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title: "Straightening Rollers"
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    typical_range: "Contact pressure: 150-450 MPa, Surface speed: 0.5-3.0 m/s, Temperature range: 20-120°C"
    unit: "mm"
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  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 650
    unit: "MPa"
    consequence: "Subsurface fatigue cracking from cyclic Hertzian contact stresses exceeding material endurance limit (σ_e = 0.5σ_UTS), adhesive wear from boundary lubrication breakdown at Λ ratio &lt;1 (film thickness/surface roughness)"
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      trigger: "Misalignment exceeding 0.05 mm/mm causes uneven load distribution"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Precision ground mounting surfaces with flatness &lt;0.01 mm, laser alignment during installation"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Abrasive wire surface contamination (SiO2 particles &gt;50 μm) embedding into roller surface"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "In-line magnetic filtration removing ferrous contaminants &gt;10 μm, wire pre-cleaning with ultrasonic bath"
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  roller-shaft:
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# Industrial Specification: Straightening Rollers

## 1. Technical Definition
Cylindrical components in wire straighteners that apply pressure to remove bends and curves from metal wire.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **Contact pressure: 150-450 MPa, Surface speed: 0.5-3.0 m/s, Temperature range: 20-120°C**. Failure boundary: **Hertzian contact stress exceeding 650 MPa causes subsurface yielding, surface speed above 3.5 m/s induces thermal runaway, temperature exceeding 150°C degrades lubricant film thickness below 0.1 μm**, Mechanism: **Subsurface fatigue cracking from cyclic Hertzian contact stresses exceeding material endurance limit (σ_e = 0.5σ_UTS), adhesive wear from boundary lubrication breakdown at Λ ratio &lt;1 (film thickness/surface roughness)**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Harmonic Vibration Force Generation**:

> **Primary Equation**: $F_e = m \cdot r \cdot \omega^2 \sin(\omega t)$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Calculates centrifugal force for vibratory sifters/feeders.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| m | Eccentric Mass | Engineering Constant |
| r | Radius | Engineering Constant |
| \omega | Angular Frequency | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Misalignment exceeding 0.05 mm/mm causes uneven load distribution | 8 | Edge loading and spalling on roller ends, vibration amplitude increase &gt;0.2 mm RMS | Precision ground mounting surfaces with flatness &lt;0.01 mm, laser alignment during installation |
| Abrasive wire surface contamination (SiO2 particles &gt;50 μm) embedding into roller surface | 8 | Three-body abrasion wear rate &gt;0.01 mm³/N·m, wire surface damage with Ra &gt;3.2 μm | In-line magnetic filtration removing ferrous contaminants &gt;10 μm, wire pre-cleaning with ultrasonic bath |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Wire Payoff System**, **Wire Drawing Machine**, **Wire Take-up System**  
**Downstream Applications**: Straightened Wire for Springs, Straightened Wire for Fasteners, Straightened Wire for Welding Electrodes  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What materials are best for straightening rollers in high-volume wire processing?
**A**: For high-volume applications, carbide or ceramic-coated steel rollers offer superior wear resistance and longevity compared to standard hardened tool steel, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.

### Q: How do straightening rollers remove bends from metal wire?
**A**: Straightening rollers apply controlled pressure through their cylindrical surfaces as wire passes through, progressively correcting bends and curves by opposing the wire's natural curvature with precise mechanical force.

### Q: What maintenance do straightening rollers require?
**A**: Regular inspection for surface wear, cleaning to remove metal debris, and lubrication of bearing housings are essential. The roller shaft and surface coating should be checked periodically for damage to ensure consistent straightening performance.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
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### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **3** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: STRAIGHTENING_ROLLERS | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 0ff97afd
