Stelblock – an engineering study of a new one-die wiredrawing machine

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An innovative design by Stelco Inc. for a one die wiredrawing machine, the Stelblock, is described. Traditional bullblock and deadblock machines are compared with the new design. Objectives in designing the new machine included addressing problems such as a)increasing RT/CT ratio; b)running the unit quickly; c)reducing space requirements and building costs; d)reducing machine price; and e)reducing operator fatigue.

Description

An innovative design by Stelco Inc. for a one die wiredrawing machine, the Stelblock, is described. Traditional bullblock and deadblock machines are compared with the new design. Objectives in designing the new machine included addressing problems such as a)increasing RT/CT ratio; b)running the unit quickly; c)reducing space requirements and building costs; d)reducing machine price; and e)reducing operator fatigue.

Additional information

Author(s)

Glover, A.C.Stelco Inc., Prikryl, J.K.

Publication/Event/Pages

Paper presented at WAI International Technical Conference, Stratford-Upon-Avon, UK, Paper published in WJI, July, 1987, pg. 38.

Year

1986