WCN Spring 2009

Wire working versatility Eurobend SA has developed a new range of automatic wire bending machines, working from coil. The G-STAR F, a single head machine, and the G-MULTI, which can have from two to six bending heads working simultaneously to suit the production capacity required, together offer a combination of multi-slide production output and CNC wire bender versatility.

LDSN new international standard

curve was generated to filter the slight dispersion of each single wire calibration. The regression curve becomes the calibration curve, with uncertainty still below the national laboratories’ uncertainties. Cersa-MCIsuppliesboxesoffourreference wires based on the reference instrument measurement,withcalibrationcertificate within ±0.1µm uncertainty. Since July 2007, Cersa-MCI has offered a calibration of its instruments according to these latest international standards. The temperature compensated LDSN instruments can also be used for in-line measurement. Cersa-MCI – France Fax : +33 4 42 02 79 79 Email : sale@cersa-mci.com Website : www.cersa-mci.com

Cersa-MCI Laser Diffraction Sensors (LDSN) offer users a new international standard calibration agreement for fine wire diameter measurement. differences in diameter references worldwide, especially from 0.3mm down to 30µm, Cersa-MCI undertook an international comparison from national laboratories. Laboratories in USA and Switzerland met the Cersa-MCI requirement, producing the same results in accordance with the theoretical models. Among the advantages of the LDSN, the ability to measure fine diameters from 0.005 to 2mm with repeatability and long-term stability offers an excellent tool to compare wire diameters. Using up to 20 reference wires from national laboratories on a single (reference) instrument, a regression Observing significant Fine International offers 16- and 24-carrier braiders for wire and cable and the medical industries. Each machine includes a touch screen control panel with PLC, frequency controlled drive for infinite adjustment of braiding RPM, an automatic lubrication system, braiding wire, tape and broken core detection and alarm display. A tape dispenser is included with each unit. The enclosure is sound insulated with a safety guard door and provides noise protection below 80dB. 16-carrier units operate up to 150rpmwhile the 24-carrier versions go up to 100rpm. A complete spare parts kit is included with each unit. Speciality fine wire braiding systems include dual drive electronic lay control systems and include tape let-off and integrated payoff and take-up. Automatic bobbin winding systems are also available. Fine International offers an extensive range of equipment including complete extrusion lines for general thermoplastic and foamed thermoplasticmaterials, high speed rotary braiders, vertical braiders, taping and binding heads, various static and driven design payoffs, low and high temperature extruders, tempered/chilled water trough systems, various capstans (including belt, dual drum, wet and linear) accumulator/dancers, various take-ups

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Wire bending with Eurobend technology

Industrial or decorative shapes of any complexity can be created instantly and produced in thousands. Four different machine versions are available, processing up to 14mm diameter wire. These automatic wire-bending machines have a combination of features: Infinitely rotating 3-D bending head • 3D wire twisting unit • Patented adjustable counter-torsion • (anti-twist) system guarantees flat shapes, regardless of wire quality or bending direction Fast and accurate wire diameter • changes completed in less than two minutes, using a carefully designed pre-setting system Extended use of servo-motors ensures • accuracy and allows numerous pro- gramming possibilities On-line communication in real-time • mode for immediate technical support provision Power transmission toall straightening • rollers produces an even straightening force distribution As a part of a major expansion in North America, Eurobend is looking for representatives in the US and Canada. Contact the company for more details.

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Fine International 24-carrier braider

(shaft, shaftless parallel axis, portal), inductive preheaters, planetary stranders, reel and reel-less packaging equipment and TIG welding and corrugating lines. Fine International will be exhibiting in booth 2400 at April’s Interwire show in Cleveland. Fine International Corporation – USA Fax : +1 732 933 4005 Email : sales@fineinternational.com Website : www.fineinternational.com

Eurobend SA – Greece Fax : +30 2106 206 567

Email : eurobend@otenet.gr Website : www.eurobend.com

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