CEN/TC 132/WG 4 - Wires and drawing stock

This document specifies the tolerances on dimensions of aluminium and aluminium alloy drawn wire for general engineering applications (except aeronautical applications), covering diameters, thicknesses or widths or width across flats up to and including 20 mm.
It applies to drawn wires, except for electrical or welding purposes.
It does not apply to drawing stock.

This document specifies the technical conditions for inspection and delivery of aluminium and aluminium alloy drawn wire for general engineering applications.
It does not apply for aeronautical application.
It applies to drawn wires, except for electrical or welding purposes.
It does not apply to drawing stock.

This document specifies the mechanical properties of aluminium and aluminium alloy drawn wires for general engineering applications (except aeronautical rivets).
It applies to drawn wires, except for electrical or welding purposes.
It does not apply to drawing stock.
The designation of aluminium and aluminium alloys, their chemical composition and the temper designations used in this standard are in accordance with EN 573- 3 and EN 515 respectively.

This European Standard specifies general requirements for drawing stock of aluminium and aluminium alloys delivered in the form of coils with a unit mass ranging between 1 t and 4 t and obtained by common industrial processes.
It also specifies the technical conditions for inspection and delivery of these products.
It applies to drawing stock intended for the following main fields of application:
   wires for general electrical purposes;
   wires for general mechanical uses;
   wires for brazing and welding and metal spraying;
   food packaging.
The specific requirements to drawing stock for these applications are specified in EN 1715-2, EN 1715-3 and EN 1715-4.
It does not apply to wires which are drawn, but only to drawing stock which is produced by hot-working.
NOTE   Three main methods exist for the manufacture of drawing stock:
a)   continuously cast rod (CCR):
   a section is cast continuously in the groove of a wheel, the groove being closed by an endless strip;
   the solid and still hot section is rolled in a multistand rolling mill to the required diameter;
   the drawing stock rod thus produced is wound continuously to form coils up to 4 t in mass;
b)   hot rolled rod (HRR):
   a wirebar of diameter approximately 100 mm to 150 mm is heated and rolled to the required diameter;
   the coils, weighing up to approximately 100 kg are butt welded together and wound to form coils with mass of 1 t to 4 t;
c) hot extruded rod (HER):
   coils up to 100 kg can be produced in a single fibre without butt welds (depending on the size of the extrusion press);
   coils over 100 kg are normally produced by block on block extrusion, generating "Zweiwachs"-joints. For mechanical applications (i.e fasteners) the "Zweiwachs" area should be marked.

This European Standard specifies requirements for drawing stock of aluminium and aluminium alloys for electrical applications.
The general requirements and technical conditions for inspection and delivery are specified in EN 1715-1.
This European Standard does not apply to drawn wire.

This European Standard specifies specific requirements for drawing stock of aluminium and aluminium alloys for general mechanical uses (excluding welding).
The general requirements and technical conditions for inspection and delivery are specified in EN 1715-1.
This European Standard does not apply to drawn wire.

This European Standard specifies specific requirements for drawing stock of aluminium and aluminium alloys for welding applications.
The general requirements and technical conditions for inspection and delivery are specified in EN 1715-1.
This European Standard does not apply to drawn wire.

This part of prEN 1301 specifies the tolerances on dimensions of aluminium and aluminium alloy drawn wire of general engineering applications including rivet manufacture (except aeronautical rivets), covering diameters, thicknesses or width across flats up to and including 20 mm.  It applies to cold drawn wires, but not to drawing stock and drawn wire for welding and electrical purposes.

This Part of prEN 1301 specifies the mechanical properties of aluminium and aluminium alloy drawn wire of general engineering applications including rivet manufacture (except aeronautical rivets). It applies to drawn wires, exept for electrical or welding purposes. It does not apply to drawing stock. The designation of aluminium and aluminium alloys and the temper designations used in this standard are in accordance with EN 573-3 and EN 515 respectively.

This Part 1 of prEN 1301 specifies the technical conditions for inspection and delivery of wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy drawn wire for general engineering applications including rivet manufacture (except aeronautical rivets).  It applies to drawn wire except for electrical or welding purposes. It does not applies to drawing stock.

This part of prEN 1715 applies to drawing stock of aluminium alloys for general mechanical uses (excluding welding) and specifies characteristics and specific technical conditions for inspection and delivery of these products. The general requirements and technical conditions for inspection and delivery are specified in prEN 1715-1. This standard does not apply to drawn wire. In the case of more demanding uses in terms of surface aspects, ductility, the final use shall be indicated and special requirements shall be agreed between the producer and purchaser.

This part of prEN 1715 applies to drawing stock of aluminium and aluminium alloys for electrical conductor and cables and specifies characteristics and specific technical conditions for inspection and delivery of the products. The general requirements and technical conditions for inspection and delivery are specified in prEN 1715-1. This standard does not apply to drawn wire.

This part of EN 1715 applies to drawing stock of aluminium alloys for welding and specifies characteristics and specific technical conditions for inspection and delivery of these products.  The general requirements and technical conditions for inspection and delivery are specified in EN 1715-1.  This standard does not apply to drawn wire.

This part of EN 1715 specifies the general drawing stock characteristics to be satisfied by unalloyed aluminium and aluminium alloy drawing stock delivered in the form of coils with a unit weight ranging between 1 t and 3 t and obtained by common industrial processes.  It also specifies the technical conditions for inspection and delivery of these products.  These general characteristics and conditions apply to drawing stock intended for the following three main fields of application:  - electrical conductors of aluminium and aluminium alloys;  - wires for general mechanical uses;  - wires for brazing and welding.  The specific requirements to drawing stock for these applications are specified in parts 2, 3 and 4 of EN 1715.  It does not apply to wires which are drawn, but only to drawing stock which is produced by hot-working.  NOTE 1 : Manufacture of drawing stock:  two main methods exist for the manufacture of drawing stock:  - continuously Cast Rod - (CCR):  a section is cast continuously in the groove of a wheel, the groove being closed by an endless strip;  the solid and still hot section is rolled in a multistand rolling mill to the required diameter;  the drawing stock rod thus produced is wound continuously to form coils 1 t to 3 t in  weight;  - hot rolled Rod - (HRR):  a wirebar of diameter 100 mm to 150 mm is heated and rolled to the required diameter;  the coils produced, weighing up to about 100 kg are butt welded together and wound to form coils with unit weight of 1 t to 3 t.  NOTE 2 : It is also possible to obtain drawing stock by extrusion.