TPT September 2023

The international magazine for the tube & pipe industries

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Tube mills & rollforming lines

Interview: Takeshi Takiguchi, president, Sanyo Seiki Co Ltd

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INDEX Editorial

3R solutions.................................................................................24 AC Valve Alliance......................................................................... 66 Advanced Drainage Systems.......................................................70 Baekchun Precision Co Ltd..........................................................52 BLM Group.............................................................................22, 28 Bültmann GmbH............................................................................8 Can-Eng Furnaces International Ltd............................................42 Comau SpA..................................................................................43 Combilift....................................................................................... 18 Controle Mesure Systemes..........................................................14 Danfoss Power Solutions.......................................................66, 69 Danieli.......................................................................................... 52 Davis-Standard LLC.....................................................................39 Dietronic Srl...................................................................................6 FD Machinery...............................................................................61 Fives..................................................................................7, 26, 51 Fronius Welding Automation........................................................ 36 GF Piping Systems......................................................................69 Inductotherm Heating & Welding.................................................42 International Metal Technology Taiwan........................................24 KASTO Maschinenbau GmbH & Co............................................34 Paul Leibinger GmbH & Co..........................................................37

LS Starrett Co..............................................................................33 Mastercam................................................................................... 30 Messe Düsseldorf GmbH.............................................................16 Officine MTM SpA ....................................................................8, 59 Parker Hannifin ......................................................................49, 67 Pemamek Ltd...............................................................................29 Randolph Tool Co Inc...................................................................59 Schroeder Valves GmbH & Co KG..............................................68 Smap3D Plant Design..................................................................46 Sofratest......................................................................................... 6 SSAB. .......................................................................................... 70 TechnipFMC................................................................................. 72 Teledyne FLIR..............................................................................46 Tenova. ........................................................................................ 56 Uniflex-Hydraulik GmbH . ............................................................. 44 Unison Tube LLC...................................................................10, 20 Voortman Steel Machinery...........................................................30 Wenzhou Leakage Corrosion Hardware Products Co.................41 WITT. ........................................................................................... 72 Xiris Automation Inc............................................................... 44, 54 Yamazaki Mazak..........................................................................12 Zekelman Industries...............................................................67, 73

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CONTENTS 2 Editorial index 6 Industry news 7 Diary of tube events 28 Technology news 50 Tube mills & roll forming lines 62 Interview: Takeshi Takiguchi, president, Sanyo Seiki Co Ltd 80 Advertisers index

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The latest development of roll changing robots on pipe welding lines By Mr Gao, chief engineer, FD Machinery Precise process control toward automation in HF tube and pipe welding By Olexandra Tupalo, manager, Thermatool

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The September Issue Welcome to the latest issue of Tube & Pipe Technology magazine. This issue we have technical articles from FD Machinery (page 76) and Thermatool (page 77) that offer a detailed insight into the latest use of robots and automation in pipe welding.

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As well as dealing with ongoing issues with recruitment and the training of enough welders across manufacturing – as many of the older generation retire – the automated technology also increases workplace safety and allows the remaining experienced welders to use their expertise on more specialist assignments. In the case of roll changing, this heavy job can now be performed safely and accurately by a robot. 3R also offer wise words (page 24) about the benefits of fabrication automation and the competitive advantages it can offer. On page 73 there is advice for tube buyers and manufacturers from Zekelman about the use of certifications to ensure pipe is of the highest quality. Finally, we welcome an in-depth interview (page 62) with Takeshi Takiguchi, president of Sanyo Seiki Co. This month we also see a welcome return for three excellent trade events in the form of FABTECH 2023 in Chicago, USA; Tube SE Asia in Bangkok, Thailand; and EMO in Hanover, Germany. I hope they are a great success. The editorial deadline for the forthcoming November issue of TPT is 3 October 2023. 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.

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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

1968, deals direct to reduce customer 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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INDUSTRY

Dietronic delivers eleven Antirust systems to Hierros Añón Group tube mills

(up to 255mm diameter), is currently being installed in Tumesa. The Dietronic Antirust system is now installed on more than 250 steel tube mills globally. It is designed to spray an accurate and precise amount of rust prevention oil on the product surface. This is done in-line and at full mill production speed with automatically adjusted application proportional to line speed. This means even if mill speed is changed the Antirust will always maintain the correct amount of oil sprayed in g/m². The benefit of this is total and accurate oil application with minimal usage resulting in fully protected products with minimal cost. Any oil over-sprayed or collected as mist is returned to the recycle tank and filtered multiple times before being pumped back to the main tank to be reused. This ensures minimal well as loss of coupling in the body and edges of the strip. These defects can therefore be detected early in the manufacturing process. A dynamic calibration can be realised at constant intervals during the control. The inspection mechanism will slide over a calibration table (in off-line position) in order to check all the settings. Sofratest’s software displays the results of the ultrasonic inspection in real-time. The traceability is ensured by production software, which creates complete and customisable inspection reports. Once the recording is completed, a profile file is created and stored. The system’s screen is remote

IN 2022 Tubos del Mediterráneo, SA (Tumesa) located in Valencia, Spain, installed a Dietronic Antirust 04 unit at one of its steel tube mills. The machine was operated over a period of two months to verify performance and ensure that the system would protect their products against rust in storage and transportation. After this successful installation an order was placed for ten more Antirust systems for tube mills in the same plant as well as mills installed in sister companies Perfiles Aragón (Peasa, Zaragoza) and Tubos de Legutiano (TLA, Vitoria). The new Dietronic systems were delivered on a schedule of one per month and immediately installed ready for commissioning. The final unit, an Antirust 12 system for larger pipes and profiles SOFRATEST designs and manufactures non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions, offering customised and adaptable equipment dedicated to SAW and ERW pipes inspection. To strengthen its presence in the NDT market, Sofratest is now part of Controle Mesure Systemes Group, which specialises in the manufacture of eddy current and ultrasonic NDT systems for tubes, pipes, plates, wires and rails. Sofratest’s ultrasonic system allow the inspection of strip before the process of forming and welding into ERW and SAW pipes. It detects lamination, or splitting, defects as

wastage and low environmental impact. Dietronic designs and manufactures precision lubrication systems for all kinds of metal processing applications including surface preparation/protection for tubes, pipes and profiles. It also has a full portfolio of machines for metal stamping/presswork applications. Hierros Añón SA manufactures and markets a wide variety of steel products. The company is based in Madrid, Spain. An order was placed for ten more Antirust systems for tube mills at a number of mills

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to allow a global view of the inspection performed, allowing the necessary adjustments to be made in real-time. Sofratest will be at booth D42441 at the FABTECH Exhibition in Chicago, USA from the 11 to 15 of September 2023.

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DIARY OF EVENTS

2023 11-14 September FABTECH Chicago, IL, USA www.fabtechexpo.com 18-23 September EMO-Hannover Hanover, Germany www.emo.hannover.de

Advanced technologies to help produce high quality tubes and profiles in Australia

20-22 September Tube Southeast Asia Bangkok, Thailand www.tube-southeastasia.com

In addition, the project targets to obtain a green production certification for manufactured tubes thanks to regenerative systems and energy efficient motors to be installed at the Unanderra’s facility of Orrcon Steel. “We are proud to announce that Orrcon Steel will benefit from our advanced technologies which is a result of our continuous innovations, process know how and constant collaboration with tube makers,” highlights Luca Cagnolati, sales and marketing director at Fives OTO, a Fives’ subsidiary specialising in welded tube mills and automation equipment. “Our advanced technologies include a new loading carriage with integrated burr rotation to maximize productivity and increase operators’ safety, as well as a proprietary robotic packaging system, tailored made to fit the tube length and site layout,” he added. Robopack at the Unanderra’s facility of Orrcon Steel features a unique configuration modularity, having three robotic arms. It will bundle tubes correctly spaced and aligned guaranteeing high performance and flexibility.

FIVES has been entrusted by Orrcon Steel, part of BlueScope, to design, manufacture and supply a complete OTO tube mill in Unanderra, Australia, to serve the needs of the regional industry. The new mill will produce high quality tubes and profiles for residential, industrial and commercial buildings, as well as structural and architectural elements with strong aesthetic and geometrical advantages. Fives, together with its regional partner ProTube Engineering, will provide Orrcon Steel with a complete OTO tube mill line, from coil loading to an automatic packaging system for 10" diameter steel tubes. “We are building this line to contribute to the future needs of our people. We chose to work with Fives again due to its experience in turnkey projects and its proven track record that will guarantee high quality standards, sustainable production from the first day of commissioning and compliance with strict safety rules. We are confident that our cooperation will present outstanding results to our customers once the line is commissioned in early 2024,” said Tony Schreiber, general manager of Orrcon Steel.

3-5 October Tubotech 2023 São Paulo, Brazil https://tubotech.com.br

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

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

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

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

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

A complete OTO tube mill will be built in Unanderra, Australia, to serve the needs of the regional industry

All shows are correct at the time of going to print, but are subject to change. Please check to ensure the event is going ahead

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INDUSTRY

Plans for several installations and developments for MTM tube division during 2023

meet the growing demand for special products in the automotive industry and strengthen the company’s position in this key region. In the US, the installation of three A071 CS cutting machines is also scheduled – these new machines will enhance the quality and efficiency of production for existing lines. MTM 120 CS line – in addition to the cutting machines, a line dedicated to the production of tubes for the solar energy sector will also be installed in the US. This represents a step forward in MTM’s mission to promote a sustainable energy future. MTM 160 CS SPL line in Canada – the installation of a production line for Max OD 168.3 x 10mm tubes is planned. This new facility will serve the Canadian market by offering products that meet its specific needs. Mr Fassa said: “In addition to expanding our production activities, MTM Group is also concentrating on growing its team. Thanks to the positive market trends and our success, we have hired 10 new collaborators. These new hires cover various areas, including technical, commercial, project management and

MTM tube division has achieved excellent results in recent years, “thanks to the dedication of its team and the trust of its customers”, according to Lorenzo Fassa, MTM tube division’s sales director. This success has allowed the company to expand its presence in the tube market and to take on new challenges in innovative sectors. More projects are also in the pipeline in the coming months with a roundup below: An MTM 130 CS Special Line A production line for Max OD 127 x 10mm tubes will soon be launched in the US – this facility will enable MTM to supply specialised products for the US market, meeting the specific needs of local customers. An entry line MTM 060 SEL in Italy – a new project is underway for the installation of an entry line for the automotive sector. This new line will help the customer to improve plant productivity with innovative and high quality solutions. MTM 120 CS SPL complete line in Mexico – the installation of an innovative production line dedicated to high strength tubes for the automotive sector is in progress. This investment will

production departments. The company is committed to providing the necessary resources to support our expansion and maintain a high level of quality and service.” “We are also expanding our sales network through new agency relationships in Turkey, Brazil and India. At the same time, we will strengthen our partnerships with agencies already present in Europe, Spain, the Baltic countries, America, Canada, Mexico and Central America to reach new markets and provide assistance and support to customers in these regions.” The positive performance and future projects demonstrate MTM Group’s dedication to providing high-quality solutions in the most innovative sectors. “We are excited about the opportunities ahead and ready to face future challenges with determination and passion,” Mr Fassa concluded. MTM Group is focused on providing high-quality solutions in new sectors and in new territories

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Welded and seamless tube finishing lines tailored to specific customer requirements

size ranges from 5 to 250mm can be covered with the modular components. Combined with state-of-the-art, user friendly control and visualisation systems, the lines guarantee success in modern tube production and also meet increasing quality requirements, the company said. The entire production process can also be tracked and documented with practice-oriented Industry 4.0 intelligence.

automation. The lines are equipped with state-of-the-art Bültmann components in the areas of oiling, pointing, drawing, straightening, cutting, chamfering, NDT-testing and packaging. The company has been producing machinery for more than 50 years and aims to offer the highest product quality, which is necessary, for example, to supply the automotive sector. Bültmann finishing lines are individually tailored to the respective customer requirements and conditions on site and are designed to meet high performance requirements. Tube

BÜLTMANN finishing lines for welded or seamless tubes are designed to be efficient and operate with minimal manpower due to their high degree of

Bültmann has been producing tube machinery for more than 50 years

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INDUSTRY

All-electric tube bender for Sharpe Products

you can imagine, such impressive repeat orders are an incredible testimony to the faith a customer places in our machine technologies, operating software and product support. The new 100mm Breeze machine will bring valuable extra capacity to one of our longest-standing customers in the US. Equipped with the latest version of our Unibend control system, it will deliver cycle time speed improvements in the region of 25 per cent compared to earlier versions. It also incorporates innovative new teach routines and simulation features.” The Breeze 100mm (maximum tube diameter) machine is one of Unison’s flagship models. The 100 mm Breeze offers rapid setup, fast tooling changes, rigid mechanical design and all-electric control for right-first-time repeat sub contract work, or immediately after producing a single trial part.

by Sharpe Products since 2003 and will be used to provide additional capacity for bending tubular components for the company’s customer base. Sharpe Products and UK-based tube bending machinery manufacturer Unison Ltd have a long history of working together. Sharpe’s president and CEO, Paul Krickeberg, was an early convert to the idea of all-electric tube bending and bought one of the very first British-built Unison Breeze machines in the US. “This latest Unison Breeze tube bending machine will help to support our ability to offer short lead times and consistent results – attributes that are essential to our customers,” said Mr Krickeberg. “We’ve worked with Unison for numerous years and look forward to installing this next generation machine at our plant.” “We’re absolutely delighted that Sharpe Products has chosen to purchase yet another Unison Breeze all-electric tube bending machine,” says Stuart Singleton, VP of Unison Tube LLC. “As

SHARPE Products, a US-based tube and pipe bending and tube laser cutting specialist, has ordered the all-electric Unison Breeze CNC tube bending machine that will form the centrepiece of Unison Tube LLC’s display at FABTECH in Chicago. The machine, a 100mm single-stack model, will be on display at Unison’s FABTECH booth D41930, after which it will be installed at Sharpe Products’ Wisconsin, US-based manufacturing plant. It will be the ninth Unison Breeze tube bender that has been purchased

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INDUSTRY

Mazak manufacturing vision at EMO 2023 THE Yamazaki Mazak stand at EMO 2023 will showcase a wide selection of machines that aim to enable users from across Europe to improve their productivity.

such as EV battery manufacturing, showcasing the new FSW-460V, a hybrid machine principally designed for automated friction stir welding while maintaining metal cutting capabilities. A new VCN series vertical machining centre equipped with high performance machining and the Mazak Ultraspindle to suit modern high-speed machining techniques will also be exhibited. The latest advanced Mazak laser cutting technology, the OPTIPLEX 3015 NEO will also be on display, featuring the latest beam-shaping technology and the newest MCT 3 cutting head with intelligent functions, including auto nozzle changing and auto focus distance. Stand visitors will also be able to view more information about Mazak iCONNECT, a new digital service for existing Mazak customers that has a suite of free services, including product manuals and e-learning,

to Mazak technology. The entry level machines, built in the UK and specifically developed for European machine tool users, include the CV5 500 5-axis machining centre and the new VCE-500 vertical machining centre. In addition, the stand will also display a high-performance turning centre from the QTE range of machines. Automation systems to increase productivity and mitigate the impact of skills shortages also form a key part of Mazak’s stand. A total of 12 integrated automation solutions will be on display capable of delivering increased machine uptime, greater production flexibility, improved operator utilisation and reduced costs – working towards the ultimate goal of increasing ROI and profitability. The solutions on the stand will include easy-to-program machine tending robots and more sophisticated automation to support the trend towards high-mix, low-volume manufacturing and the demand for 5-axis automation. Mazak will also include new machining solutions for rapidly growing industries,

Located in hall 15, stand B14, Mazak will be showcasing a total of 19 machines and 12 automation systems to include both machine tool and laser technologies, live cutting demonstrations, advanced software solutions and the latest developments in its Smooth Ai control software. Visitors can register for complimentary tickets courtesy of Mazak, as well as schedule appointments on the Mazak stand via the website: discover. mazakeu.com/emo23. Mazak will focus on offering solutions to the major challenges that face machine users – from productivity improvement through to skills shortages, energy prices, wage inflation, increased competition and a focus on the environment. Mazak will demonstrate entry-level machines that increase productivity and competitiveness as a key theme, particularly for machine users new

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Eddy current and ultrasonic rotary inspections from CMS

probes, located inside the head, rotate around the product to detect longitudinal defects. The inspection is carried out with a helical pitch. With the user-friendly Zet@Setting software and CMS’s eddy current electronics Zet@Master, the results of the inspection are displayed in real-time. The traceability is ensured by production software, which creates complete and customisable inspection reports. RotoUTscan, the ultrasonic rotary head, detects internal and external defects of any orientation while simultaneously performing dimensional measurements (ID, OD and wall thickness). The system can inspect products with diameters ranging from 4 to 450mm. Ultrasonic transducers are rotating in immersion at speeds up to 8,000rpm around the inspected product. This latter moves in translation through

CONTROLE Mesure Systemes Group has been operating as a manufacturer of eddy current and ultrasonic non destructive testing equipment for more than 35 years. The company is composed of Controle Mesure Systemes, Sofratest (specialising in UT for ERW and SAW pipes) and CMS Inc (the US division). CMS designs and manufactures a range of customised and turnkey solutions to inspect tubes, bars, wires, plates and rails. RotoETscan, the eddy current rotary head, detects surface and subsurface longitudinal defects at high speeds on products with diameters ranging from 0.8mm to 220mm. Often installed directly on the production line, the inspection speed reaches up to 6m/s. During the inspection, the product moves in translation through RotoETscan. Two or four eddy current

Eddy current and ultrasonic combined inspection bench

RotoUTScan. The combination of transducers rotating, and the product translation, results in an inspection with a helical pitch. The transmission of the signal between the stator and rotor is contactless by capacitive module. An ultrasonic electronic MultiUTscan, which work up to 20KHz, allows high speed inspection with good repeatability. The alarms are set on supervision software Probus. At the end of the production, it automatically creates complete and customisable inspection reports to ensure traceability. CMS will be at booth D42441 at the Fabtech Exhibition in Chicago, USA from the 11 to 15 September 2023.

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FIMI is able to design, manufacture and install plants for the production and the finishing of tubes in the range from 13 up to 508 mm API diameter, manufacturing them according to production speeds and thicknesses to customer specifications. FIMI provides machines for the finishing of steel tubes, with a range from 19 to 608 mm in diameter, for thicknesses from 0.5 to 20 mm and lengths from 3 to 15 m, both in-line and off-line.

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FIMIGroup will exhibit at: FABTECH | 11-14, September | Chicago, IL - USA | Hall D - Stand D42460 ALUEXPO | 12-14, October | Istanbul, Turkey | Hall 3 - Stand A046 BLECHEXPO | 07-10, November | Stuttgart, Germany | Hall 10 - Stand 10206

INDUSTRY

International decision makers and experts set to attend Tube 2024 in Düsseldorf

is the special area for plastic tubes in hall 1. Forming and bending technology will be found in halls 5 and 6 and pipe processing technology in halls 6 and 7a. Machinery and equipment will be in hall 7a. Hall 7 is again reserved for Chinese pipe producers and pipe processors. wire 2024 will occupy exhibition halls 9 to 17. Wire, cable, wire products and technologies are scheduled in halls 9 to 12 and hall 15; China’s expertise will be found in hall 14; and hall 16 will be a special venue for fastening and fixing technologies and for spring making technology, including end products such as screws, grooves, eyelets and technical springs. Heavy, space consuming mesh welding machines will be located in the central hall 17.

at show organiser Messe Düsseldorf. In addition to themes such as machinery and equipment for wire, cable and tube production, processing and end products, wire and Tube place a strong focus on topics that include stainless steel, hydrogen, plastic tubes, cutting and slitting technologies and e-mobility. In addition, fastening and joining technologies, spring manufacturing technology and glass fibre technologies are gaining increasing interest. The main industries involved are the chemical, oil & gas sectors, the automotive industry, the construction sector and the entire telecommunications sector. Tube 2024 will occupy halls 1 to 7a. Tube accessories, tube manufacturing and the tube trade will be located in halls 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7a. A new feature

Gain the cutting edge. WITH more than 2,000 exhibitors from 65 countries, the wire and Tube 2024 events will once again assert their positions as the leading international trade fairs for the key industries of tubes, pipes, wires and cables and their associated industries. More than 100,000m 2 of the Düsseldorf fairgrounds will be occupied, as global trade visitors arrive at the event. Exhibitors come mainly from the strong European production countries, the USA, Central and South America, Asia and Africa. “The Düsseldorf trade fair venue is the absolute front-place for the wire and Tube sectors when it comes to presenting innovations from the relevant industries to a broad, international audience,” said Daniel Ryfisch, director of the wire/Tube and flow technologies

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INDUSTRY

Combilift to introduce latest of five new models at FABTECH 2023 as it marks 25 years

demand from companies wanting to ensure that their carbon footprint is reduced while benefitting from powerful and productive performance alongside emission-free and quiet operation. Advances in battery technology have enabled Combilift to offer ever increasing lift capacities, an example of which is the heavy-duty C10,000XLE, with high ground clearance and roomy cab. Safety is also a priority and there has been a move towards replacing ride-on forklifts with pedestrian operated stacker trucks as these are safer, particularly when working alongside pedestrians. Combilift will be exhibiting its Combi WR4 multidirectional reach stacker and the Combi-CS counterbalance stacker, which both incorporate a feature common to all Combilift walk behind models; its

COMBILIFT, a manufacturer and global supplier of customised handling solutions, is marking its 25 th anniversary by introducing five new models throughout the year. Following on from the debut of the compact Combi-CUBE in April and the 15,500lb lift capacity Combi-CB15-5E in May, a further innovation will be unveiled on the first day of Fabtech at 11am at booth A2959. Combilift’s products, which have lift capacities from 2,000lbs to over 220,000lbs, are all designed for the safe, space saving and productive handling and storage of the various loads typically handled in the fabricating sector, many of which are long and bulky. The focus of the dozen exhibits spread across two stands is on electric powered products, which are increasingly in

Combilift is marking its 25 th anniversary by introducing five new models this year

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New Zealand company adds Unison all electric tube bender TOTAL Hydraulic

Solutions Ltd (THS) of Rotorua, New Zealand, has purchased a brand new all-electric Breeze 65mm single-stack tube bending machine from UK-based Unison Ltd. THS modifies new excavators from leading global brands such as John Deere,

Caterpillar, Hyundai and Kobelco to accept forestry harvesting equipment and also provides a wide range of maintenance and support services for users of hydraulic equipment. THS’s new Unison Breeze machine will be used to manufacture small batch runs of heavy gauge tubular components from either stainless steel, black schedule steel or carbon steel. It will replace an older hydraulic tube bender. While visiting Unison Ltd for factory acceptance testing of his company’s new Unison Breeze machine, Total Hydraulic Solutions Ltd’s joint owner, Andy Bedford, said: “The obvious question people will ask is why we chose to travel halfway around the world to buy a new tube bender. The fact is, after considering machines from several manufacturers and dismissing those which failed to meet our exacting requirements for quality, reliability, repeatability and support, we were directed to the Unison website by a company we know and respect in Australia. “A conversation with Unison’s sales projects manager, Steve Chambers, then followed. Steve clearly understood our need for a robust single-stack machine that offered easy setup, rapid programming and fast tooling changes – all essential as, with small production runs, we typically need to change bend tooling up to 20 times a day. In our busy manufacturing facility, the near-silent operation of an all-electric machine was also highly appealing. Unison also offered to adapt our existing tooling so it could be used on our new Breeze machine.” The 65mm Breeze offers rapid setup, fast tooling changes, rigid mechanical design, and all-electric control for right-first time repeat subcontract work, or immediately after producing a single trial part. “It was a pleasure to assist THS in purchasing a new all electric tube bender that will fulfil both its current and future tube bending needs,” said Mr Chambers. “We look forward to commissioning the new Breeze machine in Rotorua and training the THS team in its use. Going forward, the business will also benefit from first-class support from our regional representatives, as well as from our UK HQ.”

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Leveraging innovation: how automation in pipe spool fabrication boosts productivity

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AS we venture into an era marked by digital transformation and heightened competition, executives in the manufacturing sector are seeking innovative strategies to maintain competitive advantage and drive growth. One such strategy is the implementation of automated fabrication methods in pipe spool fabrication, promising not only enhanced productivity but also potential for significant cost reduction. 3R solutions, based in Germany, has assisted clients around the world in this endeavour for more than 40 years. Traditionally, pipe spool fabrication – the process of assembling prefabricated components like flanges, elbows, and pipes – has been manual, time consuming and prone to human errors. This paradigm, however, is undergoing a tectonic shift with the integration of automation. The massive advantage that fabrication automation offers lies in its operational efficiency. By leveraging high-speed, automated machinery that can cut, bevel and weld pipes with precision, production rates surge while minimising errors. Reduced waste and rework translate directly to cost savings. In combination with a dedicated fabrication control system, such as the software suite by 3R solutions, automation also brings a new level of precision to pipe spool fabrication. By providing the relevant fabrication data in digital format, the variability introduced by manual intervention is eliminated or at least reduced. This exactness ensures every fabricated pipe spool aligns with the defined specifications, THE International Metal Technology Taiwan (iMT Taiwan) returns in 2023 at a new venue in central Taipei. Now centrally located at the convenient Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, iMT Taiwan 2023 will deliver a useful business platform over three days from 18 to 20 October 2023. As metal processing is the foundation of all heavy industries, and is one Taiwan’s most strategic industries,

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