Technical Bulletins

In the metal fabrication industry, drawing has two meanings. One is the drawing of wire by taking it through a die to reduce its diameter. The second type of drawing is the process of forming metal, such as wire mesh or sheet metal, over a tool to create a three-dimensional shape. Through heat treating, the…

Woven and welded wire mesh come in endless sizes and variations. In this article, we will discuss how wire mesh is measured and the factors that go into determining the correct mesh size for different industries and applications. How is Wire Mesh Measured? Mesh Count Mesh count is one of the key parameters when specifying…

Bringing any product to market is a lengthy and expensive process. In this article we will consider best practices for tooling prototyping and product development, giving special emphasis on prototyping deep-drawn products such as wire forms. Wire forms, here, refers to wire mesh, perforated, and expanded metals, all of which are Media Types used to…

Molded fiber production began over 100 years ago as a protective and efficient way to package more delicate goods such as eggs and light bulbs. Fiber molds can be formed to almost any shape and are able to absorb shock and avoid damage to the product. Now fiber molded products (sometimes known as pulp molded…

Cutting wire mesh or cloth to a correct specification can be challenging. Wire mesh does not behave like sheet metal and can easily fray or move out of line if the mesh is not set up properly. Cutting mesh or cloth is referred to as slitting, shearing, or both. Slitting wire mesh is cutting it…

Each industry has its own specific terminology – and the wire cloth industry is no different. Below are the most common terms used when discussing wire, wire mesh and cloth, and the different types of weaves and manufacturing methods. Wire Cloth Terms Acoustic Mesh  This mesh is woven to achieve specific sound attenuation objectives typically…

Wire mesh, also known as wire cloth, is most commonly woven from stainless steel, however, with the right equipment and settings, almost all metal wire can be woven into a mesh. Below are the properties and features of different alloys and which applications suit them best. Metals and Alloys  Aluminum Lightweight, good electrical conductor, and…