TPT November 2024

TUBE BENDING, END FORMING & SWAGING

Using coils instead of roll bending for pipe production

the mill manufacturing process upon commissioning, achieving commercial production in record time. SeAH Steel expressed sincere gratitude for their invaluable contributions. This equipment stands as Korea’s largest and the first of its kind, enabling the manufacture of STS pipes up to 24" in diameter. By utilising coils as raw materials instead of employing the roll bending and press bending methods, it facilitates the complete manufacturing process of forming, welding, and heat treatment within the tube mill line.

allowing for the partial replacement of rolls during size change. This breakthrough approach not only ensures exceptional pipe quality, but also reduces the time required for roll exchanges. In addition, it guarantees consistent forming of the strip edge, facilitating outstanding welding quality in both high demand thin-walled (T/D: less than 1 per cent) and thick-walled pipes. Baekchun Precision Co Ltd, a specialist manufacturer of tube mill lines, was entrusted with the responsibility of designing, installing and commissioning the cutting-edge equipment. The company rapidly began

SEAH Steel CEO Lee Hwi-Ryeong has concluded the expansion project for the South Korea’s first stainless steel 24" welding pipe manufacturing line. With this expansion, the company is ready to begin full-scale production with the intention of establishing a prominent global position within the LNG market. Installed at SeAH Steel’s Suncheon plant, the STS 24" tube mill line was meticulously designed and constructed using Baekchun Precision Co Ltd’s patented I-Special Forming System. The innovative system retains the reliable quality of the conventional break-down method for forming, while

Baekchun Precision Co Ltd www.bcpre.com

All-electric servo tube bending machine delivered to subcontract fabricator

Langbow www.langbow.com

investments we make in tube bending equipment.”

MDJ MANUFACTURING provides a complete fabrication solution, operating across a variety of sectors. Utilising the latest machinery technology alongside a wealth of expertise, MDJ aims to maintain its position at the forefront of service within the fabrication and manufacturing industry. Langbow recently supplies an all electric nine axis Soco machine to MDJ to complement its existing Soco SB52 left and right swing head machine purchased from Langbow five years ago. The new machine was delivered, installed and operational in less than one day. As MDJ had already mastered the user-friendly software provided by Soco on the existing machine, it was easy to apply this knowledge to the new machine. Langbow provides the total solution from Soco and includes a unique five year parts and labour warranty on all new Soco tube bending machines. Dave Trow, managing director of MDJ, said: “It was a very easy decision to give our business to Langbow as its support for the original machine has been amazing. We are sure this will continue for this machine and any future

Langbow recently supplies an all-electric nine axis Soco machine to MDJ to complement its existing Soco SB52

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