In Search of the Perfect Tube & Pipe
The development of new forming and fabrication processes, higher precision processing of new and better materials, special machine designs and faster production speeds are opening up completely new opportunities for shops that compete in this busy market sector.
Posted: April 19, 2019
Setting A Big Track Record
To construct the unique architectural look of a new track and field arena using curved piping structures, this specialist in complex steel fabrication invested in one of the only standalone automated pipe processing plasma cutting machines in the world that can process 60 ft long pipes – and it paid off big time.
Targeted Tube Bending with Controlled Wall Thinning
The t bend mandrel bending machine from transfluid uses sophisticated sequential control to quickly and precisely process small batches of high and ultra-high strength lightweight materials with complex geometries that are subjected to greater loading in aerospace applications.
Large Multiple-Radius Tube and Pipe Bending
The fully electric CNC 220 E TB MR tube bending machine from Schwarze-Robitec features transport boost technology to effectively produce even complex tube geometries with diameters up to 8 in and tube lengths up to 13 ft.
Automating Stainless Steel Tube Bending in Middle Earth
To meet expanding business demands, this stainless steel tube fitting manufacturer in New Zealand used automation to upgrade their bending process and improve their productivity with all-electric tube benders.
Design and Cut Tube & Pipe Parts with No 3D CAD Experience
Updated Rotary Tube Pro software from Hypertherm streamlines programming further so that fabricators can work more efficiently, boost productivity and reduce operating costs even further.
A Most Versatile Portable Tube Swaging Machine
The Model 1673 expander, reducer, and swaging machine from Huth Ben Pearson can be used for flagpole manufacturing, mounting for industrial and municipal lighting, gate and fence fabrications, agricultural fabrications, electrical conduit fabrications and more.
Bevel Pipe Fast at Any Orientation with Pneumatic Clamping
Fitting easily between waterwall boiler tubes to perform precision bevels at any orientation, the upgraded MILLHOG Tube Weasel Air-Clamp Beveling Tool from Esco Tool has pneumatic clamping, a new motor and gearing that produces low rpm and high torque to pull a thick chip without cutting fluids.
Finish Bent and Straight Parts Made of Stainless Steel, Mild Steel, Brass, or Aluminum
The Garboli LPC 160 Planetary Pipe and Tube Finisher from J&S Machine uses two independent motors for grinding, finishing, polishing or satin finishing of metals having a round, oval, elliptical or irregular section.
Precision Laser Micro-Cutting of Medical Stents and Tubes
For precision medical applications, the Sigma Fiber Laser Stent and Tube Cutting System from Amada Miyachi can be outfitted with either single mode fiber laser or femtosecond laser and features high speed linear motors, the latest generation digital controller to minimize tool path cycle time.
Making Parts that are Impossible to Fabricate
The twin-turret, twin-head, all-electric DH4010VGP wire bending machine from BLM can double productivity and/or complete highly complex wire bending jobs on medium-to-long part lengths with multiple bends, symmetric parts, and parts that close back onto themselves.
Better Use of Tube Bending Lubricant Inventory
Using the EXTREME iTransport System from IRMCO, a tube bending plant can fill their containers as needed without guessing if the drums are full or not to reduce excess drum inventory and disposal.
Mechanized Automation for Pipe Welding
The economical Mini Pantheon welding manipulator from Lincoln Electric is a small footprint system that helps deliver repeatable high quality welds and a stable platform for pipe spooling to increase productivity and reduce operator fatigue.
Transportable Pipe Beveler Replaces Grinding
An operator with any skill level can quickly set-up the RIDGID B-500 Transportable Pipe Beveler from Ridge Tool and efficiently bevel 10 in diameter Schedule 40 pipes in 45 seconds without flames.
Prep Pipe or Square Tube Stock for Fixturing
The BuildPro Tube & Pipe Notcher from Strong Hand Tools enables the setup and control of tubes and pipes for a variety of notches at any angle or off-center.
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