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The international magazine for the tube and pipe industry

The international magazine for the tube & pipe industries

ISSN: 0953-2366

MARCH 2023

VOL 36 NO 2

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INDEX Editorial

Monford Group.............................................................................53 Nukon Lasers UK.........................................................................36 Parker Hannifin ........................................................................... 54 Pemamek Ltd...............................................................................20 Pemamek Srl ..............................................................................43 Polypipe Building Services...........................................................52 Skipper Limited ...........................................................................57 SMS group ..................................................................................16 Sofratest....................................................................................... 28 STHEMMA Srl..............................................................................33 T&H Lemont.................................................................................30 Technip Energies ........................................................................53 transfluid Maschinenbau GmbH .................................................. 26 Tube & Steel Istanbul...................................................................25 Tube Eurasia..................................................................................6 Unison Ltd......................................................................................7 Universal Tube & Rollform Equipment Company.........................32 Valmet .........................................................................................54 ViaCon ........................................................................................52 Weil Technology...........................................................................49 Welding Alloys..............................................................................46 Wenzhou Leakage Corrosion Hardware Products Co ................55 WITT. ........................................................................................... 35 Xiris Automation Inc ....................................................................46 Yamazaki Mazak UK....................................................................12

3R solutions GmbH......................................................................34 4Subsea....................................................................................... 61 AMETEK Engineered Medical Components ...............................38 Artrom Steel Tubes........................................................................8 Behringer GmbH .........................................................................10 Bültmann GmbH..........................................................................32 Controle Mesure Systemes..........................................................28 Danfoss Power Solutions.............................................................53 Danieli SpA ...................................................................................8 Davis-Standard ...........................................................................56 DieTronic Lubrication Systems ...................................................31 Ermaksan..................................................................................... 47 ESAB. .......................................................................................... 45 Essentra Components ................................................................56 Fives ...........................................................................................14 Fronius Welding Automation .......................................................18 Gräbener Maschinentechnik GmbH & Co KG ............................42 Guild International..........................................................................6 Inductotherm Heating & Welding ................................................22 Kemppi Oy ..................................................................................41 Friedrich Kocks & Co KG ............................................................19 Lamiera 2023 ..............................................................................20 LaserLinc ..............................................................................12, 36 Made in Steel 2023 .....................................................................24 Magnetic Analysis Corp ..............................................................41 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH.............................................................24

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CONTENTS 2 Editorial index 6 Industry news 7 Diary of tube events 26 Technology news 40 Tube welding machines and technology 68 Advertisers index

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Design & production Lisa Wright

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March issue • Business & market news • Interview – Siddharth Bansal, director, Skipper Limited • Monitoring subsea valve and pipeline condition more efficiently using advanced technology

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ARTICLE

Eliminating VOC emissions in your tube and pipe manufacturing process with UV coatings technology

By Michael Kelly from Allied PhotoChemical and David Hagood from Finishing Technology Solutions

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The March Issue Welcome to the latest issue of Tube & Pipe Technology magazine. In this issue we have an in-depth article from Michael Kelly of Allied

March/April 2023 Vol 36 No 2

PhotoChemical, and David Hagood from Finishing Technology Solutions, looking at eliminating VOC emissions in the tube manufacturing process and outlining the benefits of UV coating technology (see page 64). We also have an article in our tube products section, starting on page 51, looking at efficient methods of monitoring subsea valve and pipeline condition. In addition we have an interview with Siddharth Bansal of Skipper Limited looking at the tube industry in the flourishing Indian market. In the May issue of TPT magazine we have features on tube bending, end forming & swaging; and tube inspection, testing & quality control. The Tube Products INTERNATIONAL focus in May will be on copper & aluminium tubes; and steel and stainless steel pipes. The May issue will be heading to several important trade events including Tube Istanbul, Made in Steel and Tube China, so make sure your company is featured in TPT magazine to gain international exposure for your products and machines. The editorial deadline for the forthcoming May issue of TPT is 5 April. The advertising deadline is 17 April. If you would like to submit an article, or have any questions, you can contact me at: rory@intras.co.uk I hope you enjoy the magazine. Rory McBride – Editor in chief equipment for many years and has developed and grown in line with constantly evolving market requirements. With modern design software and more than 130 sets of CNC machining equipment, TUBO Machinery has been continuously developing and reinforcing its know-how in the tube field. After calculating the size and output of the request from a buyer TUBO can design tube & pipe machines that offer the maximum return on their investment. TUBO has won contracts with many domestic and overseas production lines got welded pipe mills, cold roll forming machines and slitting lines with a good reputation for quality. Its machines have been exported to many countries including Chile, Columbia, Mexico, Ecuador, Russia, Albania, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Cyprus, Syria and Cambodia. TUBO Machinery also offers professional after-sales service and a product range that complies with international standards. The international magazine for the tube & pipe industries VOL 36 NO 2 US$33 MARCH 2023 On the cover . . . Hebei TUBO Machinery Co Ltd has been manufacturing welded ERW tube mills, pipe mills, LSAW (JCO) pipe mills, cold roll forming machines and slitting lines as well as auxiliary

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INDUSTRY Fully automatic coil end welder delivered to large pipe producer

The ME Zipwelder from Guild International with a combined MIG/TIG torch can handle strip

FOR more than 65 years Guild International has been engineering machinery for the tube and pipe manufacturing industry. Throughout its history, Guild has focused on evolving its product line to include more automation and safety options. “The goal has always been to separate personnel from the process,” said Mark Wagner, Guild’s vice president of sales. Guild’s most recent projects include a fully automatic coil end welder for a large pipe producer, which processes 5 / 8 " thick carbon steel, and includes smart vision systems, automatic shear and gap adjustment and a full maintenance package accessible via the welder’s HMI. Along with these automation features, Guild equipment can include a fully remote PLC module to monitor, diag- nose and troubleshoot machines from anywhere in the world. This minimises downtime and lost production by allowing Guild service engineers to immediately diagnose and remedy programming issues. With steel alloys constantly changing and advancing, Guild has developed machines with the flexibility to include

An internal team of controls engineers allows Guild to offer leading edge, fully automated systems. These on-staff controls engineers can design electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems as well as programming to meet each client’s exact requirements. Over the years Guild has become a single source supplier for entry equipment, providing a seamless, hands-free entry package to transfer and process coils from coil storage to the mill.

a host of options such as onboard milling stations, onboard induction annealing systems and combination TIG/MIG welding capabilities giving tube producers the tools to safely process these new steel grades. “With the advancement of steel grades, we needed to be sensitive to market expectations and pivot to provide the latest in automation and welding technology, which has pushed us into providing laser welding systems along with many other advancements on our equipment,” added Adam Butts, sales engineer, Guild.

Guild International www.guildint.com

Tube Eurasia to be held in Istanbul from 2023 MESSE Düsseldorf has expanded its wire and Tube portfolio into Turkey and Asia. From 24 to 27 May 2023 the new trade fairs wire Eurasia and Tube Eurasia will be held for the first time in Istanbul. Tube Eurasia will initially be run as an investment business venture during the two Turkish trade fairs Wire Tech Istanbul and Tube & Steel Istanbul. These two events are organised by Tüyap Fair Istanbul, the leading Turkish trade fair organiser and venue operator, at the Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Center. From 2025 wire and Tube Eurasia will then be organised as independent trade fairs at two-year intervals. This year visitors will see the two Turkish trade fairs being extended to include the new trade fairs wire and Tube Eurasia with the focal segments wire, cable and tubes and pipes, pipe production, pipe finishing and trade. “The expansion of our metal trade fair portfolio towards Turkey is important and necessary to ensure continued growth in the market and to match our exhibitors’ changing needs,” said Daniel Ryfisch, director of Messe Düsseldorf’s wire, tube and flow technologies portfolio. The leading Turkish trade fair organiser and venue operator Tüyap has successfully organised fairs and conferences in the region since 1979. Tube Eurasia www.tube-eurasia.com

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DIARY OF EVENTS

2023 7-10 March Global Industrie Lyon, France www.global-industrie.com 9-11 May Made In Steel Milan, Italy www.madeinsteel.it 10-13 May Lamiera Milan, Italy www.lamiera.net 18-20 May Guangzhou Guangzhou, China www.julang.com.cn 14-16 June Tube China Shanghai, China www.tubechina.net 11-14 September FABTECH Chicago, IL, USA www.fabtechexpo.com 18-23 September EMO-Hannover Hanover, Germany www.emo.hannover.de 24-27 May Tube & Steel Istanbul Istanbul, Turkey www.tubeandsteelistanbulfair.com 20-22 September Tube Southeast Asia Bangkok, Thailand www.tube-southeastasia.com

Unison launches advanced tube bending application

displayed as either metric or imperial, while reports can be downloaded in PDF format for desktop filing, sharing, review and consideration. First introduced in 2012 for iPhone, Unison’s Tube Bending Application app quickly became a useful tool for application engineers and tooling designers. As the app grew in popularity, and requests for android and desktop operating systems were received, in 2018 it became fully web-based, with a mobile-friendly look and feel. “Since it was first launched ten years ago, our free app has revolutionised the way customers calculate bending criteria, providing them with a rapid insight into the necessary tooling setup, machine type and torque required to complete even the most complex of bends,” said Unison’s joint managing director, Alan Pickering. “In our latest app, we have made significant improvements to useability and navigation, as well as enabling users to organise files into a folder structure that can be accessed across all their devices. We will soon also be linking the data created by the app to our comprehensive bend tool quoting and manufacturing offer. This will provide users with a seamless, rapid means of costing and ordering any tooling they require. “Before creating our app, we consulted with a number of customers to ensure that it would bring greater value to their tube bending processes. The new app does precisely that and is a further reflection of our commitment to not only build tube bending machines, but also provide the finest software and support systems to maximise their usage. "We are proud that Unison software is considered to be the most user-friendly for tube manipulation tasks.”

UNISON Ltd, a manufacturer of tube and pipe bending machines based in the UK, has launched an all-new version of its free-to-use Tube Bending Application app. With intuitive new features, they believe it is the most advanced app of its kind for users of tube bending machinery. The app makes it straightforward for tube bending machinery operators to establish the required tooling type, mandrel style, size and material, as well as bend torque and machine size. As an additional benefit, a clear, simple indication of ‘application difficulty’ – the difficulty of bending virtually any metal, wall thickness and diameter – is also provided. Where customers are looking to bend new components or start new projects, but do not have the correct tooling or machinery, the app provides a valuable feasibility/viability check, detailing essential data regarding the equipment they will need to use. In creating its all-new Tube Bending Application app, Unison’s in-house software design team introduced a whole range of user-friendly, intelligent new features. These include a new project-specific filing system and a new dashboard for instant access to tube data, project notes, tooling setup, mandrel setup and machine power. There is an updated conversion tool for transforming XYZ coordinates into YBC bending data. As in previous versions of the app, units of measurement can be

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Tube Düsseldorf Düsseldorf, Germany www.tube.de

Tube Bending Application app has revolutionised the way customers calculate bending criteria

Unison Ltd www.unisonltd.com

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INDUSTRY

Hefestos acquires TMK Artrom and renames it Artrom Steel Tubes

ARTROM Steel Tubes, one of the leading pipe companies in Europe, with operations in Romania in Reșița and Slatina, has announced the change of the ownership of the company, the renaming of the companies, and the appointment of a new board of directors. Hefestos Capital, the largest investment banking company in Southeast Europe, based in Belgrade, has purchased from TMK Group (PAO TMK) the shares held in the German company TMK Europe GmbH, which is the majority shareholder of TMK Arstrom SA.

Adrian Popescu

Pavle Kavran

Milutin Nikolic

cancellation of the decisions to freeze the funds of the Romanian companies (former TMK) was also requested, due to the sanctions imposed on the former beneficial owner. “This moment paves the way out of a period of extreme difficulties caused by the listing of the former beneficial owner of Artrom as a sanctioned person. Moreover, the change of the beneficial owner generates a lot of confidence and stability among the 2,350 professionals working in the Artrom Group companies in Europe and the US,” said Adrian Popescu, chairman of the board of directors of Artrom Steel Tubes.

develop and grow Artrom’s franchise and footprint,” said Milutin Nikolic, Hefestos Capital co-founder. As a result of the transaction, the new beneficial owners of the Artrom Group and its companies in Romania, Italy and the US are Serbian co-founders of Hefestos Capital, Milutin Nikolic and Pavle Kavran. These companies are no longer part of the TMK Group, no longer controlled by it, and no longer linked to the former Russian investor. Moreover, the transaction has already been certified by the competent authority in Germany, the new beneficial owners have been registered with the Romanian Trade Register and all relevant Romanian authorities have already been informed. With the change of the shareholding, the

“We are pleased to announce that we have acquired 100 per cent of Artrom Steel Tubes, the leading Romanian industrial group and one of the leading manufacturers of specialty steel pipes in Europe and the world. For 21 years we, at Hefestos Capital, have made our mission to assist and develop leading companies and brands in South Eastern Europe to renew old leaders and create new champions. “Our acquisition of Artrom will allow us to do exactly this and give a new life and flourish to this venerable company. We look forward to working together with Artrom’s management both old and new and skilled employee team, as well as the Romanian Government, our suppliers and customers across the world, to further

Artrom Steel Tubes www.artrom.com

MIDA Hybrid minimill ordered by Tata Steel THE investment in a Danieli MIDA Hybrid QLP minimill for the production of long products is part of the Tata Steel commitment to invest in a circular economy and to transition to low-carbon steelmaking through steel recycling. feeding an ultra-compact rolling mill. Q-One power feeder handles irregular power loads with flexibility and reliability by using semiconductor devices. This results in lower energy, electrode and refractory consumption, along with zero-impact on the power network. Hybrid by design, it allows the direct use of renewable sources generated at the site. advanced process control offers dynamic and automatic optimisation of the melting profile. Endless casting rolling is powered by a single-strand Octocaster featuring ECO-PowerMould and FastCast Cube oscillator, to operate at an hourly productivity of 112 tons. The 18-stand ultra-compact rolling mill featuring two 6-pass, fast-finishing blocks will roll rebar ranging from 8 to 40mm diameter. The new MIDA will be installed in the North of India, in Ludhiana, Punjab, and will have an annual capacity of 750,000 tons of quality rebar, mainly in 550SD grade and it will start operation by the end of 2024. The minimill will feature the Danieli patented Digimelter and Octocaster The 75 ton Zerobucket Digimelter will receive preheated scrap thorough the ECS continuous scrap-charging and preheating system. Danieli Q-Melt Danieli SpA www.danieli.com

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INDUSTRY

Rolf Behringer retires after 44 years of commitment to the family business

range supplier of sawing technology and equipment for sheet metal and profile processing and operates its own iron foundry. The customer base extends across the entire metalworking industry. Andreas Behringer will focus primarily on HR issues in the company. In times of strong change, employees are the strongest resource for a company. This is the prerequisite for innovation and competitiveness on the world market. “I am convinced that our future success will depend even more than before on the people who decide to join our family business,” he said. Andreas Behringer recently took over the management activities from his father Rolf Behringer

and spending a year abroad, he studied international management in Mannheim until 2015. Andreas Behringer started his professional career as a project manager at a service and consulting company near Frankfurt, Germany. Over a period of four years, he gained insights into a wide variety of industries in Germany. In 2020, he joined the family business. The family business, Behringer, was founded 103 years ago in Kirchardt by August Behringer, the grandfather of the managing directors Rolf and Christian Behringer. It was still a mechanical workshop and the production of hacksaws began after the Second World War. With the development of the column-guided band saw, the international success and growth of the company began. Now the company presents itself as a full

ROLF Behringer first took over the management from his father Willy Behringer in 1988. He was mainly responsible for purchasing and the commercial areas in the company. During this time, the company also made the transition from a workshop to a steadily growing and internationally active industrial company. Since 2000, he has managed the company together with his cousin Christian Behringer, who is responsible for technology, sales and marketing. Rolf Behringer stepped down from operational management at the end of 2022, but will continue to be available as a shareholder in an advisory role. Andreas Behringer is the fourth generation to join the management team. After graduating from high school

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INDUSTRY

Resilient UK manufacturing delivers strong year for Mazak

about the future, particularly those who have more technologically advanced machining operations. Anecdotally, we are hearing that there is still a 5-axis capacity gap in the market, which is a major opportunity for the UK’s subcontract manufacturing base. The message coming from the market is that if you’ve got the right technology, we’ll help you fill that machine.” Mr Mucklow said Mazak has demonstrated strong growth across multiple sectors and machine types. “We’ve seen growth in key sectors including defence, medical and energy, including renewables; as well as automotive, which is trying to fill a backlog of orders for new vehicles. The stand-out sector however has been aerospace, which is benefiting from the major aircraft OEMs increasing production, such as Airbus with the A320.” He continued: “We’ve also benefited from the introduction of new machines with a lower price point, such as the CV5-500 5-axis machining centre that continues to be a star performer among our UK-built machines. The VCE-600 vertical machining centre is opening up new opportunities among customers who have never previously acquired

THE continued resilience of the UK’s manufacturing base has delivered a strong sales year for Yamazaki Mazak in the UK. Despite challenging conditions, the company has reported strong sales in key markets and machine categories as UK manufacturers continued to invest in new technologies. Alan Mucklow, managing director UK, Eire and national distributors at Yamazaki Mazak, said the company’s strong UK sales demonstrate that UK manufacturing remains highly competitive. “Against a challenging backdrop of rising inflation, interest rates, skills shortages and energy costs, we have delivered a strong year for machine sales driven in large part by the continued resilience of the UK’s manufacturing base. The post-Covid upturn that started in H2 2021 continued into 2022 and we delivered a record month for production in late autumn. Our new machine sales figures are proof that UK manufacturing is willing to invest in new technology in order to remain productive and competitive. He added: “Our customers are telling us that they remain very busy, order books are full and they are confident

Mazak has recorded a strong performance in its UK operations

Mazak technology, and we’ve seen very strong interest in our new VCN-700 high performance machining centre.” Looking forward, Mr Mucklow said Mazak is responding to demand in the market with a number of initiatives. “We’re continuing to work closely with automation partners to deliver plug and play machine and automation solutions that are helping our customers respond to the deepening skills crisis. “Our automation solutions continue to go from strength to strength as customers see the value of freeing up high-value employees from low value tasks to concentrate on critical applications. “We’re also introducing a new sales structure that will be rolled out shortly and, the fact that it is an EMO year, will inevitably drive further innovation. There is much to look forward to and we remain very positive in our outlook.”

Yamazaki Mazak UK www.mazakeu.co.uk

LaserLinc names Andrew Reid as regional sales manager

“With his manufacturing experience and knowledge of the region, coupled with our unique non-contact measurement offering, Andrew will reinforce our commitment to providing high-quality solutions and customer focused service.” Mr Reid brings in-depth knowledge of the manufacturing industry to LaserLinc, particularly for companies specialising in high-specification, high-tolerance manufacturing. Prior to joining LaserLinc, Mr Reid worked for IGUS, a German bearing company, as a territory sales manager covering the New England area

LASERLINC, which specialises in open, scalable measurement and process control solutions, has appointed Andrew Reid as regional sales manager for the Northeastern US, Quebec and the Canadian maritime provinces. Mr Reid will be responsible for creating new business opportunities and managing customer relationships in this region. This territory was previously managed by Tom Shoup, LaserLinc sales partner. “Andrew is a valuable addition to our team and will play a key role as a regional sales manager,” said Stuart Manser, chief revenue officer at LaserLinc.

Andrew Reid has joined LaserLinc

where he achieved award-winning growth. Mr Reid lives in Boston, Massachusetts and is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire with a BS in physics and a minor in professional Sales.

LaserLinc www.laserlinc.com

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INDUSTRY

Cold rolling mills with automatic roll change CHINESE company Baowu Group, the world’s largest steel producer, has chosen Fives to design and supply two reversible cold rolling mills with automatic roll change for the production of electric steel at its Baoshan and Wuhan production sites. to specific operation and maintenance practices. The split housing mill allows for a larger gap between upper and lower work rolls during maintenance and changeover, while the monobloc mill provides better mechanical stability and dimensional properties. of Baowu’s manufacturing experience and Fives’ know-how in cold rolling mill engineering,” added Gabriel Poullet, CEO of Fives DMS, a subsidiary of Fives, specialised in cold rolling mill design and supply.

“RollBotTM technology, recently designed by our engineers, is able to automatically replace any type of rolls and avoid any safety risk. We are confident that our technologies will bring a great success to this important project,” he added. Baowu and Fives long-standing cooperation includes: 16 furnaces in operation; 16 cold rolling mills for stainless and silicon steel; strip processing lines: jumbo HAPL, DRAP, BAL for stainless steel; DCL & FCL for electric steel; CGL and CAL for carbon steel; and breakthrough technologies: transverse flux induction heater and ultra-rapid cooling system.

The project also includes a proprietary breakthrough RollBotTM technology for both mills. RollBotTM is a fully automatic roll change system that performs fast, precise and safe roll change with no manual intervention, ensuring optimal safety and product quality. “We are honoured by Baowu’s choice, which opens another page in our long standing partnership of more than 30 years. This is a key moment of our strategic collaboration with Baowu, who will continue to lead the steel industry in terms of quality, productivity and new product developments,” said Guillaume Mehlman, president of steel & glass division at Fives. “This project is a significant step in our collaboration, with perfect combination

Baowu has a diversified product portfolio, dominating China’s steel market, especially in auto sheet and electrical steel. The production of electrical steel is a top priority for the domestic market for hybrid electric vehicles and ultra-high voltage power transmission. The cold rolling mill is key to achieve the demanded electric steel properties. Fives will supply two DMS 20Hi EcoMill – a split housing mill for the Baoshan site and a monobloc mill for the Wuhan site – for grain-oriented (GO) with high permeability (HiB) and non-grain oriented (NGO) electric steel. Fives is able to offer tailored cold rolling mill solutions to both Baoshan and Wuhan production sites according

Fives www.fivesgroup.com

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INDUSTRY

SMS group installs AI-based integrated operating centre at Chinese tube plant

been improved and a breakthrough in intelligent manufacturing with centralised remote control has been achieved with the help of AI technology. Consequently, Daye is able to optimise its tube mill production processes from one control station. With the demand for smart factories increasing worldwide, the IOC has taken on a key role. An entire plant, from ironmaking to finished product, can be integrated into a central operating centre, not only for greenfield factories, but for existing complexes too. The IOC represents the pinnacle of excellence of the production complex, facilitating plant and logistics management by concentrating information and thereby significantly reducing the required manpower. Following implementation of the IOC, the 460mm tube plant at Daye Special Steel can be operated with the highest possible degree of automation. The number of discrete control elements across the entire rolling line has been reduced from 550 to 50. Only six operators manage the entire rolling line, a reduction of 10. The new IOC and the introduction of autonomous operation play an important part in improving both product yield and quality, SMS group said.

SMS GROUP has completed its first X-Pact ® integrated operating centre (IOC), a central monitoring room for the entire 460mm tube plant, at Daye Special Steel in Hubei Province, China. With the Daye 460 project, which also includes the enhancement of the tube plant’s existing automation systems, SMS group has achieved a breakthrough in its IOC application, an important milestone on the path to X-Pact ® Lights-out. Cameras installed along the production line provide the basis for centralised operator monitoring, eliminating the need for operating activities in the harsh environmental conditions commonly found in the metallurgical industry. The automation system utilises AI video analytics to respond to abnormal situations during production. The line’s level of automation has

AI-based X-Pact vision integrated operating centre at Daye Special Steel

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Joining smart technologies in the era of sustainability and digitalisation EXPERTS from the world of joining technology will come together

environments? You can join the discussion and share your experiences with the experts. The conference is being

between 10 to 11 May 2023 at Fronius’ headquarters in Sattledt, Austria. Sustainability and digitalisation are the key topics of this year’s international conference. Renowned speakers will present and discuss sustainability issues from a range of different perspectives. What are the emerging trends and developments in the world of joining technologies for the automotive industry? What are the challenges facing the automotive and supply industry in the shift towards increasing sustainability in production? How can digitalisation help with this process? What are the hidden opportunities and risks in digitally transforming production

Fronius has been offering this platform for knowledge sharing since 2008

discussion to those in the automotive and supply industries since 2008. Fronius Perfect Welding is an innovation leader for arc welding and a global market leader for robot-assisted welding. As a systems provider, the Fronius Welding Automation division also implements customised automated complete welding solutions. The range is rounded off by power sources for manual applications, welding accessories and a broad spectrum of services.

chaired by Dr Florian Oefele (BMW AG) and Daniel Rudolph (Audi AG) and Fronius International is hosting the Joining Smart Technologies event. “The automotive industry is a key industry for us. Many of our product innovations have stemmed from intensive analyses of challenges facing the industry and its specific requirements. I’m delighted that this prestigious conference is taking place here,” said Fronius CEO Elisabeth Engelbrechtsmüller-Strauß. Fronius has been offering this unique platform for knowledge sharing and

Fronius Welding Automation www.fronius.com

1950 FDF

1991 FDF AND ELVA The managing directors of FDF and ELVA meet by chance and see the opportunity of combining FDF’s strengths in stationary induction hardening machines with ELVA’s innovative approach, to find new applications for induction heating.

The German company Induktionserwärmung Fritz Düsseldorf GmbH (FDF) launches a universal induction hardening machine. A new industrial innovator is born.

1831 FARADAY In 1831, British scientist Michael Faraday discovers electromagnetic induction. But it would be many years later, in 1891, when the world sees the first application of induction heating for the melting of metals.

1981 ELVA A group of engineers in Norway, with expertise in frequency converters for induction heating, starts ELVA Induksjon AS and introduces the Minac range of mobile frequency converters.

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Tata Steel Long Products orders Kocks 3-roll RSB TATA Steel Long Products Limited has placed an order with Friedrich Kocks GmbH & Co KG for the supply of an RSB ® 370++/4(5) in 5.0 design. The reducing and sizing block will be part of the company’s new rolling mill complex in Jamshedpur, India. Tata Steel Group is among the top global steel companies. It is one of the world’s most geographically diversified steel producers, with operations and commercial presence across the world. Its subsidiary Tata Steel Long Products manufactures high-alloy, value-added steel for diverse industrial use. In its new special bar quality rolling mill, TSLP relies on the Kocks 3-roll technology. India is one of the world’s fastest growing steel markets. The long

The RSB ® 370++/4(5) will be located in the finishing unit at the SBQ combined mill

2023 ENRX EFD Induction and IPT Technology create a powerhouse in induction heating, wireless inductive charging and contactless power supply for advanced manufacturing and mobility. products segment is poised to witness significant growth as India further builds its infrastructure and industrialisation through the Atmanirbhar Bharat Program of the Government. With its booming economy, India aims to expand its infrastructure, automotive industry and create new jobs, which means the country is investing heavily in steel production. The new RSB ® 370++/4(5) will be located as finishing unit after a reversing mill and 12 stands in H/V arrangement

in a 500.000t/a combined SBQ and wire rod mill. It will produce straight bars within a dimension of Ø20 to 90mm onto the cooling bed and will produce the feeders for the wire rod line to finish dimensions of Ø5 to 27mm. The scope of supply includes the equipment for the roll-shop. The RSB ® is scheduled to be commissioned in the first quarter of 2024.

Friedrich Kocks & Co KG www.kocks.de

Speeding up the journey Starting on 27 March 2023 Induction was discovered almost 200 years ago. Today, as the world is going electric, induction technology is leading the way towards more efficient and sustainable manufacturing and mobility. To speed up this journey, EFD Induction and IPT Technology have now become ENRX – a new global brand with decades of experience in inductive heating, charging and power supply.

1996 IPT TECHNOLOGY

IPT Technology becomes Europe’s first producer of solutions for wireless inductive charging and contactless power transmission.

1996 EFD INDUCTION

FDF and ELVA decide to merge and become EFD Induction.

THE RIGHT ENERGY CAN TAKE YOU ANYWHERE | ENRX.COM

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Lamiera looks forward to showcasing latest technology

the sector confirmed its growth trend, registering double-digit increases in the international trade data concerning the exchange of sheet metal forming and cutting machines. In particular, in the period January to June 2022, the world exports of sheet metal forming and cutting machine tools (laser, waterjet, plasma and so on) reported a 12 per cent upturn compared with the same period of 2021, totalling more than €‎8bn. Worldwide imports also grew by 16 per cent exceeding €‎6bn. In this context, Italy highlighted highly satisfactory performances, confirming to be the second most important consumer market in the world in 2021 (latest available data). Alfredo Mariotti, general manager of Ucimu-Sistemi Per Produrre,

LAMIERA, the international exhibition dedicated to sheet metal forming and cutting machines, will take place at fieramilano Rho, Milan from 10 to 13 May 2023. Promoted by Ucimu-Sistemi Per Produrre, the Italian machine tools, robots and automation systems manufacturers’ association, and organised by Ceu-Centro Esposizioni Ucimu. Considering the economic framework, which is still favourable despite some factors of uncertainty, Lamiera is getting ready to receive positive feedback from the enterprises of the sector. Besides the foreign markets, they will have a very dynamic and receptive Italian market at their disposal. In the first six months of 2022, the Italian industry of

said: “Supported by the government incentives 4.0, in effect for the whole year 2023 and afterwards, domestic demand will certainly reward the exhibitors participating in Lamiera.” The organisations have reported a lot of interest in the event from traditional exhibitors and also by new enterprises, as well as by companies that have decided to exhibit again after an absence. The event is a welcome opportunity to network with members of the sheet metal forming and cutting machine tool industry

Lamiera 2023 www.lamiera.net

Pemamek to deliver PEMA onshore wind tower production lines to Al Yamamah

The scope of delivery includes a significant amount of advanced PEMA welding automation equipment designed specifically for high-capacity and safe onshore wind tower manufacturing. “We are very proud to be elected for this meaningful wind-power project. Pemamek has a proven track record in developing highly advanced wind tower manufacturing solutions and now we are excited to create a substantial positive impact on Al Yamamah’s production. It is also a big honour for us to help the ambitious Saudi Vision 2030 program with our state-of-art solutions,” said Jukka Rantala, vice-president, key accounts at Pemamek. Pemamek’s delivery to Al Yamamah is a turn key solution including comprehensive project management, a range of acceptance tests, production ramp-up and training. The agreement also includes a service contract with a spare part package, software support and maintenance support. Pemamek, founded in 1970, is a global welding and production automation company. With an extensive 50-year experience in welding and production automation it is dedicated to helping heavy fabrication industries, such as shipbuilding, wind energy, and power generation industry, to improve productivity.

THE Finnish welding and production automation company, Pemamek Ltd, has signed a contract with Al Yamamah Steel Industries to supply PEMA onshore wind tower manufacturing lines. The new order is a part of the construction project of the Al Yamamah Wind Energy Systems Factory, which is Saudi Arabia’s first wind tower manufacturing facility. The new facility, contributing to local wind power projects, is being carried out as part of Saudi Arabia’s clean energy transformation and Saudi Vision 2030.

Example of PEMA wind tower production line

Pemamek Ltd www.pemamek.com

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Inductotherm awarded prestigious Ecovadis sustainability rating

are sensitive and responsible to the environment. It is implementing a range of changes in all areas of the business, from adopting renewable energy to changing to eco-friendly suppliers as an on-going commitment by the company. In addition to their commitment of social and environmental responsibility, these accolades provides its customer base with the reassurance that they are engaging with a forward-thinking and ethical company, committed to providing its customers with an environmentally sound and continually improving service. Achieving the Silver rating has already allowed Inductotherm Heating and Welding to attain “preferred supplier status” with existing Tier 1 customers that highly value sustainability across all areas of their business. Ecovadis was founded in 2007 and has grown to become the world largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability rating. The Ecovadis sustainability methodology evaluates how well a company has integrated the principles of sustainability/CSR into its business and management systems, based on seven founding principles: assessment by international experts; tailored to industry sector, country and company size; source diversification to ensure rich stakeholder input for reliable scoring; utilise technology to ensure a secure and confidential process and accelerated cycle time; traceability and transparency of documentation; evidence-based; and excellence through continuous improvement. The methodology is built on internationally sustainability standards, including the Global Reporting Initiative, the United Nations Global Compact and ISO26000, with performance measured across 21 indicators in four themes: environment, labour & human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. Inductotherm Group offers technology for the engineering, manufacturing and service of thermal processing equipment used in the melting, heating, heat treating, forging, coating, cutting and welding of metals. Inductotherm Heating & Welding www.inductothermhw.com

for quality, ISO45001 for occupational health & safety and ISO14001 for the environment. Inductotherm Heating & Welding is undertaking a process of developing and improving its environmental and sustainability practices to ensure they

INDUCTOTHERM Heating & Welding has been awarded the Silver – Ecovadis sustainability rating. This accolade follows hot on the heels of Inductotherm Heating & Welding’s triple BSI – ISO accreditation awarded in June 2022, which included ISO9001

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