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Webinar Archives
When you are unable to attend a live webinar, or just want to see one again, come to the WAI Education Center's webinar archive. Here you will get complete audio and video from past presentations.
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"The State of Manufacturing" (Nov. 13, 2008)
WAI, in conjunction with its Midwest Chapter, presents a webinar on the state of manufacturing in the United States. Presenter Mr. William Strauss of the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago shares specific insight into the current economics of U.S. industry. The session also includes Mr. Philip Radbourne, Director of Integer Research’s Wire and Cable Division, who provides further insights with regard to the state of the wire and cable industry during this challenging economic period.
Total running time: 1 hr., 14 min.
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The program will examine basic wiredrawing lubrication principles and lubricant chemistry. The wiredrawing process generates significant heat, which affects the lubricants’ ability to ensure quality wire production. The amount of generated heat is caused by factors that include the metal composition, surface preparation, and production equipment. Understanding how the lubricant chemistry interacts with the other wiredrawing factors allows for optimization of the wiredrawing process.
Total running time: 1 hr., 26 min.
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"Lubricación en el Trefilado de Alambre – Versión en Español" (Mar. 26, 2009) - Presentación en PDF
En el programa se examinarán los principios de la Lubricación en el Trefilado de Alambre y la química de los lubricantes. En el proceso del Trefilado del Alambre, se genera una cantidad significativa de calor la cual afecta la capacidad de los lubricantes de producir alambres de calidad . La cantidad de calor que se genera es causada por factores como la composición del metal , la preparación de la superficie y el equipo con el que se trefila. El entender como la química del lubricante interactúa con los otros factores del trefilado, da lugar a la optimización del proceso de trefilado.
Tiempo total de la corrida: 28 min.
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The past several years have seen unprecedented price volatility for all commodities, with copper in particular subject to violent swings. In just the past nine months, copper prices soared to record highs, only to fall precipitously to multi-year lows. Numerous factors contribute to these sudden reversals including fundamental considerations, changes in foreign exchange rates, speculative influences, and our overall perception of future economic conditions. It's not surprising that many organization leaders feel they are at the mercy of the markets, with little or no control over metal prices, or the damaging impact upon their business.
Total running time: 1 hr., 3 min.
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“Green” Descaling and Polymer Coating of Stainless Steel Wire - (September 15, 2009) - PDF of Presentation This webinar discusses a new, more environmentally friendly way to descale stainless steel, as well as an economically improved lubricant for drawing of stainless steel wire. This presentation covers the history and chemistry behind the new nitric-free process of descaling stainless steel, along with the mechanical, chemical, and process advantages of a polymer lubricant for cold deformation of metal.
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Descaling and Polymer Coating of Ferrous Wire - (September 22, 2009) - PDF of Presentation This webinar discusses acid pickling of ferrous metal, the removal of scale, and protection of the base metal. It covers the correct method for pickling ferrous steel and what makes it correct. It also presents an economically improved lubricant for drawing of ferrous wire along with the mechanical, chemical, and process advantages of this one-step polymer lubricant for cold deformation of metal.
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Extruders / Extrusion Groups: Design, Configuration, and Typical Application - (February 09, 2010) - PDF of Presentation This webinar discusses The extrusion webinar focuses on the technical and process requirements at the extrusion group level. It includes the mechanical and electrical configuration of the extruder and its components, process and functional features of the screw/barrel combination, design of screw and barrel depending on the type of compounds to process, cross-head configuration as well as the overall temperature regulation and control concepts for an extrusion group. It also includes an overview of the most common extrusion group configurations, output requirements and processes (i.e., foaming techniques, cross-linking) depending on the type of cable to be manufactured, and product categories commonly used in the industry.
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Polymer Degradation, Stabilization, and Failure Analysis, Part 1: Polymer Degradation - (September 08, 2010) - PDF presentation not available
This webinar is intended for those who are involved in the use of polymers and plastics for the design, manufacture, and usage of wire, cable, telecommunications equipment, and other electronics products. Part 1 addresses how the degradation process affects product properties; symptoms of degradation; causes and influencing factors like photo oxidation, radiation, and microbial and chemical attack; and techniques for analysis.
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Polymer Degradation, Stabilization, and Failure Analysis, Part 2: Polymer Stabilization and Failure Analysis - (September 15, 2010) - PDF presentation not available
This webinar is intended for those who are involved in the use of polymers and plastics for the design, manufacture, and usage of wire, cable, telecommunications equipment, and other electronics products. Part 2 covers polymer stabilization agents such as antioxidants and UV stabilizers; failure analysis and prediction techniques including non-destructive testing; and approaches to problem-solving using real-life examples of product failure.
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Mechanics of Wiredrawing - (October 13, 2010) - PDF of Presentation
This webinar covers basic engineering principles and process calculations that are used in wiredrawing processes for metal rods and wires. Topics that will be covered include stress-strain curves, material heat-up during drawing, and friction. Calculating reductions and draw forces for sizing drawing stands using standard engineering formulas will also be considered. Also the effect of alloy chemistry on drawing performance will be considered, along with an overview of common die materials.
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Innovation in Wire - (November 09, 2010) - PDF of Presentation
This innovative course on macro- and micro- innovation in wire is designed for seasoned professionals and beginners alike. It is intended to convey the fundamentals of innovation and help you apply solutions to your own technical challenges. It will also demonstrate a novel system for continuous innovation which leverages intellectual potential, brings innovation culture to the next level, and provides novel mechanisms for rewarding creativity.
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Optimizing Adhesion of Inks and Coatings in Wire and Cable - (March 16, 2011) - PDF of Presentation
Thermoplastics, thermosets, or fibrous coatings all have low levels of polar functional groups on the surface and have poor adhesion properties, making it difficult to apply other functional layers such as inks, adhesives, and coatings. This webinar discusses current atmospheric surface activation systems, appropriate measurements of adhesion, over-treatment effects and surface analysis techniques relative to optimizing the adhesion of inkjet inks, coatings and adhesives to these polymer and fibrous surfaces. Recommendations for improved activation by substrate are discussed. The webinar discusses the differences among the three primary types of atmospheric surface activation systems: air plasma, flame plasma, and atmospheric chemical plasma. It also describes reliable and repeatable methods for measuring wetability and adhesion. It also addresses the risks of excessive surface treatment; techniques for surface analysis; and the rationale, methodology, and results of surface treatment lab trials at Enercon.
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The Road to Being Recognized as a Business Environmental Leader - (October 27, 2011) - PDF of Presentation This webinar describes a cable manufacturer’s efforts to improve its operations’ effects on the environment. The presentation traces the steps taken at the Colchester, Vermont, USA, plant of Champlain Cable Corp., whose product lines include power cable, auto and appliance wire, coaxial cable, control and signal wire, and insulated copper wire. The journey began with a cross-functional team dedicated to becoming registered to ISO 14001. Teams were assigned to assess modifications which could be made to mitigate environmental impacts. The company had success in reducing water usage, electrical consumption, landfill waste, and hazardous waste generation. Results show positive impacts on the environment, lowered costs, and recent recognition as a business leader. The decision to become ISO 14001-registered came from the company’s commitment to continual improvement, said presenter Roberta Rocheleau. She and the company’s then vice president of operations attended a workshop on the various ways to set up an Environmental Management System (EMS). Champlain Cable was already ISO 9000-registered, and the EMS was piggybacked on the QMS documentation, she said.
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Twelve Years with ISO 9001/AS9100 - Reflections on Benefits, Challenges and the Future - (December 6, 2011) - PDF of Presentation
The ISO/AS system of Whitmor/Wirenetics plays a key role in the company’s success, supporting steady growth and profitability. In this webinar, the company president shares his candid points of view on developing and living with a quality management system. He is joined by the consultant who guided the company through the ISO/AS process to provide a concise look at the methodology used to design, document, implement, maintain, and improve that system.
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Spark Tester Safety - (January 17, 2012) - PDF of Presentation
Spark testers are classified by the type of test voltage applied to the product. Available types include Alternating Current (AC), Direct Current (DC), and Impulse. The AC testers perform spark tests specified by NEMA, BS 5099, IPCEA, CSA, UL 1581, and others, and are recommended for solid insulations. Clinton Instrument supplies two types of AC spark testers: those that operate at power main frequencies, generally 50 or 60 Hertz, and those that operate at high frequency, such as 3kHz. Its DC spark testers are typically used for testing telecom and foam-insulated wire to the UL444 test. The Impulse is an old test not used widely except in military and commercial aerospace testing.
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