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Process for making wire

US5679232A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 18, 1996
Grant dateOct 21, 1997
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/4979
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to a process for making metal wire, comprising: (A) forming metal foil; (B) cutting said foil to form at least one strand of metal wire; and (C) shaping said strand of wire to provide said strand with desired cross-sectional shape and size. This process is particularly suitable for making copper wire, especially copper wire having a very thin diameter (e.g., about 0.0002 to about 0.02 inch).

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