A REVIEW OF THE CURRENT STATE OF RESEARCH ON WIRE DRAWING

Abstract

Abstract:

             Wire drawing is one of the most popular technologies for obtaining finished products, which are then used in all industrial production sectors, from the household appliance, automotive, food, and construction industries to the aeronautical field. Parallel to the development of new wire drawing techniques, numerical and empirical approaches are being developed to improve existing methods and develop new wire drawing technologies. Many innovative numerical algorithms, experimental methods, and theoretical contributions have recently been proposed by researchers in the field. These methods are mainly focused on improving the deformability of materials, obtaining wires with increased mechanical strength, good surface quality, and minimal residual stresses, accelerating the production cycle, reducing the number of operations, and improving the environmental performance of production. The purpose of this study is to summarize recent development trends in both the numerical and experimental fields of conventional wire drawing methods, as well as in the field of new severe plastic deformation (SPD) wire drawing methods. Particular attention was paid to the period 2015-2025 regarding the progress in the development of methods for drawing difficult-to-process materials for automotive and aircraft applications, tribological aspects that have become a subject of great attention, and the assessment of the ecological impact of wire drawing processes.

Key words: drawing, wires, review, severe plastic deformation, properties, structure.