Stainless Steel Flat Wire Production Line

To calculate the size of raw material (round wire) before it enters the wire rolling mill, you generally need to consider the desired final dimensions of the flat wire and the reduction ratio of the rolling process. Here's the general approach to calculate the raw material size (diameter of the round wire) before the rolling mill:

Formula(see the below image):

Now, if you know the mill’s reduction ratio, you can apply the formula above to determine the raw material size. Feel free to let me know if you'd like to walk through an example calculation or need more details on reduction ratios!

• Factors to Consider:
  Material Type: Different materials may require different speeds to achieve the desired finish. For example, stainless steel wires like 316 or 321 have different physical and chemical properties, which means their production processes require different equipment adjustments
• Thickness of the Material: Thicker materials typically require slower speeds to maintain control over the process.
• The R-angle： The R-angle of the finished products varies, so we design the equipment structure accordingly, which in turn affects the rolling mill’s speed
• Desired Surface Finish: Faster speeds can sometimes result in a less smooth surface, so slower speeds may be needed for high-quality finishes.
• Machine Capacity: The precision rolling mill’s design and capabilities will also impact your maximum and minimum speeds that can be set.