Gamma X Wires

Gamma X wire is a patented, proprietary wire made under private label for SST Consumables by Thermocompact. It consists of a pure copper core which is coated with an intermediate layer of beta phase brass and a proprietary outer layer of gamma phase brass. Its gamma phase coating is a discontinuous layer of Cu35Zn65 brass which promotes efficient cutting due to its high zinc content, tenacious bond to the core material, and flushing assist provided by the “porous” nature of the discontinuous coating. The pure copper core provides for highly efficient energy transfer to the cut and can result in cutting speed increases between 20% to 100%, depending on the application generally will cut between 5-10% faster than a standard X wire. This wire is generally not suitable for automatic threading.