Research for Straightening of TC4 Alloy Wire Rod Based on Horizontal-Vertical Roller System

Straight TC4 wire rod is demanded by many industries, however the technology of straightening for it has not been solved. In the present paper, a horizontal-vertical roller thermal straightening system is designed and the theory of rolling reduction is concluded. Based on the new system and the rolling reductions calculated for each roller, the method of finite element analysis is used to show the process of straightening at 600°C. The result of straightening is ideal, which proves the straightening system is adequate for Φ4.5 TC4 wire rod.