TPT May 2017

T UBE M I L L S & R OL L FORM I NG L I NE S

Cross section scanning for tube makers MOST optical profile measuring systems are in-line devices equipped with a sensor ring with four to six cameras. This can make quality control a costly high range of views and full integration into the Copra workflow, ProfileScan Desktop is also suitable as a measuring tool for reverse engineering projects.

Paired with the provided software solutions, Copra ProfileScan Desktop can be applied in various ways by tube makers. Designers can measure cross sections of roll-formed round tubes after each station and therefore both evaluate the manufacturing quality and locate deviations at different production sites. These features also make the device suitable for measuring shaped tubes with different radii. Copra workflow integration allows the designed contour from Copra RF to be compared quickly, and visualised in the form of a deviation diagram.

and inflexible obligation, as camera/ laser modules represent the most expensive parts of an optical measurement system. Additionally, sensor ring-based devices lack flexibility regarding the range of views. The Copra ® ProfileScan Desktop with patented 360° measuring method addresses both of these problems, using only one sensor module and a turntable. In addition to high accuracy, Copra ProfilScan Desktop offers flexibility and mobility due to the compact build. It is quickly assembled and can be deployed in other production locations using the provided transport case. With its

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data M Sheet Metal Solutions GmbH – Germany

Fax: +49 8024 640 300 Email: datam@datam.de Website: www.datam.de

Tube mills for precision tubes made of high-strength steel

to 4mm thick at a maximum speed of 180m/min. The requirements of short-length profiles in high-strength material with high quality of cut and high speed of production are met by the features of the M&K 3.5 cut-off.

mill platform capable of handling high- yield materials and extreme diameter to wall ratios (eg WT/OD below 1:7 or above 1:80). Officine MTM is also highlighting its high-performance flying cut-off and saw units, in addition to its single and double cold saw units designed for high performance and speed. The M&K 3.5 dimple-free flying cut-off can process square and rectangular profiles in stainless steel up

CELEBRATING over 40 years in the business, Officine MTM SpA designs and manufactures tube mills, as well as related equipment and tooling dedicated to the production of precision tubes and welded profiles. Following the market trend, the company is presenting its range of machinery designed to produce precision tubing from high-strength material. The requirement to provide increased safety in the automotive and other industries by limiting weight and using thinner sections has led to the use of high-yield materials (100,000 psi and above), challenging tube manufacturers to the limits of current forming and welding technology. Through extensive R&D and practical experience, Officine MTM can offer solutions. The fully automatic entry line allows enhanced productivity and ensures the standards of quality and material identification required by the automotive industry. The company states that the strong design, the use of high-quality material and components, and the precision of workmanship result in a highly stable

Officine MTM SpA – Italy Fax: +39 041 999611

Email: sales@mtmtubemills.com Website: www.mtmtubemills.com

The M&K 3.5 dimple-free flying cut-off

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