How we Develop the Best Wire Product for Your Application
Our Approach
Our process begins with a thorough analysis of the end use of your wire product. Once we’ve reviewed the operating requirements, our team can start developing the best profile wire product for the lowest total cost.
Once we’ve worked together to create an approved cross-section on print, tooling is developed for a trial run. This wire is tested for size, shape, and physical property requirements. If we’re satisfied the results will meet your expectations, the trial order is sent to you in either coil or cut to length for your approval.
The Rolling Process
Drawing
Before wire is shaped, our drawing lines reduce
its cross-section closer to your final spec by
pulling the material through a series of dies.
Rolling
Our shaped wire rolling facilities offer various
dimensional capabilities, producing from the
smallest cross-sections to the very largest, as well
as a variety of surface finishes. Our multiple flat
wire rolling mills and turks head mills, roll your
custom shapes to size. The process includes
intermediate anneals when necessary.
Shaping
Our metallurgical expertise, advanced
equipment, and in-house tooling center allow us
to achieve a near infinite number of custom
shapes for any industry for application.
Hot-Rolled Wire
We offer hot-rolled wire for specs that cannot be
achieved with cold rolling.
Annealing
Our annealing furnaces are continuous and
in-line. We utilize hydrogen, nitrogen and argon-controlled atmospheres in order to properly anneal the broad range of alloys we offer. These furnaces allow us to satisfy the most demanding specifications of critical industries such as: Aerospace, Medical and Nuclear. We also offer bright annealing for superior finishes.
Packaging
We offer our customers a variety of packaging options so they can select what’s best for their equipment and processes. Whether you prefer your material cut-to-length or coiled on reels, spools, pancakes, or flanges, we have an option for your needs.
We’re a Nuclear-Certified Shaped Wire Mill
Combined with our unmatched material expertise, Ulbrich Shaped Wire is uniquely positioned to supply wire products in custom shapes for a limitless range of industrial sectors.
Whether you require square wire or large custom profiles for bespoke applications, we can offer shaped wire for practically any market.