A new method for the continuous annealing of aluminum wire

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Annealers for copper wire and aluminum annealer requirements are discussed. A continuous resistance annealer for aluminum wire that utilizes high frequency (400 Hz) alternating current is presented. Contact wheel sparking problems are eliminated; no pitting of aluminum or copper wire at anneal or preheat occurs. Performance, power consumption, and operating experience are considered.

Description

Annealers for copper wire and aluminum annealer requirements are discussed. A continuous resistance annealer for aluminum wire that utilizes high frequency (400 Hz) alternating current is presented. Contact wheel sparking problems are eliminated; no pitting of aluminum or copper wire at anneal or preheat occurs. Performance, power consumption, and operating experience are considered.

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Author(s)

Bonikowski, Z.BICC Research and Engineering Ltd., Keen, B.H.

Publication/Event/Pages

Wire Journal11(6): 56-60 1978, Paper presented at WAI 1st European Regional Meeting, Cardiff, Wales UK

Year

1978