Distribution Solutions WireSolutions Saw wire for high quality wafers ArcelorMittal & WireSolutions Transforming tomorrow ArcelorMittal WireSolutions ArcelorMittal is the world leader in steel industry employing 287,000 people in more than 60 countries. Today, the group is the only truly global steelmaker, with an industrial presence in more than 20 countries. ArcelorMittal combines market leadership in automotive, construction, energy, household appliances and packaging, and enjoys a strong position in technically advanced products. WireSolutions is the wire drawing division of ArcelorMittal and is one of the most important wire drawers in the world, bringing wire solutions to more than 4,000 customers. ArcelorMittal possesses a R&D capability unique in the steel industry. Its 1,400 scientists are committed to staying at the forefront of steel industry innovation and gives a very qualified technical support. ArcelorMittal benefits from a high level of vertical integration – from iron ore mining at one end of the value chain to steel service centres and distribution at the other. With 17 plants in the world, WireSolutions offers a diversified portfolio of low and high carbon wires, steel cord, strands, ropes and corrosion resistant solutions. Automotive, construction, energy and agriculture are all important segments for WireSolutions. WireSolutions regularly develops new solutions with the support of the research centres of the ArcelorMittal group. WireSolutions considers the quality of its products and the satisfaction of its customers as a priority, organised under ISO 9001. ArcelorMittal Bettembourg Luxembourg ArcelorMittal Pine Bluff USA ArcelorMittal Rongcheng China ArcelorMittal saw wire production plants Saw wire solutions Straight wires Wire saw machines Diameter (µm) Tensile strength (MPa) Breaking load (N) Elongation (%) 140 3750 up to 58 2.1 130 3700 up to 49 2.1 120 3900 up to 48 2.1 110 4250 up to 40 2.1 100 4200 up to 33 2.1 Depending on your need, we can adapt our solution to satisfy your demand. Structured wires Developed and worldwide patented in collaboration with Applied Materials. Used to cut... � Silicon, multi and mono, quartz, sapphire, crystal, glass, SiC, etc. � Usable on different types of wire saw machines Characteristics � Plurality of crimps organised in two different planes: better carriage of the slurry � For squarer, cropper and wire saws Diameter (µm) Tensile strength (MPa) Breaking load (N) Visible diameter (µm) Elongation (%) 250 2850 141 320 2.2 200 3050 98 255 2.0 160 3050 62 200 2.0 140 3250 49 180 2.0 120 3350 38 160 2.0 Packaging Solutions available on different types of spools Characteristics of spools Data Spool name Tranverse width (mm) A Overall width (mm) D Barrel diameter (mm) C Flange diameter (mm) B BG60 153 167 33 255 TA32 152 176 115 255 TA50 252 276 115 255 BG80 315 329 33 255 TA63 315 339 115 255 TA100 315 345 150 315 TA180 315 345 150 380 TA32 TA50 TA63 TA100 TA180 D A Saw wire length per spool type (in km) Data Spool name 100 µm 110 µm 120 µm 130 µm 140 µm 120 µm Str. 250 µm Str. BG60 470 380 330 280 240 ±200 ±50 TA32 500 400 350 300 260 ±240 ±60 TA50 790 630 550 460 410 ±350 ±90 BG80 940 750 660 550 480 ±400 ±100 TA63 1000 800 700 600 500 ±480 ±120 TA100 1600 1250 1100 900 850 ±800 ±200 TA180 2900 2300 1900 1600 1400 ±1400 ±350 C Packing conditions – Number of spools per pallets Data Spool name Position Spool/line # line Spool/pallet BG60 Vertical 12 4 48 BG80 Vertical 12 2 24 BG80 Horizontal 8 2 16 TA32 Horizontal 12 2 24 TA50 Horizontal 8 2 16 TA63 Horizontal 8 2 16 TA100 Horizontal 6 2 12 TA180 Horizontal 4 2 8 Storage: � Under packed conditions: 6 months under shelter at ambient temperature and humidity � Under unpacked conditions: 1 week temperature 20°C ± 5°C humidity < 65% relative humidity ArcelorMittal Wire International Krakelshaff L-3235 Bettembourg T +352 515 021 F +352 51 91 63 www.arcelormittal.com/wiresolutions For further information on ArcelorMittal saw wire products, please contact: Xavier Monfort T +352 515 021 264 M +352 621 30 75 22 xavier.monfort@arcelormittal.com All information in this promotional material shall illustrate products and services in a non final way and invite to further technical or commercial explanation; they are not contractual. Copyright ArcelorMittal 2010. B