TPT March 2011

A utomotive T ube & P ipe M anufacturing

Plants for high precision automotive products

operation in 2011 with an annual production capacity of up to 20,000 tons, will provide roundness and ovality tolerances similar to drawn products. This is made possible by the rigid and sturdy machine design with high precision backlash-free roll adjustments. The high rotation accuracy will be achieved by patented roller bearings, with proven clamping collar connection of shaft and roll. The line uses special solutions by use of patented side stands and precision taper roller bearings associated with very high manufacturing/fitting tolerances of the individual parts and assemblies. The concept of the line is completed by the reliable and fast roll change in collaboration with the SMS Meer CSS-Quicksetting system. The production range consists of pipes from a diameter of 10 to 40mm, with a wall thickness up to 4mm and maximum yield strength of 800N/mm². The pipes to be produced will be used for technologically demanding products for the automotive industry, with round tube tolerance including ovality of ±0.03mm. SMS Meer GmbH – Germany Fax: +49 2161 350 1667

SMS Meer GmbH, a company of the SMS Group, Germany, is installing a sixth ERW

line for high precision automotive products. The new plant, scheduled to go into

Sizing section of the RD40 high precision tube welding line

Email: info@sms-meer.com Website: www.sms-meer.com

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