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Technology and News for the Wire Forming Industry
Spring Makers • Wire Formers • Mesh Welders • Rebar Processors
Four Issues per Year • Readers in over 70 Countries
Wire Forming Technology International (WFTI) is a quarterly technical publication covering the manufacture and use of springs, wire formed parts, wire mesh and rebar products as well as the materials, tooling, machinery and control systems for making those parts. Business, market and global trade show coverage is also provided, and readers are located in more than 70 countries.
News
Spring 2025
Wire Forming Technology International’s Spring is now available online. This issue’s emphasis is Materials (Wire, Strip & Bar). Additionally, you’ll
Winter 2025
The Winter 2025 issue is now available online. In this issue, WFTI covers: Industry Event Coverage: Special Features: Plus Patents,
Fall 2024
In the Fall 2024 you will find the following articles and more. Annual Company Profiles Section Industry Event Coverage:• 2024
Articles
The Advantages of Shaped Wire in Spring, Wire Forming and Stamping Applications
In the world of precision manufacturing, the choice of material can significantly impact product performance, durability and efficiency. When it
Simple Setup for Rapid Wire Bending Processes
Turbulent times bring uncertainty for manufacturers and consumers alike. Yet one thing is certain: WAFIOS machines are a safe investment
Shaping the Future of Wire Making: Uniting People and Technology at Interwire 2025
The Wire Association International Inc. (WAI) announces conference program details for Interwire, May 13-15, 2025; and its 4th Global Continuous
Analysis of the First Natural Frequency of Cylindrical Compression Springs
Cylindrical compression springs are elastic components that are often subject to dynamic loading. When a spring system is subjected to
Economical and Sustainable Cleaning ofSprings, Clamps & Fasteners
Screws, nuts, washers, springs, clamps and fasteners are essential for safe and reliable assembly. In the course of increasing demands
Extrusion & Cooling Systems for Powder Coating
Scalable, high-productivity powder coating systems from IPCO are used by many of the world’s leading powder coating manufacturers. All models
Straight From The Show: wire & Tube Mexico 2025
The second staging of wire Mexico and the premiere of Tube Mexico held as part of the established Mexican trade
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Wire Forming Technology International (WFTI)
Initial Publications Inc.
1741 Akron Peninsula Rd.
Akron, OH 44313 USA
Tel: +1 330 864 2122 • Fax: +1 330 864 5298
Chip Lippincott, President and Publisher, [email protected]
Mike McNulty, VP & Editor, [email protected]
Stherrim “Sterrin” Raymond, Editorial & Production Specialist, [email protected]
Alex Lippincott, Sales Representative [email protected]
Pete McNeil, Sales Representative, [email protected]
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