TPT March 2020

I NDUS T RY L&R Industries chooses a Thermatool HF Welder and Alpha High Speed Cutoff to increase efficiency and tube capacity

that allows for extensive control and feedback of the HF Weld power settings of the CFI Welder, enabling L&R to service demanding customers with quick turnarounds and with reliable repeatability. “We chose Thermatool products because we found them to be the most competitive in both lowering costs and leveraging efficiency,” said Kurt Windsor, plant manager at

L&R INDUSTRIES Inc, a US-based company specialising in steel fabrication, has once again selected Thermatool as its equipment supplier for a new mill in their mechanical steel tube division located in Missouri, USA. L&R chose Thermatool equipment because of its combination of technology, speed and accuracy along with Thermatool’s ability to customise its solutions to L&R’s complex needs. Thermatool provided a 300kW CFI High Frequency Welder and a new Alpha Mach 2 High Speed Flying Shear Cutoff to L&R, which were both installed in late 2019. Thermatool also installed a non-contact laser velocimeter for L&R – a new option for the Alpha Cutoff that offers 1mm (or less) in cut length accuracy. L&R has experienced such accurate product cut lengths that no second or third handling of the final product has been required – significantly improving quality control of products produced. Tubes are ready to ship as soon as they leave the mill, which is a hallmark of the Alpha cutoff. In addition, L&R opted for Thermatool’s ThermaView™ product, which is an advanced diagnostic software package

Thermatool 300KW High Frequency Welder

the successes we have accomplished together,” he added. Thermatool Corp is part of the Inductotherm Group and specialises in developing advancements in the high frequency welding of tube and pipe. Its priority is to deliver high quality HF welding and heat treating equipment to its customers in the tube and pipe industry. Thermatool – an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer – has worked in the high frequency welding field for more than 60 years, bringing to market innovations such as ThermaView™, HAZControl™, AutoMatch™ and other patented technologies that provide welding, heat treating and production equipment for the highest production throughputs and an excellent and reliable return on investment. Services include comprehensive process development and metallurgical capabilities, complete engineering design and equipment manufacturing, a research and development centre, customer training and a global aftermarket support and service group.

L&R Industries Inc. “The products we chose sped up our production by 30 per cent and allowed for direct shipping to customers, which saves us time and operating costs while reducing scrap.” With over 60 years of experience in the tube and pipe industry Thermatool offers an extensive line of HF welding, heating and cutting equipment in addition to the high quality service and support. Mills are choosing Thermatool for the latest technology for applications that meet each tube mill’s individual needs. Mills worldwide are able to take advantage of Thermatool’s product

knowledge and track record to lower the costs of production, reduce delivery time and stay strong in a competitive industry. “We value our relationship with L&R and we are glad to have helped them to improve their production rates and reduce their scrap and lead times,” said Chris Murray, sales manager at Thermatool Corp. “We look forward to continuing our relationship with them and building upon

Alpha Mach 2 High Speed Cutoff

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