Series of powerpoint slides showing three different drawing processes used in the manufacture of wires, rod, tubes and drinks cans. The slides are adapted from the University of Liverpool "Materials Processing" lectures [MATS214] by Dr J. Wilcox.

1. Wire Drawing: Produces rods / bars from metallic or polymeric material Die

2. Tube Drawing: Produces tubes from metallic or polymeric material Die Mandrel

3. Deep Drawing: Used to produce cylindrical sections with one “capped” end, e.g. Drinks cans Punch Pressure Ring Pressure Ring Blank