Metal forming driven surface engineering of thin profile wires for high precision industrial filtration screens.

Screens made of drawn and spot-welded stainless steel precise profile wires are widely used to separate particles from fluids during various industrial applications. Increased durability and surface quality of these products are critical in maximising their wear resistance and extending the screen service life. Therefore, the paper discusses the development of metal forming technology considering the surface quality and residual stress level of austenitic and lean-duplex steel profile wires for the production of high-quality industrial screens. It is shown that surface engineering driven by metal forming is a key factor in extending the life and performance of these products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]