Wire cutting machine cuts workpieces with wire, helping to reduce production costs.

There’s no denying that industrial businesses require the production of workpieces from extremely hard materials, such as aluminum and copper. And of course, the heart of the business that drives it to its fullest potential is machinery. Machinery plays a crucial role in the production of various products, including CNC milling machines, CNC lathes, grinding machines, and wire cutters. This article will introduce you to wire cutters, along with how to select wire for use with wire cutters. This information will be useful for anyone interested in ordering wire cutters to use as a tool in the production of parts or products in your business.

What is a wire cutter?

Wire cut machines are another important machine for the production process of many types of molds, such as metal stamping molds, casting molds, and many other types of metal molds. This machine can cut workpieces with very high precision and can control the cutting of workpieces smaller than 5 microns. Wire cut machines cut workpieces using wires. They are machines that rely on the cutting of wires with an electric current flowing through a bridge and supplying power to the wire. The wire moves continuously at an appropriate speed, following the shape specified by the computer system (CNC). Before cutting, various cutting conditions must be set on the computer panel of the wire cut machine.

And for wire to be used with wire cutting machines, there are many types, including copper wire, brass wire, and galvanized wire, and there are many price levels to choose from. Each type of wire has a different tensile strength, depending on the size of the wire to be used for cutting. In Thailand, there are 2 popular sizes of wire: dia. 0.20 and 0.25 mm, some factories use 0.10 mm, depending on the radius (Radial) or R of the workpiece angle required, cutting speed, roughness, smoothness of the workpiece surface, which the wire cutting machine can support dia. Wire cut wire is as follows:

• 0.10 mm
• 0.15 mm
• 0.20 mm
• 0.25 mm
• 0.30 mm

How to choose wire for wire cutting machine use

1. The material of the workpiece to be produced must be considered.
   When using a wire cutter, the material selected for the workpiece must be taken into account. For example, materials with low electrical resistance may require wires with high resistance to ensure a good control system. Materials with high electrical resistance may require wires with lower resistance to reduce the chance of distortion. For example, copper workpieces should be cut with brass wire.
   For steel workpieces, copper wire should be used.
2. Size or Thickness of the Material Used
   When selecting wire for a wire cutting machine, consider the size of the workpiece to be cut, as well as the thickness of the material. This is because the thickness of the material used will affect the diameter of the wire required and its resistance relative to the electrical current. Therefore, it is best to carefully consider the size of the workpiece to minimize material loss during the cutting process.
3. Speed ​​of Wirecutting and Cutting Workpieces
   For applications requiring wirecutting speed, choose thick and large wires to maximize cutting efficiency. Using larger wires reduces cutting time and cuts distance.
4. High-Precision Work
   If you’re using a wire cutter to cut or produce workpieces that require high precision and accuracy, you should choose a wire with a small diameter and low thickness. A smaller diameter wire allows for better control and reduces delays in the cutting process.

And this is how to choose wire for use with a wire cut machine. The most important things to consider are the quality of the desired results, the material of the workpiece, and the cutting efficiency. If you are unsure or need additional advice, you should consult the manufacturer or distributor of the wire cut machine to get definitive advice about the wire cut machine and the selection of the appropriate wire for each type of cutting job.

Idda Machine Tools Co., Ltd. is an importer and distributor of industrial machinery such as CNC Lathes, CNC Milling Machines, Plastic Injection Molding Machines, Wire Cutting Machines, Grinding Machines, Fiber Laser Cutting Machines, Band Saws, as well as spare parts and other tools with ISO 9001 quality standards. We also have a team of expert technicians and after-sales service team ready to assist you at every step.

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