TPT November 2007

Technology Update

New line of tube bending machines

Crippa SpA, Italy, has launched its new ‘CA’ line of tube bending machines with five and nine axes, for 63mm and 76mm diameter tubes. The range includes four models: CA 563 (5 axes, 63mm maximum tube diameter), CA 963 (9 axes, 63mm max diameter), CA 576 (5 axes, 76mm max diameter) and CA 976 (9 axes, 76mm max diameter). The new line is mainly designed for applications in the automotive and aeronautics industries. Crippa SpA – Italy Fax : +39 031 762403 • Email : info@defotech.com • Website : www.defotech.com

› Models from the Laser 2000 series

Sikora also produces X-Ray 2000 x-ray based systems. Advantages of x-ray measurement devices are high precision at simplest handling for permanent quality control of products with up to three layers. Diameter, wall thickness, eccentricity and ovality can be logged and recorded. The system quickly and precisely controls extruder rpm or line speed according to the setpoint. Even rubber hoses with a fabric reinforcement layer or composite pipes with multiple layers made of PE or aluminium will be measured reliably

control information. The system presents all numerical and graphical information on a 15" TFT touch screen driven display. A comprehensive feature set of trending and statistical analysis as well as data collection and reporting rounds out the system capabilities.

without any calibration or additional input of material data. Specifically adapted to common diameter ranges in hose and tube industries, the X-Ray 2000 is offered for various product diameters ranging from 5mm to 270mm. For extrusion lines without production line processors, the company offers processor controlled display and controlling systems such as Ecocontrol 2000, which provides a full complement of production and quality

Sikora AG – Germany Fax : +49 421 48900 90 Email : sales@sikora.net Website : www.sikora.com

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