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New appointment at RMTS JIM Petkus from James Steel Tube has joined Roll Machining Technologies & Solutions (RMTS) as VP of operations. Mr Petkus’s work history includes 32 years from all aspects of tube production and operation. He started packaging tubes in 1985, moving on to become mill foreman, then plant manager superintendent, and becoming president and general manager in 2008. With each position he was able to provide improved results through

efficiency and profitability, scrap reduction, cost reduction and running a lean operation. Training and developing mill operators and supervisors was key to maintaining continued improvements. RMTS states that Mr Petkus is capable of understanding how the customer would use the product, and is able to adjust the product line or shape to fit. He is experienced in producing products and shapes including difficult D/T ratios (eg 7 x 1¼" rectangle x 3 / 16 "

of stainless steel tube and sections. Diameters from 12 to 120mm can be accommodated by the new machine, with the added bonus of a clean and spatter-free product throughout thanks to its use of an accessory that protects the inside of the tube. The dedicated Artube CAD/CAM package provides the opportunity to exploit all the machine functions during the design stage, and to obtain accurate costings. The use of the laser can eliminate the need for additional operations such as welding, delivering more cost-effective parts that are cosmetically enhanced. wall, 6.625" x 0.1" wall, 5" x 0.075" wall), many other structural sizes, and small diameter mechanical tube in a wide range of gauges and materials. This year, Mr Petkus will be the vice chair for the Tube and Pipe Producing Council. Roll Machining Technologies & Solutions – USA Email: rmts@rollsolutions.com Website: www.rollsolutions.com

Investment in cutting technology UKF Stainless Ltd, a supplier of stainless steel tubing, has purchased a Lasertube LT5, in order to allow the company to offer a more specialist cutting service. The purchase represents the culmination of 12 months of research and development within a variety of marketplaces, both new and existing to UKF.

The machine, equipped with a fibre laser generator, is made by BLM Adige in Italy. The project, partly funded by the ERDF, offers precision opportunities for UKF’s customers. The LT5 is designed for cutting tubes with small and medium thickness, and can cut a wide variety of materials with high productivity and quality level, from steels and alloys to copper and brass. The machine will allow UKF to manufacture and addmore value to parts

that previously could not be achieved. The addition of the Lasertube LT5 will enhance the company’s current suite of machines and allow it to offer customers a ‘one stop shop’ solution for users UKF Stainless has invested in the Adige Lasertube LT5

UKF Stainless Ltd – UK Email: info@ukfstainless.co.uk Website: www.ukfstainless.co.uk

The next Generation of Carbide Tipped Tube Mill Saws have arrived.

Special engineered carbide tipped saw blades for orbital cutting of API casing and Line pipe on ERW mills. • GPX300 is the right choice for sawing API 5CT J55 to P110. • GPX400 is the right choice for sawing API 5L tubes X42 to X100. • GPX100 is the right choice for sawing Structural ASTM tubes. Blades in stock for OTO MILLS, MTM, KUSAKABE, NAKATA, LINSINGER, THERMATOOL. Worldwide Sales • Worldwide Service. Tru-Cut Saw A Leading Manufacturer In Sawing Technology www.trucutsaw.com

Phone: 330.225.4090 • Toll Free: 800.878.8761 • Fax: 330.225.4741 • E-mail: trucutsaw@trucutsaw.com

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