FUNDAMENTALS
OF WIRE MANUFACTURING

Start with the basics

New to the wire and cable industry? Need to come up to speed in a hurry? Or are you unclear about the many wire processing terms you’ve heard?

This concentrated introductory course provides a solid background in the essentials of wire and cable manufacturing presented by experts in the field. This is the Wire Association’s most popular training program and refresher course for new hires, sales teams, and operations personnel.

This pre-conference session is on Monday, June 10. It requires separate registration.

GENERAL TRACK
This track focuses on the general approach for iron and steel.

  • Mechanics of Wire Drawing
    Instructor: Matt Reinoehl, SDI LaFarga COPPERWORKS

  • Drawing Dies
    Instructor: Tom Maxwell Jr., Die Quip Corp.

  • Lubrication in the Wire Drawing Process
    Instructor: Brad Andrews, Condat

  • Wire Breaks and Surface Damage
    Instructor: Dr. Horace Pops, Horace Pops Consulting

  • Wire and Cable Manufacturing Problem-Solving
    Instructor: Lyman Ryan & Matthew Dyer, Prysmian

FERROUS TRACK
This track focuses on the general approach for iron and steel.

  • Fundamentals of Ferrous Metallurgy
    Instructor: Anand Bhagwat, Consultant

  • Cleaning and Coating of Rod and Wire
    Instructor: Chris Porada & Zach McAfee, Chemetall North America

  • Ferrous Testing Properties
    Instructor: C. Richard Gordon, C. Richard Gordon Consulting

  • Ferrous Heat Treatment
    Instructor: C. Richard Gordon, C. Richard Gordon Consulting

NONFERROUS/ELECTRICAL TRACK

This track focuses on the general approach of copper and aluminium.

  • Stranding and Cabling
    Instructor: Kevin Dancy, Roteq Machinery

  • Extrusion
    Instructor: Erik Macs, Wire & Plastic Machinery

  • Fundamentals of Electrical Testing
    Instructor: Casey Spradlin, Southwire Co.

  • Marking and Printing
    Instructor: Huck Hyde, GEM Gravure Co., Inc.

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Access the following, with your registration:

1

Fundamentals of 
Wire Manufacturing Sessions

Twelve industry experts will explain the essentials of wire manufacturing in this concentrated course.

2

Exhibits

View innovative products and solutions from more than 150 Wire Expo exhibitors on Tuesday, June 11 and Wednesday, June 12. 

3

Mobile App

Create your personal schedule for all things Wire Expo; chat with others in the industry; access area maps and event surveys.

Exclusives to this course:

1

Course Materials & 
Certificate of Completion

Online access to course materials will be supplied to all registered participants. Certificates of Completion will be provided to participants at the end of the program.

2

Course Luncheon

A sit-down meal and networking opportunities await you at the Fundamentals luncheon.

3

Choice of Ferrous or 
Nonferrous/Electrical Track

Pick your track, it's your call! Great speakers and conversations await in either the ferrous or nonferrous/electrical tracks!
4

Social Hour

Following the conclusion of the course, indulge in tasty snacks and beverages while networking with fellow participants. Plus, enjoy fun activities like cornhole! Only open to course attendees and invitees. Sponsored by James Monroe Wire & Cable.

Access educational sessions and see more than 150 exhibitors !

Why wait…Register now!

Find out why hundreds of wire professionals choose this introductory course for themselves or their staff. It’s a great way to come up to speed quickly in a new industry. Whether you are new to the industry or want to refresh your understanding, choose the Hybrid Funndamentals of Wire Manufacturing course when you register.

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