TPT July 2023

TECHNOLOGY

Reducing down time on tube cutting mills RANDOLPH Tool vertical and horizontal tube cut-off blades and jaws/dies are manufactured with the latest tooling processes, by skilled craftsmen to guarantee that the blades are extremely flat and smooth. The flat and smooth blades cause less friction during the cutting process, which in turn makes the tooling last longer. The longer the customer’s tooling lasts, the less down time they will have on their tube mill, which means more production time on the mill. The blades lasting longer will also mean that the user spends less on their total tooling budget each year. The user can also benefit from the potential of blades lasting even longer by adding coatings. Randolph Tool Co has many different coatings available to suit the material that is being cut. You can contact Randolph Tool Co for a consultation to see if it can reduce the down time of your tube mill. By collaborating with its customers the company hopes to help boost efficiency.

Randolph Tool Co Inc www.randolphtoolco.com

Wire Encoder offers versatile C-scan tube

inspections THE Phoenix ISL Wire Encoder is a tool used to expand inspection capabilities and is now available to order as a stand-alone product. The lightweight Wire Encoder is quick to set up and offers freehand scanning – up to 3m from a single position, without the constraints of a scanning

The lightweight Wire Encoder is quick to set up and offers freehand scanning

frame. Available with magnetic, vacuum or clamp mounts it is a versatile tool that can be mounted to any inspection surface and enables C-scan inspection in areas with limited access. The Wire Encoder is compatible with the Phoenix C-Clamp, which can hold any probe and wedge combination up to 55mm wide. Andrew Brewis, sales manager for Phoenix Inspection Systems, said: “The Wire Encoder is a key component of the Phoenix Tracer – our hugely popular X-Y mapping system. Now, following increasing customer demand and inspection trends, we are pleased to offer the Wire Encoder as a stand alone product. Combined with the range of mounting options available, it makes a truly versatile and low-cost inspection tool.”

Phoenix Inspection Systems Limited www.phoenixisl.com

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