TPT January 2020

T UBE BEND I NG , END FORM I NG & SWAG I NG

Omni-X introduces laser technology for bending tools

thermal load of the tool is reduced, eliminating cracks and temperature deformations. The process is also associated with low surface oxidation. Thanks to the automation process it is possible to process any shape, which is suitable for the hardening of compound jaws with the possibility of accurate temperature measurement during this process. Speed, reliability and environmental friendliness are other benefits of this method. Laser hardening can also be combined with other methods of chemical-thermal surface treatment, allowing it to achieve even better properties of the functional surfaces of the bending tools. Omni-X offers laser hardening for bend dies, clamp dies, pressure dies of all types and sizes as well as for the functional edges of punches. The

OMNI-X CZ, a producer of bending tools for tube moulding, has announced a move to using laser technology for its heat treatment. After performing technical analysis and tests in simulated environments, as well as in real-time operations, the company purchased a robotic laser for surface hardening technology, MLHW 4000, from LaserTherm spol sro and since last year the device has been fully involved in Omni-X’s production process. According to the company, the use of this technology, which is one of the dominant technologies currently in use, has many advantages, which include local processing of the required areas. Due to the ability to accurately control the energy distribution to the required locations, the temperature is minimally affected by the environment and the

Omni-X will now use laser technology

company is planning further applications in the future due to the benefits of the new technology.

Omni-X www.omnibend.com

Schwarze-Robitec introduces new machine to meet demands in shipping and offshore industries around the world

tubes with demanding dimensions, such as 208 x 4mm and 168 x 14mm duplex. Schwarze-Robitec individually responds to such customer-specific requirements with every order. Schwarze-Robitec www.schwarze-robitec.com Framo www.framo.com

precision is an important prerequisite for the later assembly of the tube and pipe systems. Schwarze-Robitec has now equipped Framo with a new CNC 220 HD for processing tubes and pipes with larger diameters and made of high-strength duplex steel. The tube and profile cold bending machine is designed for permanent use under heavy loads, as it has a particularly high level of rigidity. It is suitable for absorbing extreme bending forces and thus prevents the machine body from twisting. The powerful and low-noise machine from the Heavy-Duty series from Schwarze-Robitec processes tubes made of various materials, such as steel, copper/nickel/iron alloy and stainless steel. For Framo, the 30-ton machine bends tubes up to a diameter of 219 mm with a maximum wall thickness of 12mm. Its specific range of services includes

GERMANY-based tube and pipe bend- ing machine manufacturer Schwarze- Robitec has successfully completed an order with theNorwegian pump specialist Framo to help meet the demands placed on tube and pipe bending processes in the shipping and offshore industries. Schwarze-Robitec has delivered the CNC 220 HD, a robust tube and pipe bending machine for the fast and efficient production of custom-fit tube and pipe systems. With the CNC 220 HD, different tube geometries can be processed flexibly using the corresponding bending tools and all necessary tool changes can be carried out quickly and easily, resulting in reduced refitting times and a boost in productivity. According to Schwarze-Robitec, tube and pipe bending machines that enable fast and very precise bending of complex tubes and pipes are in demand for the shipbuilding industry because

The CNC 220 HD from Schwarze-Robitec

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