TPT July 2021

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Guild International to supply laser welder to stainless steel tube producer

GUILD International, an expert in coil processing equipment for the steel, tube and pipe, and stamping industries, has been chosen to supply a fibre laser welder for a new direct rolling, annealing and pickling line being built for a large steel producer. This fully automatic welder quickly produces seamless welds with zero over thickness using

the latest in fibre laser technology, and includes an induction annealer and planisher. The new laser welder will be installed at a top tier stainless steel producer based in India. When completed at the end of 2022, the new processing line will have an annual capacity of approximately 700,000 metric tons of

cold-rolled, 200, 300 and 400 series stainless steel. Guild International has been chosen to supply a fibre laser welder for a new direct rolling, annealing and pickling line

Guild International www.guildint.com

Thermatool Solid State CFI Welder selected by major Spanish tube and pipe producer

INDUCTOTHERM Heating and Welding has announced its most recent sale of a Thermatool CFI High Frequency Welder to the Bornay Group, a major tube manufacturer in Spain. Bornay specialises in precision tubes and stainless-steel tubes for a variety of sectors including automotive, metallic furniture and agriculture sectors. The Bornay Group has been present in the steel tube manufacturing sector since 1965 and is one of the leading Thermatool’s welding equipment can weld carbon and stainless steel, brass, copper and aluminium

Spanish producers, not only in terms of volume, but also in terms of its techno- logical and environmental commitment. One of the key pillars on which its commitment to sustainability is based is the optimisation of processes and the continuous modernisation of machinery. For this reason, Bornay takes special care in the selection of its equipment suppliers. With induction commonly known as an energy efficient process of welding

tube, the CFI High Frequency Welder provides reassurance and confidence as it is field tested and a proven, reliable solid state tube and pipe welder. Inductotherm Heating and Welding (the European manufacturers of Thermatool, Radyne and Banyard brands) provides the widest range of HF welders on the market, with thousands of installations globally. With decades of process knowledge, coupled with dedicated aftersales support and training facilities, Bornay felt assured they had found the best company to support their individual needs. Thermatool’s welding equipment can weld carbon and stainless steel, brass, copper, and aluminium, as well as exotic alloys, such as boron steel and HSLA, AHSS and TRIP steels.

Bornay Group www.grupobornay.com Thermatool www.thermatool.com

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