TPT September 2021

The international magazine for the tube & pipe industries

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Measures Rebar like Never Before Even at highest rolling speeds

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Airmo Inc...............................................................................16 Alfa Laval..............................................................................76 battenfeld-cincinnati..............................................................54 Bemers..................................................................................16 Budenheim............................................................................16 Combilift................................................................................28 Corinth Pipeworks.................................................................72 Decom Engineering. .............................................................77 DieTronic Srl. ........................................................................32 EFD Induction.................................................................14, 33 EMW Group..........................................................................18 ESAB. ...................................................................................49 EuroBLECH. .........................................................................21 Eurotech................................................................................62 Formtek.................................................................................10 GF Piping Systems...............................................................81 Haven Manufacturing............................................................32 Hexagon................................................................................22 Huntingdon Fusion Techniques.............................................50 InfoSight................................................................................34 ISTech...................................................................................24 KASTO..................................................................................42 Kemppi....................................................................................6 Magnetic Analysis Corp. .........................................................8 Molecor.................................................................................54

Olimpia80..............................................................................51 OMK Vyksa...........................................................................47 Pixargus................................................................................58 Polysoude.............................................................................34 Quaker Houghton..................................................................79 Reika.......................................................................................6 Rohmann GmbH...................................................................76 Roland Electronic GmbH. .....................................................60 Sanha....................................................................................72 Severstal...............................................................................78 Sikora AG........................................................................29, 37 Spotti Sergio Coil Processing. ..............................................38 Stauff.....................................................................................31 Tioga Pipe Inc.......................................................................76 TRUMPF.........................................................................39, 53 Tube 2022...............................................................................7 Uniflex...................................................................................65 Unison...................................................................................31 Universal Tube & Rollform Equipment Company..................10 Upcast Oy.............................................................................23 Vulcan Tool Company...........................................................12 Wolf Maschinenbau AG. .................................................26, 74 Xiris Automation Inc........................................................40, 57 Yang Zhou Com Spare Industry............................................44

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Don’t settle for less cuts than what you should be getting. Don’t be fooled by cheap imitation cut-off blades from other suppliers that underperform and can ruin your production runs. For over 75 years, Steelcraft Tool Company has revolutionized cut-off blades for the tube and pipe industry. Count on Steelcraft Tool Company for the best products, with the best service, at the best value.

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Design & production Lisa Wright

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2 Editorial index 6 Industry news 7 Diary of tube events 32 Technology news 88 Adver tisers index

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Welder training field study: simulators improve quality and reduce costs Fronius International GmbH Robotic roll changer tube and pipe mill – a significant step forward for the automation of tube & pipe production FD Machinery

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The September Issue Welcome to the latest issue of Tube & Pipe Technology magazine. This issue we have a number of articles with one unifying theme – technological innovation. They show the priceless benefits of trying to find new solutions for old problems and investing in research and development.

September/October 2021 Vol 34 No 5

Rory McBride – Editor in chief

The article from Fronius International (page 86) looks at a new welding training field study, which uses VR simulators to improve quality and reduce costs when training new operators. While the new technology involved a considerable expense on behalf of Fronius it is already paying off with faster, better training and less need to purchase and waste expensive expendable welding components. The article from FD Machinery (page 84) looks at methods used in automated roll changing to help make the process safer and more efficient. Finally, we also have an interview with Georg Schulze- Duerr, CEO of 3R solutions, a company obsessed with finding new and better ways to do things I think it is fair to say. I thoroughly recommend reading Georg’s in-depth thoughts (page 66) as he discusses a host of issues concerning the tube & pipe industry. He explains how technology can transform and improve even the most established manufacturing processes – while keeping the human relationship and interaction at its core. He puts it perfectly when he says the worst thing you can say, when asked why you do something a particular way, is: “Because we have always done it that way.”

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On the cover . . . Randolph Tool Co Inc offers high quality tube cut off blades and die jaws, manufactured to exact specifications to best suit the

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production needs of its customers. The blades are manufactured by experienced craftsmen using the best manufacturing procedures and have a reputation for exceeding expectations. Randolph Tool, which was established in

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1968, deals direct to reduce costs. You can fax a drawing of the blades, dies, jaws or repair parts for your tube mills that you require. You will then receive a quote and will find that the pricing is competitive, with a fast turnaround time. When you receive the blades they will be flat within 0.002 and the surface of the blade will be extremely smooth, which will help the blade last longer. Randolph Tool also offers services such as resharpening of used blades and die jaws as well as precision machining, and uses only top-grade tool steel to produce the best industrial knives and die jaws in the business. Visit www.randolphtoolco.com or email info@randolphtool.com for more information.

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Reika delivers another tube production cell for premium couplings to OMK Vyksa

RUSSIAN steel tube manufacturer OMK Vyksa has opted for another turnkey Reika production line. The Russian company has previously been using it for production of premium oilfield pipe couplings using the German specialist’s successful RingSaw ® tech- nology since 2017. Besides high precision cutting systems, Reika also supplies OMK with fully automated production cells for coupling blanks with an outer diameter of up to 426mm. In addition to the RingSaw ® , rigid lathes, as well as robot systems, are included in the scope of supply.

The machine features a special saw head rotating around the stationary work piece, a high-precision right-angle cutting technology and tight length tolerance. Within a tube diameter range from 100mm to 450mm, the cut is absolutely square and almost free from burrs thanks to the tool design and the special cutting process. According to the company, customer feedback from the past six years consistently shows that tool cost savings of up to 80 per cent can be achieved on a Reika machine compared to a conventional carbide

saw, with performance increases of 30 to 60 per cent. “Long tool life and short tool change times also ensure very high availability for our customers. The return on investment is secured within a very short time,” explained Reika managing director HansJörg Braun. Each RingSaw ® is an individual solution, tailored to the customer’s requirements. Due to the modular system of the machines, it is possible to customise the production chain individually. Reika can also integrate precise threading machines with enormous torque into production cells. When the new plant starts production in 2022, Reika will have reached an important milestone. By then, every major Russian company in the seamless steel tube sector will be using at least one Reika machine. OMK Vyksa already has four lines, producing up to three million couplings per year. “We are very pleased about the growing confidence in our technology. Apparently, Reika’s winning concept has become well known quickly,” added Mr Braun.

Reika www.reika.de

Each RingSaw ® is an individual solution, tailored to the customer’s requirements

Kemppi’s new slogan emphasises the end user with ‘designed for welders’ brand KEMPPI has announced that it has reviewed its company brand.

centric design approach and the new slogan ‘Designed for welders’ reflects the company’s focus on developing arc stability, welding properties and improving the welding experience of individual welders. The design philosophy covers the entire welding

ecosystem from welders’ needs to advanced products and digital solutions, all aiming at delivering high performance and supreme weld quality.

The new slogan ‘designed for welders’ is said to establish Kemppi’s long-lasting commitment to deliver the best possible tools for welders. The updated brand reflects Kemppi’s user-

Kemppi www.kemppi.com

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D I ARY of Tube Events

6-9 September 2021 TOLexpo (Lyon, France) International Exhibition 13-16 September 2021 FABTECH (Chicago, USA) International Exhibition 16-18 September 2021 Guangzhou (Guangzhou, China) International Exhibition 4-9 October 2021 EMO (Milan, Italy) International Exhibition 5-7 October 2021 Made In Steel (Milan, Italy) International Exhibition

Tube 2022 experiences tailwind from industry COMPANIES wishing to present their machinery, equipment, services and products at the world’s leading trade fairs wire and Tube, which will be held in Düsseldorf from 9 to 13 May 2022, have been busy registering with Messe Düsseldorf. It is already clear that the industries are committed to the number one trade fairs in the tube community next year, the organisers said. The response has been good and the wire and Tube project teams are both confident that the trade fairs will once again present themselves as the leading international industry events in 2022. “Personal dialog with our exhibitors is what defines us as Messe Düsseldorf,” Daniel Ryfisch, project director of the world’s leading trade fairs wire, Tube and Valve World Expo and their international satellites in China, Thailand, Brazil, Russia and India. He is looking forward to walking through the exhibition halls next year and welcoming guests from all over the world. Tube is in halls 1 to 7a.

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9-11 February 2022 Tube Southeast Asia (Bangkok, Thailand) International Exhibition www.tube-southeastasia.com

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Echomac Ultrasonic systems for ERW tube testing from Magnetic Analysis Corp

MAGNETIC ANALYSIS CORP is now offering a selection of Echomac ® Ultrasonic NDT systems for producers of ERW tube, ranging from the latest cost-effective robotic and cantilevered phased array designs, to conventional Cantilever UT systems. An Echomac ® PA TW Robot system, installed recently at a Midwest US tube mill, is able to measure the tube profile and monitor the scarfing trim tool operation in the heat affected zone, often within 40ft of the welder, at temperatures up to 252°F (122°C). This upstream location in the weld line gives the operator instant feedback if the scarfing tool is bad or broken, allowing immediate adjustment of the welding operation, and saving many feet of would-be tube scrap. Real-time B and C-scan views of the quality of the weld and seam- trim tool alert the operator to issues such as undercuts and other failures with the scarfing process. High PRF can be used based on thickness to get a detailed weld profile with high resolution and no averaging or AGC is used for processing the data. A key feature of the system is the minimal operator intervention during operation. The wide coverage of the test head can handle typical shifts in the weld location, and the electronically controlled transducers can vary the pulse timing of

the individual elements to inspect with multiple angles, if needed, all without any manual intervention. Installation can also be in a lower temperature area below 140°F (60°C) for ID/OD longitudinal flaw detection and profile monitoring, after the forming and shaping operation. Customised pre-programmed functions position the robot and its test head in the home, weld testing, calibration, or quick retract for safety positions. Robot controls are activated using a hand-held pendant or through the control screen. The robot’s small footprint allows the customer to select the exact part of the weld line on which to install the test system in order to ensure the highest possible production yield of tube and pipes. At another mill, MAC’s Echomac ® Phased Array Ultrasonic system is testing OCTG oil and gas line pipe, ranging from 50mm to 190mm diameter with 12 different wall thicknesses, in an ERW mill in Greece. The test head is supported by a cantilevered beam. The Echomac ® is installed in the welding hot zone where it inspects for weld profile variances that can alert the operator to weld-line scarfing problems before the tube enters the forming rolls. In conjunction with the Echomac ® ,

a second test consisting of a 190mm Rotoflux ® longitudinal flux leakage unit is operating in the cooler zone after the forming rolls to inspect for flaws. A custom floating system allows the unit to follow the movement of the pipe, ensuring precise centering of the tube in the test head. A Minimac ® 50 eddy current tester detects strip joints and open welds and signals the Rotoflux ® and PA system to move the test probes out of the way to avoid damage. An Echomac ® Weld Zone Test ultrasonic system installed in India is inspecting large diameter tubes for hydraulic cylinders, destined for critical applications. This system, supported by a cantilevered beam, features a con- ventional Ultrasonic Test Head installed right after the welding operation. Designed to test 63.5mm to 190mm diameter tubewithwall thickness ranging from 4mm to 12.7mm at speeds up to 45m per minute, the system is detecting OD and ID longitudinal defects, typically found in ERW processing. Magnetic Analysis will be located at stand D46362 during the FABTECH, Chicago event from 13-16 September 2021.

Magnetic Analysis Corp www.mac-ndt.com

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New tube mill lines and machinery – fully suppor ted in the US by Universal Tube

UNIVERSALTube &RollformEquipment Company, a metalworking machinery dealer and controls manufacturer, has formed a technical partnership with ERWTech from Turkey to offer US manufacturers quality-built, affordable, new tube and pipe machinery that is fully supported from its HQ in Northwest Ohio, USA. Universal’s contribution to the engi- neering and design process ensures the machinery is compatible and compliant

with all US mechanical and electrical standards. Customengineered functions and additional features can be added to meet each customer’s production requirements. Recently, ERWTech and Universal completed a unique material handling project; a roll formed part required nesting to reduce the footprint size. Universal worked hand-in-hand with ERWTech to create a servo-driven system that allowed for many stacking

services are also available from the Ohio warehouse to minimise downtime and keep future costs low. Universal also stocks new machinery at its warehouse – currently available is a new 250kw high-frequency welder. Universal can convert the welder to 300kw if needed. The welder comes complete with the main power supply cabinet, heat exchanger, powered X+Z axis for the head and motorised adjustments. A new 89mm max OD high-speed flying cold saw also recently arrived. The cold saw has already been tested and is ready to ship. You can contact Universal for a quote on the new machinery it has for sale. Arriving later this year will be a new 89mm max OD tube mill line with double uncoiler, shear & end welder, accumulator, high-frequency welder and a high-speed flying cold saw. Customers can also contact Universal to discuss requirements or schedule a visit to its warehouse to view machinery in-stock.

options for the customer to meet its specific packaging needs. Machinery is tested by Universal at its Perrysburg, Ohio facility before shipping to the customer to ensure a quick and easy start-up. Universal recommends its experienced team for installation management and electrical start-up. It can also provide op- eration and maintenance training. Common replacement parts and af ter-sale

Universal Tube & Rollform Equipment Company www.utubeonline.com Formtek offers Yoder QVW-series roll forming system designed for fast changeovers

FORMTEK now offers the Yoder QVW- 300 Roll Forming System, the largest roll forming machine of the QVW-series family. This roll forming system is meant for heavy gauge, low yield strength materials, or light gauge, ultra- high strength materials used in various applications, such as automotive and light structural. The Yoder QVW-series machines are designed for fast changeovers using the rafting method of changeover and can be customised with various options such as Single Point Adjustment (SPA), variable top gear ratio change, non- drive top gearing (or floating), forklift pockets and raft tubes. Formtek can

Formtek is a group of long-established brands, each with a well-known name and a history of providing innovative and equipment to the metal forming and metal processing industries. The Formtek brands work together to design, build and service automated metal forming and fabricating systems, which aim to provide powerful productivity gains. Whether it a completely new equip- ment or an upgrade and refurbishment of existing machinery, a Formtek solution can be developed to meet specific objectives.

The Yoder QVW-300 Roll Forming System

pre-install electrical outlets and air ports on the front of the machine for various additions to the equipment through the years of service that a Yoder QVW- 300 Roll Forming System will give you.

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Vulcan Tool Company announces sales suppor t expansion for European customers

VULCAN Tool Company, a US-based manufacturer of Brehm Shimmy Die, Ringmaster and Ultimate Tube Cutting Machines, has added a new sales representative for tube manufacturers and end users across the continent of Europe. Vulcan Tool Company announced an agreement with Seyame and the company’s founder, Sébastien Villemy, to represent Vulcan and support customers in Europe. Seyame was founded in 2016 by Mr Villemy to represent several mills and help their customers make informed sourcing decisions for their tube and fitting needs. Greg Day, general manager of Vulcan Tool Company, said: “Sébastien came to us on behalf of a customer needing a high speed and reliable tube cutting solution.

With over 25 years of experience working with customers who use tube in their manufacturing processes in Europe, Seyame will be of great technical assistance in supporting our European sales efforts.” Vulcan Tool Company was acquired by Paradigm Industrial LLC in 2020. Increasing foreign sales representation makes progress toward the new man- agement’s goal of increasing customer service and providing additional value for customers worldwide. In addition to manufacturing its innovative die, end trimmer and tube cutting machines, Vulcan Tool Company also provides in-house machining, fabrication, repair and engineering services.

Vulcan Tool Company www.vulcantoolcompany.com

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Remote commissioning of a Compact Weldac THE Covid-19 pandemic has brought several unforeseen challenges for many industries. Travel bans, closure of do- mestic and international borders, quar- antine requirements and restriction of visitors have caused serious delays in repairs and commissioning – particu- larly where specialised personnel are required from manufacturers. engineer from EFD Induction India should complete the job.” However, as the Covid situation in India quickly evolved into a full-blown crisis, travel restrictions became ever stricter. “The customer is quite familiar with EFD Induction equipment, so we were confident that they would have no trouble on their side of the process,” Mr Haugerud said.

Consequently, companies have had to look for alternative ways to ensure that production and services can be maintained. When a major steel products manufacturer in the Middle East ordered a new Compact Weldac tube welder last November, a new approach was required to successfully complete commissioning, and this is where the digital control system has come into its own – turning a problem into an opportunity. “Remote commissioning solved our problem when we couldn’t get to the customer,” said project manager Pål Haugerud from EFD Induction Norway. EFD Induction has a longstanding

relationship to the customer that has previously purchased three other Weldacs, most recently another Compact Weldac that was successfully delivered and commissioned earlier this year. The latest order, which arrived at the customer in April 2021, originally included commissioning and start-up by an EFD Induction service engineer who would spend three days on site. “Because of the new wave of Covid, we realised we may run into problems sending a service engineer from Norway”, Mr Haugerud said. “So, we alerted the customer and agreed it would be better that an

First, there were two video conferences so that both parties could present their requests and agree on which preparations had to be completed before the commissioning could take place. When the date was set, the customer’s team knew exactly what to do and who to call if they had any questions. “The customer prepared the ethernet connection to the Weldac control system, so that our service engineer had remote access to the machine,” added Mr Haugerud.

EFD Induction www.efd-induction.com

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Longstanding experience in application tech meets sustainable lubricant development

TWO suppliers Budenheim and Bemers have announced that they are now working together. The cooperation combines the longstanding experience of Bemers in application and process technology and the development of additives for the production of seamless tubes based at Budenheim. From the market in particular, the requirement for a full-solution provider was becoming increasingly clear. Numerous customers asked for com- bined offers for application technology and the corresponding use of lubricants and descaling agents, to achieve signifi - cant advantages in the area of efficiency, for example during commissioning and service, as well as reducing operational costs and making a major contribution to pipe quality. This has been the origin for the idea for the cooperation. As of May 2021, Budenheim is ex- clusively offering its various application

and the corresponding spare parts. In addition, technical advice, training courses, production support and remote maintenance are also offered. The two companies are therefore taking a big step towards becoming a full-solution provider. Jointly designed by Bemers and Budenheim the systems will be engineered and produced by Bemers. In addition to the new system concept, Budenheim will also offer the machines of the current design by the Bemers to the market. The parties are convinced that the cooperation and combined offering meet a long-standing market need.

systems with a new common design on the market. The portfolio includes powder application systems for de- scaling, preparation units and spraying technology for mandrel bar lubricants, mandrel bar cooling for the push bench process, as well as special units, such as lubrication devices for piercing presses, pilger mandrels and diescher discs and application systems for pipe conservation. The offer is supplemented by the service of the company Bemers

Budenheim www.budenheim.com

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Airmo Inc celebrates its 75 th anniversary AIRMO INC, amanufacturer of SelectForm ® tube end forming tools, is celebrating its 75 th anniversary this year. The precision machined, heat-treated tools provide a safe and precise means of forming the ends of tubes. The patented tools are designed to work with the SelectForm ® Hydraulic Power Unit to produce an exclusive shape with low surface marring. The tools can accurately form common tube shapes: end-expansions (bells), end-reductions, beads, flares, and other forms with the capability of forming tube diameters from 0.19" to 6" OD (4.7mm to 152.4mm OD). Many different materials can be formed including aluminium, carbon steel, copper, stainless steel and titanium. The user simply places the tool over the tube end and depresses the foot switch on the hydraulic power unit. The tool cycles automatically and produces the finished form in 2 to 5 seconds. End forming tools are available in hand-held single actuation models, or machine mounted multi-station systems. Themost important use of these tools in the tube and pipe industry

is for safe and efficient end forming of tubes or pipes in a high production environment. The tools also stand up to rigorous usage in harsh environments.

Airmo Inc www.airmo.com

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EWM receives German engineering award THE INDEPENDENT German brand award jury has crowned German manufacturer of arc welding technology EWM one of the winners in its ‘Excellent brands – industry, machines and engineering’ category. strong together for innovative welding technology made in Germany.”

The independent panel of experts from across business and science chose welding technology manufacturer EWM as one of the winners in the award category. This means that the Westerwald-based company is one of the best product and company brands in the mechanical engineering and technology industry. EWM also impressed the jury with its more than 60 years of experience in welding technology and more than 10,000 welding products produced. EWM’s machines set themselves apart thanks to their long-lasting quality and are used by many customers as part of non-stop operations, with some relying on the EWM brand for over 25 years, the company stated. But the welding machine manufacturer is also focusing on new industry trends. Under the claim of ‘Welding 4.0’, EWM is driving forward digitalisation and the development of welding technology. In doing so, the company is helping

Initiated together with the German Design Council, the German Brand Award is handed out by the German Brand Institute. It is only awarded to the most innovative brands who have the best strategies in terms of consistent brand management and sustainable brand communications on both a national and international competitive stage. “Our goal is to be the first and the best – in terms of customer focus and the quality of our products. The award from the German Brand Institute confirms that we, as a company, are on the right track,” explained Susanne Szczesny-Oßing, EWM president. “Trust, mutual appreciation and hon- esty towards our customers, employees and supply partners are central values that make EWM what it is –

German brand award jury named EMW Group a winner

its customers to secure a significant competitive edge and guiding them on their way towards becoming a future- oriented Industry 4.0 company. As one of the technology leaders, EWM works together with its partners and customers to develop innovative welding technology solutions that are cost-efficient, safe and environmentally friendly.

EMW Group www.ewm-group.com

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Positive results for EuroBLECH Digital Innovation Series THE first event of the EuroBLECH digital innovation series on forming technology, which took place online earlier this year, provided the first meeting platform in 2021 for the international sheet metal working community. More than 2,000 visitors registered for the event, with 1,384 visitors from 70 countries worldwide active on the event platform. Participants have used the opportunity to log on to the platform during the two virtual event days to network, watch webinar content live and on demand, view product demonstrations and visit virtual showrooms of exhibitors. “We are pleased with the results of the first event of the EuroBLECH Digital Innovation Series and thank all our exhibitors and participants for joining us at this important digital event for the sheet metal working industry in 2021. We have seen a good level of engagement and received positive feedback – and of course we will use the valuable feedback we receive following this first event to prepare for the following events in the EuroBLECH Digital Innovation Series in 2021”, said Evelyn Warwick, event director of EuroBLECH, on behalf of the organisers Mack-Brooks Exhibitions. “The internationality of participants underlined once more that EuroBLECH is the world’s leading platform for sheet metal working professionals from all over the world. In times like these, it is very important for us to regularly bring our industry together on a global scale to trade and network; in our view this will also support the industry’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic,” continued Ms Warwick. This new event format proved successful, as many participants from all over the world joined to discover innovations, trends and current solutions in the sheet metal working industry, with the most important visitor countries being Germany, Turkey, Spain, Italy, India, the UK, the Netherlands, Brazil, Japan, Austria, Belgium, Sweden, Finland the USA and Poland. The event registered a high percentage of participants from the top management with decision-making and buying capacity. More than 80 per cent of participants indicated their involvement in decision- making in their company. The EuroBLECH Digital Innovation Series was an online trading, networking and webinar event for professionals from the sheet metal working technology area of forming technology. Visitors could virtually meet relevant exhibitors in pre-booked meetings and drop-in meetings, use a new online chat function, watch informative product presentations and follow webinars on current industry trends, followed by live Q&A Sessions. The most important sectors the participants belonged to were mechanical engineering, sheet metal products and the automotive industry.

New Compact Weldac A small revolution Sometimes, big things come in small packages, or, as in the case of the new Compact Weldac, in a small cabinet. Less than 1300 mm tall, this high-output solid-state welder uses minimal space while yielding a lot of power. • The most power in a small cabinet • Output power upto 300 kW in a single cabinet • Small footprint, fast installation, easy to retrofit • High-efficiency SiC inverters • 91% efficiency from mains to the welding coil • Unmatched uptime and efficiency • Can be set up for Industry 4.0 factory network

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Hexagon suppor ts new centre for digital planning and construction at ETH Zurich

HEXAGON’S Geosystems division has announced its participation in a new centre at ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology) as a strategic partner with a donation via the ETH Foundation over six years. The centre for Computationally Augmented Design in Architecture, Engineering and Construction, known as Design++, is intended to help ETH further strengthen its leading position in digital design, planning and construction. “We are pleased to announce the partnership with ETH Zurich and Design++. We share the ambition, purpose, and entrepreneur spirit with Design++. We are looking forward to enabling professionals to simultaneously increase productivity, improve the quality of work processes and substantially reduce the environmental footprint of the AEC industry,” said Thomas Harring, president of Hexagon’s Geosystems

reduce their environmental impact. To this end, the areas of architecture and civil engineering incorporate current knowledge from artificial intelligence, focusing on machine learning and extended reality. The centre and the new professorship aim to build a bridge between architecture, civil engineering, construction and computer science. “Technology innovation is a critical success factor for our business. Becoming a strategic partner of Design++ allows us to bring our core competence into the partnership and enables us to drive this technology innovation for the AEC industry,” added Burkhard Boeckem, CTO at Hexagon. “We are looking forward to collaborating in immersive design and accelerating intelligence-based technologies.”

Division. “We have ambitious plans in place for AEC, and we are eager to learn more from leading research institutes such as Design++.” The donation from Hexagon will primarily go towards establishing a new professorship for Augmented Computational Design at the Design++ centre. The new centre aims to develop digital instruments and processes that simultaneously improve design, boost productivity in the construction process, increase the quality of buildings and

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Machinery safety requirements showing more integration across the tube industry

THE EU Machinery Directive was originally published in 1998, and the current version was accepted in 2006. The purpose of this directive is to integrate the regulations and requirements with regard to the safety of machinery and equipment, and remove trade barriers by increasing the free movement of goods within the EU/ETA. Nowadays, the Machinery Directive is being more and more acknowledged in the world, including, for example, Turkey, Norway and Switzerland, and one of the biggest projects in the history of mankind is to assure that people can always leave the workplace healthy and safe after work. Upcast Oy consider machinery safety a matter of honour. The very basic requirement in the design of the casting line is to guarantee that the line is of high quality, it is easy to operate,

The professional team evaluates and analyses the risks, which are then minimised through many technical methods. With regard to any possible remaining risks, the customer will be well informed during training as well as in dealing with operation instructions and warning signs. Knowing in detail the methods related to and determined in the EU Directives, EN Standards and Machinery Directive represents a huge advantage in the market – where not everybody has a similar understanding of it and its complexity. Substantial responsibility for the safe operation of machinery remains with customers and their operator too.

and all possible risks related to health and safety are taken into account. The company has know-how, experience and expertise gathered over decades of these aspects. The design actively utilises the EN standards for machinery safety, which assures that the solutions are tested and proven to be good.

Upcast Oy www.upcast.com

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Innovative new website from ISTech in Italy ISTECH, a company based in Lombardy, Italy, which has been providing innovative metal cutting solutions for more than 25 years, has a new website. Designed with the needs of ISTech’s customers in mind, it makes it easy to find information about products, applications, support and other interesting aspects of the company’s activities. and diamond) and panel cutting blades offered by the company, all compatible with sawing machines of other brands, as well as solutions for lubrication and cooling, from lubricants to systems for applying them efficiently and without waste: a very wide overview perfectly complemented by the expertise of ISTech technicians, always available to provide free and non-binding advice on the ideal type of blade for each material and process.

The site is bilingual (Italian and English) to meet the demands of international customers, which are constantly growing: exports have now reached 50 per cent of turnover. Visitors can use the practical navigation menu at the top of the page to move between the different sections of the site. They can choose to discover the origins and activities of the company in the About Us section or find all the contact details of the various people in the company in the Contact Us section; this is where the Work With Us page can also be found, to check if there are any

ISTech also offers a consulting service and in this section of the website – users will find details of technical support, preventive maintenance programmes, remote assistance, the wide range of spare parts available in stock or available without long waiting times and the revamping option to refurbish systems, which are no longer state-of- the-art but are still able to make a useful contribution to production efficiency.

open personnel searches or to inform the company directly about availability for a professional collaboration. The Range section is for those who are looking for a second-hand sawing machine and it also provides contact details to find out about all the used, but fully functional, products available. The section is completed by the page dedicated to blades and accessories, which illustrates the wide range of band saw blades (bimetallic, carbide

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Celebrating 30 years of Wolf Maschinenbau WOLF MaschinenbauAG, based in Brackenheim, Germany, was founded in 1991 by Martin Wolf and has become a specialist in the design and manufacture of rotary transfer machines. Within the last 30 years, the family business has grown into a healthy, medium-sized company. Many factors contribute to process water used consists of rainwater. Thanks to its compact design and low energy costs the Wolf TSM 280 offers a high power density. With the loading process developed by Wolf, only minimal remaining piece lengths are created, which

the 30-year success story: with the Wolf TSM 280 for example customers benefit from an all-in-one machine, which is characterised by high economic efficiency, performance and process reliability and often replaces several automatic lathes. It performs several work steps simultaneously and can, among other things, produce precise turned and tubular parts in the μ-range within seconds. For this reason ‘Precision by second’ is the company’s motto. Research and development are the most important pillars of the company success. The innovative company offers its customers not only the best quality but also a very high flexibility, it said. The Wolf TSM 280 is constantly being further developed and expanded: one of the latest developments is the Wolf TSM 280R (R stands for robot). In contrast to the conventional method, loading and unloading takes place using an integrated handling robot. This offers more flexibility for the reliable

loading and unloading of individual parts. Another highlight is the further development of the WolfCMD. The digital centre measuring device offers the perfect alternative to analog, error- prone measuring with the dial gauge. It combines optimal measurement with high-precision alignment and enables process reliable measurement without parallax errors in the shortest possible time. The previous WolfCMD was upgraded last year and a new, more compact version was developed and implemented. This shortened version is also ideally suited for confined spaces in machines. Through such new and product developments, Wolf Maschinenbau AG has secured an important place in the industry. Sustainability and energy efficiency are fundamental components of the company’s philosophy. Wolf Maschinenbau AG strives to continuous improvement in sustainability – for example more than 95 per cent of the

means that resources and costs can be saved. Wolf Maschinenbau AG was awarded with the ‘Innovative through Research’ seal of approval by the Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft for this development. These ideas are provided not only by the company management but also by its 30 employees. “Every employee is a personality, thinks analytically and is therefore important for the mutual achievement of our goals,” emphasised the founder and CEO Martin Wolf. The company has achieves almost half of its sales with market innovations and innovative improvements. As an owner-managed family company, Wolf Maschinenbau AG ensures personal and individual support for its international customers in around 30 countries. The customers benefit from many years of industry experience of Wolf employees for the entire manufacturing process.

Wolf Maschinenbau AG www.wolf-maschinenbau.de

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