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Ajex & Turner Wire Dies has introduced a line of innovative
VNT dies (Vitrified Nanocrystalline Technology) that can replace
PCD and carbide dies for multiple applications in drawing and
compacting.
VNT dies offer more wear resistance, and have an extremely
smooth surface with immensely low friction. The dies can draw
stainless steel wire or carbon steel wire up to 0.6%C, aluminium
or Al alloy wire, and nickel silver wire as well as copper/brass
tubes and for compacting/stranding copper and aluminium.
The dies, which are offered for a range of 0.8mm to 70mm for
stainless or carbon steel wire, provide a two to three per cent
improvement in raw material use for metal savings.
The dies can provide a perfect surface finish, holding a zero
tolerance for up to 500 metric tons (stainless steel and carbon
steel wire up to 0.6%C) at a price that is 2-10 times lower than
PCD dies (depending on bore diameter).
These dies produce a smooth wire due to the unique diamond
technology used. “The diamond coating is very thin, thus it will
not peel off as in the case of a thick coating, thus increasing
the life of the die and providing better performance, which
is evident by the overwhelming responses by our overseas
customers who have used these dies for copper, aluminium,
stainless steel, aluminium alloy, etc,” said a statement.
“For high and low carbon, in association with TKT, Italy, we have
developed pressure dies for long life. These dies are used for dry
and wet drawing respectively. With its revolutionary concept of
disassembled die, it improves lubrication, gives 30 per cent more
nib or pallet life and produces higher quality wire.
“Our pressure dies contribute significantly to increase drawing
speeds and improve productivity to the wire plant.”
By using the pressure die, the re-cutting or refurbishment is
eliminated and the wire drawing speed also increases up to 50
metres per second.
Ajex has developed different grades of Masterlube lubricants,
which have high viscosity and low consumption.
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VNT dies offer multiple advantages
▲ ▲ VNT dies from Ajex & Turner