TPT November 2023

TUBE WELDING MACHINES & TECHNOLOGY

WELdiscover detects defects in the pipe weld in real time

of all types of point and longitudinal defects in seamless pipe – all with the latest ISEND technology. ISEND uses advanced technology for quality inspection and hot process with EDDYeyes that identifies with artificial vision and classifies with artificial intelligence in the rolling mill. And MASSdiscover that accurately measures the mass flow of the material at any point of the production line. In addition, it works to guarantee a specific service to each one of its customers with support throughout the life of the solutions using a wide network of specialists worldwide. ISEND is currently present in the US, Germany, Poland, France, Turkey, UK, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, India, Ecuador, South Africa and Spain.

ISEND is the only Spanish manufacturer, and one of the few worldwide, that provides product solutions and non destructive testing (NDT) services for surface inspection and process control of 100 per cent of the production of metallic materials. ISEND uses eddy current technology, artificial vision, artificial intelligence, big data analysis, deep learning, machine learning and Internet of Things. One of its solutions is WELdiscover, which allows detection of defects in the weld, marks and damaged areas, presence and absence of weld, control of defects on the entire surface of the pipe, online and offline inspection. Everything monitored in real time, automated and with an optimal maintenance with coil changes in a few seconds. In addition, its ROTOdiscover and ENdiscover solutions for the detection FLUORAMICS, a provider of thread sealants, greases, lubricants and corrosion control products to the welding and metal fabrication industry, has introduced a new product – HinderRUST for metal fabrication and tube welding. HinderRUST offers several new features: • It is weld-through approved, meaning the rust-stopping product does not need to be removed and no priming is needed prior to welding. • It offers both short-term and long term penetration protection against flash rust, pitting and corrosion. • It is removable for final finishing through normal finish coat preparation procedures such as sanding, grinding, blasting or cleaning with acids and chemicals. • It may be used as a high-performance cutting oil fluid to lubricate, minimise heat and friction and extend tool life. HinderRUST is engineered using HinderRUST ® technology. It goes on

ISEND www.isend.es Fluoramics introduces HinderRUST for tube welding and metal fabrication

not affect weld puddles, bend testing or tensile testing. HinderRUST can also be used as a lubricating cutting oil during metal processing and forming operations such as tap and die, drilling, sawing, boring, engraving, bending and machining as it will reduce torque, extend tool life and reduce heat and damage caused by friction. Use it also as a lubricant during nut/bolt and final product assembly to prevent rust, metal seizures and galling. Solvent free, HinderRUST for metal fabrication and welding is non-toxic and non-flammable. All HinderRUST products are solvent-free and non hazardous, which means they are safe to use everywhere and will not evaporate over time. The chemistry is both water-displacing and self-repairing. It remains mobile and fills voids created by nicks, scratches or dents.

as a mobile liquid that wets to surfaces and creeps into seams. It starts protecting and lubricating surfaces upon application, and keeps metals protected against rust before, during and after welding. HinderRUST is used for short- and long-term storage plus shipping protection. It prevents flash rust and corrosion on aluminium, brass, alloys, cast iron, hardened steel and stainless steel. It does not need to be removed or primed before welding. HinderRUST will

Fluoramics www.fluoramics.com

All HinderRUST products are solvent-free and non-hazardous

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