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How to Make Your Own Copper Wire Stripping Machine: A Step-by-Step Guide

Copper wire stripping machines are essential tools for recycling copper wire and making the most out of this valuable resource. With the increasing demand for copper in various industries, it's crucial to find efficient ways to strip and recycle copper wire. In this blog post, we will walk you through the process of making your own copper wire stripping machine, so you can save money and contribute to a more sustainable environment.

Materials and Tools You'll Need

Before we begin, gather the following materials and tools:

1. A wooden or metal base (approximately 12" x 12")

2. A hacksaw or metal cutting tool

3. A drill and drill bits

4. Two adjustable wrenches

5. A vise or clamp

6. Two metal or wooden rollers

7. A small electric motor (12V or 24V)

8. A power supply for the motor

9. A switch for the motor

10. A razor blade or utility knife

11. Screws, nuts, and bolts

12. Safety goggles and gloves

Step 1: Preparing the Base

Start by cutting your wooden or metal base to the desired size. Make sure it's sturdy enough to hold the motor and other components securely. Drill holes for mounting the motor, rollers, and switch. Ensure that the holes are aligned properly, so the rollers and motor work together smoothly.

Step 2: Installing the Rollers

Attach the two rollers to the base using screws, nuts, and bolts. Make sure they're parallel to each other and spaced far enough apart to accommodate the width of the copper wire you'll be stripping. The rollers should be adjustable, so you can change the distance between them to strip different wire sizes.

Step 3: Mounting the Motor

Securely mount the electric motor to the base using screws, nuts, and bolts. The motor should be positioned so that its output shaft is aligned with the rollers. Attach a small pulley or gear to the motor's output shaft and connect it to one of the rollers using a belt or chain. This will ensure that the rollers rotate when the motor is running.

Step 4: Installing the Razor Blade

Carefully attach the razor blade or utility knife to the base, positioning it between the rollers. The blade should be facing upwards and adjustable, so you can control the depth of the cut. Make sure it's securely fastened to avoid accidents during operation.

Step 5: Wiring the Motor and Switch

Connect the motor to the power supply and wire the switch according to the manufacturer's instructions. Ensure that the motor's voltage and current ratings match the power supply's output. Test the motor and switch to make sure they're working correctly before proceeding.

Step 6: Testing and Adjusting

Turn on the motor and carefully feed a piece of copper wire through the rollers and over the razor blade. The blade should cut through the insulation without damaging the copper wire. If necessary, adjust the distance between the rollers and the depth of the blade until the insulation is removed cleanly.

Congratulations! You've successfully built your own copper wire stripping machine. With this handy tool, you can now efficiently strip and recycle copper wire, saving money and contributing to a greener planet. Remember to always wear safety goggles and gloves when operating the machine to protect yourself from any accidents.

CNC Copper Machining

CNC Machining Copper Material is good electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, it is soft and good for machining as it has high plasticity, it is easily and rapidly to carry out desired shape as machining cutter can run faster than other steel materials, and also reach high precision.

Copper has a shiny reddish-orange finish, which varies slightly based on the surface finish method. Copper can be media-blasted and polished to achieve many different cosmetic surface finishes.

CNC Machining Copper Parts are widely used in the manufacture of electrical wires, cables, electric brushes, electric spark, and other electrical devices and products.

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Benefits of CNC Copper Machining

1/ CNC Machining Copper Parts are excellent in electricity conductivity, supporting very good electric function

2/ CNC Machining Copper Parts are soft, easy to design into different shape, also suitable for many processes

3/ Copper is easy for cutting and machining, its production efficiency is much higher than steel series

4/ Good propriety for bending and shaping

5/ Heat transferring function very good, high resistance, temperature stability, long durable using

6/ Stable surface, non-surface treatment is durable, electroplating is also used on copper parts

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Composition And Property of CNC Machining Copper

Copper Property Alloy Type Content Melting Point Hardness Tensile Strength Density
Cu-based Zn, Sn, Si, Al, Ni 1083°C HB35-45 Low 8.9 g/cm3

Common Materials Code of CNC Machining Copper

Copper Alloy Workable Processes Surface Finishing for Copper Parts Materials Code
CNC Turning, CNC Milling, CNC Drilling, Molding, Forging, Fabrication, Welding, etc. Passivation, Anodizing, Plating, Chemical Polishing, etc. Copper 110
Copper 101
Copper 145
other more Copper Alloy

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