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FRACMAT Wire Test Machine

A FRACMAT Wire Tester Proves How Good Your Wire Is Before You Use It

Fracmat.JPG (173314 bytes) Until now, if you manufacture or use wire, you will have been faced with the inevitable problem of being unable to identify inconsistencies in the forming performance of your wire before it is used. Even the tiniest inconsistencies can lead to forming problems and hence affect the quality of the end product. IST has developed award-winning technology especially to solve this problem!

The FRACMAT test system allows you to assess the forming performance of your spring wire before you use it. The test is simple and highly effective, making a significant contribution to improved quality and throughput.

Chaos Theory mathematical analysis and a unique computer controlled measuring system provides new data on the variability in elastic properties and surface frictional characteristics of your wire. This information enables you to classify the wire as "good", "intermediate" or "poor".

The FRACMAT test provides the following important benefits:

· Improved quality control for outgoing wires and incoming wire inspection, to prevent unsuitable wire being used or supplied to customers.
· Categorisation of forming performance of wires, enabling identification of highly consistent wires for use in close tolerance work.
· Production of an information database on wire coilability assessment.

For Wire Producers:
· An increased level of confidence that wires of high, consistent quality can be reliably supplied to customers.
· Implementation of Taguchi-style experiments to identify / control the factors influencing coiling consistency in order to produce wires "right-first-time".

For Wireformers / Springmakers:
· Improved manufacturing tolerances with lower scrap rates by using the correct wire for the job.
· Reduced setup times be eliminating the non-productive adjustment loops needed to confirm that poor wire cannot be formed to the required tolerance.
· A genuine just-in-time production capability, reducing inventory levels and enhancing customer service.

Special Options:

If you have a special need we can incorporate your requirements into our standard design. The following are examples of extra equipment you may need.

· Pay-off swift for wire.
· Additional mandrels.
· Increased wire range.
· Other supply voltages available.

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For Further Details on Technical Specifications Click Here. For all other Details, including Prices Contact  Mike Bayliss - Email m.bayliss@ist.org.uk / Direct Dial +44 (0)114 252 7990

Financial & Leasing Terms Available on Request

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