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21 No 1 January/February 2008
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echnical
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rticle
Illustration images used this issue courtesy of Bigstockphoto.com, Borusan Mannesmann Pipe, International Tube Association, Mewag AG, Messe Düsseldorf GmbH,
Superior Technologies Inc, T-Drill Oy, Victaulic, and Wafios
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The application of quick change technology
to high precision tube mill operation in a
just-in-time environment
By Bruce Chidlow, senior tube mill operations engineer,
Kusakabe Co Ltd, Japan
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The most dependable show in the exhibition calendar,
Tube Düsseldorf 2008 will take place from the 31 March
to 4 April 2008. Here we preview the already packed
exhibitor list, which contains over 800 companies and
their confirmed stand numbers.
Tube Düsseldorf 2008:
Show Preview
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A vast land of awesome potential, India is one of the
fastest growing economies in the world and now an
industrial powerhouse. Taking place from 13-15 February
2008, Tube India has found its true home in New Delhi,
where over 90 exhibitors are set to gather for the show.
Tube India 2008:
New Delhi, India
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Being strong and resilient is never a straightforward
characteristic. Tube and pipe makers must take
advantage of the most advanced methods of protection
such as UV coating, zinc coating, thermal spray coating,
and innovative galvanizing.
Tube & Pipe Coating,
Jacketing & Galvanizing
The ‘Meccano’ of the tube and pipe industry, these
products display a robust set of characteristics that major
in leakproof strength and corrosion resistance. This
feature details a high-class range including elbows, tees,
reducers, stud ends, valves, and butt-welding fittings.
Fittings, Couplings &
Tubular Joints