TPT March 2008

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Highlights will include the JCOE ® process with the JCO ® pipe forming press. This constitutes the main forming aggregate for the production of longitudinally welded large-diameter pipes with lengths of up to 18.5m and high-strength material grades up to X100/X120. Pipes are currently being manufactured for the Baltic Pipeline using this flexible forming process. In the area of seamless tube production, the plant maker will be displaying its PQF ® technology (Premium Quality Finishing). Since the introduction of this technology in 2003, SMS Meer has sold ten PQF plants worldwide. The plants are characterised by high product quality and yield. With the new generation of PQF plants of modular design, serviceability and wall thickness tolerances can be enhanced. Visitors will also find information about the restructured Service Central Department of SMS Meer.

SMI’s core business is directed at applications including heat exchangers, air conditioning components, automotive components, HVAC products, and products for small electrical appliances, refrigerators and cookers. SMI’s Group is currently establishing itself in the field of alternative energy sources and has designed and manufactured a series of automatic machines for the solar panel industry.

› SMI supplies machines and tools for tube production

Website : www.sms-meer.com

The company’s ISO 9001 certified production operation consists of components manufacturing, quality control and testing, painting, assembly and equipment installation. SMI can offer a host of base version machines (cutters, benders, drilling machines, expanders and end closing machines), and a wide and flexible range of accessories, all guaranteed and tested.

Soco Machinery Co Ltd Taiwan 8aB02

An expert in tube bending technology, Soco Machinery will display the V series of CNC tube benders that combine draw, roll and 1D bending technology. This combination allows two different fixed radiuses and multiple large roll bending radiuses in a single part, as well as a programmable carriage boost for CLR = 1D Bending. Coupled with individual pressure die systems, they assist in each draw-bending stack, bringing superior performance and flexibility. The technology can create a part that has multiple draw bending radiuses (R1 & R2), while creating a larger radius through

Website : www.smisrl.it

SMS Meer GmbH Germany

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SMS Meer will showcase its products and services in plant construction, ranging from integrated solutions, including mechanical, electrical and automation systems, to high-performance individual machines and economical modernisations. The company offers tailor-made service solutions, ensuring added value of plants throughout their life cycle. Visitors to the company’s stand will have the opportunity to take part in discussions and multimedia presentations, to obtain an insight into plants and process technologies from the areas of pipe and tube plants and wire rod mills.

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