Wire is the starting point of the entire electrical cable production chain, and its quality depends on a process that many take for granted but few truly master: wire drawing. Friction between the metal and the die, process temperature, lubricant selection, and wire surface conditions are variables that, when poorly managed, generate breaks, dimensional defects, conductivity losses, and premature tool wear. Every minute of unplanned downtime on a wire drawing line carries a direct cost that impacts your profitability.

Fernando Forero Corredor, an electrochemist with 34 years of experience in surface treatment, will present the theoretical and practical fundamentals for manufacturing copper and aluminum wires with an emphasis on lubrication chemistry. You will understand how the lubricant base composition —its viscosity, extreme pressure additives, anti-corrosion properties, and metal compatibility— determines maximum achievable line speed, die lifespan, and conductor surface finish.

The session will cover the three key conductive metals: copper (the industry standard), aluminum (increasingly used for its weight-to-conductivity ratio), and steel (for high mechanical strength applications). For each, you will learn the critical differences in tribological behavior, the most common lubrication mistakes, and the solutions that leading plants are already implementing to optimize their processes.

If you work in wire drawing, die maintenance, conductor quality control, or chemical input management at a cable plant, this session will deliver specialized knowledge that typically takes decades of plant experience to acquire. It is the opportunity to learn from one of the sector’s leading experts in Latin America.

➤ Register for free now and secure your spot in this webinar. ExpoGPA 2026 is the first international 3D virtual trade fair dedicated to the plastics, rubber, cable, recycling, and renewable energy industries in Latin America. Broadcast live from the vcity.io platform on April 23–24, 2026, with access to virtual booths, B2B meetings, and all academic content for 90 days after the event. No travel needed —just connect.