A complete chain production line links wire drawing, chain forming, welding and finishing. This guide outlines the stages and the equipment at each step.
Stages of a chain line
A typical line moves from wire preparation to chain forming, then to welding of links, and finally to faceting or polishing for surface finish.
Forming
Chain making machines selected by style and wire range produce the raw chain. Multiple machines may run in parallel for different products.
Welding
YAG or QCW fiber welding sources join links inline. Power is matched to wire diameter and alloy for clean, strong welds.
Finishing
Faceting and hammer machines add diamond-cut or flattened surfaces; laser markers can then add hallmarks and branding.