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Technology Update
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3R Software Solutions
Germany 2031
3R Software Solutions specialises in
software for tube endforming as well as
tube shop optimisation, and its applications
are used in shipyards, chemical and power
plants, and the automotive industry.
The 3R software framework aims to increase
efficiency in tube and pipe production and is
combined with a fully automated workshop,
which uses CNC-data provided by 3R
programs.
The company claims total awareness of
the status of each spool at each point
in the fabrication process can help to
eliminate bottlenecks, improve the flow of
material, and anticipate and avoid potential
problems.
3R applications can be used as stand-alone
software as well, because the company
offers a wide array of interfaces for the
most common construction and measuring
platforms. Designs can be constructed
as usual, and then be transferred into the
RoniCAD platform to generate CNC data, or
the RoniKolli bending simulation to test for
collisions. Customer-specific requirements
and modifications can often be integrated,
and make the applications even more useful
to the end-user.
3R offers consulting services on how to
best restructure a tube shop to complete
planning and construction platforms with
tube shop control, and each concept is
individually designed to help customers
achieve maximum efficiency. Existing
structures are taken into consideration as
well, in order to integrate them as much as
possible.
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Ambrell
USA 3072
AMBRELL has introduced a new model to
its EKOHEAT family of induction heating
systems. With a condensed form factor, it
says the EKOHEAT compact models are
versatile and rugged and easily integrated
into existing manufacturing cells.
The EKOHEAT power control system
delivers output power from 100W to 15kW
with 100% duty cycle at output frequencies
from 50 to 150kHz.
The EKOHEAT compact system is CE
marked and is packaged in a NEMA 12
enclosure and a wide range of features and
functions are standard.
The work head where the heating occurs
can be located up to 30 metres from the
power, making it well suited for a variety of
production environments.
Ambrell has also announced the expansion
of the EKOHEAT line of induction heating
systems with lower frequency (7-15 kHz).
With full scale output power ranging from
35kW to 500kW, these CE-marked systems
are equipped with the EKOHEAT power
control system that efficiently delivers power
to the part with significant cost savings
for the heating phases of manufacturing
processes.
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Arc Machines, Inc
USA TBC
ARC Machines, Inc Model 2 is a series
of specialised durable, high precision
components that are custom-configured for
a specific set of application requirements.
The Model 2 is used in production
applications where orbital welding may be
impractical. The Model 2 ‘building block’
approach uses a series of standardised
motion stages for functions such as arc
voltage control, torch oscillation (weaving),
onboard wire feeder and travel. Up to eight
motion axes of movement can be integrated
into a welding system and controlled by the
AMI Model 415 power supply, including
positioners, side beams, welding lathes,
seamers and rotators.
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CML USA Ercolina
USA TBC
ERCOLINA says its new top bender model
TB100 is ideal for producing consistent quality
bends in large diameter pipe, tube, squares,
rectangular, solids and other profiles.
Interactive touch screen control offers
easy access to auto and manual operating
modes, programming, system diagnostics
and multiple language capability with
programmable bend angles of 0° to 180° – up
to 12 bends per program; unlimited program
storage available with USB; independent
springback compensation for each bend;
engineered heavy-duty steel gear case
accepts bend profiles with CLR to 16"; class
3 safety hand-held remote controls bend,
return and emergency stop functions; auto-
load sensing improves bend productivity
while protecting machine components.
Bends to a centreline radius as small as 2D
are possible without a mandrel and there
are no hydraulic components, reducing cost
and improving bend accuracy.
The company is also set to unveil its
Ercolina® GB100 S CNC 6, a tube bending
machine that is an intelligent choice for
the most demanding requirements for
heavy tube and profile bending in industrial
sectors such as shipyards, petrol-chemical,
agricultural and heavy carpentry.
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 Ambrell's EKOHEAT 10-15kW model
 The Ercolina GB100 S CNC 6 tube bender
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