D & S Wire Inc
Metal wire
Company Overview
D & S Wire specializes in providing high-quality precision wire in both coil and bar forms, with a primary focus on Swiss Tolerance Cold Drawn Bars. The company emphasizes customer satisfaction and maintains a strong commitment to delivering products that meet stringent specifications. D & S Wire is ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified, reflecting its dedication to quality management systems and its ability to serve demanding industries such as medical.
Precision Products and Services
The company offers a comprehensive range of precision wire and bar products, including rounds, squares, rectangles, and hexagons, available in cold drawn and ground finishes. A key specialization is Swiss Escomatic Wire, known for its exceptional precision. D & S Wire can achieve extremely tight tolerances, as close as 0.0002 inches, verified with laser accuracy. Their extensive inventory, exceeding 700,000 lbs. of material, supports efficient delivery, including Just-In-Time (JIT) and Kanban programs. They also provide conversion services for customer-supplied materials, with all products certified to ensure conformity to client specifications.
Advanced Manufacturing and Quality Assurance
D & S Wire's manufacturing capabilities are supported by state-of-the-art equipment across its departments. The Drawing Department utilizes 11 wire drawing machines and maintains an inventory of over 5000 finished dies, enabling custom sizing and rapid production of wire with minimal out-of-roundness. The Straightening and Cutting Department handles a wide range of diameters, producing extremely straight bars with length tolerances as close as 0.010 inches, catering to applications like medical parts and antennas. Their centerless grinding process, combined with precise bar straightness, consistently holds tolerances of 0.0002 inches for diameters from 0.040 to 0.312 inches. A sophisticated Inspection Department, equipped with laser micrometers, tensile testers, and computerized SPC, ensures consistent high quality and provides in-house testing for tensile strength, yield, and elongation.
Operational Growth and Customer Focus
Over the years, D & S Wire has strategically expanded its operational footprint and capabilities. Milestones include significant facility expansions, increasing its total building space to 29,000 sq. ft., and investments in new machinery, such as in-line wire drawing machines and additional straighten and cut machines, to enhance capacity and reduce lead times. The company's commitment to continuous improvement and customer service is further evidenced by its ISO certifications and positive testimonials from clients who value their consistent quality and responsive delivery.
