TPT March 2016

4-8 April 2016

Environmentally safe chlorinated compounds for metal forming

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been shown to be persistent, bio- accumulative and toxic. The reason that many companies have not embraced the use of vLCCPs is that they are the hardest to work with. While the shorter chain lengths are more liquid, vLCCPs are very thick and waxy, making them difficult for most companies to develop and store without making massive technological and equipment changes. Using vLCCPs has a variety of benefits. They improve surface quality and extend tool life. Additionally, they are long lasting and reliable. Replacing medium and long chain chlorinated paraffins with vLCCPs also reduces negative environmental impact.

long chlorinated paraffins (vLCCP) will continue to be accepted. Chlorinated paraffins have been used for decades in the metalworking fluids industry. They are classified as short chain (SCCP), medium chain (MCCP), long chain (LCCP), and the newest classification, very long chain (vLCCP). vLCCPs must be C21 or greater. The shorter the chain length, the less viscous the substance is. However, the shorter the chain length, the more hazardous it is for the environment. SCCPs have been banned for years, and now MCCPs and LCCPs are being banned based on three factors: whether they are persistent, toxic or bio-accumulative. There is some evidence that vLCCPs are persistent in the environment but not toxic or bio-accumulative. However, chlorinated paraffins below C21 have that can be viewed on the Proliner using integrated CAD software. Depending on the model, measurements can have an accuracy of approximately 0.25mm (Proliner 10IS). The end result is a perfectly calculated digital line drawing of the tube model. LRA data XYZ are instantly available, and the measurement data can be exported as a PDF report; as a DXF file for further processing such as reverse engineering; or as a CSV file for production machines, including tube benders. Since the Proliner is portable and all the software is embedded, operators only have to carry one device to perform and review all measurements on and off site. Prodim continuously develops specific industry solutions using themeasurement data of the Proliner for the improvement of daily work processes. TubeCheck is an additional software module for the Proliner, used for the quality control of tubes. With TubeCheck it is possible to compare a measured tube, or part of it, with master data. Tolerances of intersection points, part length, angles and rotations can be defined in the master data and uploaded to the Proliner using TubeCheck. After measuring a tube

SINCE 1937, Hangsterfer’s has been committed to making high quality metalworking lubricants. The company states that it prides itself on developing products that meet the highest health, safety and environmental standards. As the industry is faced with increasing chemical-use regulations, this philosophy is more important than ever. According to research manager Nicolette Jones, the widespread use of chlorinated paraffins has recently come under intense scrutiny. The US Environmental Protection Agency has issued new regulations that will eliminate the use of medium and long chain chlorinated paraffins from the manufacturing industry by 2017. The European Chemicals Agency has begun testing these substances and is likely to issue a similar ban. The safer very PRODIM’S portable 2D and 3D digital measuring tool (CMM), the Proliner Tracker, is used for the measurement of a large variety of objects, including tubes and pipes. Within the tube industry, Proliners are mostly used for reverse engineering and quality control on and off site. Because of the different sizes, radii and angles, it is often difficult and time- consuming to measure piping systems. Using a technique based on measuring with a wire, Proliner is fast and accurate. The Proliner has a measuring head that can be rotated in any direction, and attached is a durable wire that can be stretched out by 10m. Ametal measuring pen is fixed at the end of the wire, which is used by the operator to simply mark the 2D/3D coordinates of relevant points. The Proliner has a 360° working range of 20m in diameter without the need to relocate the device. The range can be extended with the on-board leap function. The Proliner’s flexibility allows the operator to measure straight, curved and very complex shapes such as tubes in an instant. The measured points are directly translated into a digital DXF CAD file

Hangsterfer’s Laboratories, Inc – USA Website: www.hangsterfers.com Por table all-in-one 2D/3D measuring tool

with the Proliner, it can be compared with the master data directly. It is immediately clear to the operator if the tube passes or fails the required specifications. The Proliner is often used as a reverse engineering tool to digitise existing parts on and off site. With the TubeCheck software installed, the Proliner is able to calculate the precise centreline and intersections of complex piping systems. During Tube 2016 Prodim will present its complete Proliner package and additional software solutions for the tube and pipe industry. Prodim International – Netherlands Email: info@prodim-systems.com Website: www.prodim-systems.com

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