TPT July 2014

Technology News

Producing and recycling heavy-wall weld coupons

Model 208B BevelMASTER ® pipe bevelling machine for maximum performance, precision and durability, and incorporates a strong, integral base stand for bench top mounting. The CouponMASTER comes complete with all required wrenches, a 37.5° Durabit ® 5 bevelling bit, mounting blocks for 1.63" to 8.63" IDs, and both a 1.63" to 8.63" along with a 1.503" (2" XX super coupon) mandrel for the widest cutting range of any coupon machine available. The tube cutting machine machine features easy set-up and operation, and rapid size change-over for reliable, repeatable results, and is backed by Tri Tool’s dedicated customer support.

VP of services at Tri Tool, who has been a UA member for 34 years. With the average pre-cut and pre-bevelled 2" diameter (NPS) weld test coupon being 4" long, the CouponMASTER tube cutting machine can perform at least four reclamation cycles (considering a 0.125" HAZ removal tolerance) for post-welded coupons. With routine high volume coupon requirements for arc time practice, combined with code related welder qualification testing, the CouponMASTER will produce significant long-term cost savings. Tony Taylor, training director at UA Local 404, Amarillo, Texas, an experienced, satisfied customer summed it up best: “The tool is working great. It has helped us tremendously.” Available in electric or air motor versions, the CouponMASTER is built around Tri Tool’s rugged and dependable

THE new CouponMASTER weld coupon machine from Tri Tool is a new solution for union halls, colleges and trade schools where high numbers of weld coupons are utilised in training and certification programmes for welders qualifying with heavy wall pipe. Whether producing weld test coupons by cutting and bevelling factory length piping, or purchasing pre-cut and bevelled weld test coupons, the CouponMASTER rapidly pays for itself by effectively reusing and recycling post-welded training and weld test coupons. “Tri Tool has a long history with the UA. We are known to provide high quality cutting and bevelling equipment with great customer service, so when the request came for a better solution to the coupon recycling problem, we were happy to help,” said Pat Flippen,

Tri Tool Inc – USA Fax: +1 916 288 6160 Website: www.tritool.com

SIDE LOADING FOR FAST TOOL CHANGE AND NO LIFTING REQUIRED • Infinitely adjustable expansion & reduction • High production capability TUBE END FORMING AV65

• Up to Ø 152mm • No tube clamping required • End form on or near bends • High quality build with practical platforms • Full 12 month warranty. • Twin Head Machines also available

Unit 24, Padgets Lane, South Moons Moat, Redditch, Worcestershire B98 0RB, England. T: +44 (0)1527 518520 E: info@avamatic.co.uk W: www.avamatic.co.uk Germany: Tel: 02150 2500 Netherlands/Belgium: Tel: (04756) 6888 USA: Tel: 708 272 7880

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