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Tube & Pipe Welding: Trends & Progress
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Hypertherm, the Netherlands, has
announced the addition of new 130 amp
bevel consumables to its HyPerformance®
(HPR™) Plasma family of products. These
consumables will allow lower power bevel
cutting with the HPR130 and the HPR260.
The addition of the new consumables
will extend the existing bevel capabilities
currently available by enabling high quality,
full bevel cutting capabilities up to 45º
on thin plate. The consumables, which
will enable the cutting of both mild and
stainless steel, are part of the company’s
ongoing commitment to improve cut quality,
consistency, and overall performance while
lowering the operating cost of its systems.
Mr Dave LaPrade, business team leader
of Hypertherm mechanised systems
commented, “We believe the extension
of these new 130 amp consumables to
our already existing bevel product line will
be very well received in a market that is
looking for this capability.”
Hypertherm designs and manufactures
advanced metal cutting systems for
use in a variety of industries such as
shipbuilding, manufacturing and automotive
repair. Its product line includes handheld
and mechanised plasma cutters and
consumables, as well as CNC motion and
height controls.
Hypertherm Europe – The Netherlands
Fax: +31 165 596921
Email:
Website:
NDT equipment for
longitudinal or spiral
welded pipes
Sofratest, France, is a specialized
developer of computer-based solutions
for non-destructive testing, including
ultrasound and electromagnetic techniques.
The company provides the technology ideal
for inspection of weld quality on SAW spiral
and ERW longitudinal welded tubes.
The company supplies automatic ultrasonic
and eddy current systems for weld and
parent material inspection, specifically
for the ERW and SAW processes. The
technology includes multi-channels control
(up to 32) for high-speed inspection for
plate inspection before forming.
Sofratest offers innovation and application
of advanced technology in turnkey systems
of automated inspection systems with full
traceability according to higher standard
(API, ARAMCO, SHELL, BS534, DIN
17172).
Sofratest – France
Fax: + 33 1 34 75 53 41
Email:
Website:
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