Metallic and conditioned Cut Wire
Boost the performance of your processes
Cut Wire is a high-quality abrasive made by cutting wire into lengths equal to the wire diameter. This unique manufacturing process results in a mono grain size abrasive with a long service life, even at high blasting velocities. The as-cut quality is ideal for specific foundry and desanding applications, while conditioned cut wire is mainly used in shot peening applications for industries such as Automotive & Trucks, Oil & Gas, General Industry, and Aerospace.
Users benefits
Users benefits
Quality
Technical assistance
Performances
Performances
Higher Energy
With very few flaws, cracks and voids, metallic cut wire has the advantage of having a very high density compared to traditional shot, giving them more impact energy, which results in faster cleaning, peening or blasting.
Low breakage
Cut Wire’s manufacturing process produces little or no defects, resulting in reduced media consumption, reduced media rejects, and a lower risk of surface contamination, product impingement, and surface dust.
Constant intensity
The performance of shot blasting is not only measured at an instant “T”, but by the regularity of the process. With longer lasting abrasives, your operational mix will be more stable over time, increasing overall process efficiency, including blast pattern, filtration system and finished product consistency.
Very high hardness available
A wide range of hardnesses is available, even going up to 800 HV, making Cut Wire ideal for all cleaning and peening processes.
For all your needs
Our wide range of Cut Wire abrasives is available in steel, stainless steel, aluminum, zinc, or any other metal, from 0.25 mm to 3 mm in diameter, from very hard to extremely soft, making it the perfect solution for all your blasting and peening needs.
Markets and applications
Markets and applications
Automotive
Aerospace
Oil & Gas
Conditioning levels
Conditioning levels
Cut wire is typically available at various conditioning levels. Conditioning improves its durability, but also makes sure to reduce risks of denting parts.
The characteristics of the 4 conditioning levels are :
CW – As Cut
G1 – Single Conditioned (CCW)
G2 – Double conditioned (DCCW)
G3 – Spherically conditioned SCCW)
Overall, the level of conditioning for cut wire will depend on your specific application and requirements. By choosing the right level of conditioned cut wire, you can ensure that you are using the most effective and efficient abrasive for your particular needs.
Specifications
Specifications
Below you will find the range available as standard of our Regular Cut Wire shot media. Other dimensions, hardness, and specifications available on request.
CUT WIRE Technical Data Sheet | ||||
Product name & Nominal size (Sieve #) (Other sizes available upon request) |
CW-12
CW-14 CW-17 CW-20 CW-23 CW-28 CW-32 |
0.3mm diam
0.35mm diam 0.4mm diam 0.5mm diam 0.6mm diam 0.7mm diam 0.8mm diam |
CW-35
CW-41 CW-47 CW-54 CW-62 CW-71 CW-80 |
0.9mm diam
1.0mm diam 1.2mm diam 1.4mm diam 1.6mm diam 1.8mm diam 2.0mm diam |
Available Specifications | VDFI8001 – ISO11124-1 – AMS2431/3 – AMS2431/8 – SAE J441
Other specifications upon request |
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Chemical composition available | High-carbon Steel
Low-carbon Steel Stainless steel 302, 304, 430 Aluminum CW Zinc CW Other chemistries upon request |
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Hardness Range
(Steel) |
45-52 HRc (AMS) – 55-62 HRc (AMS)
450 HV up to 830 HV 0.5/1 Other hardness ranges upon request |
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Hardness Range
(Stainless steel) |
200 – 300 HV
Other hardness ranges upon request |
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General shape | CW – As Cut
CCW – Single Conditioned (G1) DCCW – Double Conditioned (G2) SCCW – Spherically Conditioned (G3) |
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Packaging | Typically: 25kg bags on pallet – 900 kg steel drum – 1000 kg big bag |