lautenberg-chemical-safety-21st-century-act (Accessed 17
When considering these major changes to your pro- May 2017).
cess, it is wise to get advice from many sources. Equip-
ment manufacturers, solvent producers, surfactant 3  US EPA. Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program.
manufacturers and ultrasonic bath dealers are all eager [Online]. Available from https://www.epa.gov/SNAP (Accessed
to provide advice and information. But you should also 17 May 2017).
reach out to your customers. What level of cleanliness
do they actually require? Also reach out to the various 4  Handbook for Critical Cleaning: Vol 1 – Cleaning Agents and
industrial cleaning consultants who are able to give Systems, 2nd ed.; Kanegsberg, B., Kanegsberg, E., Eds.; CRC
you an independent opinion on your situation. This Press Taylor & Francis: Boca Raton, FL, 2011.
can be in person or through their publications.4-7
Test before you buy! All reputable equipment manufac- 5  Handbook for Critical Cleaning: Vol 2 – Applications, Pro-
turers will offer to test their equipment on your parts. cesses and Controls, 2nd ed.; Kanegsberg, B., Kanegsberg,
But you must be wise in order for this test to be mean- E., Eds.; CRC Press Taylor & Francis: Boca Raton, FL, 2011.
ingful. At a minimum, you must know the following:
6  Durkee, J. B. Cleaning with Solvents – Methods and Machinery,
1. What type of part is most challenging to your current William Andrew-Elsevier: Boston, MA, 2014.
cleaning system? Have them clean these parts with
realistic soil levels you regularly see in your facility. 7  Durkee, J. B. Cleaning with Solvents – Science and Technology,
William Andrew-Elsevier: Boston, MA, 2014.
2. How do you determine if this part is adequately cleaned
by your system? You must have a documented way Product Quality Workshop:
to assess your own process capability to determine if   THE CHEMISTRY BEHIND CLEAN
the vendors’ systems are worse, the same, or better.   SURFACES AND QUALITY PRODUCTS

3. Will time confuse the evaluation? by Darren L. Williams, Ph.D.
If your cleaning process is removing wet soil right Professor of Physical Chemistry at SHSU
after machining, and the parts sent to the vendor
sit and dry on a shelf, then the test will not be valid. A two-day hands-on workshop, May 16 to 17, 2018, is
Work with the vendor to control the timing of the
test so you receive a valid conclusion. intended for professionals in manufacturing, surface fin-

4. Can you attend and observe the cleaning evaluation? ishing, precision cleaning and surface preparation. The
You should be able to see the equipment in action
and to observe the process so that you can assess any content is appropriate for both managers of cleaning/
unexpected labor costs in operating the equipment.
quality groups and for the technicians who do the work.
In summary, there are many changes ahead in the
area of solvent degreasing since five out of ten of the Use this workshop to bring your employees up to speed
immediately planned risk assessments involve clean-
ing solvents. on cleaning for product quality or to refresh and broaden
Get to know your cleaning process and learn about
the alternatives, now. If you are still unsure where to your own knowledge.
begin, contact the author by phone or email.
A phone call may save you hours of unfruitful searches Workshop topics include regula-Workshop Costs, Schedule, and Logistics Product Quality
on the Internet. Likewise, BFK Solutions LLC and Sam Workshops
Houston State University are partnering to provide Two-day Hands-on Workshop $1100
a hands-on Product Quality Workshop in cleaning May 16-17 (Wed-Thu) 2018 Good
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angle.

At the conclusion of the workshop, you will understand
your own cleaning processes better, leading to improved
operation of existing tasks. You will see your cleaning pro-
cedures and quality issues in light of current technology.
This new knowledge will facilitate wise decisions about
potential upgrades to your processes and improvements
in the quality of your products.
www.shsu.edu/academics/chemistry/cleanresearch/

Author Profile: Dr. Darren L. Williams—Professor of Chemis-
try at Sam Houston State University—leads the only academic
research group in the USA that is dedicated to the science and
technology of degreasing, precision cleaning, solvent blending,
blend prediction and cleanliness verification. www.shsu.edu

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Reduce Your Cost of Operations

by:  — Go Lean & Green With New Technology

Joe McChesney
Global Product Line Manager – Solvents
KYZEN Corporation
430 Harding Industrial Dr.
Nashville, TN 37211  USA
www.KYZEN.com

A lot of OEM spring and wire form makers encounter Vacuum degreasing machine.
issues with new lubricants or coolants that do not react
with existing cleaning process. As an example, new able to reach the center of the work basket where parts
synthetic lubes will not clean in same process or system are shielded from external impingement actions.
as organic-based lubes. High-temperature lubes often Most new vacuum degreasers offer the above stated
require more mechanical action, and sometimes, even process options inclusive in one machine, which helps
a different cleaning chemistry. Various grade metals shortening the overall process time. The end-user
react with the forming, machining process or dies, and simply selects the cycle program and functions that
most metals often require corrosion protection. These match the parts being processed—from desired wash
modifications in parts cleaning are generally affected stages to dwell times to the type of mechanical action
by the ever-tightening environmental regulations in- required, all controlled by the HMI.
cluding restrictions on air emissions, waste discharge/ Today’s equipment often has available selection for
disposal and personal safety. Bottom line is, manufac- fragile or tough, rotation or not, ultrasonics or not
turing performance is directly related to these items. and short or long cycle times. Acceptable cleaning of
all parts must ensure that required cleaning levels are
Globally Accepted Cleaning Technology met before the next process step whether that is plating,
coating, heat treat, additional machining or packaging
New globally accepted cleaning technology is now for release to buyer.
being applied to small parts/high volume production
methods in order to yield: Production Flexibility
• Superior cleaning
• Environmentally preferred features For decades, solvent degreasing was the preferred
• Various processing options cleaning method for most high-volume/small-parts
• Lower “Total Cost of Ownership” manufacturers. Compared with aqueous cleaning,
Vacuum degreasing technology is leading the way to most factories found degreasing to be a simple, one-
replace older generation solvent cleaning systems as step process, requiring less floor space, maintenance
well as some alternate aqueous cleaning processes. and cost, while providing greater compatibility for
Today’s new vacuum degreasing equipment is de- numerous soils and substrates.
signed to offer a wide variety of cleaning applications Government regulatory changes created a partial exit
in one central piece of equipment using one chemical from solvent cleaning and resulted in an increase in
cleaning agent for all soils and processes. aqueous processes. We are now seeing a change back to
vacuum solvent processes based on the facts outlined
Overview of Process Benefits here. Several facets have contributed to the recent
increase in solvent usage. A majority of them will be
Small parts in high-volume applications generally re- illustrated throughout this article.
quire immersion cleaning to ensure all surfaces of the Degreasing is especially effective for parts with com-
parts are exposed to the cleaning agent. These soils can plex geometries due to solvents’ ability to penetrate
be a cutting oil or lube (nonpolar in nature) “or” can the smallest tolerances. These parts are sometimes
be water-soluble coolants (typically polar in nature). difficulty to rinse and dry in a required time frame.
Most bulk parts in common work baskets require Solvent usage in a vacuum degreaser improves that
mechanical action to enhance the soil removal such as: portion of the cleaning process. If any solvent remains
• Rotation or basket rocking action on the part, it will be evaporated inside a sealed cham-
• Ultrasonics
• Bath turbulation (spray under immersion)
• Multiple washing stages (hydraulic flooding)
These mechanical actions combined with the cleaning
agent’s chemical compatibility and operational tem-
perature create the process required to remove the soils
in desired time frame and provide the cleanliness level
to meet your production requirements. The process is

62 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2017

ber leaving minimal or no residue without affecting the Preferred Features for Environmental Safety
substrate, and most importantly not being discharged
into the atmosphere. During vacuum degreasing cleaning, all cleaning
When used with the correct chemistry, these units will
work equally well in removing both polar and non- work is conducted inside a sealed unit. This isolates
polar soils. This means one common cleaning system
will work on all production parts without having to any operator from potential chemistry contamination
operate and maintain separate systems.
For parts requiring an anti-corrosion protection, the as well as drastically reduces any fugitive emissions
process can be easily adapted to include rust preventa-
tive inside the system, eliminating the external step of such as VOCs that could contribute to global warming.
a separate application device and material handling.
These systems reduce energy consumption over typical Ambient area personnel are not exposed to the open
degreasers or aqueous process lines due to vacuum
technology that allows the solvent to operate at lower process tank, nor subject to fugitive emissions migra-
temperature. Due to the enclosed design, solvent con-
sumption is considerably lower on an annual purchas- tion created by wind drafts or improper operation of
ing basis by up to 50% or more.
The floor space requirement is generally less than system and lack of proper ventilation.
most tank lines. Most of these units have an internal
separation system that is designed to remove the soils Dirty metal parts enter the system and clean parts exit
that were displaced off the parts from the solvent.
This system allows the same solvent to be re-used for only after all the proper cycles have been completed.
conservation of operational cost as well as reducing
waste disposal volume. The process chamber door is sealed before start of the

cleaning cycle and only opened after the process cham-

ber has been evacuated of residual cleaning solvent.

Clean and dry parts can be removed and generally

ready for the next stage immediately due to lower

part temperature allowing rapid handling. There is

no remaining chemistry to drain during processing.

Wastes are separated for periodic disposal, but at a

lower volume versus discharging the entire tank bath.

And there is no rinse water to recycle or dispose of.

This feature in itself is one strong point in facilitating

compliance to the Clean Water Act. Continued...

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Reduce Your Cost of Operations ...continued chamber, vacuum degreasing is easily becoming the
preferred process of many companies. The advantages
Chemical Compatibility of these systems are readily apparent. These include
lower solvent usage costs and emissive losses, com-
Modified alcohol is the typical cleaning agent used bined with a controlled process that yields repeatable
in most of these new degreasers. Chemistry such as results with minimum operator interface. All the above
KYZEN Metalnox® M6386 cleaning blend is designed leads to lower cost of operations.
to clean a wide range of oils and coolants, and it is safe
on steel, brass, aluminum and other metals. Europe Gazing Into the future of
has led the way for this type of process to replace both the Vacuum Degreaser Process
solvent and aqueous systems in recent years.
Another common solvent used in vacuum degreasing In my opinion, the vacuum degreasers are quickly be-
is a “hydrocarbon compound” such as KYZEN Metal-
nox M6381. This solvent is mostly for nonpolar soils coming the future of solvent cleaning technologies for
and it is typically not recommended for polar soils.
The process using hydrocarbons also requires higher small-parts/high-volume cleaning. And they generally
operational temperature than modified alcohols.
This chemistry and process is quickly growing world- function equally well with most aqueous soils. In this
wide, especially in the USA where small parts in large
volumes create a need to clean and dry quickly, and as particular market, the industry as a whole is seeing
thoroughly inside a work basket filled with small parts.
The benefits of this new solvent to match this new new machines being ordered at an increasing rate for
equipment process is now accepted by a large number
of users. These include users that cannot or will not many different reasons:
use a water cleaning process, users that require solvent
cleaning for blind holes, cavities and passage ways • Small, precision cleaning operations needing
where the substrate requires cleaning/rinsing/drying.
Sometimes water processes simply will not work. The totally enclosed systems featuring automation
modified alcohols solvents features:
• Compatibility with a wide variety of metals. to minimize operator interface while conserving
• Effectively removes both polar and nonpolar soils.
• Has excellent solvency for a range of soils. maximum solvent.
• Has extremely low surface tension to penetrate
• Solvent cleans better, faster, in tighter areas than
and remove soils from blind holes and crevices.
• Very low odor on parts upon exiting the system. water can reach. Now there are many safe solvents.
• Parts are dry and free to chemical residue.
• Can be recycled / re-used. • Today’s precision/critical cleaning specs cannot
• Not listed as HAP by EPA.
• Meets regulatory and safety requirements. have any contaminant or rinse water residue on

Why Switch? the end product, drives some users toward solvent.

Small metal parts, especially in high-volume bulk, are • Cost to clean will always be a part of this equation,
sometimes difficult to clean and dry in the desired time
frame. They can present material handling issues to as will the cost for environmental compliance and
prevent part damage during transfer from containers
to cleaning process or during the cleaning process end user confidence. There is no “one size fits all”.
itself. Various substrate materials or soils may require
dedicated process equipment and/or application spe- Some applications can go either solvent or aque-
cific chemistry. In addition:
• EHS concerns are front and center in any plant. ous, and there will remain alternate choices for all.
• OSHA/EPA/ACGIH and other groups are de-
Solvent and equipment
veloping new guidelines that may affect current
process methods. manufacturers believe
• Cost of quality increase—result of rejects/rework.
• Overall operational cost for chemicals, utilities, this new process will
labor, waste disposal, operational compliance/
monitoring/process adjustment and other items. remain viable well into
Environmental impact is driving equipment design
toward enclosed systems when possible. Whether the future. We know the
an atmospheric shielded tank or hermetically sealed
equipment will evolve
64 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2017
along with the solvent

that goes into them. The

basic process will remain

similar. Improvements

will come in new solvent

blends and processes, ma-

terial handling concepts, Cleaned valve springs (im-
age courtesy of http://sardel-
solvent recovery systems
and even tighter environ- lo.com/parts-cleaning/#).

mental compliance.

www.KYZEN.com WFTI

Author Profile:
Joe McChesney is the Global Product Line Manager
– Solvents for KYZEN Corporation. He has more than
40 years’ experience regarding solvent and aqueous
cleaning processes from conceptual design through
field operation. McChesney can be reached by email

at: [email protected]

Company Profile:
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ment to ground-breaking science in cleaning chemistries and research
with the care we have for your manufacturing cleaning process and
your success. We continuously improve our cleaning agents and prob-
lem solve to create the most effective cleaning products and solutions to
suit your specific needs. www.KYZEN.com



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opportune and strategic staging of this specialist trade
fair comes amidst encouraging prospects expected for
the wire industry especially on the back of a thriving
infrastructure and manufacturing landscape in South-
east Asia.

Wire Forming Related Exhibitors
at wire Southeast Asia 2017

According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), it ANBAO QINHUANGDAO: G35A, China
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wire springs. The wire range for this spring coil-
ing machine 0.06 to 0.3 mm (0.002" to 0.012").

The machine’s feed system and tooling are
designed for production of precision fine wire
springs. Precision coiling point holders and
slides insure precise set up and spring diam-
eter accuracy.

A micrometer for roller pressure adjustment
insures accuracy and repeatability. Also fea-
tured is a micrometer for mandrel positioning
and micrometer for coiling point for precise
OD control.

Two servo motors with industrial computer
control, insure reliability and accuracy. The
micro pulse hand wheel provides ease of
set up and programming. Programmable air
valves provide flexible pneumatic applications.
A digital microscope system is included with
the machine.

HTC reliability combined with Forming Systems
Inc. service and responsiveness will provide
the results you need. For additional informa-
tion including dimensions, specifications and
options, contact Forming Systems, Inc. or visit

New Precision Stand-Alone Butt Welder Series

Automated Industrial Machinery, Inc. (AIM, Inc.), sible clamp adjustment for precise clamp alignment
Addison, IL, USA, has released a new stand-alone and availability of magnetic guides.
product for wire welding. The new BW series high-
precision butt welder consists of butt welders from 40 The welders can be supplied with options including
to 150 KVA, for up to 16 mm or 5/8", with AC or mid- robot loading, hand-held programming unit pendant,
frequency inverter models. AGI Argon gas for stainless welding and weld inserts
made with Elkonite (copper tungsten/tungsten and
Features include fully automatic welding control molybdenum).
with multiple schedules capability, heavy-duty/high-
precision guides for accurate and repeatable align- The BW welders offer high precision and robust con-
ment, adjustable clamp and tip force (pneumatically struction for consistent and quality welds with minimal
controlled) and weld head that can be ordered at 90° maintenance automated cells, with simple robot inte-
or 0° (front forward or top down welding). gration offering the most consistent quality welds all
the times. Power savings can be accomplished with the
Also featured are adjustable upset position with me- mid-frequency DC models with a balanced three-phase
chanical counters, fully adjustable and easily acces- electrical load. www.AIMmachines.com

BW series stand-alone
butt welder system for

wire welding from
AIM, Inc.

68 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2017

PRODUCT SHOWCASE

Rail Industry Targeted braking system waste products.
with Specialist Springs
Special alloys and custom designs can provide
The ex-stock 25,000 plus range of catalog springs these characteristics in a Lee Spring supply chain
available from Lee Spring Limited, Wokingham, based in the UK and Germany for Europe-wide
Berkshire, UK, has long been a favorite of rolling stock delivery.
manufacturers.
Further information on Lee Spring products can be
The standard compression springs, torsion springs and found at the company’s website listed below.
extension springs in this range have found application www.leespring.co.uk
on braking systems, inter-car-
riage connecting systems, bogie
suspensions, buffers, signalling
and track actuators.

Now Lee Spring is pleased to
announce the company’s cus-
tom capability for special springs
on urgent demand. Custom
special springs in exotic alloys
such as Inconel, Hastelloy and
Elgiloy offer the extraordinary
performance necessary for ap-
plications with excessive heat
build-up or excessive strength
requirements. In addition, rail
usage often places very high
demands on materials, in par-
ticular great longevity with high
corrosion resistance to de-icing
fluids and highly aggressive

Increased Metal Forming Production

Gibraltar Corporation, Northbrook, IL, USA,
offers the new YSM NC- 26T Vertislide designed

for increased metal forming production.

According to Gibraltar, necessity is not always
the mother of invention, but costs are. With your
typical four-slide, multi-slide or verti-slide, you’re
subject to the limitations of cam timing slides,
feed and die. You can now free yourself from
these costly limitations by going camless with
the new YSM NC- 26T from Gibraltar. Gibraltar
offers the state-of-the-art metal and wire form-
ing machine to ensure adherence to your toler-
ances and specifications. YSM NC 26T product
features include:

• No cam design means rapid and quick and
easily repeatable setup.

• Increased accuracy with repeatable the industry, “miss by a mil, miss by a mile”. And this
process and servo feed. is so very true in today’s competitive marketplace.
For more information on this product and the entire
• Reduced tooling cost due to camless operation. family of metal and wire forming machines from
Gibraltar, visit the website below.
• Easy operating features ensure greater www.gibraltar8.com
productivity.

Gibraltar reminds that it has been always said within

Continued...

Summer 2017/Wire Forming Technology International 69

PRODUCT SHOWCASE

Anti-Corrosion Bags New Spring Tester 400 mm (16") outside diameter in
For protection of a variety of metals Commissioned by IST compression and extension.
According to the manufacturer
of VCI polyethylene bags, for any- Higher-capacity system This newly commissioned high-
one in the metalwork industry, The Institute of Spring Tech- er-capacity spring tester machine
rust is a serious issue that can cost nology (IST) recently expanded allows the IST to further support
a pretty penny if not corrected its range of testing equipment its members and companies op-
or prevented. Customer loyalty and commissioned a new, higher- erating within the spring supply
can significantly diminish when capacity spring tester. chain. It also enables the IST to
product arrives rusted. VCI bags Best suited for the oil and gas support spring users which IST
can stop corrosion from the star. and the rail industries, the new has not up to now been able to
spring tester machine provides a properly accommodate and sup-
VCI polyethylene bags are the 100 kN capacity and thoroughly port. Contact IST for more details.
latest in anti-corrosion technolo- tests springs up to 800 mm and
gies. They are the safest way to www.ist.org.uk
package all ferrous and non-
ferrous metals including carbon
steel, stainless steel, chrome, cop-
per, brass, aluminum, silicon steel
and others. VCI bags require no
additional packaging to stop rust
in its tracks, and to prevent corro-
sion from damaging your precious
business materials. They can last
up to five years before needing
to be replaced. Green Packaging,
Inc., Harleysville, PA, USA.

green-vci.com

Three New Computer-Controlled Spring Forming Machines

ITAYA of Japan offers three new machines for the driver and can individually be installed at any angle.
spring manufacturing industry. The operator of this machine can easily program the
movement of each slide by the computer and save
ITAYA’s new MX-20B significant time in set up.
computer-controlled
spring forming ma- An additional new ma-
chine takes over the chine from ATAYA is
full functions of the the MCS-10 comput-
company’s previous er-controlled spring
spring forming ma- making machine. The
chine models. Also, MCS-10 spring form-
the MX-20B spring ing system is the com-
machine takes an ad- pany’s simple spring
ditional step forward making machine that
to provide for easy comes equipped with
spring forming operation. the Rotary Wire Feed.
With a rich source of
And with decades of options available, the
NC Spring machine user can optimize this
expertise, ATAYA now machine to suit spe-
offers the new MF cific requirements. The
Series NC computer- MCS-10 is the optimal substitute machine for MCS
controlled forming series and/or SX series machines.
machine with even
greater flexibility. With To find additional technical specifications on these new
this machine, each computer-controlled spring forming machines from
bending slide is con- ATAYA, visit the company’s website.
trolled by the servo www.itaya.co.jp

70 Wire Forming Technology International/Summer 2017

ADVERTISERS’ INDEX

Company Page Website

A&D Trading LLC 65 www.adtradingllc.com
AIM Inc. Back Cover www.aimmachines.com, www.aimeuropesa.com
Alloy Wire International
ANBAO (Qinhuangdao) Wire & Mesh Co., Ltd. 1 www.alloywire.com
Anchor Abrasives 63 www.anbao.com
BB Spring Technology 21
Bekaert 25 www.anchorabrasives.com
CASMI/SpringWorld 2018 41 www.bbspringtechnology.com
Dell Marking Systems 33
Dörken 19 www.bekaert.com
FENN LLC 11 www.casmi-springworld.org
17
Forming Systems Inc. Inside Back www.dellid.com
Cover www.doerken-mks.com
Forming Systems Inc. / HTC 13
www.fenn-torin.com
Gibraltar Corporation/Simco 9
www.formingsystemsinc.com
Golden Spot Industry Inc. 4
Larson Systems Inc. 8 www.formingsystemsinc.com
Maguire Machinery, Inc. 67 www.gibraltar8.com •
Metal Finishing News (MFN) 31 www.simcotw.com
Okuno Machine Co. 67 www.goldspot.com.tw
OMCG 2
OMD - Officina Meccanica Domaso SpA 15 www.larsonsystems.com
Oriimec Corporation of America 53 www.maguiremachinery.com
Inside Front
RK Trading Cover, 29 www.mfn.li
9 www.okunomc.co.jp
SIMCO 5, 39
Simplex Rapid 35 www.omcg.com
SMI Metal Engineering eXpo 33 www.omdspa.it
SpringWorld 2018 51 www.oriimec.com
Ultimate Automation Ltd. 57
Vinston US Corp. 59 www.rktradingusa.com
Vulcan Spring & Mfg. Co. 7
WAFIOS Machinery Corporation 63 www.simcotw.com
Wire Forming Technology International 59 www.simplexrapid.it
Witels-Albert USA Ltd. www.metalengineeringexpo.org
www.casmi-springworld.org

www.ultimat.com
www.vinstonus.com
www.vulcanspring.com

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EDITORIAL INDEX

Companies, organizations & events listed in Wire Forming Goldman Sachs............................................................ 66 Promostar..................................................................... 66
Events (p. 4) and as exhibitors at SMI Metal Engineering Government Affairs Conference................................... 10 Pyromaître Inc.............................................................. 24
eXpo (pp. 42-49), wire South America (pp. 54-56) or wire Green Packaging, Inc................................................... 70
Southeast Asia (p. 66) are not indexed here. Radcliff Wire Inc........................................................... 24
Hagens Spring Group................................................... 22 Reber Systematic......................................................... 56
ABITAM (Associação Brasileira da Indústria Hardware Products Co., L.P......................................... 40 RichardsApex Inc......................................................... 36
  de Tubos e Accesórios de Metal)............................... 54 HardWIRED e-newsletter............................................. 36 Rotor Clip Company, Inc................................................. 8
ACGIH.......................................................................... 64 Hartford Marriott Downtown......................................... 42 Rözmaş Çelik San. ve Tic. A.Ş..................................... 50
ACIMAF (Italian Wire Machinery Manufacturers Heritage Wire Die Inc................................................... 36 RWTH Aachen University............................................. 31
 Association)................................................................ 54 Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O’Hare Hotel....................... 20
Allied Spring................................................................. 16 Hirschvogel Automotive Group..................................... 20 Sam Houston State University (SHSU).................. 60, 61
Alloy Wire International (AWI)...................................... 20 HTC.............................................................................. 68 SAMP........................................................................... 36
Alpha Group, The......................................................... 18 Huffington Post............................................................... 6 São Paulo Expo Exhibition & Convention Center......... 54
American Fence Association (AFA).............................. 20 Huyett, G.L................................................................... 19 Sark USA...................................................................... 36
American Wire Producers Association (AWPA)............ 10 Schlatter Industries....................................................... 66
Anbao Qinhuangdao.................................................... 66 Ideal-Werk.................................................................... 66 Schnell.......................................................................... 66
ANSI............................................................................... 8 IDTechEx...................................................................... 30 Scholarship America..................................................... 26
ArcelorMittal................................................................. 52 ILZRO (International Lead and Zinc Sentry Spring & Mfg. Corp........................................... 16
ASEAN Power Grid (APG)........................................... 66   Research Organization).............................................. 52 Seven Bridges Golf Club.............................................. 26
Asian Development Bank (ADB).................................. 66 Industrieverband Massivumformung e. V..................... 20 Shanghai Electric Cable Research Institute................. 14
Asterion, LLC................................................................ 16 Institute of Spring Technology (IST)....................... 22, 70 Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC)...... 14
August Strecker............................................................ 66 International Congress Spring Industry........................ 21 Sikora International Corp.............................................. 36
Automated Industrial Machinery, Inc. (AIM, Inc.).... 55, 68 International Copper Association.................................. 30 SIMPLEX-RAPID Srl.................................................... 34
International Door Association (IDA)............................ 22 Sjogren Industries........................................................ 66
Bangkok Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC)............... 66 International Technical Conference.............................. 36 SMI Metal Engineering eXpo 2017....................... 3, 6, 42
Bansal Wire Industries................................................. 66 Interwire 2017................................................................. 3 Smithsonian.................................................................. 41
Baum’s Castorine......................................................... 36 ITA (International Tube Association)............................. 54 SMS Group................................................................... 36
Bekaert......................................................................... 36 ITAYA............................................................................ 70 Sonoco Reels & Spools................................................ 36
Beta LaserMike/NDC Technologies.............................. 36 ITR Economics............................................................... 6 Southeastern Chemical, Inc......................................... 16
BFK Solutions LLC....................................................... 61 IWCEA (Internatinal Wire and Cable Exhibitors Southwire Company LLC............................................. 36
Bloomingdale Golf Club................................................ 27  Association)................................................................ 54 Spring Manufacturers Institute (SMI)...................... 27, 42
Böllinghaus Steel.......................................................... 66 IWMA (International Wire & Machinery Association).... 54 Spring Systems i Torsås Sweden................................. 22
Bombay Exhibition Center............................................ 10 SpringWorld 2018..................................................... 3, 27
Bühler Redex GmbH.............................................. 56, 66 Jackson Spring Mfg. Co., Inc....................................... 16 Steel Dynamics, Inc...................................................... 18
Byer Steel Group, Inc................................................... 18 Japan Society of Spring Engineers (JSSE).................. 22 Steel Institute VDEh..................................................... 20
JN Machinery Corp....................................................... 22 Strecker........................................................................ 56
Carris Reels Inc............................................................ 36 JUNEN (JEC)............................................................... 37 Suzuki Garphyttan Group............................................. 24
Cascade Steel Rolling Mills Inc.................................... 36
Charter Steel................................................................ 10 Keystone Consolidated Industries................................ 10 T&T Marketing.............................................................. 36
Chicago Association of Spring Manufacturers, Inc. Kingspan Energy.......................................................... 24 Tube 2018............................................................... 12, 14
 (CASMI).................................................................. 3, 26 Knipex-Werk................................................................. 66 Tube China 2018.......................................................... 14
Chicago Veterans......................................................... 26 K&S Wire Products....................................................... 14 Tube India 2018............................................................ 10
Cipa Fiera Milano Publicações e Eventos Ltda............ 54 KYZEN Corporation...................................................... 62 TUBOTECH.................................................................. 54
Commerce Department................................................ 18
Commercial Metals Co................................................. 18 Lee Spring Limited....................................................... 69 Ulbrich Shaped Wire.................................................... 24
Commission Brokers.................................................... 36 Leggett & Platt Inc........................................................ 36 Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals.................... 24
Connecticut Convention Center................................... 42 Lloyd & Bouvier............................................................ 36 University of Siegen’s Forming Technology Institute.... 23
CRU Group................................................................... 30 Lozier............................................................................ 14 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)................ 18
U.S. EPA....................................................................... 60
Danieli.......................................................................... 36 Maggiano’s................................................................... 27 U.S. Internatinal Trade Commission
Davis-Standard LLC..................................................... 36 Mc Kinsey..................................................................... 31  (USITC)........................................................... 10, 18, 25
Dell Marking Systems, Inc............................................ 59 McKinsey Global Institute............................................. 66
Department of Commerce (DOC)................................. 10 Meiji University............................................................. 22 Visibility International.................................................... 27
DIN................................................................................. 8 Messe Düsseldorf............................................. 10, 14, 54 voestalpine AG............................................................. 16
DISA............................................................................. 24 Messe Düsseldorf India................................................ 10 voestalpine Group........................................................ 16
DISA Industrie AG (Wheelabrator)............................... 50 Messe Düsseldorf Shanghai........................................ 14
Doerken Corporation USA............................................ 18 Messe Essen................................................................ 10 WAFIOS AG............................................... 23, 54, 56, 66
Dörken Corporation USA.............................................. 58 Metallurgical Council of China Council for the Promotion WAI Operations Summit............................................... 36
Dörken MKS-Systeme............................................ 18, 58   of Internatioonal Trade Metallurgical Center for WAI’s 87th Annual Convention...................................... 36
Drudge............................................................................ 6   International Exchange and Cooperation................... 14 Waldes Truarc................................................................ 8
Dudek & Bock............................................................... 19 Metallurgy 2018............................................................ 10 Wall Street Journal......................................................... 6
MFL Group................................................................... 36 Walmley Golf Club........................................................ 22
Elring Klinger................................................................ 18 MGS Group, The.......................................................... 36 WCISA® (Wire and Cable Industry Suppliers
Encore Wire Corp......................................................... 36 Mid-South Wire............................................................. 36  Association®)............................................................... 54
EPA............................................................................... 64 Mid-West Spring & Stamping....................................... 28 Welding & Cutting India 2018....................................... 10
Eurobend GmbH.......................................................... 66 Mikrotek Machines Ltd................................................. 36 Westin Alexandria, The................................................. 10
Eurolls SpA................................................................... 66 Monroe Wire & Cable Corp., James............................. 36 Wheelabrator................................................................ 23
European Association of Automotive Suppliers Wheelabrator Group..................................................... 50
 (CLEPA)...................................................................... 31 National Institute of Materials Science......................... 22 Wheelabrator Technology Center................................. 50
European Commission (EC)......................................... 30 NESMA (New England Spring & Metalstamping Windak Group.............................................................. 36
ExxonMobil Chemical................................................... 36  Association).......................................................... 19, 42 wire 2018................................................................ 12, 14
EY................................................................................. 30 Nexans......................................................................... 36 Wire Association International (WAI), Inc..................... 36
Niehoff Endex............................................................... 36 wire China 2018........................................................... 14
Fastener Shanghai Special Zone................................. 14 Niehoff Group............................................................... 56 WireDrawing 101®........................................................ 32
Federal Mogul Powertrain............................................ 18 Niehoff-Herborn Máquinas Ltda. (NHM)....................... 56 WireDrawing 102™...................................................... 32
FENCETECH................................................................ 21 Niehoff of Germany, Maschinenfabrik.......................... 56 Wire Expo..................................................................... 36
Forming Systems Inc.................................................... 68 North Central Regional Conference............................. 20 Wire Fabricators Association (WFA)............................. 14
Fort Wayne Wire Die Inc.............................................. 36 NSSG........................................................................... 24 wire India 2018............................................................. 10
Francesca’s Amici......................................................... 26 Nucor Corporation.................................................. 10, 18 Wire Journal International (WJI)................................... 36
Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT.............. 31 Numalliance.................................................................. 66 WireSolutions............................................................... 52
Fraunhofer USA Center for Laser Applications CLA..... 31 wire South America 2017......................................... 3, 54
FUHR GmbH & Co. KG.......................................... 23, 66 Ofcom........................................................................... 30 wire Southeast ASIA 2015...................................... 54, 66
O’Hare International Airport.......................................... 14 wire Southeast ASIA 2017.................................. 3, 23, 66
Gem Gravure Co. Inc................................................... 36 O’Hare Spring Company.............................................. 14 WiTechs........................................................................ 56
General Cable Corp..................................................... 36 OSHA........................................................................... 64 WJI Reference Guide................................................... 36
Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC)................... 36 OSHA Office................................................................. 14 Wright, LLC, Roger N................................................... 32
Gerdau Ameristeel U.S., Inc................................... 10, 18
Gibraltar Corporation.................................................... 69 Phifer Incorporated....................................................... 56 Yaskawa....................................................................... 24
Global Ferrous Rod & Wire Symposium....................... 36 Polar Racking............................................................... 24
Golden Spot Industry Inc.............................................. 66 Precision Reel/Payoffs................................................. 36 Zumbach Electronics Corp........................................... 36
Primetals Technologies................................................. 36

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