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8 JANUARY 2017
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New OTO hollow shape forming mill
for construction industry
FIVES recently presented its new
OTO hollow shape forming technology
during an open house in November
2016 in Boretto, Italy. The open house
assembled Çinar Boru (Turkey),
Profiltubi (Italy), Marcegaglia (Italy) and
other clients and partners.
The new technology OTO HSU tube
mill (hollow shape universal forming
mill) has been in development since
2009. It is specifically designed to
produce square and rectangular
tubes for the construction industry.
This mill will produce HSU tubes at a
lower production cost through direct
forming, skipping the traditional step
of constructing round tubes and then
squaring them. The OTO HSU line is
composed of the mill with forming stands
that allow for strip bending at precise
angles for the first and second bend.
The remaining equipment consists of a
high-frequency welding stand, a scarfing
unit, cooling and sizing sections, as well
as straightening and cut-off units, and a
packaging system.
The main benefit of the OTO HSU
technology is the capability of frequent
production changes without a roll
change. The range of products can vary
from a minimum size of 20x20mm to a
maximum size of 140x140mm within
a range of four mills, with a maximum
production speed of 120m/min.
“This new technology guarantees
the possibility to produce hollow shape
tubes within a large range of dimensions
and thickness without changing rolls.
Therefore, it substantially saves set-
up time, reduces investment cost in
different types of rolls and required floor
space for rolls, as well as it minimises
r tuning,” said Andrea Anesi,
n director of Fives OTO SpA, a
designer of the OTO HSU mill.
Fives Group – France
Website: The open house in Boretto, Italy
Adda Fer enters into deal with Fimi SpA
ADDA Fer Meccanica has linked up with
Fimi SpA, a company in the design and
construction of metal coil slitting and
cut-to-length lines. The operation is part
of a strategic expansion of products and
markets.
Adda Fer designs, constructs and
installs lines and machines for the
production of welded pipe and sheet
metal working.
With extensive knowledge and
experience in the international market
Adda Fer Meccanica has installed
several lines worldwide and established
a reputation for quality and reliability.
Fimi SpA operates in the field of metal
strip and sheet processing lines. Since
1963, Fimi has successfully designed,
manufactured and installed lines for
levelling and cutting of metal coils.
FIMI SpA is well established in
international markets such as China,
India and Russia and sells 80 per cent
of its products abroad, mainly in Europe
but with significant percentages in Asia
and Latin America. The number of lines
delivered to customers around the world
is approaching 1,000 units.
The operation creates an added
value that will employ 150 people, 20 of
which will be dedicated to research and
development.
Through a combination of technical
and technological skills and experience
the cooperation offers a wide range of
products and solutions able to meet
demanding and diverse applications.
Antonio Pensotti, CEO of Adda Fer
and Fimi SpA, said: “The entrance
into Fimi by Adda Fer represents an
opportunity for a unique development in
this market field with positive effects for
the whole market segment.
Adda Fer and Fimi share their
own heritage in terms of know-how,
experiences and skills for innovations
and make all this available at the
service of their prestigious customers in
tight cooperation with them to fulfil the
business development.
“The business plan envisages an
administrative reorganisation process as
well as the continuity and consolidation
of the technical branch but first of all
growth, both in terms of turnover and
investments. Special impulse will be
given to service with the aim to guarantee
speed, competence and responsiveness
in a vital segment for the customers.
International development will also
occur through the strengthening of the
commercial network, which already
operates in several countries in the
world.”
Adda Fer Meccanica – Italy
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