PCD Die Blanks for Wire Drawing

The demand for high-performance wires, such as ultrafine wires, continues to expand in industries like aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and advanced electronics due to the need for greater conductivity, strength, miniaturization, and reliability. These wires feature high tensile strength, fine or ultrafine diameters, and tight dimensional tolerances, making them challenging to draw.

Challenges with Considerable Wear on a Wire Die

Wire dies are subjected to significant wear when drawing high-tensile non-ferrous materials such as copper alloys and aluminum magnesium. These wires exert high contact pressure and friction on the die surface, especially at elevated drawing speeds, accelerating abrasive wear, micro-cracking, and thermal fatigue on wire dies. Over time, wear compromises dimensional accuracy and increases the risk of wire breaking, making material selection critical for maintaining performance and extending die life.

Achieving Superior Die Performance

Hyperion provides Compax PCD die blanks to help diemakers streamline production and achieve higher output efficiency. By significantly reducing material loss caused by mechanical and thermal stresses, Compax PCD enhances the structural integrity of wire dies, minimizing the risk of chipping or cracking under high-pressure conditions.

The result is extended die life and consistent performance, even when drawing demanding wire profiles. Superior wear resistance and thermal stability make Compax PCD especially effective across a broad range of wire diameters, from ultrafine to heavy wire, ensuring precision and durability in high-volume manufacturing environments.

Meeting Industry Standards

As industries push for lighter, stronger, and more efficient components, Compax PCD dies become increasingly critical in meeting production demands without compromising performance. Hyperion offers blanks that ensure uniformity in the PCD layer, optimal geometries for shaping the die, and a strong adhesion between the diamond and substrate, which is critical when drawing high-performance wires.

Explore Hyperion’s complete product portfolio of Compax PCD die blanks and discover how Compax PCD can maximize predictable die production.