Wire drawing: The basis for precise fasteners
In wire drawing, we bring raw material into shape and thus create the basis for functional fasteners. This is because our wire drawing processes ensure consistent material quality, constant diameters and a controlled surface finish, all tailored to the requirements of the subsequent forming steps.
As part of our integrated process chain, wire drawing is more than just preparation. It is a central component for consistently high quality in series production.
- Constant material properties: targeted adjustment of strength and surface for the subsequent process
- Precisely dimensioned preliminary products: Controlled wire diameters for reliable further processing
- Process stability: clean wire surfaces reduce tool wear
- Seamless integration: Our processes are optimally adapted to cold forming and extrusion
- Efficient overall process: in-house wire drawing saves time, travel and resources
Our manufacturing processes
As a manufacturing partner with deeply integrated processes, we prepare our primary material ourselves. This gives us maximum control over material quality, dimensional accuracy and process sequences – from the raw wire to the formed component.
Step by step to the desired size
We reduce the wire diameter exactly to the required size in several drawing stages. We adjust the tension, speed and lubrication precisely to the material and target profile – for consistent quality with every batch.
Integrated if necessary
Depending on the material and the desired forming properties, we can include intermediate annealing or targeted cleaning processes. In this way, we ensure that the material is optimally prepared for subsequent forming – without compromising on quality.
Raw material handling & warehousing
We stock different types of wire – also in special qualities. The targeted selection of suitable materials is an important part of our consulting services. Together with our in-house wire processing, we create flexible solutions for a wide range of component requirements.
Sorting, checking, packing: ready for your place of use
Our parts pass through automatic testing and sorting systems. Characteristics such as length, diameter, roundness or thread depth and much more if required are checked using cameras and lasers. C-sorting ensures that only flawless components are further processed or delivered. They are then packaged – sorted, labeled or as a ready-to-install assembly.
Outgoing goods quality
In addition to our strict process control, no product leaves our premises without being checked and recorded for all dimensions, tolerances, mechanical properties and even appearance requirements. In this way, we ensure that our customers only receive parts that fully comply with the specifications.
Thanks to our own laboratory, we are able to use any measurement technology – from projector, contracer, hardness and tensile tests to automated optical inspection.
Individual test plans are drawn up for each product, in which not only all tolerances, mechanical properties and appearance requirements are defined, but also the specification of the tests that are carried out before release and delivery to our customers.
PPAP according to IATF 16949
As an IATF 16949-certified company, we offer PPAP, a professional production part approval process for sampling series parts. For product and process approval, we provide the required measurement, material and functional reports on standardized forms – also paperless – and ensure an efficient exchange in the approval process.
100 % control through optical sorting
In many cases and in today’s automated assembly lines, 100% inspection has become the norm to ensure that parts are delivered close to “zero ppm”. To achieve this, state-of-the-art automated inspection machines are required.
With a variety of optical inspection machines and even eddy current machines for testing internal cracks and hardness, we can deliver parts that are 100% inspected. Our machines inspect every single part with a throughput of up to 500 pieces/minute to enable high volume inspection.
Mechanical tests
An extensive range of equipment is available for testing the mechanical load-bearing capacity, with which the physical product properties such as tensile strength, torque and hardness are tested. The testing department also serves as a laboratory for the in-house development of product variants, e.g. for optimized Standard screws with increased strength.
Precision down to the µ
To ensure dimensional accuracy, we use state-of-the-art measuring methods, including a Mitutoyo Contracer for high-precision contour measurement, camera systems and digital projectors that check up to 500 parts per minute with 20 µ accuracy. This enables us to meet the required product quality, which benefits your production reliability.
Sustainable quality
Our experience with materials and expertise in surface treatment results in connecting parts with a perfect balance of application, resistance and cost-effectiveness. A test laboratory with chemical-physical testing equipment is available for this purpose, including a salt spray system, which provides information on corrosion resistance and gives us a significant competitive edge, e.g. in the offshore industry.
Certified quality
Our quality management is certified in accordance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949. In addition, we meet and exceed many industry and company specifications.
Tested quality
You can rely on itWe also apply the same quality standards in upstream wire drawing as in the forming process itself. Every processing step is documented and monitored. Material batches are traceable and tests are carried out automatically and manually as required.
Our quality assurance is internationally certified (IATF 16949 and others). This ensures consistent conditions throughout the entire production process – and therefore stable results.
Frequently asked questions – we are happy to answer
We process a wide range of materials – including stainless steel, copper alloys, aluminum and various steels. The selection is made to suit the subsequent forming and the component requirements.
Especially for medium and large series. Control over the dimensions and quality of the primary material ensures stable processes, saves rework and reduces tool wear.
Yes, that is exactly what our production process is designed for. Wire drawing forms the basis for all subsequent non-cutting forming processes at TIGGES.
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