These are typical examples of single pass reductions we have done using the Ultraswage 2000.
Wire |
Input size (diameter) |
Output size (diameter) |
Reduction |
| Brass | 3.99mm | 2.35mm | 65.3% |
| Electrical Grade Copper | 5.7mm | 3.58mm | 60.6% |
| Nickel | 4.55mm | 2.90mm | 57% |
| 304 Stainless Steel | 5.5mm | 3.58mm | 57.5% |
| Leaded Brass | 6.00mm | 4.00mm | 56.58% |
| M4 High Carbon Spring Steel | 2.00mm | 1.32mm | 56.5% |
| 90/10 Silver Tin Oxide (Sintered) | 5.00mm | 3.75mm | 43.73% |
We have also experimented with drawing Enamelled Copper Wire which we drew successfully without disturbing the enamel.
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Note: The reductions recorded above were done using dies available. Higher reductions may well be possible.
