Question 2180 Deck General

The correct answer is A) preformed. In the manufacture of wire rope, if the wires are shaped to conform to the curvature of the finished rope before they are laid up, the rope is called "preformed." This process of pre-shaping the wires allows the rope to be more flexible and resistant to kinking or bending, which can improve its overall durability and performance. The other options are incorrect because: B) Composite refers to a rope made from a combination of different materials, not the specific manufacturing process. C) Left-lay refers to the direction the wires are twisted during the rope's construction, not the pre-shaping of the wires. D) Improved is not a standard term used to describe the manufacturing process of wire rope.