The machines are specifically designed for the production of copper-based alloy semi-finished wire rods in the range 8mm – 12.5mm diameter.
Standard machines (withdrawal & coilers) may be configured, at extra cost, to extend the diameter range to include the sizes 13mm – 30mm. The machines are configured as holding and casting units. A separate melting furnace and launder system is required to feed pre-alloyed molten metal to the Rautomead machine
The Rautomead furnace features solid graphite crucible, protected in an inert gas atmosphere with high intensity graphite resistance heating. Brass wire (60% Cu 40% Zn) rod manufacture for the production EDM wires is an example of the application of this technology
Uninterrupted production of in excess of 48 months is achievable between periods of maintenance


