Wire annealing as part of the production process
Royal Dinxperlo can anneal the wire before we weave it into wire mesh. By heat-treating the wire in advance, we make it more supple and malleable. This allows the weaving process to proceed in a more controlled manner and enables us to process the wires precisely to achieve the desired weave structure.
The correct treatment depends, amongst other things, on the material, the wire diameter and the desired properties of the end product. We therefore tailor the annealing process to the subsequent processing. This enables us to influence the workability of the wire and the properties of the final mesh at an early stage in the production process.
Stress-relief annealing of woven mesh
Royal Dinxperlo can also anneal the mesh after weaving. During the weaving process, we interlace the warp and weft threads over and under one another. This causes stresses to build up in both the individual threads and the entire weave structure.
By stress-relieving the entire fabric, we make the mesh more supple and more malleable. This makes the material better suited to subsequent processes involving bending, pressing or forming.
Furthermore, the reduction in internal stresses ensures more consistent material behaviour. This enables manufacturers to process the mesh in a comparable manner during recurring production runs.Wire annealing as part of the production process
Why anneal woven mesh?
Stress-relief annealing of wire and woven mesh can offer various benefits:
- Reduction of internal material stresses.
- Greater ductility and improved formability.
- A more supple and consistent weave.
- Reduced risk of wire breakage during further processing.
- Less springback after forming or pressing.
- Better preparation for complex forming operations.
- More consistent material behaviour during production runs.
- Greater control during subsequent processing.
However, the desired properties vary depending on the application. We therefore tailor the annealing treatment to the material, the weave structure and the further processing of the mesh.
Applications of annealed woven wire mesh
Manufacturers primarily use annealed wire mesh for applications where the material undergoes further processing or needs to take on a complex shape. For example, it is suitable for:
- Pressed and formed wire mesh components.
- Filters and sieves with a customised shape.
- Cylindrical or conical filter components.
- Shaped components for industrial installations.
- Baskets and other three-dimensional mesh structures.
- Engineering components with complex contours.
- Mesh parts that are bent or folded after weaving.
- Bespoke products requiring a high degree of formability.
Annealing is usually a preparatory step in this process. After annealing, we can further process the mesh into the desired end product.
A bespoke annealing process
Not every wire or woven structure reacts in the same way to heat treatment. That is why we tailor the annealing process to the properties of the material and the desired subsequent processing.
In doing so, we take into account, amongst other things:
- The type of material.
- The wire diameter.
- The mesh size and weave pattern.
- The dimensions of the mesh.
- The stresses present in the material.
- The desired degree of deformability.
- The planned subsequent processing.
- The shape and technical requirements of the end product.
Based on these properties, we determine which treatment is required. In this way, we not only reduce internal stresses but also specifically prepare the material for the next stage in the production process.
Annealing as preparation for further processing
Stress-relief annealing offers particular advantages when the woven mesh is to be further deformed after production. After annealing, we can, for example, punch, press, bend or edge the mesh. In addition, we can form the material into a three-dimensional component.
Royal Dinxperlo manufactures the woven mesh itself and carries out various subsequent processes in-house. This enables us to carefully coordinate the weaving process, the annealing treatment and the final shaping. The result is a single, integrated production process for customised mesh components.
Why choose Royal Dinxperlo?
Royal Dinxperlo combines extensive knowledge of metal wire and woven mesh with in-house facilities for annealing and further processing. This enables us to treat the material under controlled conditions and prepare it specifically for its end use.
Furthermore, we carry out multiple production stages under one roof. This means we maintain control over the choice of material, weave structure, annealing treatment and dimensions throughout the entire process. As a result, we can deliver consistent and reproducible quality, even for recurring production runs.
Our advantages:
- Annealing of wire as part of the production process.
- Stress-relief annealing of fully woven mesh.
- Improved formability and ductility.
- Reduced risk of damage during subsequent processing.
- Annealing treatment tailored to the material and application.
- Weaving, annealing and further processing under one roof.
- Suitable as preparation for forming and pressing.
- Consistent quality for recurring production runs.
- Technical support for bespoke solutions.
- Over a hundred years’ experience with woven metal mesh.
Need to anneal wire or woven mesh?
Do you need wire or woven mesh that you can process smoothly and reliably? Royal Dinxperlo works with you to determine the choice of material, weave structure and required annealing treatment.
First, we assess the properties of the material and the planned subsequent processing. We then carefully tailor the annealing treatment to these factors. In this way, we reduce internal stresses in a controlled manner, resulting in a material that is more malleable and ready for the next stage in your production process.
