Drawing

Wire drawing is a manufacturing process used to reduce or change the cross section of a wire by using a series of draw plates or dies.

Drawing silver wire by hand pulling.

Diagram of drawing wire
Rod or wire stock is drawn through one or more tapered wire drawing dies. For steel wire drawing, a tungsten carbide inner "nib" is inserted inside a steel casting. The hard carbide provides a wear resistant surface for the reduction of the steel wire.

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