TPT July 2014

Technology News

Tube, pipe and rollform machinery UNIVERSAL Tube offers a complete TurnKey System from the initial design to start-up. Located under one roof with Universal Controls Group, a rapidly growing controls supplier, this unique relationship enables it to offer a wide array of cost efficient services: extensive inventory available of quality used and reconditioned machinery; line upgrades and repower systems; custom engineering services; full import and export services; cash for surplus machinery; new drive systems, new components and new accessories; home of the U-Trak length control systems for flying cut-offs; and home of the HavenTrak flying shear tube cut- off. The 125,000ft 2 warehouse is fully stocked and ready for a hands-on inspection of the equipment required. It offers many different types of tube mills or rollformers to fit specific needs. Fax or email a drawing of the shape you need to fabricate, and the experienced team will get to work assembling a complete line quotation to produce the part you need. The company can help increase accuracy and productivity while keeping investment low. Visit www.utubeonline.com to browse photos and specifications of the current inventory. Click on Universal Controls Group to see the latest in mill controls, die accelerators and length control systems. Visit Universal Tube & Rollform at Fabtech Atlanta on booth #C628. Universal Tube & Rollform Equipment Corporation – USA Email: sales@utubeonline.com Website: www.utubeonline.com

High-volume production hydroforming press system INTERLAKEN Technology, a

temperature forming, and hot stamping systems, has introduced a new four- column hydroforming press system

for running high-volume production while reducing cycle time. The new hydroforming press system is offered in clamp forces from 250 to 5,000 tons. Hydroformed parts are stronger and weigh less due to structural integrity and fewer welds or add-on pieces. Time is saved by eliminating secondary operations, reducing scrap, lowering material and manufacturing costs, and increasing design flexibility. With superior control over forces and motions, Interlaken’s Hydroforming Press is claimed to provide a greater overall quality of formed parts. The multi-channel closed loop control system is easily programmed to handle various sizes and materials. It also offers dynamic mode switching, which enables the user to switch between a variety of feedbacks such as force, position, internal pressure and other system variables. For over 34 years, Interlaken Technology Corporation has been designing and manufacturing servo- controlled equipment with sophisticated controls and monitoring software. The company offers an extensive warranty and solid service and technical support.

manufacturer of production press equipment for hydroforming, elevated

Interlaken Technology – USA Fax: +1 952 856 4221 Email: sales@interlaken.com Website: www.interlaken.com

Interlaken’s hydroforming press system

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