Subject: [Q] Wire-drawing: how to keep end tapered ?

From: C++ Freak <[email-masked]>
Date: 20 May 1996 11:25:17 GMT

During drawing wire (silver, gold or Cu-Ni alloys) one end (which should be
put through the drawplate) should be kept tapered to allow entering into the
drawplate. Each few holes I file it off to keep it tapered, but when it's
smaller than 1.0 mm (I am not familiar with gauges) diameter it is *very hard*
and refiling is necessary after *each* hole.
Can somebody help me with other ideas to keep it tapered ?

Klaas

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From: [email-masked] (Bruce Holmgrain)
Date: 20 May 1996 13:41:00 GMT

Each few holes I file it off to keep it tapered, but when it's
>Can somebody help me with other ideas to keep it tapered ?

I have a small, pair of flay pliers with teeth that I use at this point  
instaed of the drawtongs. The teeth on the drawtongs have a tendency to bend 
and crimp small wire.

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From: [email-masked](John M Caro)
Date: 20 May 1996 23:44:43 GMT

In <[email-masked]> [email-masked] (Bruce
Holmgrain) writes: 
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>snail mail: POB 7072, McLean, VA 22106-7972, U.S.A.
  But you'll still have to keep filing every couple of holes 
Although it is easier with a draw plate with more holes with smaller
graduations.
 John Caro