TPT March 2012

T echnology N ews

Filter for oil emulsion EUROMAQUINA has further developed FILTRA.4, an innovative filter for oil emulsion with the following characteristics: reliable and homogeneous filtration; thus better tube surface and seam weld quality; no civil works needed; one filter unit can operate for up to three tube mills; easy installation and operation; zero consumables, zero maintenance; and reduction of cost of waste disposal. Thanks to this filtering system, it is possible to obtain a high cleaning level and a complete removal of the non-soluble oils with minimum operating costs. Euromaquina, with more than 45 years of experience in the tube and pipe industry, together with the University of Valencia (Spain), has recently optimised the design of the system in order to obtain higher Laser cutting MAZAK 3D Fabri Gear, from Yamazaki Mazak Optonics, is a 3D laser cutting machine for large tube and profile processing. It allows non-stop cutting of different shapes with a single machine set-up, using a universal focal torch (7.5" and 5") to obtain the right angle inclination in every point. This ensures a perfect match between cut parts having different shapes, and realises a proper chamfering for welding operation. This technical feature allows efficient processing on structural parts for carpentry construction. The machine is equipped with four chucks to process long finished parts, automatic and compact centring clamps to minimise material scrap, and both side longitudinal movement. Yamazaki Mazak Optonics Europe NV – Belgium Website: www.mazaklaser.be

performance and lower manufacturing costs. These improvements have further led three important companies to trust FILTRA.4: One FILTRA.4/1000 unit was delivered in February to Kalibre Boru, Turkey. Kalibre Boru is one of the top producers of precision welded tubes and precision cold drawn tubes. One FILTRA.4/1000 unit will be supplied in March to Metalurgica Golin, Brazil, for emulsion filtering of its new OTO 127.6 production line. Metalurgica Golin is a reference in the Brazilian industry, manu- facturing automotive parts since 1958, and now entering into its ERW tube production. Tubos Reunidos, Spain, which is a leading seamless tube manufacturer, uses FILTRA.4 for its special hydrotester delivered by Euromaquina. Euromaquina provides new and revamped equipment for tube manufacturing and processing and thus can integrate the FILTRA.4 into new or existing mills. Euromaquina – Spain Website: www.filtra4.com Website: www.euromaquina.com

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