Abstract: A flyer bow providing reduced drag during a wire processing operation is provided. The flyer bow may include an elongate arcuate body having a middle portion, and first and second end portions at opposite ends of the middle portion. The elongate arcuate body may be configured to be rotated about an axis of rotation, the middle portion may include an inner surface, an outer surface, a leading edge, and a trailing edge, the inner surface and the outer surface may cooperate to form a cross section, and at least one centerline of the cross section may include a radius of curvature substantially equal to a distance between the elongate arcuate body at the location of the at least one centerline and the axis of rotation.

Abstract: A flyer bow providing reduced drag during a wire processing operation is provided. The flyer bow may include an elongate arcuate body having a middle portion, and first and second end portions at opposite ends of the middle portion. The elongate arcuate body may be configured to be rotated about an axis of rotation, the middle portion may include an inner surface, an outer surface, a leading edge, and a trailing edge, the inner surface and the outer surface may cooperate to form a cross section, and at least one centerline of the cross section may include a radius of curvature substantially equal to a distance between the elongate arcuate body at the location of the at least one centerline and the axis of rotation.

Abstract: Apparatus used in connection with a flyer bow. The bow has a longitudinal recess, at least one wear insert in the recess, at least one guide in the recess, and a stop to keep the wear inserts and guides in the recess. The recess has an inner transverse dimension that is larger than an outer transverse dimension. The wear inserts and guides have a engagement portions that fit within the recess and restrain them from significant radial movement. A stop, detachably affixed to the flyer bow, restrains them from longitudinal movement.

Abstract: Apparatus used in connection with a flyer bow. The bow has a longitudinal recess, at least one wear insert in the recess, at least one guide in the recess, and a stop to keep the wear inserts and guides in the recess. The recess has an inner transverse dimension that is larger than an outer transverse dimension. The wear inserts and guides have a engagement portions that fit within the recess and restrain them from significant radial movement. A stop, detachably affixed to the flyer bow, restrains them from longitudinal movement.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing material from an elongated member having known dimensions and traveling through known air densities, in which applied compressed air removes the material from the elongated member in a chamber configured to optimize the decompression and acceleration of the air.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing material from an elongated member having known dimensions and traveling through known air densities, in which applied compressed air removes the material from the elongated member in a chamber configured to optimize the decompression and acceleration of the air.