TPT November 2007

and samples of cut pipe, universal tube and pipe forming technology, and rotary disc cut-off technology with samples of cut tube. The rotary sizing mill is a technology that replaces conventional sizing methods, and is being adopted by innovative tube and pipe manufacturers to reduce cost and improve product quality in both precision and surface finish. It is suited to TIG, laser and precision mills, as well as large pipe mills. The technology can also be used in off-line applications.

Kent Corp/Tesgo USA Booth 21047

Kent Corp offers a range that includes vertical and horizontal strip accumulators, coil end welders, tube and pipe entry systems, and tube/bar end deburring machines. The company also offers tube dedimpling machines, tube reshaping turksheads, and tube bundling systems, OD scarfing inserts, in-line gauge control, and tube OD scarf choppers.

the rollers. Other size machines are also available with this net workable control. The CR 138 IM features as standard a photo eye for starting end of part recognition and automatic encoder movement at the start and end of a program for ease of loading the material. Programmable to work in either an ‘inch’ or ‘metric’ measurement system or multiple languages, the control and its program storage fit into any shop environment. The compact CR 138 IM double pinch roller works in the horizontal or vertical plane to minimise floor space required. › The machine is capable of bending multi-radius parts with up to 36 radii

Website : www.kusakabe.com

Website : www.continuouscoil.com

Manchester Tool and Die USA Booth 23099

Kusakabe Japan Booth 21031

Established in 1960, Manchester Tool and Die Inc (USA) specialises in the design and production of tube end-forming equipment, with strong emphasis on customisation, automation and industry-standard durability. The company is experienced in equipment manufacturing and design for tube grooving, expansion, reduction and part-

Kusakabe is a tube and pipe mill and associated equipment manufacturer and supplier. The company provides ‘total engineering’ of the tube and pipe manufacturing process, from strip entry to the packing machine. The company’s booth will feature a 12" rotary sizing mill, the Klearcut milling type flying cut-off model

Website : www.jsmachine.com

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