Description

This paper highlights the importance of proper coating selection and precise finished contours for wiredrawing equipment parts such as capstans (i.e., blocks or drums), stepcones, pulleys, sheaves, and guide rollers. It describes the available types of coatings (i.e., carbides, ceramics, and alloys), and the specific applications for which each is best suited. Emphasis is placed on the need to establish and accurately reproduce appropriate tapers along with other maintenance processes and practices.