Wire coil winding apparatus and method

摘要

Apparatus and method is provided for converting a long indefinite length of wire from a supply bundle into a measured length, tightly wound coil. The wire is driven from the supply by a constant speed capstan to a winding station. A measured length of wire is wrapped around a mandrel between a pair of flanges under controlled tension conditions. After winding, a series of bands are passed through the coil bore and respective ends of banding material are twisted together and flattened against the coil surface. The banded coil is ejected from the mandrel to a conveyor or container.