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The international magazine for the tube and pipe industry

The international magazine for the tube & pipe industries

ISSN 0953-2366

NOVEMBER 2023

VOL 36 NO 6

US$33

Speeding up tube and pipe production The Weldac is not like any other welder. Unrivalled energy efficiency and un matched performance make it a standout choice. It has automatic load matching for hassle-free operation. Short-circuit-proof, safe and reliable operation means more uptime, which again translates to more output. And, for further peace of mind: The advanced inverter technology is covered by a 5-year warranty.

Choose from a wide power range, from 50 kW to 2200 kW, with a single-cabinet option up to 1100 kW. Visit enrx.com to learn more.

THE RIGHT ENERGY CAN TAKE YOU ANYWHERE | ENRX.COM

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PROFILEMASTER® SPS Profile Measuring System The PROFILEMASTER® SPS is a light section measuring device for measuring contours and dimensions on profiles of all kinds in cold and hot steel applications.

Benefits:

Highest measuring accuracy due to thermally stabilised measuring unit Surface defect detection based on intelligent software algorithms (Utilising machine learning) Detection of smallest defects due to high sampling rate Designed for measuring complex profiles from rebar’s to train rails Easy maintenance and quick cleaning thanks to proven concept

INDEX Editorial

Messe Düsseldorf...........................................................................8 Optimate GmbH............................................................................32 Plastic Pipes Conference Association...........................................53 Ricardo Plc....................................................................................50 RSK Group....................................................................................55 Sikora AG......................................................................................12 SKZ...............................................................................................54 Steele............................................................................................20 Technip Energies..........................................................................53 TechnipFMC..................................................................................50 Tyrolit. ...........................................................................................34 Uniflex-Hydraulik GmbH . .............................................................. 27 Unique Group................................................................................52 Unison Ltd.......................................................................................7 Voortman Steel Machinery............................................................45 Welding Alloy................................................................................46 Xiris Automation......................................................................24, 41 Yamazaki Mazak...........................................................................18 Zumbach Electronic AG................................................................25

The American Society for Nondestructive Testing Inc...................56 BLM Group......................................................................................8 Bültmann GmbH...........................................................................46 Certas Energy Lubricants.............................................................12 CGTech.........................................................................................26 Combilift..........................................................................................6 Controle Mesure Systemes...........................................................30 Danieli Corus................................................................................32 Danieli SpA...................................................................................20 DieTronic Srl.................................................................................10 ESAB. ...........................................................................................31 FABTECH 2023............................................................................16 Fives.......................................................................................14, 42 Fluoramics. ...................................................................................37 FPE Seals.....................................................................................51 Fronius....................................................................................28, 38 ISEND...........................................................................................37 KASTO Maschinenbau GmbH & Co KG.......................................35 Friedrich Kocks GmbH & Co KG...................................................22 MBS GmbH...................................................................................42

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CONTENTS 2 Editorial index 6 Industry news 7 Diary of tube events 24 Technology news 36 Tube welding machines & technology 64 Advertisers index

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Productivity in small spaces – compact manufacturing concepts for fully automatic tube production By Tobias Masur, head of marketing, transfluid Maschinenbau GmbH

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The November Issue Welcome to the latest issue of

November 2023 Vol 36 No 6

Tube & Pipe Technology magazine. This issue we have a technical article from Tobias Masur at transfluid Maschinenbau looking at fully automatic tube production when space is at a premium (page 60). Our case study in the Tube Products INTERNATIONAL section looks at the vital area of underwater pipe infrastructure inspection and is written by the highly qualified Joshua de Monbrun, commercial diving supervisor and technical authority at Mistras Group Inc (page 56). This issue it was good to read the welcome news of people returning in record numbers to trade events such as FABTECH and EMO. It seems nothing can replace face- to-face contact when it comes to striking deals and building relationships. It is also good to see a number of new events further connecting the world such as Tube Middle East Africa, organised by Messe Düsseldorf for the first time in association with the existing Metal & Steel Egypt event. These events are particularly useful for launching new and innovative products, notably by the likes of Mazak and Combilift as you can read elsewhere. In fact Combilift was kind enough to invite me to Ireland to see its new AI tube and pipe sideloader in action recently as part of its anniversary celebrations. You can read more on page 6. The editorial deadline for the forthcoming January 2024 issue of TPT is 8 December. 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

On the cover . . . ENRX is a new brand with decades of experience in induction heating, wireless inductive charging and contactless power supply. It speeds up the journey to a sustainable world through smart energy transfer within manufacturing and mobility. Need to speed up your journey? They are ready when you are. ENRX is a global green tech company and offers inductive heating, charging and power transfer with low or no carbon footprint – technologies that provide

The international magazine for the tube & pipe industries

NOVEMBER 2023

VOL 36 NO 6

US$33

ISSN 0953-2366

Speeding up tube and pipe production

The Weldac is not like any other welder. Unrivalled energy efficiency and un matched performance make it a standout choice. It has automatic load matching for hassle-free operation. Short-circuit-proof, safe and reliable operation means more uptime, which again translates to more output. And, for further peace of mind: The advanced inverter technology is covered by a 5-year warranty.

Choose from a wide power range, from 50 kW to 2200 kW, with a single-cabinet option up to 1100 kW. Visit enrx.com to learn more.

THE RIGHT ENERGY CAN TAKE YOU ANYWHERE | ENRX.COM

value in manufacturing and mobility applications worldwide. ENRX develops stand-alone equipment and integrated systems within induction heating, wireless inductive charging and contactless power supply. ENRX is owned and backed by Arendals Fossekompani, a long term investment company that focuses on energy and technology related businesses for a greener economy. ENRX comprises the global industrial induction heating expert EFD Induction and the patent-dense wireless inductive charging and contactless power supply innovator IPT Technology.

INDUSTRY World’s first autonomous long-product sideloader with manual option launched

it automatically slows down and will, if necessary, stop in cases of emergency, it will then continue to drive automatically when the obstacle has cleared its safety sensor area. The enhanced adaptive safety system enables the size of the obstacle detection fields to increase or decrease as per the steer angle and speed of the truck. The natural feature navigation system is superior to traditional methods of truck navigation based on wire guidance or artificial landmarks such as reflectors. Instead, it uses the naturally occurring features in a warehouse – walls, racking and columns for example, avoiding the need to add to or change the warehouse infrastructure. Its newly developed load dimension detection system (patent pending) operates by performing a laser scan of the load to check that its length matches the task sent to the machine. Similarly, when unloading, it checks that the rack in front has sufficient free space to accept the load. Combilift CEO and co-founder Martin McVicar said: “We have deliberately not rushed into incorporating autonomous products into our portfolio. As with any new launch we have carried out extensive field tests to make sure it is fit for purpose by liaising with a number of leading customers in the metal service industry during the product development stage. “We are fortunate to have a very motivated group within our autonomous team of software and mechatronics engineers who are committed to scaling this business unit. “The Combi-AGT signals a new milestone in product development with further expansion of our autonomous range in the pipeline.”

of innovation in the global material handling sector with its wide range of customised products. The Combi AGT harnesses the very latest smart technology to meet customer demands for driverless sideloader capability. These were driven in part by safety to eliminate the presence of personnel in aisles, consistency in handling procedures and to maximise order fulfilment, while also having a backup manual mode in case of power outages or internet disruptions. Combilift’s automation team has spent three years liaising with specialist steel suppliers to identify the best specifications for the Combi-AGT. The new model, with a lift capacity of 5,000kg/11,000lbs and various lift heights, addresses the requirements of steel service centres and the metal industries, which typically handle long loads. Combilift worked in tandem with Irish Manufacturing Research during the development process to enable seamless integration with multiple client warehouse management systems. Its design is based on the electric manually operated Combi-GTE model, which has long been a very popular choice for service centres due to its ability to work efficiently in rail guided narrow aisles. The first Combi-AGT unit was supplied to Kansas, US-based Steel and Pipe Supply 18 months ago, and since then Combilift have collaborated

MATERIALS handling manufacturer Combilift has launched its first autonomous vehicle at the FABTECH trade show in Chicago, USA. Developed by Combilift’s dedicated automation team, the Combi-AGT is a four wheel electric stand-on model, which is the world’s first autonomous dual operational sideloader for long loads. Celebrating 25 years in business, Combilift aims to be at the forefront

The Combi-AGT is a four-wheel electric stand-on model, which is the world’s first autonomous dual operational sideloader for long loads

with a number of leading metal service centres across North America during the development process. The laser-based sensors, fitted at various positions on the chassis, constitute an anti-collision safety system, as required by the American National Standards Institute. If the machine senses an obstacle or pedestrian that has entered its path,

Combilift www.combilift.com

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DIARY OF EVENTS

2023 29 November – 1 December MTM Expo 2023 Shanghai, China www.mtmexpo.cn

Unison acquires UK wire bending machinery manufacturer Pneuform

2024 8-11 January

Steel Fab Sharjah, UAE www.steelfabme.com 25-28 March Global Industrie Paris, France www.global-industrie.com

UNISON Ltd, the UK-based inventor of all-electric tube manipulation, has acquired Dorking, UK-based wire and small tube bending machinery maker, Pneuform, for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition further underpins Unison’s position as a leading manufacturer of tube and pipe bending technologies and paves the way for the company to become a key provider of machinery to the international wire bending and coil forming sectors.

15-19 April Tube Düsseldorf Düsseldorf, Germany www.tube.de

15-19 April MACH 2024 Birmingham, UK www.machexhibition.com

The Pneuform name will be retained, as will its rich heritage, said Unison MD Alan Pickering

small tube bending machines, we have a number of new machine tool technologies in the pipeline. We are convinced these new machines will be of particular interest to organisations producing tubular components for the automotive, EV, electronics, solar energy and refrigeration industries. Further announcements will be made in due course.” Pneuform was a pioneer of CNC 3D wire bending. Its wire and small diameter tube bending machines have become the industry standard with manufacturers of beer coolers, drink dispensers and HVAC equipment, as well as with makers of small diameter automotive parts. Pneuform’s range of wire bending machines includes rotary head models, flat rotary line bending machines and enamelled wire bending machines. Available in 2-axis and 3-axis versions, Pneuform machines cater for outside tube diameters ranging from 3mm to 11mm in stainless steel and 3mm to 15mm in copper.

As a member of the Unison family, Pneuform will benefit from direct access to the many advancements that Unison has brought to tube and pipe manipulation – innovations that will help Pneuform achieve even greater sales success going forward. “We have known the team at Pneuform for many years and are hugely impressed by their product range, extensive knowledge of wire forming technologies, and high levels of customer care,” said Unison’s joint managing director, Alan Pickering. “In welcoming Pneuform to the Unison family, we look forward to enhancing the business’s existing, excellent machine tool range with our advanced, user friendly control systems and simulation software. With our locations in the north of the UK and in the Midlands, and with Pneuform’s HQ in the south of the country, we also look forward to providing Pneuform’s British customers with even higher levels of service. “The Pneuform name will be retained, as will its rich heritage,” added Mr Pickering. “While to ensure that Pneuform is able to further develop its position as a leader in wire and

11-13 May China (Guangzhou) International Metal and Metallurgy Exhibition Guangzhou, China www.julang.com.cn

11-13 June FABTECH Canada Toronto, Canada www.canada.fabtechexpo.com

25-28 September Tube China Shanghai, China www.tubechina.net 22-25 October EuroBlech Hanover, Germany www.euroblech.com 15-17 November FABTECH Orlando, Florida, USA www.fabtechexpo.com

Unison Ltd www.unisonltd.com

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INDUSTRY

BLM Group introduces new Lasertube LT12 during open-house event

BLM GROUP recently held an open house at its facilities located in Levico Terme, Trento, Italy to offer customers the chance to see its technology up close and to enjoy its hospitality. Attendees gained first-hand access to the new Lasertube LT12: a fibre laser cutting system for tubes and metal profiles capable of cutting tubes from 25 to 305mm in diameter, processing range for fibre cutting that was previously missing from BLM Group’s machine portfolio. LT12 can be equipped with different laser powers and is capable of processing tubes up to 62kg/m. The structure is configured with a mandrel at the tail and a steady rest that supports the tube being cut. It is here that the user will find one of the innovations of the Lasertube system, namely interpenetration where the mandrel enters the steady rest to cut the end of the bar thereby achieving minimal waste. As with all BLM Group’s Lasertube machines, the tube is supported throughout the processing line providing precise and fast laser cutting on both small-diameter tubes and long, heavy tubes, while maintaining speed and precision over the range of processable diameters. This is a flexible system that caters to multiple sectors but is of particular interest to those industries where it is common to find open and closed profiles that can be up to 305mm in diameter. The new Lasertube system is modular

BLM Group, which produces tube processing machines, has opened the plant doors for two weeks

in the Lasertube system. The machining unit is equipped with an eight or 16 position tool magazine that allows the wear rate of each tool to be monitored. For the first time on a Lasertube from ADIGE-SYS, Active Scan has been introduced: a technology developed by BLM Group that makes it possible to auto-correct the positioning of geometries on the tubes to be cut. This is one of the most popular Active Tools – exclusive, patented technical solutions – on Lasertubes.

in both loading and unloading lengths. In fact, two sizes for loading (8.5m and 12.5m) and several sizes for unloading are available. The possibility of loading bar lengths up to 12.5m was made to elevate processing through nesting, which optimally arranges each cut on the bar, so as to make the most of the material while minimising unused bar sections. Why waste time with a semi-finished product when the process can be done directly in the Lasertube? Drill and tap is an additional device that allows drilling and tapping with the possibility of also employing FlowDrill technology directly

BLM Group www.blmgroup.com

Premiere for Tube Middle East Africa in Egypt A SUCCESSFUL debut for Messe Düsseldorf’s four new foreign satellites in Cairo, Egypt took place recently. The wire and Tube Middle East Africa, together with GIFA and METEC Middle East Africa, presented themselves for the first time at the Egyptian trade fair Metal & Steel Egypt at the International Exhibition Center. opportunity to show their technology in Cairo. In addition to local companies, exhibitors from the UK, France, Austria, Belgium, Turkey, Spain, Switzerland, Morocco, US and Germany, among others, also travelled to Egypt. from the start of the five trade fairs. Over 7,000 professionals (around 10 per cent international) travelled to Cairo over three days to network and find out about trends and innovations from the industries. They also discovered the latest machinery, equipment and products from the metal and steel industry and the wire, cable, tube, foundry and metallurgy sectors. There will be another edition of the trade fairs in the first half of 2025. The Egyptian trade fair organiser AGEX (Arabian German Exhibitions & Publishing Ltd) had been holding its Metal & Steel Egypt trade fair since 2010. The co-operation with Messe Düsseldorf results in valuable synergies for all sectors involved. There was noticeable interest in the halls Messe Düsseldorf www.tube-mea.com The regions of Egypt, the Middle East and North Africa offered many first time exhibitors the opportunity to invest in these growth markets. Nearly 400 exhibitors from 19 countries took the

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Add: Cross of Xinzhao Road and Shiji Road, Shijiazhuang Economic and Technological Development Zone, Hebei, China Website: www.kdsz.cc E-mail: info@hebeisz.com Tel: +86 311-85028506 MAJOR PRODUCT: HIGH STRENGTH AND PRECISION STRAIGHT-SEAM WELDED PIPE MILL LINE WELDED SQUARE AND RECTANGULAR PIPE DIRECT-FORMING MILL LINE HIGH SPEED AND HIGH PRECISION SLITTING LINE

INDUSTRY

New Antirust 12 system for North American tube mill project

refinement and enhancements to the Antirust 12 One frame. A motorised wheel/rail system allows for retraction of the complete system out of the mill for maintenance or operational needs. This motorised drive can also be interlocked with the tube mill to permit automatic removal, for example during a size changeover. In addition the new system has spray unit guards that open and close automatically according to the product size being produced. These features and improvements ensure the customer benefits from the most efficient operation together with simplified maintenance. As with all Antirust systems the customer will benefit from unique operating features such as total accurate oil application in synchronisation with line speed, oil recovery, oil consumption

DIETRONIC Srl has delivered its latest Antirust 12 ‘One frame’ system for a new pipe mill project in North America. Antirust 12 is capable of applying rust prevention oil to round pipes from 50.8mm to 270mm diameter as well as equivalent squares and rectangles. Dietronic’s One frame systems incorporate all of the major Antirust system components such as spray unit, mist extraction and control panel into a robust steel frame that is easily dropped into the space between the last sizing stand and flying cut-off. The original One frame concept was actually introduced several years ago to meet the needs of OEM mill manufacturers that wanted a simple and neat integration of a rust prevention system into their line layout. With Dietronic’s strong focus of continuous technology improvement, the new design has led to major

measurement and individual nozzle flow control/monitoring. Not to forget full recipe/diagnostic features ensuring minimal operator input. The latest Antirust system will be delivered to a new pipe mill project in North America

DieTronic Srl www.dietronic.eu

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INDUSTRY

Live material tests and precise tube, hose and pipe measurements

gapless, reliable quality control as well as automatic control. The model is characterised by its simple operation. At the push of a button, the operator immediately receives continuous and precise measured values, without pre setting the product parameters, without the influence of a coupling medium and without any calibration. The exhibited Centerwave is only one model out of a comprehensive product family offered by Sikora for the measurement of different product diameters from 32 to 3,200mm. For more than 30 years Sikora has been offering X-ray technologies for quality control and enables manufacturers a reliable inline quality control of stranded products. How to reliably measure different layers of tubes and hoses during the extrusion process is demonstrated at the Sikora booth by the X-ray measuring system X-Ray 6000 Pro in combination with the processor system Ecocontrol 6000. The 22” monitor displays the measuring values numerically as well as graphically as trend and statistical data. By default, the wall thickness is displayed at eight measuring points. In addition, an intelligent physical evaluation model determines the minimum wall thickness, for example, the available value, which optimally supports the user in controlling the process. The physical model also allows the wall thickness to be visualised over the entire circumference of the tube or hose at any point. The user selects how many points and at which position the values are to be displayed. The processor system is also used for automatic control of the line speed and extruder RPM. It guarantees the compliance with the given specifications as well as highest

AT the Fakuma trade event in October Sikora presented solutions for quality control in the hose, tube and pipe industry. The trade show appearance is in line with the motto “ideas, passion, future”, which Sikora has developed for its 50th anniversary. Visitors were able to inform themselves about future developments and talk with the Sikora experts. Sikora presented the Centerwave 6000/250 for the measurement of tubes in the diameter range from 32 to 250mm during production based on millimetre wave technology. All dimensions of the tube, such as the diameter and the wall thickness, are determined and visualised in real time over 360 degrees of the pipe circumference. The measurement data obtained enables automatic control of the

Sikora presented the Centerwave 6000/250 for the measurement of tubes

performance for a maximum of process optimisation and productivity. The X-Ray 6000 Pro can be used for product diameters from 0.65 to 270mm. For products where a single layer measurement is required, Sikora presented the X-Ray 6000 Pure to the Fakuma visitors. Also using X-ray technology, the device measures single-layer products as well as the total wall thickness of multi-layer products and covers with two models product diameters from 6 to 110mm. The measured values are visualised on a 15” display If required. Automatic control to minimum wall thickness is also possible. Ensuring quality while saving material leads to a significant increase in productivity and also contributes to saving CO 2 .

The X-Ray 6000 Pro measures multi-layer tubes and hoses

minimum wall thickness, taking into account the standard deviation of the extrusion line. This allows potential savings to be exploited to the maximum. In the line, the system enables

Sikora AG www.sikora.net

Advisory group to tackle lubrication challenges CERTAS Energy Lubricants has assembled a new UK technical advisory group to tackle industry challenges. As an example it is estimated that at any one time, around eight in ten independent garages will be using out-of spec lubricants. This results in motorists suffering from lower performance and more breakdowns, lower efficiency and more vehicle emissions. This issue is not just a challenge for the automotive industry. The wrong lubricants are often found to be used in turbines and gear oils in industrial, manufacturing and marine sectors. Certas have assembled a new group that brings together a team to tackle challenges such as out-of-spec lubricant use. Certas Energy Lubricants www.certasenergy.co.uk

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NAKATA

Fast, with compact design, yet heavy duty Special angled cutters are smaller than conventional ones and have high shock absorption performance Patented quick change system minimizing the downtime Long life cutting tools with square tips / eight edges for cutting use Center positioning control (CPC) system ensuring high material yield The features no other supplier can offer you:

HELICAL E D G E MILLER

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INDUSTRY

Cold rolling mill for rolling of ultra-thin strips FIVES, an international engineering group, has designed and supplied a cold rolling mill to enable the rolling of ultra thin strips for electrical steel, which are in high demand on the market. Cold rolling is a critical step as it is challenging to roll the strip down to minimum values without breaking it. A 20Hi cold rolling mill was proven to be the best available technology to allow steelmakers to achieve such targeted properties, especially in term of thickness and flatness. tension, advanced roll gap and strip lubrication for higher product quality (flatness and magnetic properties), special attention to fume extraction, better strip wiping efficiency and an innovative concept for flatness actuators.

The thinner the strip, the more efficient the electrical equipment, though the production of this material presents a real challenge for steelmakers as the process becomes more complex. It involves several stages, one of which is cold rolling. The latest developments on the DMS 20Hi EcoMill include increased rolling speed and strip tension

These technological features aim to reduce operating costs and increase the overall capacity of the mill, which is essential to stay ahead in the highly competitive steel market. The critical parts of the DMS 20Hi EcoMill are manufactured in industrial workshops in Europe, which guarantees high quality material and safety standards for steelmakers worldwide. Combined with Fives’ process expertise and customer support, this set of improvements enables the DMS 20Hi EcoMill to establish a new standard of performance that has never been reached before.

Fives designed its proprietary technology – DMS 20Hi EcoMill – which enables a strip to be rolled down to 0.1mm on the full width of 1,250mm. It represents a unique achievement in the cold rolling of electrical steel. The new rolling mill achieving 0.1mm rolling thickness was recently supplied to Xinyu, part of China’s Baowu Group. The mill is capable of producing 100,000 metric tons per year of high-quality NGO grades, which are mainly dedicated to high-performance electrical motors. The latest developments on the DMS 20Hi EcoMill include increased rolling speed and strip

Fives www.fivesgroup.com

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F OREVER Shijiazhuang Forever Machinery Co., Ltd.

HF Tube/Pipe Mill Line Cold Roll Forming Machine Slitting Line and Cut-to-length Line Directly Forming to Square and Rectangular Tube Mill Line Tube/Pipe Mill Line ld Roll Forming Machine tting Line and Cut-to-length Line ectly Forming to Square and Rectangular Tube Mill Line

www.pipemill.cn

INDUSTRY

FABTECH 2023 achieves increased attendance and exhibitor numbers

access trends, technologies and innovations that are driving manufacturing forward.” FABTECH 2023’s show floor, spanning an impressive 825,325ft 2 across three exhibit halls, featured an extensive showcase of over 1,500 suppliers. Among these were 235 new exhibitors unveiling more than 575 new products, exemplifying the industry’s commitment to innovation, efficiency and sustainability. The event witnessed a 26 per cent expansion of the show floor compared to the 2022 edition in Atlanta and 38 per cent more than the 2021 event in Chicago, accommodating 40 per cent more exhibitors. The eight technology pavilions explored critical sectors such as 3D/ additive manufacturing, forming and fabricating, finishing, tube/pipe, robotics and industrial automation, welding and welding automation. to leading-edge

“The experience was excellent. The show was incredibly busy, and we had some truly meaningful customer conversations. It felt like we were back to pre-Covid levels of attendance and interaction, which was fantastic. We engaged with customers who were genuinely interested in exploring technology and equipment. We had some great leads and high-quality conversations. We couldn’t be happier with the show,” said Vince Iozzo, head of marketing, TRUMPF North America. Special events at FABTECH 2023 included inspiring keynote presentations and FABx Tech Talks, addressing the latest industry trends and challenges. FABTECH 2024 is scheduled for 15 to 17 October, 2024, in Orlando, Florida, at the Orange County Convention Centre.

FABTECH 2023, the event for metal forming, fabricating, welding finishing and tube manufacturing, has achieved significant milestones for attendance, exhibitors and show floor size. The event welcomed 40,505 attendees from across the globe – a 26 per cent year-over-year gain in attendance compared to the 2022 event in Atlanta and a 40 per cent increase compared to the 2021 event in Chicago. “We extend our sincere gratitude to the attendees, exhibitors, speakers, members, and everyone who joined us for FABTECH 2023 in Chicago,” said Tracy Garcia, CEM, FABTECH group director at SME. “This year’s event was an exceptional gathering, offering the industry a one-stop-shop for solutions with an expansive show floor that truly showcased the future of manufacturing. FABTECH remains well positioned to continue its leadership role in delivering

FABTECH 2023 www.fabtechexpo.com

Know-how in the field of tube processing

■ Boehlerit offers an unrivalled diversity of products and the full range of cutting and machining solutions for the production of tubes ■ Other industries also draw on our decades of experience and know-how in very special machining processes, for example in the case of plate edge machining

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INDUSTRY

Mazak unveils Mazatrol DX at EMO YAMAZAKI Mazak revealed new technology at EMO 2023, which provides customers with tools that maximise productivity, helping with all aspects of the manufacturing process, including quoting, intuitive automation planning and machine setup guide. Mazatrol DX, which extends the functionality of Mazak’s widely popular PC-based SmoothCAM Ai software, is the latest innovation from the manufacturer to align its machine tool portfolio with advanced technologies for a rapidly evolving digitalised world. Mazatrol DX will provide customers with valuable new capability to further optimise production. Extending the functionality of its well-known Mazatrol technology to provide rapid and automatic quotations, automated part programming, virtual machine simulation and machine process analysis and optimisation. The software, which includes the same functions as a CNC, enables Mazak customers to securely create Mazatrol programs, either on their office computers or from their homes. Fundamentally, the system creates an entirely new production method that compliments engineers’ intuition to quickly create quotes, part programmes and simulations – calculating manufacturing costs, times and tools automatically from a 3D model. In response to the market demand, characterised by CNC operator shortages, a powerful new function of Mazatrol DX provides new operators with an intuitive setup guide that assists them though setups on the machine, Procedures are developed to ensure tooling, fixturing and automation are setup on the machine significantly reducing setup times by building the setup instructions into the process. Applying AI functions, Mazatrol DX can integrate with the SMOOTH Tool Management system to enable users to program parts using the tools available in the existing factory tool database. Furthermore, Mazatrol DX can process solid models to interactively program parts, optimise machining cycles and create intuitive machine set-up sequences. Mazatrol DX has launched a 120-day free trial offer, available to all Mazak customers registered to its free Mazak iConnect portal. The sophistication of Mazatrol DX also enables it to work in harmony with Mazak’s latest automation solution, the Ez Loader 30. Making its World exhibition premiere at EMO 2023, the Ez Loader 30 is an integrated collaborative robot solution that quickly deploys automation on Mazak machine tools. The Ez Loader 30 can realise planned, unmanned operations even on small batches of parts without requiring specialist robot programming skills. Through the Ez Loader Application, that runs on the NC control, operators can schedule production, change parts, fixture information and robot paths. Setup logic is also transferred to the control for ease of operator interaction and to reduce the skills needed for setting up robot paths, schedules, tooling and fixtures. The Ez Loader 30, as configured at EMO 2023, supports workpieces up to 18kg and 50 to 200mm in diameter.

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INDUSTRY

Steele to manufacture pipe surface treatment plant in the UAE with Tecnologie Industriali

ITALIAN company Steele aims to grow internationally and, thanks to its partnership with Tecnologie Industriali in Bergamo, Italy, has achieved its first international assignment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – a complex project envisaging the construction of a tube surface treatment plant for the UAE. The contract, which has a significant innovation component, will involve Steele in the complete supply of two handling sections within the pipe degreasing and pickling process. With this partnership, two complementary companies are pooling their expertise to meet the needs of the sector. A confirmation that the ‘Steele method’ can go beyond the national market, opening new technological and business outlets. The company, founded by Giorgio Ghini, Roberto Finanzon and Fabio Marca, focuses its vision on updating its mission according to new market trends and customer needs. It was established in January 2020, specialising in the management of plant and technological supplies for the steel industry. After the start-up and initial consolidation phase, Steele is expanding the perimeter of its partners to support steelmaking plants (and others) with innovative solutions. The collaboration with Tecnologie Industriali confirms that the synergy and

convergence of design and technological excellences meets customer’s needs at a competitive cost. According to the time schedule, delivery of the plant destined for the UAE will take place in the first part of 2024. “I am very pleased with the partnership with Tecnologie Industriali and with the new contract, which is for Steele a first step into the international market,” said Giorgio Ghini, CEO of Steele. “The project for the UAE is important, in terms of engineering, supply and management, will have us involved in the coming months. It is an assignment that confirms the soundness of the Steele method and the growth and positive trend of the last few years. I want to thank Tecnologie Industriali for its engagement and for the confidence it has placed in Steele.” (From left to right): Fabio Marca – supply chain manager, Giorgio Ghini, founder and CEO, and Roberto Finanzon, founder and technical manager

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INVESTMENT in a Danieli MIDA Hybrid QLP minimill for the production of long products is part of Tata Steel’s commitment to invest in a circular economy and to transition to low-carbon steelmaking through the steel recycling route. 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 in 2024. The minimill will feature the Danieli-patented Digimelter and Octocaster feeding an ultra-compact rolling mill. Q-One power feeder handles irregular power loads with high 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. The 75 ton Zerobucket Digimelter will receive preheated scrap thorough the ECS continuous scrap-charging and preheating system.

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Vardhman Special Steels signs order for Kocks reducing and sizing block

Kocks RSB ® with upgraded design

INDIAN steel producer Vardhman Special Steels Ltd, and rolling mill equipment supplier Friedrich Kocks GmbH & Co

KG, have signed a contract for the supply of a reducing and sizing block type RSB ® 370++/4 in 5.0 design at METEC 2023 in

Düsseldorf, Germany. The block will be part of the SBQ rolling mill in Northern India and will expand the technological possibilities in the production of special steels at this site. Vardhman is an Indian company that specialises in the production and distribution of special steels. It has become a trusted supplier for demanding processing industries. The company is based in Punjab, India and serves various industries such as engineering, automotive, tractor, bearing and allied industries. The existing rolling mill is consisting of a most modern reversing mill followed by two-high stands in H/V arrangement and is producing currently approximately 200,000 t/a SBQ in straight bars within a finished size range of Ø 20 to 90mm onto the cooling bed. The project considers the integration of a new RSB ® 370++/4 in 5.0 design as finishing block. The scope of supply includes equipment for the roll shop. The new 3-roll block enables the Indian steel producer rolling from a single pass family in the roughing and intermediate mill, significantly reducing the number of required feeders. Thanks to the unique three-roll stands, any desired finished dimension from the entire dimensional range can be rolled with a minimal number of roll sets and minimum stand changes. The setting values for motor speeds, rolls and guides, as well as gear ratios, are calculated by Kocks’ rolling configuration program Bamicon according to the desired end product. The commissioning of the RSB ® is scheduled for the end of 2024.

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