Die cost reduction initiatives at wire drawing factories typically start in one of two places: either a conversation with the die supplier about getting better pricing or a specification upgrade to a premium grade die expected to last longer per tonne. Both approaches have merit in the right circumstances, but neither addresses the process conditions...
Lubricant in wet wire drawing operations performs the critical function of reducing friction at the wire-die interface, carrying heat away from the die zone, and contributing to the surface quality of the drawn wire. Despite this importance, lubricant system management at many wire drawing operations receives less systematic attention than the drawing process itself, and...