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also provides parts and tooling, service technicians and customer service representatives. The Soco and Transfluid lines include fully automated CNC machines and semi- automatic mandrel bending machines for manufacturing applications, and manually- operated machines for fabrication and prototyping applications. AMI transfer lines can be configured for high-volume manufacturing, and manufacturing cells can be custom configured for specific applications. Transfluid end-formers provide high speed, flexibility and versatility for manufacturing hydraulic lines and other parts. The Comac line of section rolls varies from inexpensive machines for small fab shops, to large machines that can bend up to 16" pipe or 8" angle iron. Ineco rotary-draw bending machines are suited to smaller fabrication and light-manufacturing jobs, such as handrails, custom fabrication, and medium parts runs. Stierli horizontal ram benders provide a safe and productive alternative to press brakes for bending and fabricating parts such as brackets and bus-bars, and for beam cambering and straightening. Ajax Tocco Magnethermic Corp is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of induction melting and heating equipment, with worldwide operations in nine countries. Along with serving industries such as steel, automotive, forging and foundry, Ajax Tocco has a global commitment to the pipe and tube industry. As a result, Ajax Tocco has designed and installed induction-heating systems that process up to 120t of high quality pipe and casing per hour with consistent quality and ovality. According to the company, this induction heating equipment provides a reliable and flexible supply of heat, with outstanding control. The Ajax Tocco converters facilitate this flexibility with a patented, wide operating window. This allows a larger range of sizes to be processed in one induction coil size without the need for capacitor or voltage switching. Ajax Tocco Magnethermic USA Booth 22095 Website : www.advancedfab.com

by in-depth analysis of the time allocation for each work element, so that work-load planning can be made in advance. By transferring control data directly to the machinery, it is possible to avoid mistakes in data transmission. simulation software also uses a simple interface with the possibility of ensuring efficiency in production during the construction of tube bending systems. For bending machines,

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3R Software Solutions Germany Booth 21112

With over 30 years’ experience, 3R software solutions provides an extended range of software systems to assist, plan and advance tube construction and production. Typical applications involve standard tubes, but the software can also be adapted for hydraulic and pneumatic tubes in chemical, naval, vehicle and aircraft construction. Construction activities are carried out using 3R software systems. It is also possible to take on data from other systems, including ACAD, Bravo, CATIA, NupasCadmatic, Tribon M2/M3, Unigraphics and Medusa. Furthermore, geometrical data from other 2D and 3D systems can be imported via DXF format. The company promotes a strong integration between construction, workshop and assembly and thus an effective control of material flow.

Website : www.3r-solutions.com

Abbey International USA Booth 22059

Abbey International Ltd is a proven source for equipment used in the welded pipe and tube industry. The company designs and builds new pipe mills, tube mills, slitting lines, drawbenches, entry coil handling, exit tube handling, cutoff equipment, and other related systems. Abbey International is now also within the Bronx International group. The group is a single source supplier of mills and finishing equipment with over 3,800 installations in over 60 countries, in addition to one of the largest ranges of ERW mills and pipe finishing equipment available on the market. Abbey’s patented Quick Change System™ can deliver automated changeovers in as little as 15 minutes and the TBS™ forming system can be retrofitted to mills, reducing roll tooling costs and changeover times. Through partnership with Bronx Taylor- Wilson, a builder of finishing equipment, the company offers first class equipment at competitive prices, together with broad solutions for pipe and tube manufacturing. This includes complete turnkey processes as well as individual machines.

› 3R Software develops software solutions for tube construction and production

The configurable software works with tried and tested intuitive user interfaces, enabling fast and problem-free integration into the workshop. Expert functions assist a fully automated production of spools and the management of different related activities. The software operates with freely configurable and mainly user-specific control data from elements such as tubes, flanges, and bends. The calculation of speed and output, taking both method and machinery into account, makes the system suitable for the construction of complex projects. For work preparation, the system can flexibly calculate the work that will arise. The system provides initial calculations based on a tube machinery run, followed

Website : www.abbeyintl.com

Advanced Fabricating Machinery USA Booth 23071

Advanced Fabricating Machinery (AFM) is the USA representative for a number of brand-names of tube and pipe bending machines and end-formers. The company

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