A wire drawing apparatus and method is disclosed which comprises the process of drawing wire on multiple die slip type machines consisting of the steps of separating the dies and their capstans into at least two groups of one or more dies such that each group can be lubricated with a separate lubricant. The machine for improved wire drawing has the dies and capstans separated into at least two sections of one or more dies and capstans such that different lubricants can be used in each section. The seal between the sections is made by a die attached to a separator wall which separates the sections.