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3R solutions................................................ 72 AICON 3D Systems GmbH ........................ 34 Ambrell Corp............................................... 72 Asahi/America, Inc...................................... 14 Barnshaws Section Benders Ltd ................ 65 battenfeld-cincinnati Austria GmbH ............ 18 BLM Group ................................................. 70 Bültmann GmbH......................................... 57 Burr Oak Tool Inc........................................ 10 Clark Fixture Technologies ......................... 48 CML USA, Inc Ercolina............................... 72 Combilift Ltd................................................ 38 Contrôle Mesure Systèmes ........................ 42 Danieli SpA................................................. 83 data M Sheet Metal Solutions GmbH ......... 24 Davis-Standard, LLC .................................. 14 DP Technology Europe............................... 58 Eddyfi Technologies.................................... 19 EJP Maschinen........................................... 10 ESAB Group (UK) Ltd................................... 6 FABTECH 2017.......................................... 18

Faccin SpA ................................................. 70 FD Machinery ............................................. 81 Formtek, Inc................................................ 84 Horen Industrial Co..................................... 32 Huntingdon Fusion Techniques .................. 44 ISEND SA................................................... 34 Jutec Biegesysteme GmbH........................ 67 Kemppi Oy.................................................. 52 Kusakabe Electric & Machinery Co, Ltd ..... 84 Magma Global Ltd ...................................... 44 Magnetic Analysis Corp.............................. 29 McElroy....................................................... 37 Molecor Tecnologia SL ............................... 52 Nakata Ltd .................................................. 36 NDC Technologies Inc ................................ 40 Norma Group SE........................................ 21 Officine MTM SpA....................................... 81 Olympus Corp............................................. 61 Omni-X Inc.................................................. 30 Orbitalum Tools GmbH ............................... 50 Otto Fuchs Drilling Solutions GmbH........... 59

Pneuform Machines Ltd.............................. 16 Rafter Equipment Corp............................... 42 Rattunde Corp .............................................. 7 Roll Machining Technologies and Solutions.......................................... 26 Schuler AG ................................................. 83 Seuthe GmbH............................................. 36 Sica SpA..................................................... 46 Siempelkamp Maschinen- und Anlagenbau GmbH .......................... 28 SMS group GmbH .................................. 8, 32 Spotti Sergio Coil Processing Srl................ 48 T&H Lemont Inc.......................................... 82 Tata Steel.................................................... 13 Texo Drone Survey & Inspection (UKCS) Ltd ............................................. 38 transfluid Maschinenbau GmbH ........... 65, 74 TSE GmbH Tube Scarfing Equipment........ 28 Unison Ltd .................................................. 16 Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co KG ......... 54 Winton Machine Company ......................... 69

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The January Issue Welcome to the latest issue of Tube & Pipe Technology magazine. In this issue we have an extended article from Willy Goellner of Advanced Machine

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& Engineering/AMSAW and Christian Mayrhofer, examining how to maximise the blade life of a carbide saw, as well and an in-depth insight into overlay welding of tubes from Jürgen Krüger of Alfalang. The forthcoming March Düsseldorf show issue of Tube & Pipe Technology magazine will have features on tube extrusion and drawing, software and control systems, and handling and logistics, as well as a feature examining some of the exciting technology on offer at Tube Düsseldorf. I was speaking to event organisers Messe Düsseldorf recently and they said the demand, particularly on the tube side, had been massive again this year, so once again it promises to be a spectacular event. TPT will be a big part of this huge trade show as always, so make sure you promote your company and stand within the pages of our magazine by sending me editorial or booking a position for your advert. The editorial deadline for the March issue is 8 January and if you would like to advertise in this special show issue the deadline is 8 February. From all the team at TPT magazine I would like to wish you a healthy and prosperous New Year.

ARTICLE: Innovative devices to maximise carbide saws’ blade life By Willy Goellner, chairman and founder – Advanced Machine & Engineering/AMSAW, and Christian Mayrhofer .........................................

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ARTICLE: Fast, reliable high integrity TIG overlay welding of large components By Jürgen Krüger, Alfalang.....................................

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On the cover . . . Italy-based Sinico specialises in the design and manufacture of automatic rotary transfer cut-off and end-finishing machines suitable for producing medium/large series of metal parts (steel, stainless steel, copper, brass, aluminium, titanium, Inconel, etc) from tubes, bars, coils, forgings and blanks. Its machines carry out operations commonly

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performed with chip-removing machine tools such as cutting, facing, chamfering, boring, centring, turning, drilling, threading, tapping, milling, grooving, splining and so on and shaping operations such as flaring, tapering, rolling, pressing, marking and knurling. Sinico has racked up over 1,500 orders delivered to companies working in a whole range of different sectors: automotive industry, bicycles, motorbikes, electrical motors, household appliances, power transmissions, hydraulics, pneumatics, pipe fittings, earth moving machinery, chains, tools, nuts and bolts, bearings, doors and windows.

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Tube cutting and welding operations with online data management

the welding community that provide Industry 4.0 capabilities, but we believe WeldCloud has several key, customer- driven benefits that set it apart from other systems,” said Roul Kierkels, global product manager DDA and WeldCloud, ESAB. WeldCloud data resides in one comprehensive database, located within a user’s firewalls and not in a proprietary or provider-controlled cloud, so users have control of their own data. WeldCloud features an open- architecture design for communication and analytics, allowing it to be used as stand-alone software or integrated with other business intelligence systems, such as Power BI, SAP ® , QlikView ® and Tableau ® . WeldCloud polls at a frequency of 1 Hz to provide essentially real-time reporting. The system can calculate and display deposition rate and heat input from automated and mechanised welding applications, as well as volts, amps, watts, wire feed speed and travel speed. New WeldCloud functions include the ability to remotely adjust welding parameters for systems equipped with ESAB’s U82 controller with built-in web server option; the ability to create an intuitive and in-depth scanning wizard, enabling better traceability of multiple parameters that directly affect weld quality and productivity; and the ability to capture data from multi-head submerged arc applications. ESAB offers WeldCloud on its Aristo ® Mig 4004i Pulse semi-automatic, Aristo Mig 5000iR robotic and LAF/TAF sub arc welding systems. Users can purchase these systems WeldCloud-ready, and ESAB can retrofit some existing systems with a communication module.

of ESAB cutting systems equipped with Vision Series controls to access all DataLeap tools on any network-enabled device.” With DataLeap and CutCloud, users can monitor manufacturing performance of ESAB cutting machines and link data to scheduled order and part data for full traceability on material and parts. Users can also transfer data automatically (instead of manually inputting information into production processes and record results) and automatically generate reports. It allows real-time responses to production floor activities, and records and visualises events and errors on ESAB cutting machines, as well as fully integrating nesting, cutting and ERP systems with automatic transfer of order data and production status. ESAB’s WeldCloud won the Innovation Award in the ‘Digital Tools’ category at Industry Lyon 2017. The online data management system took the winning spot for its ability to provide digital solutions that optimise welding and associated manufacturing activities. “There are many worthy offerings in

ESAB Welding and Cutting Products has launched ESAB Cloud Services, featuring WeldCloud and CutCloud online data management systems for welding and mechanising. The factory of the future will link together all of its machine ecosystems. By connecting CutCloud and WeldCloud, ESAB states that it provides manufacturers and fabricators with seamless integration. The services use an open architecture, to enable the user to interlink all of the production data in a business, across all departments. This also brings transparency to pro- duction flows, including order process- ing and process times, so users can see immediately where productivity enhancements are possible. CutCloud is an extension of ESAB’s DataLeap™ software modules, which give users an overview of all production flows, an insight into all manufacturing processes, and specific indications of untapped potential for optimisation in production. Holger Hahn, global product marketing manager application software at ESAB, said, “Cloud technology enables users WeldCloud allows data to be accessed using any computer, tablet or smartphone connected to the same internal network as the welding systems and database

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D I ARY of Tube Events

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27-30 March TOLexpo (Paris, France) International Exhibition 15-18 January SteelFab (Sharjah, Dubai, UAE) International Exhibition 12-14 June FABTECH Canada (Toronto, Canada) International Exhibition 26-29 September Tube China (Shanghai, China) International Exhibition 6-8 June Guangzhou (Guangzhou, China) International Exhibition TBA Tube Russia (Moscow, Russia) International Exhibition (Düsseldorf, Germany) International Exhibition 17-19 October Indometal (Jakarta, Indonesia) International Exhibition 23-26 October EuroBLECH (Hanover, Germany) International Exhibition 16-20 April Tube Düsseldorf

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ArcelorMittal contracts SMS group for tailor-made conversion of slab caster

group’s remote-adjustable mould, which allows width adjustment and automatic adaptation of the mould taper during production without having to reduce the casting speed. The system takes into account the steel grade and the current casting speed. The mechanical oscillation system will be replaced by a hydraulically actuated oscillation system by means of which both the stroke length and the frequency can be changed during the casting process. The straightening segments and the segments in the horizontal section will be equipped with an online gap control system operating with position-controlled clamping cylinders. The new slab caster No. 2 will work with various X-Pact ® Level 2 process models for quality control. The Mould Monitoring System will monitor the temperature distribution in the strand shell. In this way, stickers can be detected and the risk of break-outs can be eliminated early in the process. Furthermore, SMS group will implement a new secondary cooling concept with a width-dependent air-mist cooling system and DSC ® (Dynamic Solidification Control). DSC calculates the solidification process of the strand and controls the various secondary cooling zones based on selectable parameters such as casting speed maximisation or – in the case of steel grades particularly susceptible to cracking – optimisation of the straightening temperature as a function of characteristic values of the processed material. The metallurgical process model Dynamic Soft Reduction ® allows a targeted compression of the slab in the final solidification zone to improve the internal microstructure. The data specifying the most suitable location and amount of compression is provided by the DSC. The cooling circuits for the mould, the casting machine and the spray cooling system will be completely renewed; the hydraulic equipment will be adapted and enhanced. For the workshop of ArcelorMittal Asturias, SMS group will supply its new HD LASr plant assistant. HD LASr is already in use in the workshop of continuous caster No. 1. Considering the high sensitivity to

ARCELORMITTAL, Spain, has con- tracted SMS group for a comprehensive conversion of the company’s two-strand slab caster No. 2. With this modernisation ArcelorMittal Asturias is responding to the increasing quality demands in the market for special steels such as grades used for tube and heavy-plate production. The two-strand slab caster No. 2 was originally supplied by SMS group in 1987. Since then it has produced approximately 1.9 million tons per year of steel slabs with thicknesses of 235 and 280mm and a maximum width of 1,600mm. After themodernisation the continuous caster will be able to produce up to 2.7 million tons of steel slabs per year with thicknesses of 235, 300 and 365mm and widths from 800 to 2,200mm. The greatest challenge during this project was the customer’s request to expand the slab width from 1,600 to 2,200mm without extensive rebuilding of the foundations and the resulting prolong- ing of the building phase, which would have made the overall project less efficient. The special design of the segment carrying frames to be installed by SMS group will allow the existing foundations and anchor bolts of continuous caster No. 2 to be maintained without any modifications. The tailor-made modernisation concept, based on the innovative design developed by SMS group, convinced ArcelorMittal Asturias in terms of profitability too. The continuous caster will be completely rebuilt from the mould down to the exit section, maintaining the curved mould design. The curved mould provides significant advantages, especially when casting slabs with a thickness of more than 320mm from steel grades particularly susceptible to cracking. Although the maximum slab thickness will be extended to 365mm, the radius of 10.5m will be retained, while increasing the metallurgical length from 33.2 to 36.7m. The continuous caster will be designed for a maximum casting speed of 1.6m per minute; the spray cooling concept will take into account a future increase in casting speed. The caster will be equipped with SMS

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cracking of the steel grades to be cast and the greater slab thickness, more exact alignment of the strand guide system may significantly contribute to preventing crack formation in the slab. Continuous caster No. 1 was successfully commissioned in late 2016, after modernisation by SMS group, which involved the conversion to a vertical bending plant. Only five weeks after commissioning, the monthly production rate had already reached pre- conversion figures. The customer rates the quality of the rolled coils as very good. The integrated steel plant of ArcelorMittal Avilés produces high-quality steel grades for the automotive and tinplate industries as well as for heavy plate production.

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Oak-SMI par tnership generates results BURR Oak Tool Inc has stated that its partnership with SMI is proving to be an advantage to customers of both companies. to fit specific production requirements. The particular machine is not part of the Oak product line, but is offered by SMI. Oak and SMI representatives coordinated the sale of the machine to the customer, providing the required solution to meet their needs. The Oak-SMI partnership is claimed to be a valuable resource to heat exchanger manufacturers in the HVAC industry. As an example, an Oak customer in Brazil needed a machine For more than 70 years, Burr Oak Tool has designed customised Burr Oak Tool Inc – USA Email: sales@burroak.com Website: www.burroak.com

production machinery for the heat transfer and tube processing industries around the globe. Its machines are now installed and operating in more than 70 countries worldwide.

EJP expands management team THE managing partners of EJP Maschinen GmbH have appointed Robert Jungbluth as managing director of technology.

The management team is now made up of Jacques Paraskevas (commercial manager and sales), Robert Jungbluth and Dirk Loske as authorised signatory. The rising intake of orders for manufacturing lines involving the drawing, peeling and straightening of tube and pipes, bars and sections has called for an adjustment of the company’s organisational structure and the enlargement of the management team. An example is a recent order for two high-capacity bright steel production lines, which EJP received from MMK- Metiz in Magnitogorsk, Russia. This is by far the biggest project in the company’s thirty-five-year history. Mr Jungbluth, a graduate engineer, has been with EJP for 22 years. As head of design and engineering,

The management team is now made up of three managing directors: Robert Jungbluth (technology), Jacques Paraskevas (commercial and sales), and Dirk Loske as authorised signatory

Mr Jungbluth will continue to be responsible for the company’s machine and control systems design and manufacturing activities. In addition to these functions and building on his technological expertise, he is going to manage the activities of the 160 employees at the company’s four locations in Germany, Italy, China and South Korea. Mr Paraskevas, commercial director of EJP, said: “Robert Jungbluth knows every detail of our machines and he is highly committed to their constant development. At Tube Düsseldorf 2018 we will be presenting new products based on his ideas. Those products and systems will be able to further increase the efficiency of production at our customers’ facilities as they operate with further enhanced precision and can simplify processes.”

he played a key role in implementing innovations such as the servo-electric actuation of drawing jaws and double laser diameter measurement in peeling machines.

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Tata Steel reaffirms commitment to Nor th Sea with new investment TATA Steel has emphasised its commit- ment to the North Sea and the global oil and gas industry by announcing a pro- gramme of investments of nearly £2mn at its 20" high frequency induction (HFI) pipe mill in Hartlepool, UK, to offer a new generation of higher strength offshore construction grades.

market. The company’s Celsius ® accelerated cooling process has been developed in conjunction with Tata Steel’s research and development teams, following extensive laboratory and mill- based trials. Tata Steel has also committed £350,000 for further safety improve- ments in guarding, pipe handling and immobilisation control access in the finishing and despatch areas at the 20" mill. This follows a £400,000 investment in 2017 in the weld mill area, and is in line with the 20" mill’s five-year improvement programme to enhance workplace safety and improve productivity. As part of its ongoing investment in product quality at the 20" mill, the company has spent £400,000 to install automatic laser measurement to its hot structural finishing line and upgrades to the descaling process on the RHS

Tata Steel employees at the company’s base in Hartlepool, UK

(rectangular hollow section) furnace to improve product surface finish. Barry Rust, Tata Steel energy and sustainability manager, said, “These important investments demonstrate Tata Steel’s continued commitment to health and safety and in improving and increasing our product range to the North Sea and the oil and gas industry around the world, to help it meet ever- increasing challenges. We’ve been involved in some of the largest projects in the UK Continental Shelf over the last 20 years and look forward to supporting the North Sea and the international industry for many years to come.” Tata Steel – UK Website: www.tatasteeleurope.com

The company’s investment in Hartlepool is supported by a multi- million pound investment at its Port Talbot hot strip mill in Wales. The process investment in Port Talbot will offer enhanced low temperature toughness capabilities for HFI welded line pipe produced at the Hartlepool 20" mill, resulting in improved and uniform fracture toughness across the mill’s product size range. The investment programme for the Hartlepool mill includes £1mn for the installation of accelerated cooling equipment, which will increase the mill’s range of high strength offerings for the structural requirements of the North Sea and the wider construction

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Asahi/America welcomes new business development manager

systems, individualised to meet customer needs. It manufactures corrosion- resistant thermoplastic fluid handling products, including valves, actuators, pipe and fittings. Asahi/America, Inc – USA Email: asahi@asahi-america.com Website: www.asahi-america.com

to Asahi/America, where he will work with the company’s western sales team on sales efforts and engineering specifications. His extensive background also includes experience with sales management, product development and marketing, and he holds a degree in business administration. Asahi/America provides solutions for fluid handling

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Korea Institute of Industrial Technology spearheads medical device R&D with Davis-Standard system

test (FAT) and site acceptance test (SAT) process. This made the entire process much easier.” Davis-Standard collaborated with KITECH at the company’s headquarters in Pawcatuck, Connecticut, USA, during the FAT process to address various resin properties and develop favourable process conditions for desired tube specifications. Dr Kim said the added support was essential due to the learning curve involved with addressing new medical extrusion processes. When the system was installed, the SAT process reinforced what was learned earlier, enabling KITECH to successfully develop prototypes and begin R&D initiatives. Davis-Standard supplied all line components, including direct- drive MEDD extruders with tooling and downstream equipment. “Working with KITECH to growmedical device manufacturing opportunities in Korea has been exciting,” said Sekaran Murugaiah, Davis-Standard vice president of business development, Asia. “We equipped the system to take on additional extruders and equipment, which will allow KITECH to run other products in the future. We look forward to building on the relationship and being a trusted supplier in this endeavour.”

industrial ecosystem of the consumable medical device field in Korea.” KITECH is a government-funded institute committed to growing Korea’s manufacturing industry through development, application and commercialisation of technologies as well as support for small and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs). Dr Kim and his team are currently using the new Davis-Standard system to develop catheters used in cardiovascular, endoscopic and epidural applications. They are also collaborating with several Korean companies on proprietary R&D projects. KITECH has been impressed with the feedscrew efficiency, die design and overall operation of the Davis-Standard system, which allows for resin versatility and processing of medical tubing with up to four lumens. Dr Kim added: “When we started researching equipment for purchase, there were few extruders capable of extruding multi-lumen tubes in South Korea. We heard about Davis- Standard’s reputation through medical exhibitions such as MD&M West and through online research. From the beginning, Davis-Standard put forth a great deal of effort to make sure both the purchase contract and equipment technology met our needs. We were especially impressed with Davis- Standard’s systematic first acceptance

IN response to South Korea’s emerging medical device manufacturing market- place, the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH) has installed a Davis-Standard medical tubing system at its Biomedical Technology Center (BMT). The new system is groundbreaking in terms of South Korea’s medical tubing R&D capabilities, future innovation and economic development. According to Dr Woojin Kim, senior researcher, technology convergence R&BD Group at KITECH, the Davis-Standard system is significant in terms of both government and private industry initiatives. “The government of South Korea is interested in developing the disposable medical device field and several domestic companies are looking at the possibility of medical tubing extrusion,” said Dr Kim. “This system showcases multiple medical tubing possibilities, offers opportunities for R&D, and creates an atmosphere to enlarge the

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Unison and Pneuform Machines announce joint venture

design, development and manufacture of pneumatic and hydraulic tube and wire bending machines. Its tube machines have been developed for specific industries. The two-axis bending machine will produce serpentines, coils and spirals with either a static flat table for smaller parts or with an integrated three-axis table to support large parts. The three-axis bending machine provides the versatility to produce a variety of shapes.

Pneuform product range fits perfectly into the Unison tube bending range.” Trevor Clark, managing director of Pneuform Machines, added, “Pneuform are excited that the joint venture will enhance the marketing and the technical development of the range of machines it produces. The Pneuform range will be supported jointly by Unison and Pneuform. The joint venture will secure future ongoing support for existing customers and provide confidence that the bending machines will continue to be developed, supported and marketed into the long-term future.” Unison has been manufacturing tube-bending machines for more than 40 years, including large all-electric tube bending machines, and integrated software solutions. When Pneuform was founded in the mid-1960s, it was focused on the

UNISON Ltd, a manufacturer of tube bending machines and simulation software, has entered into a joint venture with Pneuform Machines Ltd, leading to full integration within the Unison family of companies, joining Yorkshire CNC and Ingenium Integration. The joint venture will strengthen Unison’s portfolio, adding a range of small diameter tube and wire bending machines. “The partnership will see new product lines added to our product portfolio, which already houses the world’s largest range of all electric tube bending machinery and sits a alongside our Evbend range of machines,” said Alan Pickering, joint managing director at Unison Ltd. “Pneuform are the perfect fit for Unison, adding a wealth of experience and engineering expertise, given their deep-rooted history. The

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Nor th America’s premier tube trade show FABTECH 2017, North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event, hosted more than 1,700 exhibiting companies and a total of 44,935 attendees from 120 countries at Chicago’s McCormick Place venue. Tech Talks’ given by visionary leaders, the unveiling of the Albert Paley-Jesse James metal sculpture project and the popular annual Industry Night event, held at Soldier Field. focus delved into the effect the industry’s transformation would have on ensuring companies are able to hire the right talent. FABTECH also unveiled a new logo and brand identity for the FABTECH series of events on the last day of the show.

The advanced processes driving manufacturing’s continued transfor- mation were on display at the event. Hundreds of live product demonstrations showcased the most innovative new technologies, giving attendees a glimpse into the industry’s future. Several of FABTECH’s most attended education events also covered advanced technologies, such as automation/smart manufacturing and robotics. Conventional topics such as stamping and lasers also looked at how these new technologies can be implemented to improve traditional operations. The workforce development

With more than 750,000ft 2 of exhibit space, FABTECH provided attendees with access to the industry’s leading companies, latest innovations and insight into current and future trends. The four-day expo included the most extensive education programming in its history as well as a lineup of expert-led panels and keynote presentations. The expo also put on special events that attracted large audiences, featuring topics such as workplace collaboration, innovation and creativity. Highlights included a new keynote format, ‘FABx

With its more modern look, the new logo better conveys the current and future direction of FABTECH. FABTECH is North America’s largest collaboration of technology, equipment and knowledge in the metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing industries. The event provides a hands-on, face- to-face business growth platform.

FABTECH 2017 – USA Website: fabtechexpo.com

New managing director and CTO at battenfeld-cincinnati

he joined a plastics blow-moulding machine manufacturer, first as project leader for automation technology, then as manager of electrical engineering and CTO. From 2009 to 2017 he was the managing director responsible for technology and sales of machinery and equipment. He completed further studies while in employment with an MBA from WU Vienna in 2005. Dr Wieczorek has been responsible for product development, product management and the technical lab in Vienna sinceSeptember 2017. Following his studies in plastics technology at Montanuniversität Leoben, he worked at the local Plastics Processing Institute as a university assistant and research associate. He was subsequently employed by a number of Austrian industrial companies, in roles that encompassed process technology, R&D and project management, and finally as CTO. battenfeld-cincinnati Austria GmbH – Austria Fax: +43 61006 8 Website: www.battenfeld-cincinnati.com

NFC processing equipment,” said Gerold Schley, CEO of BC Extrusion Holding. “For the general and technical management of the facility, we have found two managers with excellent references from the plastics industry to drive the further development of our products and of the facility.” Following Mr Schwarz’s graduation in electrical engineering from TU Vienna,

JOHANNES Schwarz MBA has become the managing director of battenfeld- cincinnati Austria, in Vienna, Austria. The company’s new CTO, Dr André Wieczorek, has been in office since September 2017. “Vienna is the battenfeld-cincinnati competence centre for PVC processing with its main focus on pipe, profile and board extrusion lines as well as WPC/

Managing director Johannes Schwarz

Dr André Wieczorek, CTO

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Teletest business transfer to Eddyfi opens new oppor tunities

“We are very happy to welcome a fourth brand and the guided wave science to Eddyfi Technologies. In particular, this high-end yet proven and established science will nicely complement our Lyft ® pulsed eddy current platform to improve our corrosion solutions portfolio. In addition, we believe that access to the global Eddyfi Technologies sales network, as well as significant investment in R&D, will deliver new possibilities for Teletest for the benefit of our customers and the industry.” Plant Integrity staff involved in the product portfolio acquired by Eddyfi Technologies have transferred to the new Eddyfi Teletest business unit and will relocate to a new site in Cambridge, UK. Staff in the USA will relocate to Eddyfi Technologies’ office in Houston, Texas.

instruments, WaveScan software and transducer rings, including rental, calibration and repair, together with CSWIP LRUT training and support, will be provided by Teletest as part of Eddyfi Technologies. The long-range ultrasonic inspection services activities of TWI and Plant Integrity, including collaborative and industrially sponsored projects, are not included in the business transfer. Plant Integrity will continue to deliver inspection, consultancy and R&D services worldwide. TWI director of technologyAamir Khalid commented, “This transaction completes the story for TWI. TWI developed the Teletest guided wave equipment and now passes it to a reputable industry player to productise it further and realise the full potential of the science that we developed.” Martin Thériault, president and CEO of Eddyfi Technologies, said,

PLANT Integrity Ltd – a wholly owned subsidiary of TWI – has sold its Teletest ® equipment business to Eddyfi Technologies, a specialist in advanced non-destructive testing solutions. Plant Integrity and TWI have developed, manufactured and commercialised the Teletest guided wave ultrasonic testing system for detecting corrosion in pipes and pipelines over the past 20 years. The business transfer is a result of growing demand for the Teletest suite of equipment, and an opportunity to substantially expand its application. It will offer clients continued service, while allowing accelerated Teletest product development to meet growing and complex industrial need. The new Teletest business unit created by Eddyfi will design, manufacture, sell and service guided wave equipment globally. Sales and service for Focus

Eddyfi Technologies – Canada Website: www.eddyfi.com

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CUSTOMIZED BENDING SOLUTIONS SINCE 1943]

Werner Deggim, CEO of Norma Group

Visit us at booth 6A17

• NC / CNC BENDERS • TOOLING • PARTS • SERVICE

• EQUIPMENT IN STOCK • REBUILD / UPGRADE • CONTROLS • ELECTRIC OPTIONS

440.278.7200 • pines-eng.com CLEVELAND, OHIO USA A PARKOHIO COMPANY

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Norma achieves gold in sustainability review ENGINEERED joining technology company Norma Group has ranked among the top five per cent of all companies evaluated in the EcoVadis rating, for the second consecutive time. The company achieved Gold Status for its sustainability performance. The assessment makes companies’ sustainability activities globally

measurable and comparable. Four categories are assessed: environment, labour practices, fair business practices and sustainable procurement. Various factors are taken into account, such as measures to reduce energy and water consumption, the existence of a code of conduct for the company’s suppliers, and employee training on occupational safety and corporate ethics. Only around five per cent of all companies analysed reach Gold Status. Norma Group achieved the scores necessary for Gold Status in the evaluation in both 2016 and 2017. The company has been strategically managing its activities in the area of corporate responsibility (CR) since 2012. These currently include the start of an aid project in Brazil that will provide 400 families with access to clean drinking water. Norma manufactures a wide range of connecting solutions and water

“The impact of ‘megatrends’ such as climate change and resource scarcity is increasingly shaping the economy and society around the world,” said Werner Deggim, CEO of Norma Group. “Our products and technologies, such as our weight-saving urea lines for exhaust gas cleaning in diesel vehicles, contribute to a reduction in emissions. In addition, we are continually pursuing goals in order to manufacture not only more environmentally friendly and safer, but also to sustainably manage the company as a whole. The new EcoVadis Gold Status shows us that we are making good progress with our measures.” EcoVadis is an independent service provider for sustainability ratings.

Werner Deggim, CEO of Norma Group

management technology, offering more than 35,000 products to customers in 100 countries. Its joining products can be found in vehicles and trains, ships and aircraft, buildings and water management, as well as in applications for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.

Norma Group SE – Germany Website: www.normagroup.com

120 Mts per Mints. High Speed

Visitus onstand 16D67

Nirmal supply turnkey projects for manufacturing steel tubes & pipes Ÿ Tube mill up to 20” NB as per API Standard.

Ÿ Slitting line. Ÿ Solid State Welder up to 1000KW. Ÿ Pipe galvanizing plant.

NIRMAL OVERSEAS LTD. Plot No. 147, N.S.E.Z. Phase II, Noida 201305, (U.P.), INDIA Email: sales@nirmaloverseas.com,nirmal@nirmaloverseas.com Website: http://www.nirmaloverseas.com Phone : +91-120-4279671 / 4281417 Mobile :+91-9810292199 / +91-7042782435

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New!

Visit us: Hall 06 Stand 6G31 16-20 April 2018

Nuovo sistema di scordonatura interna

L’innovativo design modulare copre una ampia gamma di applicazioni con un singolo mandrino. Il nuovo sistema di scordonatura nasce dall’esperienza di un team di professionisti con grande esperienza di pro latura dei tubi. Il sistema è composto da un concetto modulare ed intercambiabile di componenti meccanici realizzati in acciaio speciale. Sono comandati da un circuito elettrico ed un processo di gestione aria compressa combinati insieme. Con questo risultato si può attivare e disattivare la funzione di scordonatura e si ottimizza la profondità di asportazione durante il lavoro. La barra di traino è agganciata da una sta a alla piastra di regolazione che regola la centratura sul tubo e l’orientamento mandrino sulla saldatura. E’ possibile collegare la barra ad una piastra di regolazione già esistente creando una apposita sta a di aggancio. Tutti i collegamenti vari tra gli accessori sono de niti “rapidi” per eseguire i cambi diametro in modo pratico e tempi veloci. La barra di traino e gli altri componenti sono costruiti interamente in acciaio inox amagnetico e non in uiscono dell’ induzione di corrente trasmessa dal sistema di saldatura.

The innovative modular design covers a wide range of applications with one single mandrel The new scar ng system design derives from the experience of a team of professionals with a practical, in- depth knowledge of tube mills. The system is composed of a modular concept and interchangeable mechanical components manufactured in special steel. It is controlled by an electrical circuit in combination with pneumatic control. It is therefore possible to activate or deactivate the scar ng action and it is possible to optimize the cut depth of the weld bead during production. The tow- bar is anchored by a bracket to the adjustment device that regulates the centralization inside the pipe and the alignment of the mandrel to the weld line. It is possible to connect the mandrel to an existing adjustment device by means of a custom-designed connection bracket. All connectors, such as those for the compressed air and the cooling water, are “quick” as they have been designed to make the operation required to change the diameter size easy and fast. The tow bar and all other components are made of non-magnetic stainless steel so they are not a ected by the electromagnetic eld transmitted from the welding system.

Pulpito comandi con moltiplicatore e regolatore di pressione Andata e Ritorno carrello comandata da Pulpito

Remote control panel with device for pressure regulation On/o scar ng tool operation mode selectable from the remote control panel

TUTTE LE APPLICAZIONI INCLUDONO LA MESSA IN FUNZIONE CON SERVIZI E CORSI DI FORMAZIONE ALL INSTALLATIONS INCLUDE START-UP SERVICE AND TRAINING

USMMazzucchelli srl UTENSILI SPECIALI MONZA

Via Antonio Melacca, 13/13° - 20835 Muggiò (MB) ITALY Tel. +39 039 387282 email info@usm.it www.usm.it

New inside scar ng mandrel

TECHNICAL DATA

DATI TECNICI

TUBO Ø EXT mm (spessore max mm)

TUBO Ø INT mm

TAGLIA ASTA SIZE BOARD

GAMMA DIAMETRI (mm) DIAMETER RANGE (mm)

MIN

MAX

MIN

MAX

1/2” 3/4”

21 27

27 33

1”

32 (3,2)

42 (5) 60 (6)

25.5

39 58 84

25,5-32,5 32,5-39

1” 1/4

42 (4) 60 (4) 89 (8)

34 52 73 98

34-42 52-60 73-85

42-50 60-68 85-98

50-58 68-76

2” 3” 4”

89 (10) 141 (12) 219 (14)

76-84

135 214

98-110 110-123

123-135

114 (8)

98-127 127-156 156-185 185-214

Vantaggi: Con questo sistema si riducono i tempi di installazione rispetto ai prodotti di mercato. L’opportunità di attivare e disattivare la funzione di scordonatura durante il lavoro permette lo stacco dell’utensile al passaggio di una giunta del nastro ed inoltre evita la rottura inserto in caso di arresto immediato. La parte di comando elettrico riceve dal tubi cio il modo di funzionamento in manuale od automatico oltre alla funzione di arresto per emergenza.

Advantages: The system allows reduced installation time compared to most common types. The possibility of activating or deactivating the scar ng action during production allows disengagement of the cutter at welds between coil ends and also avoids breakage of the cutter insert in case of immediate stop. The electrical control unit receives by the mill the manual or automatic running mode as well as the emergency stop function.

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data M managing director awarded China’s highest honour to foreign exper ts

University of Technology at the time. Over the following 26 years, the two experts built up a nationwide network, trained specialists and introduced new technologies to the Chinese market. The collaboration extends beyond the field of software. data M is currently working with a Chinese machine builder in flexible roll forming based on a patent licence. The data M machine allows the production of profiles with discontinuous cross sections. The company also developed another 3D roll forming machine for prototypes that can produce profiles from batch size 1, which makes it particularly useful for research institutes and automotive suppliers. data M Sheet Metal Solutions GmbH – Germany

ALBERT Sedlmaier, managing director of data M Sheet Metal Solutions, has been awarded with The People’s Republic of China Friendship Award for his work as a technical adviser. The prize was given to 50 experts who contributed to the economic and social development of China. The Friendship Award is the highest Chinese honour granted to a foreigner. In addition to his role as a businessman, Mr Sedlmaier acts as technical adviser at the Jinan Foundry and Metalforming Machinery Research Institute, which nominated him for the award. Expressing his delight with the accolade, Mr Sedlmaier said, “This award is an honour for me, but also for every staff member at data M and our region.” With innovative CAE technologies, software specialist data M is a pioneer

Mr Sedlmaier receives the award

in the field of roll forming. As early as 1991, Mr Sedlmaier established a business and academic collaboration with Dr Liu, professor at North China

Fax: +49 8024 640 300 Email: datam@datam.de Website: www.datam.de

Simply Technically Clean.

20 1998 - 2018 YEARS

Hall 6, Stand J 42

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Customized solutions for the internal cleaning of industrial and hydraulic tubes.

Phone: ++49 / (0) 203 / 7 12 06 20

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