TPT May 2020

The May Issue Welcome to the latest issue of Tube & Pipe Technology magazine. While many companies across Europe, the US, and around the world, temporarily close for business amidst the tragic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, the situation in China appears to be improving.

May/June 2020 Vol 33 No 3

Rory McBride – Editor in chief

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ARTICLE: ‘Reading the chips’ to gain valuable process information while cutting tubes – par t 2 By Christian Mayrhofer, R&D – Advanced Machine & Engineering/AMSAW

The good news is that many cities in China are reporting no new infections, which perhaps gives the rest of the world some small positive insight into a future where things can return to normality and greater safe social interaction. Interestingly, from a survey of 6,000 shippers across China, over 50 per cent report that they are back to full production, and in some provinces, levels are over 90 per cent. Local transport and port terminals are also getting back to normal, with far fewer vessel cancellations. The story is increasingly the same across China. I have also been reading positive stories from Germany about a dramatic fall in infection rates following extensive testing and tracing so let us hope we can all get through this crisis sooner rather than later. We are determined to carry on promoting the tube machinery industry throughout this period, so if you have any stories or updates then please send them to me at: rory@intras.co.uk The whole team sends its best wishes to all of our readers. Stay safe and I hope you enjoy the magazine.

ARTICLE: Case study: Advanced FARO solution meets unique requirements of Alltube Engineering By FARO & Alltube Engineering 62

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On the cover . . . Shijiazhuang Keda Machinery Co Ltd is an export-oriented, joint venture which specialises in development, design, technology support, equipment improvement and after-sales service for high-end, precision, heavy duty HF welded pipe, cold forming and slitting lines.

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It has nearly 20 years experience of development large, medium, small and precision mill lines and advanced oil pipeline production lines. It has a strong technical ability and the ability to develop, design, manufacture install and debug full production lines from preparation, forming and finishing. The equipment has been successfully exported to America, Italy, Canada, Bulgaria, Chile, Kosovo, Argentia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Russia, Ukraine, Indonesia, Malaysia, Combodia, Egypt, Sudan, Thailand and other countries and regions. Over the years the company has always adhered to the operation principle of investing in the latest science and technology and striving for the highest quality. Welding FinishingLine Uncoiler SlitterLine

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