Wire technology : process engineering and metallurgy
Burlington, MA
Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier
2011
xv, 320 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index
Roger N. Wright
The general idea -- A brief history of the technology -- Twentieth century equipment concepts -- Basic engineering variables pertinent to drawing -- Basic drawing mechanics -- Drawing temperature -- Drawing speed -- Friction, lubrication and surface quality -- Drawing die and pass schedule design -- Shaped dies and roller dies -- Mechanical properties of wire and related testing -- Drawability and breaks -- Relevant aspects of copper and copper alloy metallurgy -- Relevant aspects of carbon and low alloy steel metallurgy -- Other metallurgical systems for wire technology -- Wire coatings -- Redraw rod production -- Wire forming -- Physical properties -- Current and near-term developments