TPT September 2020

T E CHNOLOG Y

Officine MTM flying cut-off tube machine to help meet customer requirements

high precision and a perfect quality in- line cut without vibration, which helps to protect the blades and ensures that they have as long a working life as possible.

high-tensile strength material with high quality and precision at any working speed. The model of MTM flying cut-off machine belongs to the single-blade cold saw cut-off family with a cutting range from 25 to 160mm. It is equipped with versatile icon-based software,

ET IS an Italian company that specialises in producing longitudinal welded steel tubes and has subsidiaries in Germany, France, the UK and the USA. It decided to boost its production output in more competitive markets in order to further satisfy customer requirements. As part of this strategy, which included supplying customised longi- tudinally welded tubes with specific characteristics and tolerances, the company contracted Officine MTM SpA to deliver a high-speed flying cut-off cold saw for its tube mill line. Since the MTM flying cut-off A100 CS SPL was commissioned at the plant, ET has achieved cutting quality and productivity improvements. The new unit also features important technical innovations that allow it to cut

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enabling an operator to optimise speed and type of blade for any production size. Officine MTM SpA has specialised in flying cut-off units for more than 40 years, offering a wide range of models and custom designs. Special attention is paid to delivering

The flying cut-off tube machine

SPI Lasers to rebrand under TRUMPF banner HIGH-technology company TRUMPF has announced a close business co-operation between TRUMPF Laser- und System- technik GmbH and SPI Lasers UK Ltd, which are both wholly owned subsidiaries of the TRUMPF Group. TRUMPF Laser- und Systemtechnik GmbH will combine the business operations of SPI Lasers UK Ltd to bring advantages in industrial applications via both disk and fibre technology and enhance customer service offerings. As of the 1 July SPI Lasers products became available via the TRUMPF sales channels. SPI Lasers UK Ltd has been a wholly owned subsidiary of the TRUMPF Group since 2008, quickly establishing itself within the group as experts in the field of fibre laser design and manufacture. With fibre lasers becoming important laser sources for material processing, both companies agree that joining forces and integrating SPI Lasers into TRUMPF is: “A sensible move and, more importantly, one that will be extremely beneficial for our customers”, a spokesman said. Both companies are expecting synergy effects and an improved cost structure such as in R&D. The relevant steps are expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2020.

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