Category Archives: Wire Manufacturing

METCOR 62

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METCOR 62 is an indoor, long-term corrosion preventative for all metals. METCOR 62 deposits a light, oily film that is “hydrophobic” to water and high humidity conditions. The deposited film is adaptable and not affected by changes in atmospheric temperature or relative humidity.

Benefits

  • Long term indoor protection
  • Excellent penetrating and wetting properties
  • Resists moisture and humidity
  • Water displacing
  • Fast drying, dry to the touch, non-gumming film protection
  • Easy to use – no mixing or measuring
  • Easy to clean off
  • Clear film for optimal part identification
  • Weldable residue
  • Fingerprint neutralizer
  • Can apply to machined parts directly without adverse effect from coolant residues.

Applications

  • Dipping parts after cleaning for in-process protection
  • Protecting parts for long-term storage or during shipping
  • Final protective step in tube mill or rollforming operations

 

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METCOR 60

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METCOR 60 is an oil-free, water-based corrosion preventative for in-process rust protection on steels and cast irons. METCOR 60 deposits a dry, mono-molecular film on metal surfaces. This protective film is clear and provides excellent short-term, indoor corrosion resistance.

Benefits

  • Economical-Water Dilutable
  • Environmentally & Operator Friendly
  • Non-hazardous (no oil or solvent)
  • No Flash Point
  • Safe (non-flammable)
  • Easy To Remove Or Clean Off
  • Clear Film (easy part inspection)
  • Biodegradable/Non-Toxic
  • Long Tank Life
  • Can be painted over with some paints
  • Prevents “White Rust” On Aluminum

Applications

  • Final rinse stage in cleaner lines
  • In-process rust protection of parts
  • Rust protection after machining
  • Dip tank coating
  • Protect parts during transit
  • Sealer prior to painting or coating
  • Anywhere short-term rust protection is required

 

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TAPEZE X-3

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TAPEZE X-3 is a high viscosity, E.P. fortified tapping and cutting fluid that is safe for all metals. TAPEZE X-3 is formulated to “cling” to your tap or tooling to afford the maximum of lubricity and tap life.

Benefits

  • Increased tap life
  • Safe on all metals, including aluminum and stainless steel
  • Improved part finishes
  • Eliminates chipping and galling
  • Improved thread quality
  • Reduces tool breakage
  • “Splits Out” of machining coolants
  • “clings” to tool without mess or waste
  • Economical – can use as is or as an additive

Applications

  • Bending
  • Blanking
  • Broaching
  • Cold Heading
  • Deep Drawing
  • Deep Hole Drilling
  • Drilling
  • End-Forming
  • Extruding
  • Metalforming
  • Milling- Profiling
  • Piercing
  • Punching
  • Reaming
  • Stamping
  • Tapping
  • Tube- Bending
  • Tube- Drawing
  • Tube- End-Forming
  • Tube- Expanding

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TAPEZE X-2

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TAPEZE X-2 is a E.P. fortified paste for tapping all metals. TAPEZE X-2 paste “clings” to your tap to afford the maximum lubricity and tap life.

Benefits

  • Increased tap life
  • Safe on all metals, including aluminum and stainless steel
  • Improved part finishes
  • Eliminates chipping and galling
  • Improved thread quality
  • Reduces tool breakage
  • “Splits Out” of machining coolants
  • “clings” to tool without mess or waste
  • Economical and easy to use

Applications

  • Bending
  • Blanking
  • Broaching
  • Cold Heading
  • Deep Drawing
  • Drilling
  • End-Forming
  • Extruding
  • Piercing
  • Punching
  • Reaming
  • Tapping
  • Tube- Drawing
  • Tube- End-Forming
  • Tube- Expanding

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WIREWORKS 10005

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WIREWORKS 10005 is a unique approach to the dry drawing of wire without the drawbacks associated with calcium or sodium based soaps. WIREWORKS 10005 is a composite solid lubricant that has been flaked and sized for easy handling. It is a synergistic blend of natural and synthetic additives designed to maximize die life and surface finish of drawn wires. This lubricant has the ability to draw mixed metals at variable speeds, using multiple dies at high reduction rates.

Benefits

  • No dusting or mess
  • No air filtration necessary
  • Hydrophobic coating repels humidity and moisture
  • Anneable without post cleaning
  • Non-staining to sensitive alloys
  • Ashless at low furnace temperatures
  • No chlorine, sulfur, soap, borax, clay, or oil
  • Excellent long-term corrosion protection
  • Biodegradable – Biorenewable - Biosustainable
  • No bad odors – easy to handle
  • Anti-seize and mold release properties optimize economy and lubricant containment
  • Long shelf life
  • Deposits a peelable, protective coating
  • Safe – Eliminates dust explosions and spontaneous ignitions.
  • Inflammable below 500°F
  • Paintable with oil-based and some waterbased paints

Applications

  • Wiredrawing- Dry

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METDRAW 5130-HV

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METDRAW 5130-HV is a synthetic drawing lubricant designed to form “seamless” tube from all metals. The lubricant offers the ultimate in die life and hydrodynamic separation available. METDRAW 5130-HV is applicable in plug drawing, sinking or mandrel drawing processes. The high viscosity of METDRAW 5130-HV reduces wear and friction especially during multiple draws. METDRAW 5130-HV is completely anneable and ashless. METDRAW 5130-HV is compatible with steel, aluminum, copper or brass tubing and well suited to form large or small diameters.

Benefits

  • Draws all metals
  • 100% anneable
  • Hydrophobic film is impervious to humidity and moisture
  • High speed drawability (3.0 meters/second)
  • Low surface finishes/non-staining
  • 3 year shelf life
  • Draws diameters from half inch to 10 inches in light or heavy wall tubing
  • Suitable for all post heat treatments
  • Excellent “carry thru” for multiple draws
  • Excellent friction modification and antiwear properties

Applications

  • Tube- Bending
  • Tube- Drawing
  • Tube- End-Forming
  • Tube- Expanding
  • Wiredrawing- Wet

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ADDVANCE 5140-HV

ADDVANCE 5140-HV is a multifunctional “Green” metalforming lubricant made from 100% natural and biodegradable components.  ADDVANCE 5140-HV was developed with a focus on personnel and environmental safety.  ADDVANCE 5140-HV is an alternative to conventional petroleum based lubricants that may be difficult to work with or have undesirable properties.  ADDVANCE 5140-HV was formulated to perform a wide range of metalforming applications and is available in several viscosities for your specific application.  Metalloid uses only renewable resources in the ADDVANCE line with a focus on making a global difference.

Benefits

  • Excellent corrosion protection
  • Cleaner/safer plant environment
  • High temperature stability
  • Non-Staining safe on yellow metals
  • Cleans off easily
  • Contains no hazardous materials
  • Excellent die life and anti-wear properties
  • Biodegradable, operator friendly
  • Multi-metal compatible
  • Reduces post finishing costs
  • Eliminates smoke and oil residues
  • Versatile–available in multiple viscosities
  • Non-drying residue - does not gum up
  • Outstanding metal wetting properties
  • Cost-effective  - low end use cost
  • Outstanding hyrrodynamic and boundary lubrication
  • Heat-treatable - ashless

Applications

  • Wiredrawing- Wet

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ADDVANCE 5430

ADDVANCE 5430 - USDA Certified Biobased Product - 79%

ADDVANCE 5430 is a heavy-duty biodegradable metalforming lubricant for severe operations. ADDVANCE 5430 was specifically engineered to replace oil based lubricants in the toughest draws on the hardest metals. ADDVANCE 5430 is a unique, no oil, renewable resource formulation that will provide the operator with benefits that are unattainable with traditional oil based lubricants. This state-of-the-art chemistry affords the ultimate in lubricity, personnel safety, and environmental compatibility. ADDVANCE 5430 provides the benefits of a chlorinated lubricant without the use of chlorinated paraffin. ADDVANCE 5430 is the ideal choice for heavy-duty stamping, blanking and deep drawing operations on all metals including the hardest alloys.

Benefits

  • Outstanding corrosion protection
  • Cleaner/safer press room environment
  • Anti-wear EP package
  • Biostable for recirculating systems
  • Non-Staining safe on all metals
  • USDA CERTIFIED 79% BIOBASED
  • Cleans off easily
  • Contains no hazardous materials
  • Excellent die life and anti-wear properties
  • Cost-effective  - low end use cost
  • Reduces post finishing costs
  • Eliminates smoke and oil residues

Applications

  • Stamping
  • Wiredrawing- Wet

Approvals

  • USDA BioPreferred

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ADDVANCE 6120

ADDVANCE 6120- USDA Certified Biobased Product - 71%

Ultra Heavy-Duty Synthetic Metalforming Lubricant

ADDVANCE 6120 is an ultra heavy-duty biodegradable metalforming lubricant for the most severest of operations. ADDVANCE 6120 was specifically engineered to replace oil based lubricants in the toughest draws on the hardest metals. ADDVANCE 6120 is a unique, no oil, renewable resource formulation that will provide the operator with benefits that are unattainable with traditional oil based lubricants. This state-of-the art chemistry affords the ultimate in lubricity, personal safety and environmental compatibility. ADDVANCE 6120 provides the benefits of a chlorinated lubricant without the use of chlorinated paraffin. ADDVANCE 6120 is the ideal choice for heavy-duty stamping, blanking and deep drawing operations on all metals including the hardest alloys.

Benefits

  • Outstanding corrosion protection
  • Cleaner/safer press room environment
  • Anti-wear EP package reduces part breakage, galling, tearing and wrinkling.
  • Non-Staining safe on yellow metals
  • Cleans off easily
  • Contains no hazardous materials
  • Excellent die life and anti-wear properties
  • Biodegradable, operator friendly
  • Multi-metal compatible
  • Reduces post finishing costs
  • Eliminates smoke and oil residues
  • Cost-effective - low end use costs

Applications

  • Bending
  • Blanking
  • Deep Drawing
  • End-Forming
  • Extruding
  • Metalforming
  • Piercing
  • Punching
  • Rod & Bar Processing
  • Stamping
  • Tube- Drawing
  • Tube- End-Forming
  • Tube- Expanding

Approvals

  • USDA BioPreferred

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METDRAW C-WD

METDRAW C-WD - USDA Certified Biobased Product - 48%

METDRAW C-WD is both a biodegradable and biostable copper wire drawing lubricant composed of natural renewable resources. METDRAW C-WD will draw copper or copper clad wire from rod to fine diameters (0.3299-0.0100) clean and stain free. The particle size of the emulsion produces high finish wire with exceptional die life. METDRAW C-WD has low surface tension and high lubricity to reduce down time at high speed production rates.

Benefits

  • Anneals clean and bright
  • Outstanding die life
  • Excellent surface finish
  • High lubricity reduces breaks, tears and downtime
  • Non-foaming emulsion
  • Safe, biodegradable, no oil or hazardous materials
  • Non staining on copper, brass, aluminum and galvanized
  • Excellent as a stamping/blanking/forming lubricant
  • Contains “natural American made renewal resources”
  • Reduces the need for biocide and pH buffers

Applications

  • Blanking
  • End-Forming
  • Metalforming
  • Piercing
  • Punching
  • Roll Forming
  • Sawing
  • Sawing-Flood
  • Tapping
  • Tube- Bending
  • Tube- End-Forming
  • Wiredrawing- Wet
  • Turning

Approvals

  • USDA BioPreferred

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