TPT July 2013

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Cutting equipment for tube service centre

SCR stacking robot with four flexible export stations. The Bewo Sigma sawing line can cut six tubes at the same time, 7,000 pieces per hour when in the ‘in-line-mode’, and 15,000 pieces per hour in the ‘stand- alone-mode’. The servo controlled de- burring installation will blow scrap out of every tube separately without interfering with the movement of the tubes. The digital length checking system will store the output of every measurement and will be able to generate a quality document to the end user. The Bewo ECH-115 saw line can handle diameters of 10 to 115mm and is robust enough for wall thicknesses up to 15mm. Themachine is also very accurate and stable, and is equipped with a six- point clamping system. The de-burring system is used in combination with the tube length controlling system where at the same time the tubes are blown clean using ‘walking beam’ technology. As with the Sigma line, the mechanical length controller system will store each separately measured tube and provide a quality report. On both lines, the stacking robots will be programmed graphically, and the complete saw lines will be programmed through ‘cockpit’ touch screen control panels with which the entire stacking process can be simulated. If any problems occur, it is possible to check the status using touch screen where 3D E-drawings can show electrical and mechanical details. Both machines will be delivered with 3D E-drawings where all parts of the machine can be found, including part number. The Bewo lines will also be equipped with remote diagnostics for online support via eWON. The complete systems for Ruukki are scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2013.

the key to success in the business of special steel.” Costs per saw cut, quality and flexibility were important parameters for Ruukki. Bewo’s integral approach, improved performance and innovative technology were criteria during the various meetings that led to the chosen configurations. Bewo will deliver two fully equipped tube sawing solutions, where a total of eight machines will be connected. The first is a Sigma sawing line with bundle loader with a capacity up to 9m, servo controlled de-burring, digital length checking system and a fully automated SCR stacking robot with four flexible export stations. The second solution will be the Bewo ECH-115 automatic saw system with bundle loader up to 13m, de-burring equipment, mechanical length control system and another fully automated

BEWO Cutting Systems has been selected to supply the tube cutting equipment for the Ruukki Tube Service Center. Ruukki is a Finnish company that specialises in steel and steel construction, providing energy-efficient steel solutions. With an extensive distribution and dealer network across some 30 countries, including the Nordic countries, Russia and elsewhere in Europe and the emerging markets, such as India, China and South America, the strategic focus lies on construction and development of the speciality steel business. A spokesperson for Ruukki commented, “We are following the increase in specialisation and the emerging markets. Strengthening our own international sales and service network, our network of certified partners and our portfolio of speciality steels is

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Bewo Cutting Systems BV – The Netherlands Fax: +31 13 4680201 Email: info@bewo.nl Website: www.bewo.nl Ruukki Oy – Finland Fax: +358 20 59 29088 Website: www.ruukki.com

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