WIRE

metal drawn out Into a thres The metal must bo both ductile a: }} tenacious, which Hmits the number | those available. Tho metal is rolled in | | sheets, which are cut into strips of 3 in - in width, and then drawn through hol || of the required eize. The various siz S| are generally denoted by numbers, acc or | = Si to the GWG). the Birminchs gauge (B.W.G.). Wire “‘ropes’’ a i! now largely used where the strain is co } | tinnons and severe. }| [s. 321]