Wiredrawing of some nonferrous metals

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The drawing of nonferrous wire, including copper, brass, aluminum, zinc, tin, lead, nickel, tungsten, precious metals, and miscellaneous metals, is discussed; emphasis is placed on the use of appropriate lubricants. The functions of wiredrawing lubricants and the four major types of lubricants are described; the lubricants most suitable for each wire type are given.

Description

The drawing of nonferrous wire, including copper, brass, aluminum, zinc, tin, lead, nickel, tungsten, precious metals, and miscellaneous metals, is discussed; emphasis is placed on the use of appropriate lubricants. The functions of wiredrawing lubricants and the four major types of lubricants are described; the lubricants most suitable for each wire type are given.

Additional information

Author(s)

Bastian, E.L.H., Shell Oil Co. Inc.

Publication/Event/Pages

Wire & Wire Products24(7): 588-592, 626-633 1949, Paper presented at WAI Regional Meeting, Montreal, Canada

Year

1949