---
title: "Wire Guide / Straightener"
industry: "Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing"
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    typical_range: "0.5-2.0 mm wire diameter, 1-10 m/s feed velocity, 0.1-5.0 N guide force"
    unit: "mm"
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  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 400
    unit: "MPa"
    consequence: "Hertzian contact stress exceeding material fatigue limit (S-N curve at 10^7 cycles), abrasive wear coefficient exceeding 5×10^-6 mm³/N·m, plastic deformation from bending moment exceeding 2 N·m"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Misalignment exceeding 0.2° angular deviation"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Laser-aligned mounting fixtures with 0.01° precision, hardened tungsten carbide guide surfaces (HV 1500)"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Resonant vibration at 120-180 Hz (natural frequency range)"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Dynamic vibration absorbers tuned to 150 Hz, stiffness-damped mounting with 15 N·s/m damping coefficient"
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  straightening-rollers:
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    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:STRAIGHTENING_ROLLERS"
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  guide-bushings:
    type: "component"
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    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
  - standard: "ISO 9001:2015 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "CE MARKING - MACHINERY DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
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# Industrial Specification: Wire Guide / Straightener

## 1. Technical Definition
A mechanical component that guides and straightens wire as it feeds into a processing system.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.5-2.0 mm wire diameter, 1-10 m/s feed velocity, 0.1-5.0 N guide force**. Failure boundary: **Wire tensile stress exceeds 400 MPa (yield strength of mild steel), guide roller deflection exceeds 0.05 mm, surface contact pressure surpasses 150 MPa**, Mechanism: **Hertzian contact stress exceeding material fatigue limit (S-N curve at 10^7 cycles), abrasive wear coefficient exceeding 5×10^-6 mm³/N·m, plastic deformation from bending moment exceeding 2 N·m**.

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Misalignment exceeding 0.2° angular deviation | 8 | Wire surface scoring with depth &gt;0.01 mm | Laser-aligned mounting fixtures with 0.01° precision, hardened tungsten carbide guide surfaces (HV 1500) |
| Resonant vibration at 120-180 Hz (natural frequency range) | 8 | Accelerated roller bearing wear (L10 life reduced by 90%) | Dynamic vibration absorbers tuned to 150 Hz, stiffness-damped mounting with 15 N·s/m damping coefficient |

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

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Adjustment Mechanism](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/adjustment-mechanism.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Wire Payoff Reel**, **Wire Drawing Machine**, **Wire Spooling Machine**  
**Downstream Applications**: Springs, Fasteners, Welding Electrodes  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What materials are best for wire guide straighteners in heavy-duty applications?
**A**: For heavy-duty applications, hardened alloy steel and tool steel are recommended due to their superior wear resistance and durability under continuous operation.

### Q: How does the adjustment mechanism improve wire processing efficiency?
**A**: The adjustment mechanism allows precise calibration of straightening rollers and guide bushings, ensuring optimal wire alignment and reducing material waste or jams in processing systems.

### Q: Can this wire guide straightener be integrated into existing machinery?
**A**: Yes, the mounting bracket is designed for easy integration into various machinery setups, and the component can be customized to match specific feed systems or processing requirements.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
- CE MARKING - MACHINERY DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Wire Guide / Straightener](https://cnfx.com/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/wire-guide-straightener)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: WIRE_GUIDE_STRAIGHTENER | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: fbf70836
