FUNDAMENTALS OF WIRE MANUFACTURING

Start with the basics

New to the wire and cable industry? Need to come up to speed in a hurry? Or are you unclear about the many wire processing terms you’ve heard?

Yes? Then this concentrated introductory course is for you. It provides a solid grounding in the essentials of wire and cable manufacturing presented by experts in the field. This is the Wire Association’s most popular training program and refresher course for new hires, sales teams, and operations personnel.

Fundamentals of Wire Manufacturing

Topics covered:

Mechanics of wiredrawing | Drawing dies and lubricants

Courses present fundamental principles and calculations for wiredrawing operations; how dies are designed for maximum efficiency; and compositions and principles or lubricants to control chemical and physical properties.

Wire breaks and surface damage

Learn to recognize and identify various types of wire breaks from material defects to process-related problems.

Stranding cable

Trace the steps of the stranding process for bare copper and tinned conductors.

Cleaning and coating of rod and wire

Find out about cleaning, pickling, and coating of ferrous wire and rod in preparation for drawing and processing.

Ferrous heat treatment and metallurgy

Courses in the ferrous track cover heat treating principles with specific examples for steel rod and wire as well as metallurgical concepts like transformation and strengthening mechanisms.

Extrusion

Discussion covers types of polymers and construction of extruder equipment, including all the key components.

Testing

Ferrous and nonferrous topics are offered, including testing for key properties on steel wire and fundamental concepts for electrical testing.

Marking/Printing
Learn how to properly use equipment for marking, printing, and guiding insulated wire and cable.
Learn about: Mechanics of wiredrawingDrawing dies and lubricantsWire breaks and surface damageStranding cableCleaning and coating of rod and wireExtrusionFerrous heat treatment and metallurgyTestingMarking/PrintingManufacturing problem solving

Access the following with your registration:

1

Fundamentals of wire manufacturing sessions

Fourteen industry experts will explain the essentials of wire manufacturing in this concentrated course.
2

Networking

Network with your peers in various sessions, on the exhibit floor, and at the Welcome Reception for opportunities to meet valuable new contacts and discuss what’s next in wire and cable.
3

Mobile App

Create your personal schedule for all things Wire Expo; chat with others in the industry; access area maps and event surveys.
4

Exhibits

View innovative products and solutions from more than 100 Wire Expo exhibitors.
5

Conference Program

You are welcome to hear the various conference presentations and production solutions demonstrations June 7-8.

Exclusive to this course:

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Course materials

Course materials will be supplied via a USB flash drive inside your lanyard at the registration counter.
2

Course lunch on Monday, June 6, 2022

A sit down meal and networking opportunities await you at the Fundamentals luncheon.
3

Choice of ferrous or nonferrous/electrical track

Choose your track, it's your call. Great speakers and conversations await in either the ferrous or nonferrous/electrical tracks!

Why wait…Register now!

Find out why hundreds of wire professionals choose this introductory course for themselves or their staff. It’s a great way to come up to speed quickly in a new industry and a comprehensive one-day refresher. Whether you are new to the industry or want to refresh your understanding, choose the Fundamentals of Wire Manufacturing course when you register.

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