TPT November 2008

C utting, S awing & P rofiling T echnology

High performance cutting lines

Reika, Germany, is an international leader in cutoff machines for steel and stainless steel tubes. The company has recently received several orders for standalone machines and complete finishing lines with integrated cutoff machines. A highlight of Reika’s range is the rotary cutting machine for large diameter seamless tubes with high tensile strength up to 1,200N/mm 2 . Consequent developments have enabled cutting of large wall tubes with standard carbide tools. The machines are highly flexible and help to substantially reduce tool costs compared to carbide saws.

The company is also very successful with its high speed cutting lines for precision tubes. The highest flexibility and lowest tool cost is possible due to a combination of chipless cutting and chip forming cutting on the same machine. Easy manual machine operation and short changeover times are made possible by standard Siemens CNC control and quick change tool systems. Optimizing software for scrap reduction is available for both machine generations, which is an additional benefit because of less scrap material.

Reika rotary cutoff machines are available for a tube diameter range of 10-620mm. They can be combined with several components in order to cover nearly every individual requirement of the customers starting from stand-alone machines to complete turnkey solutions. Reika GmbH & Co KG – Germany  Reika is an expert in cutoff machines for steel and stainless steel tubes

Expertise in grinding blades to peak performance WD Quinn Saw Co, USA, is a producer of saw blades that provide perfect tooth geometry for each application. The company incorporates the latest CNC equipment into its manufacturing program, specializing in several markets including tube mills and secondary processing facilities using carbide tipped and HSS blades.

Fax : +49 2331 969036 Email : info@reika.de Website : www.reika.de

Carbide tipped blades are sharpened and notched on a Vollmer CHD 270 with a 5-station palletized loader enabling continual processing of blades up to 800mm. The HSS blades are ground and notched on a bank of Schmidt- Tempo machines, including a 6 axis Freestyle machine with automated loading and unloading also enabling constant processing on blades up to 500mm. The Freestyle machine is capable of grinding and chamfering blades in a single handling. The company’s Schmidt Tempo XXL machine is capable of processing blades up to 1,320mm, which are ideal for segmental users cutting structural metals.

Portable tools for cutting and bevelling

EH Wachs Company offers a diverse line of portable tools for cutting, squaring, bevelling and facing pipe, tube and vessels of all sizes and schedules, under all conditions and environments. The company also provides rental/lease options, onsite training, custom machine design and manufacturing of special application machines. The company is a manufacturer of onsite machining and valve turning equipment, providing solutions for thousands of applications, along with rapid response time to customer needs and stringent quality management. Wachs has developed a remotely operated milling machine to decommission redundant pipe conductors lying on the seabed in the Gulf of Mexico. Wachs used its experience and knowledge to develop a complete range of cutting solutions for sub-sea, diver/ROV friendly cutting tools and cutting systems. All of the subsea products perform under the most demanding underwater conditions. EH Wachs Company – USA Fax : +1 847 520 1147

 WD Quinn is an expert in carbide tipped and HSS blade technology

All processes are designed to minimize handling and improve blade quality. WD Quinn also provides surface treatments applicable to the process through a close-knit group of specialist suppliers. The climate-controlled facility is maintained with a web cam system allowing monitoring of progress on cells from virtually anywhere in the world. Established over 100 years ago, WD Quinn has a true understanding of blade design and application, with expertise in grinding blades to peak performance, and provision of in-depth technical support. WD Quinn Saw Co – USA Fax : +1 314 869 5919 Emai l: info@quinnsaw.com • Website : www.quinnsaw.com

Email : sgilmore@wachsco.com Website : www.wachsco.com

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