2.6 mm copper rod

• Electrical Conductivity
• Heat Sinks
• Electromagnets
• Welding
• Jewelry Making
• Laboratory Equipment

Production Process for 2.6 mm Copper Wire Rod

The production of a 2.6 mm copper wire rod typically involves the following steps:

1. Continuous Casting and Rolling Process

This is the most common method for producing copper wire rods:

1. Melting and Casting:
   • Electrolytic copper cathodes are melted in a furnace.
   • The molten copper is continuously cast into thick rods (typically 8 mm in diameter).
2. Hot Rolling:
   • The cast copper rods are passed through a series of hot rolling mills to achieve a uniform thickness.
   • This step typically produces an intermediate diameter, such as 8 mm.
3. Wire Drawing:
   • The 8 mm rods are drawn through several dies to gradually reduce the diameter to 2.6 mm.
   • The drawing process is highly controlled to ensure precise dimensions and surface quality.

2. Annealing (Optional)

After drawing, the wire may undergo annealed copper:

• Enhance ductility.
• Improve mechanical properties.
• Ensure the wire is suitable for further industrial applications, such as electrical wiring or cable production.

3. Final Inspection and Packaging

The finished 2.6 mm wire is inspected for defects, coiled, and packaged for transportation and use in various industries.