TPT September 2011

14-17 November 2011

also compensates material factors, such as springback, stretching and traction reductions, making it a versatile tool for any tube shop. In addition to IT products, 3R software solutions also offers workshop consulting services, advising shop owners on how to best optimise and automate their workshops. Each solution is based on an in-depth analysis of the customer’s tube shop, taking all requirements and specifications into account. Thus each customer is provided with a unique proposal and layout, meeting all of his needs, rather than a generic standardised product. At FABTECH 3R software solutions can be found at booth no 418, where they will demonstrate how their applications and services can be used to facilitate construction, streamline fabrication workflows, and significantly increase overall workshop efficiency. Website: www.3r-solutions.com 651 AMBRELL, a manufacturer of induction heating systems, will exhibit at FABTECH 2011, 14-17 November at McCormick Place in Chicago. Representatives will discuss the latest induction heating trends – a method of heating electrically-conductive materials. Ambrell’s wide array of induction heating solutions will be highlighted – from the small, versatile EASYHEAT systems to the powerful EKOHEAT systems. The EKOHEAT line was recently expanded and more powerful heat systems were introduced. With full scale output power ranging from 1.2kW to 250kW and frequencies ranging 1kHz to 400kHz, Ambrell has a solution for a vast range of applications. Ambrell USA

There are many benefits to induction heating when compared to other traditional heating methods, including repeatability, energy savings, speed, and clean, flameless heating. Ambrell’s heating systems are CE-marked and ISO 9001:2008 certified. Whether an organisation needs to braze small tube fittings or large pipes, a solution is likely available. Free testing in Ambrell’s Applications Lab is available to ensure clients get systems that meet the unique needs of their applications. “We’re looking forward to FABTECH 2011,” says Ambrell vice-president of sales Tom Dickerson. “We’ve been able to help numerous companies in the tube and pipe industry enjoy the benefits of induction heating, and we’re looking forward to meeting with additional organisations and showing them how they can also benefit. We’re particularly excited to discuss our latest, even more powerful EKOHEAT systems.” Since 1986, Ambrell has been a leading manufacturer of induction heating systems. Products are manufactured in an ISO9001:2008 certified facility to ensure the highest quality equipment, and solutions are implemented around the world. Ambrell has more than 10,000 solution implementations in over 50 countries. With a focus on superior solutions and service with prompt response, prospective customers can leverage its application lab to ensure systems are built to their specifications, and then rely on superior support throughout their relationship with Ambrell. Website: www.ambrell.com 558 FONTIJNE Grotnes has developed an uncommon approach to metalforming as an alternative to conventional techniques and practices for forming or sizing hollow geometric shapes. There are two key factors to this approach: the use of hollow cylindrical blanks and the subsequent forming processes to shape the blanks. Expanders, shrinkers and rollformers are a valuable contribution to diverse production processes, which require tight tolerances. Fontijne Grotnes Expanders size and/or form a wide range of hollow components having a continuous cross- section, such as cylinders, cones, squares and polysided shapes. Fontijne Grotnes expanders, shrinkers and rollformers are widely used to form finely detailed profiles in cylindrical or conical shaped blanks Fontijne Grotnes Netherlands

3R software solutions Germany 418 FOR more than 30 years 3R software solutions has been one of the premier developers of software applications for the tube and pipe industry. Its reference list includes a number of high profile companies from the marine and offshore industry, automotive and aviation companies, as well as world leaders in the fields of plant construction and chemical engineering. Applications developed by 3R software solutions include: • RoniIsoBuilder, a CAD program specifically designed for the tube and pipe industry, is capable of breaking down larger drawings into logical spools for fabrication, and of automatically generating all relevant part lists, fabrication lists, welding documentation and customised worksheets for these spools. RoniIsoBuilder offers import interfaces to a wide range of third- party systems, so it can be integrated into existing IT structures, to support rather than replace them. • RAMP, a workshop control system, which is used to compile work packages and assign work orders for the entire workshop, making optimal use of capacities and resources. In combinationwithRoniIsoBuilder it creates direct two-way communication between engineering/construction and the workshop itself, allowing real-time status monitoring, fabrication balancing, cutting optimisation and fabrication time calculations. • RoniKolli7, a bending simulation program used by companies all over the world to test their tube geometries for collision and interference. Using 3D models of the actual machines and tools in the customer’s workshop, RoniKolli7 is fast, accurate and easy to use. In case of collision the software automatically searches for alternative bending sequences, based on the capabilities of the machine. RoniKolli7

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