TPT March 2024

TECHNOLOGY

Accurate and automated drilling and boring of stainless steel tubes

use in a variety of industrial applications and contexts, including the manufacturing of handrails, hydraulic pipes, safety equipment, aerospace components and automotive parts. If the user is looking for a smaller machine to work in a smaller workshop, there is also the TDM100 2D AT’s younger sister, TDM100 available. This is a one-head, semi automatic machine that can help increase production and achieve an excellent return on investment.

THE TDM100 2D AT tube drilling machine is an efficient and precise tool used in the manufacturing of stainless steel tubes. The machine is specifically designed to drill and bore holes in stainless steel tubes with a high degree of accuracy, speed and consistency. It can drill the holes at a specific, desired angle, between -50° and 50°. Unlike laser cutting machines, TDM100 2D AT can drill painted pipes without burning or removing the paint – it does not leave any kind of burr that can harm the tube. The TDM100 2D AT tube drilling machine can produce holes in stainless steel tubes faster than manual methods. This makes it ideal for high volume production environments, where speed and accuracy are essential. This machine also offers greater precision than manual methods, ensuring that each hole is drilled to the correct size and position. It is also a versatile machine and can be used to drill a wide range of hole sizes and shapes in stainless steel tubes, using different kinds of drilling tools, taping tools or even flowdrill. As this machine has two stations, the user can work on both sides of the tube independently and at the same time. This flexibility makes it ideal to

TDM100 2D AT tube drilling machine is specifically designed to drill and bore holes in stainless steel tube

to the exact specifications required, fully automated. This level of precision is essential in the manufacturing of stainless steel tubes, where even the smallest deviation from the required size or position can result in a defective part. By using this machine, manufacturers can be confident that each part will meet the required quality standards, resulting in fewer defects and a more efficient production process.

The TDM100 2D AT tube drilling machine is highly automated, which means that it requires minimal operator intervention. This not only reduces the risk of operator error, but also frees up valuable time and resources that can be used for other tasks. With advanced features such as programmable drilling parameters and automatic feeding, TDM100 2D AT offers a level of automation that cannot be matched by traditional manual methods. Finally, the TDM100 2D AT tube drilling machine ensures that each hole is drilled

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Upgraded UltraScan DSP Pro tube gauges NORDSON Measurement & Control Solutions, a provider of intelligent, connected sensors and gauging systems, is known across the industry for its Beta LaserMike products line for the wire, cable, pipe and tube markets. In 2018, the company introduced UltraScan DSP Pro, a powerful ultrasonic wall thickness and concentricity gauge. Working with customers the R&D team at Nordson MCS aims to improve the tool by developing a new integrated webserver. The UltraScan DSP Pro’s new embedded webserver opens a window into the process providing useful data by displaying product centering, wall thickness, eccentricity, diameter and echo waveforms. All this information enables operators to quickly set up production – eliminating scrap and effectively monitor the product specifications. The new webserver can be integrated with external laser OD measurements, line speed (encoder/LaserSpeed) and other digital inputs/outputs. Additionally, it eliminates the need for a PC-based control application or separate controller, enhancing UltraScan’s ease of use and lowering its costs. Other benefits include product recipe creation and storage, settings and tolerance configuration and internal diagnostics capabilities. The Fieldbus configuration files and manuals

are also conveniently stored inside the USDSP and easily accessible. “The new webserver further enhances the capabilities of the gauge,” said Andrew Grady, senior market manager at Nordson MCS. “This improvement demonstrates Nordson’s commitment to its customers as well as our desire to provide ever more innovative and effective solutions.” The webserver will be integrated as standard on all new UltraScan DSP Pro systems and enabled via a license. Nordson Measurement & Control Solutions www.ndc.com

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