TPT July 2024

The July Issue Welcome to the latest issue of

July 2024 Vol 37 No 4

Tube & Pipe Technology magazine. I hope that you are enjoying a happy and healthy summer wherever you may be located around the world. In this issue we look at two important areas of the industry in the shape of tube

Rory McBride – Editor

software; and tube measuring & marking. Both are closely linked and are very much at the forefront of innovation in the industry. This cutting-edge technology is gradually replacing many dangerous, and sometimes thankless, aspects of the production process – offering increased speed, safety and accuracy, both in the manufacturing facility and for the end user and the public as a whole. These advances in AI, robotics and automation also assist companies that find it difficult to recruit the skilled staff required to perform often dangerous, complicated and highly specialised tasks. Next issue we have features on cutting technology, sawing & saw blades; and tube welding machines & technology. The editorial deadline for the September issue of TPT magazine is 26 July. You can send me any articles or stories you have at: rory@intras.co.uk The September issue is also being distributed at three important trade events: FABTECH 2024 in the US, Tube China 2024 and EuroBLECH 2024 in Germany, as we continue to try and reach every corner of the tube and pipe community around the globe to inform readers about the latest leaps forward in tube technology. I hope you enjoy the issue.

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The international magazine for the tube & pipe industries

On the cover . . . Guild International offers a complete line of coil joining and end welding machines for almost any steel processing, tube producing or stamping application. Its line of patented equipment includes laser welders, arc welders and resistance welders. The Shearwelders™, Zipwelders™ and Laser Welders are some of the most technically advanced welding machines on the market. Guild International also produces a full line of tube mill VOL 37 NO 4 JULY 2024

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entry equipment including uncoilers, speed funnels, flatteners and accumulators. Each one of these machines is designed and manufactured to improve the productivity of any strip processing line requiring coil handling and coil end joining and welding. Guild’s team of engineers are dedicated to helping customers assess and determine their coil end joining needs to ensure proper equipment design and compatibility with existing equipment. With thousands of installations around the globe, Guild International has the experience, know-how and manufacturing capability to help its customers stay competitive in today’s manufacturing environment.

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