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Self-supported coils: Facts about coils made of selfbonding wire

Self-supported coils are coils made of wire that is coated with a thermoplastic layer - the bonding varnish. The term selfbonding enamel wire already indicates it: This wire is bonded during the winding process to give the coil the necessary stability without any other aids, especially in the case of air coils. The use of selfbonding wire can offer advantages over a bobbin coil in some cases, ...

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Automation

As an automation engineer I have found my dream job

Gabriel Scheifele is one of the KUK engineers who has moved his workplace to the new Technology Centre in Appenzell (Switzerland). What the automation engineer appreciates about his work - designing machines - is the great variety, the high level of responsibility and the short decision-making processes.

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Insulation layer on magnet wires: A common stumbling block for engineers

In coil production, the insulation of the wire has an influence on a wide variety of product properties such as application range, service life, costs or coil design. Wire insulation also has an effect on various factors during coil manufacturing, such as scrap or further processing. This article summarises the essential facts about wire insulation - and its effect on coil design - for engineers.

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Integrated services

How high-tech companies thrive by relying on custom contract manufacturing

KUK Coils has established a reputation in the coil manufacturing industry as well as in the assembly of complete modules, including motors. Its global network is valued by companies in the automotive, medical technology, and industrial sectors, who use KUK as a subcontractor to fulfill their needs.

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What material can coils be wound from?

In coil production, the wire used plays a central role. While copper is undoubtedly the most commonly used conductor material, especially for customer-specific coil projects, it is also worthwhile to test alternative coil wire, depending on the application.

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What is the purpose of edgewise winding?

Edgewise winding is one of the modern trends in coil manufacturing. The principle of this winding technology is that the rectangular section wire is wound not on the flat part of the wire but on the short side of the wire. That’s where the terms edgewise winding or side-winding stands for.

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Integrated services

Different supply chain concepts at a glance

In the ever-changing landscape of modern markets, the procurement of goods and primary products for in-house production has become vital to business success. Developing the right sourcing strategy based on existing concepts is a crucial task for management, and only customized procurement can ensure future success.

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What is the advantage of orthocyclic windings?

Orthocyclic coils are characterised by a high copper fill factor (often approx. 70%), so that a comparatively high magnetic field is realised in the smallest possible space.

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Integrated services

Challenges and reasons for supply chain disruption

A well-functioning supply chain is one of the most important prerequisites for your successful business. If there are problems with your suppliers, this can, in the worst case, lead to a standstill in your own production. This must always be prevented by taking preventive measures!

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Flexibility and readiness

Why Lean methods are beneficial in coil and electronics production

Anyone who knows Lean as a production method is probably familiar with the benefits of Lean. But what is Lean actually? How can you use Lean to speed up business processes? Learn more about Lean management methods that KUK Group, as a leading manufacturer of coils and electronics, applies itself.

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Integrated services

This is why modular sourcing with your coil manufacturer makes sense

When purchasing electronic components, you can purchase individual parts from separate suppliers. Another variant is so-called Modular Sourcing, in which you hand over the assembly of complete modules to a customer-specific coil manufacturer. This reduces the complexity in your supply chain.

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Technological leadership

The 1x1 of coil winding

Coils play a crucial role in electrical engineering, finding various applications in transformers, relays, and electric motors. However, coil winding involves several factors that make it challenging to manage.

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