Wire tension

[gguidi]

Dose anyone know how tight the wire should be in pounds of pull. I am designing a wire tension system and need to know where to start.

Thanks

Gary

Depron Laser Cutting
http://www.depronlasercutting.com

[astatue]

depends on the wire, .020" or 24 ga. with 1.6 initial and 6lb/ft max works well for me.