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Tube Russia 2008: Moscow, Russia

From welding of short tubes on the factory floor to mechanised pipe welding in the Saudi desert, the issues of welding are always complex and present a stiff challenge. It is first important to recognize the trends – the technology that works – before any advances can be made in welding technology. With the substantial number of methods and products available – ERW, orbital, stick, MIG, TIG, FCAW – the subject of welding is a melting pot that will always engender progression. Tube and Pipe Welding: Trends and Progress A brand new exhibition for the Ukrainian, Eastern European and CIS markets, Tubes & Fittings Ukraine 2008 will take place in Kiev from 18-20 June 2008. Based on a healthy economy, a solid Ukrainian tube industry, and a hospitable east Slav spirit, the fledgling event aims to become a mainstay in the exhibition calendar. Organised by TDS- Expo, the exhibition will also host a tube and pipe conference from 18-19 June. Tubes & Fittings Ukraine: Kiev, Ukraine Russia is always a tough but lucrative business arena to crack; in order to succeed, a company must have a dedicated presence on the Russian market. An ideal opportunity to reinforce that presence, Tube Russia 2008 will take place for the sixth time from 27-30 May 2008, held alongside regular partners Metallurgy-Litmash and Aluminium/Non- Ferrous. This feature offers a market overview and includes the Tube Russia exhibitor list.

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T echnical A rticle

121 Manufacture of small diameter magnesium tubes with the hot extrusion and drawing processes By Alexandr Golovko, research specialist, National Metallurgical Academy of Ukraine Co-authors: Ch Krause, Th Hassel, Fr-W Bach, Institute of Materials Science, Leibniz University Hanover, Germany

Illustration images used this issue courtesy of Bigstockphoto.com, Bronx/Taylor-Wilson, International Tube Association, Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, Tillmann, Ukrtruboprom, weil engineering GmbH