Manual Wire Pointer

The pointer is permanently lubricated and the internal gears and bearings would only require attention if the lube becomes contaminated.

Occasionally the rolls should be cleaned to remove steel dust/chips.

Simple instructions:

1. Starting with 4,8mm (.188 inch) diameter or smaller wire, use the Hand Pointer to reduce the diameter for approximately 50mm (2.0 inches) in length until the wire fits through the first die.
   
   
2. The Pointer is operated by raising the arm lever to a vertical position, inserting the wire end into the appropriate groove and then rotating the handle 90° or more downward toward the operator.
   1. rotating the arm lever in the opposite direction will reverse the rolls, pushing the wire back out.
      
      
3. The wire must be worked several times back and forth through the pointer groove, rotating the wire axially 90° in between roll rotations to obtain a round diameter of the necessary size and length.
   1. If the wire is not axially rotated 90° periodically, the point cross-section will be oval shaped and not round. This will create problems at the die.
      
      
4. Continue the pointing process through the descending sequence of grooves until the desired point diameter is obtained.

See next FAQ for safety precautions

Note: Use caution and keep clear of rotating equipment during operation.

NEVER jam oversize rod into an opening or attempt to skip grooves.

ALWAYS roll point progression and rotate the rod as explained above.

If the wire is not axially rotated 90° periodically, the point cross-section will be oval shaped and not round, creating problems at the die.

Sjogren stands out in the market with unparalleled quality. Our pricing is tailored to your specific production requirements.

We offer volume pricing discounts, sharing the savings from manufacturing larger quantities directly with you. Consider this for bulk orders.

Depending on material costs, a manual pointer may cost a few thousand or more, but it comes with Sjogren's quality assurance guarantee for life and comprehensive support for all your wire tooling and quality testing needs.

Sjogren is all about customization! We have functioned on an "Any System, Any Part" philosophy since our inception a century ago.

Get in touch with our team and let us know your specific production details and desired outcomes, and our expert team of engineers will work to develop something.

It is a rare case that we have to point you elsewhere, but if we can't do it, we will do our best to find someone that can!