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20 No 2 March/April 2007
T
echnical
A
rticle
Illustration images used this issue courtesy of Al Fajer Information & Services, Bigstockphoto.com, International Tube Association, Kusakabe Electric & Machinery Co Ltd, Messe
Düsseldorf GmbH, Ihlas Trade Fairs, Otto Junker, NDT Systems & Services AG, G Rau, Steel Tube Institute of North America, Strategic Images, Wuppermann Rohrtechnik GmbH
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Advanced Technologies for Copper
Tube Production
By Dr G Voswinckel, Otto Junker GmbH, Germany
As Muhammad Ali excelled in the sport of
boxing, so the process of drilling, piercing and
punching must
‘float like a butterfly, sting like a
bee’
. The aim of this technology is to employ
precision, accuracy and productivity to puncture
and perforate the surface of tube, pipe and
profiles. Whether it be automatic dual punching,
non-deformation through-punching, or modular
flow-drilling, the experts in this area need to
keep on improving to remain competitive in
the ring.
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The CCTV of the tube world, inspection,
measuring, and testing is critical to the success
or failure of, for instance, an automotive fuel
line or cross-country pipeline. From ultrasonic
full-body inspection of pipe weld seams, 3D
camera measurement of tube bends, hydrostatic
evaluation of OCTG products, and advertising
of the resultant quality through specialised
marking, the tube maker should leave no stone
unturned in the rigorous drive for excellence.
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The 3
rd
international tube, pipe and fittings
exhibition for Turkey and the surrounding region,
BORU has grown in stature since its inception
in 2005. This may be due to Turkey's economic
and industrial strength, with ongoing discussions
regarding Turkey's full EU membership, but
is just as likely down to the unique location of
Istanbul, a trading gateway between Europe
and Asia. Here we provide show information,
together with a selection of exhibitor profiles.
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BORU 2007: Show Feature
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Drilling, Piercing & Punching
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Inspection, Measuring,
Testing & Marking
One of the most coveted product types on the
market, the versatility of corrosion resistant steel
tubing lies at the heart of its popularity. A ferrous
alloy with a minimum of 10.5 per cent chromium,
stainless steel avoids common problems such
as rust and corrosion. This benefit is ideal for
applications as wide ranging as medical to oil
and gas. Here we focus on a selection of the
producers of stainless steel tube and pipe.
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Stainless Steel Tubing:
Machinery & Manufacture