Development of metric standards for the wire industry

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Problems facing wire makers in developing new standardized metric units are discussed. Standard size differences between English, German, and U.S. wires are compared. Formulas to determine sizes in AWG and the ISO R388 R20 Series are given. Changes needed in wire drawing, micrometer calipers, and other conversions are considered.

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Problems facing wire makers in developing new standardized metric units are discussed. Standard size differences between English, German, and U.S. wires are compared. Formulas to determine sizes in AWG and the ISO R388 R20 Series are given. Changes needed in wire drawing, micrometer calipers, and other conversions are considered.

Additional information

Author(s)

Specht, H.M.Phelps Dodge Copper Products Co.

Publication/Event/Pages

Wire Journal8(4): 69-73 1975

Year

1975