EoW January 2010

technology news

Cable specific enterprise software Successful wire and cable manufacturers and distributors use enterprise software to make their business processes across the company more efficient. However, the promises of these systems do not always materialise because standard ERP systems do not fulfil the unique requirements of wire and cable companies. By definition, generic ERP systems do not understand the world of wire and cables. These standard ERP systems are built to support either discrete industries or process industries but the wire and cable industry does not fit either one. As a result, the typical business processes and best practices in the wire and cable industry are not supported. Companies who try to force the generic software into the reality of cable manufacturing and distribution have to accept many compromises. The result is said to often be an expensive, heavily customised and rigid ERP system that cannot provide the flexibility needed to compete in the current competitive environment. InnoVites understands the specific requirements of the wire and cable industry, and specialises in providing solutions for the industry. Based on extensive experience within the industry the company has developed ERP software that addresses the needs of wire and cable manufacturers and distributors. This industry solution is based on the popular and mature Microsoft Dynamics AX software and InnoVites complements this rich solution with features that are specific for the wire and cable industry, including: Cable length management throughout the logistics (sales, • production, purchasing, master planning) Optimisation algorithm, developed in association with • scientists, to reduce scrap in production and cutting operations Precious material management, to manage the volatile prices • of materials such as copper, aluminium and XLPE Easy cable cutting procedure • Standard integration to the popular cable design software • CableBuilder InnoVites BV – The Netherlands Website : www.innovites.com Rautomead Ltd has secured a firm order from Elsan Elektrik Gerecieri SA of Denizli, Turkey to supply an RS 3000/6 copper rod-casting machine for use in the manufacture of enamelled wires. Elsan will be building its own operating platform and cathode feed, but in accordance with Rautomead ’ s designs. Proprietary components of Rautomead’s standard coilers will be supplied as kits for local manufacture. Rautomead’s expertise in graphite crucible and electrical resistance heating technology is well suited to copper wire rod production. The all-carbon containment system acts as a strongly reducing environment and avoids risk of ceramic refractory contamination of the molten copper. These factors ensure the highest quality oxygen-free copper rod. Turkish order

Wire cutting The Delisi company manufactures and sells automatic wire straightening and cutting machines for smooth and ribbed wire in diameters between 1mm and 20mm. Model HS6H, with hydraulic and flying shear cut for wires from 1.5mm to 6mm, is suitable for smooth wires and for short pieces. It has four pairs of feeding rolls and rapid change of diameter. Feed speed is from 30m up to 150m per minute. The system produces less wire twist, increased production and reduced noise. Delisi Srl – Italy Fax : +39 0882 333236

Email : delisi@delisisrl.com Website : www.delisisrl.com

Complex shape forming

Robust and reliable, Pave’s space-saving Cyber-Form Selekta 2000 wire forming centre offers a full 360 degree, three-dimensional wire bending capability for complex shapes at a competitive price. The machine’s integrated multi-head wire forming facility provides a wide range of ‘in cycle’ wire bending and end finishing options, while the fully automatic CNC system allows a number of normally separate processing operations to be performed at the same time on the same machine. This cuts handling and production times considerably and substantially reduces the cost per product.

Selekta 2000 wire forming centre ▲ ▲

Equipped with automatic user-friendly technology to minimise operator training, the Selekta also incorporates Pave’s patented ‘Trueline’ wire straightening system, which provides accuracy similar to hard tooling and provides twist-free finished form products. Other special features include a double end chamfering unit, moving guillotines for back and front cuts, a double pressing station, roll threading unit and manipulation unit for double eye end forming. The compact Selekta can be customised to suit specific user requirements, such as profile cutting and welding. Pave Automation Ltd – UK Fax : +44 1733 563500

Rautomead Ltd – UK Fax : +44 1382 622941

Email : sales@rautomead.com Website : www.rautomead.com

Email : pave@enterprise.net Website : www.pave-wire.com

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EuroWire – January 2010