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PROCESS & FINISHES

1. Winding

All cores are wound using specially designed machines which enable the manufacture of both standard and non-standard designs in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials. Cores are wound using automatic, semi-automatic or manual winding machines. Our highly skilled workforce and modern machinery ensure that design specifications and tolerances meet the evolving needs of the modern transformer and related industries.

Precision winding of toroidal core using grain-oriented steel for superior magnetic performance in transformers and inductors

2. Annealing

The cores are annealed at carefully controlled temperatures to relieve any possible stresses which may have been introduced during the winding process. Heat treatment is carried out in either batch or continuous furnaces.

Toroidal core entering annealing furnace to relieve stresses and optimise magnetic properties in grain-oriented steel

3. Quality Inspection

All cores receive an intermediate physical and electrical quality inspection to ensure that the cores have been fully treated during the annealing process.

ISO compliant quality inspection of wound electromagnetic core to ensuring dimensional accuracy and material integrity

4. Impregnation and Cutting

All cut cores are fully impregnated with epoxy adhesive and cut to size. This process keeps the core windings intact during the cutting process. Cut cores can be supplied with either Stainless Steel or mild steel bands made specifically for each core or to the customers requirements.

Impregnation of wound electromagnetic cores to enhance mechanical strength, reduce vibration and improve thermal stability

5. Lapping & Polishing

We are able to produce optically flat surfaces with a high precision finish and improving performance.

Fully controllable dispensing system accurately dispenses diamond abrasive onto the lapping plate.

Lapping & polishing of wound electromagnetic cores to achieve precise surface finish and enhance magnetic contact performance

6. Finishing

Uncut circular or rectangular cores may be supplied in a number of finishes: 

  • Natural (dry)

  • Edge bonded, for protection from mechanical stresses.

  • Fully vacuum impregnated, for greater protection from mechanical stress.

  • Polypropylene covered, for electrical insulation.

  • End capped, for greater electrical insulation.

  • Epoxy coated, for electrical and heat insulation.

  • Painted, for added corrosion protection and cosmetic purposes.

Electromagnetic core component from Wiltan Ltd uniformly coated with epoxy powder finish to enhance insulation and durability

7. Final Inspection and Quality Check

All cores receive a final physical and electrical inspection following both customer and our own quality specifications. For more information on our quality control procedures please see the Quality Assurance section of the website.

Electrical inspection & quality check of wound electromagnetic core to ensure dimenstional accuracy and performance stands

8. 3D Printing: Innovating Our Processes
At Wiltan, we harness the power of 3D printing to elevate

our manufacturing capabilities. This cutting-edge

technology allows us to create custom encapsulations,

jigs, and fixtures tailored to meet the unique needs of

our clients. By leveraging 3D printing, we can produce

complex geometries with precision and speed, ensuring

that our solutions are both efficient and cost-effective. Whether you require a specialized jig for assembly or a bespoke encapsulation for sensitive components, our 3D printing services provide the flexibility and innovation necessary to support your projects. Experience the future of manufacturing with Wiltan—where technology meets craftsmanship.

3D printing of specialised jigs and bespoke encapsulations for sensitive components such as nanocrystalline

@ 2013 Wiltan

Email: sales@wiltan.co.uk                  Tel: +44 1495 750711     

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