IS 7887:1992 SAE1008, SAE1018 and SAE1006 wire rods are low-carbon and highly versatile. IS 7887:1992 is an Indian Standard specification for hot-rolled steel wire rods for general engineering purposes. SAE stands for Society of Automotive Engineers. These are American standard steel grades designated by the SAE-AISI system. These wires are used in the manufacturing of nails, screws, wire mesh, wire ropes, and other wire-based items. They are known for their excellent surface finish, which makes them suitable for applications where appearance is essential. They offer excellent formability, drawability, and weldability and are widely used. These rods have excellent corrosion resistance and are highly durable. They are commonly treated using wire drawing processes to produce different wires.
Factors to consider when wire rod drawing to make fasteners
- Material selection: the choice of material for the wire rods is crucial. Common materials include carbon steel and various alloys. Each material has different properties, such as strength, corrosion resistance, upsettability (a measure of the ductility) and cost, which should be considered based on the intended application.