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Post Weaving Capabilities  Annealing
Annealing is a continuous heat treating process where steel is heated, held at an elevated temperature, and then slowly cooled. Annealing is used to relieve stresses and hardness resulting from weaving (cold working). This is a process where mesh is passed between heavy steel rolls. The thickness of the material is reduced and wires at the weave intersections are flattened to provide a smooth surface.
Punching wire mesh uses a hydraulic press to die cut the material into a specified shape. The shape is formed by stamping the mesh against a die with a huge force. The shear forces generated between the mesh and the die separates the mesh into the desired shape.
Sintering presses multiple layers of mesh together and then heats them in a furnace to a temperature just below melting point until the metal in the mesh adheres to itself. The sintered mesh becomes a much stronger rigid integrated structure. Sintered mesh is attractive for high pressure applications.
Precision slit rolls of material are supplied at extremely tight width tolerances eliminating loose wires on the edges. The rolls can be provided in lengths up to 600 meters on cardboard cores or on metal spools. Rolls are wound with uniform tension producing a flat edge without edge weave or telescoping. The strips can be cleaned, degreased or thermally treated.
Ultrasonic cleaning is achieved using ultrasound and a cleaning solution. GKD's cleaning process guarantees a high grade of cleanliness and the mesh can be directly installed in filtration devices in the food industry (e.g., for the filtration of beer). GKD’s cleaning equipment is capable of handling widths up to 2 meters.
Using a plasma torch, an inert gas is blown at high speed out of a nozzle; at the same time an electrical arc is formed through the gas from the nozzle to the surface being cut, turning some of that gas into plasma. The plasma melts the metal and the molten metal is blown away from the cut, leaving a nice, clean edge.
GKD quickly and efficiently manufactures wire cloth parts of all shapes, sizes, and end uses, providing customer-specific solutions for every fabrication requirement. Fabricated parts are tailored to fit your process needs and are designed and constructed for long satisfactory service.
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