Core parameters
Wire speed controls abrasive contact frequency and heat generation. Feed rate controls how aggressively the workpiece enters the wire. Tension controls path stability and affects breakage risk.
These parameters cannot be optimized one by one in isolation. A higher feed may require different speed, tension, coolant, and wire specification.
Literature ranges
Some Chinese looped electroplated diamond wire studies mention wire speeds around 20-40 m/s and tension around 60-100 N for specific silicon-related tests. Other loop wire application notes mention 40-60 m/s for certain high-speed cutting contexts.
These are not universal recommendations. They show the order of magnitude used in certain experiments and must be adapted to machine design and material.