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