WIRE
1/2010 April

Schematic view of the Inline-Wire Diagnosis IWD concept.
Photo: Witels-Albert
Inline-Wire Diagnosis IWD
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Witels-Albert presents the concept of a device from the IWD series which, on the basis of a patented method for automating the wire straightening process, enables the Inline Diagnosis of round steel wires in determinable quality and size. In addition to the familiar identification of the process material’s geometrical parameters, changes in the process material's strength are continuously measured and documented in order to be able to use the data for subsequent technical and economic purposes. The continuous availability of information about changes in the wire's diameter and elongation limit creates a new system of values for the classification of wire grades which focuses on permanently determining the constancy of these properties and their correlating economic aspects. For users such as wire drawing companies this opens up the innovative possibility of marketing their products on the basis of a consistently verifiable quality and producing selective grades through their choice of tools and/or machines. The added value which this creates in Witels-Albert’s view should certainly stir some lively debate with the manufacturers and users of drawing machines.
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