Wire technology : process engineering and metallurgy
This all-new text is the first to explain the complex theory and sophisticated engineering concepts related to ferrous and non-ferrous wire drawing in an accessible way for practicing engineers. It is designed to facilitate the entry and training of new engineers and upgrade the professional practic...
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| Format | Electronic eBook |
| Language | English |
| Published |
Burlington, MA :
Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier,
©2011.
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| Subjects | |
| Online Access | Full text |
| ISBN | 9780123820938 0123820936 9780128026502 0128026502 9780123820921 0123820928 |
| Physical Description | 1 online resource (xv, 320 pages) : illustrations |
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Table of Contents:
- 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
- Physical properties
- Wire forming
- Current and near-term developments
- List of symbols--English alphabet
- List of symbols--Greek alphabet
- References
- Selected formulas
- Index.