Metallic and Conditioned Cut Wire
Enhance your peening performance !
Boost the efficiency and longevity of your peening processes with our Cut Wire, a premium abrasive shot engineered for superior performance. Made by cutting wire into precise lengths matching the wire diameter, this manufacturing method creates a uniform, mono-grain shot that delivers exceptional durability, even at high blasting velocities.
As-cut products can be used in foundry and desanding applications, conditioned cut wire is specifically designed for shot peening applications across industries such as Automotive & Trucks, Oil & Gas, General Industry, and Aerospace.
Users benefits
Users benefits
Why Choose Cut Wire?
Cut Wire offers several advantages that enhance your operations and deliver superior performance. Here are some key benefits:
Quality
Cut Wire is manufactured to high standards, ensuring a consistent and reliable shot media for optimal performance in various applications.
Technical assistance
Our team provides expert support to help you select and utilize the right cut wire for your specific needs, ensuring maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
Performances of cut wire
Performances of cut wire
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 peening, cleaning 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 peening is not only measured at an instant “T”, but by the regularity of the process. With longer lasting shot abrasives, your operational mix will be more stable over time, increasing overall peening 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 peening processes.
For all your needs
Our wide range of cut wire shot is available in steel, stainless steel, aluminum, zinc, and many 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 challenging blasting and most demanding peening needs.
Markets and applications of Cut Wire
Markets and applications of Cut Wire
Applications Across Key Industries
Cut Wire is widely used across various sectors due to its outstanding performance and versatility. Its superior qualities make it an ideal choice for enhancing the durability and functionality of components in several critical industries:
Automotive
Enhances precision in peening automotive parts, providing superior surface finish for critical components like engine blocks, gears and springs.
Aerospace
Delivers consistent results in preparing surfaces for high-performance coatings and peen forming, ensuring durability and corrosion resistance in extreme environments.
Oil & Gas
Strengthens critical oil and gas components by enhancing fatigue resistance by peening, ensuring long-term durability in high-stress environments such as pipelines and drilling equipment.
Conditioning Levels of Cut Wire
Conditioning Levels of Cut Wire
Different Levels of Conditioning
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 of Cut Wire
Specifications of Cut Wire
Standard Range and Custom Options
Below you will find the standard range of our regular cut wire shot media, which includes various dimensions and hardness levels to meet general needs. For specific requirements, additional dimensions, hardness options, and custom specifications are available upon 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about cut wire
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about cut wire
Exploring common inquiries on cut wire
Cut Wire shot reduces waste due to its durability and long lifespan, leading to fewer replacements and less environmental impact
Cut wire’s consistent performance and high energy impact result in faster and more efficient cleaning and peening processes, reducing overall operational time.
Yes, Cut Wire is suitable for automated shot peening systems, providing reliable and consistent results in automated environments.
Factors such as the specific application, desired durability, and risk of part denting should be considered when selecting the conditioning level of cut wire.