TPT May 2012

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Polysoude publishes TIG cladding handbook

DURING the Industrie 2012 (Paris) and Tube and wire 2012 (Düsseldorf) trade fairs, Polysoude, an expert in TIG/plasma automated procedures, published the first handbook for ‘Mechanised TIG Cladding for Industrial Applications’. The 48-page guide contains information and an in-depth insight into the technology and know-how of this high-potential process. Industrialists will find helpful information and assistance on the subject, as well as practical tips and advice as to the various uses of TIG cladding. Flexibility, excellent surface quality of TIG welds, and the possibility to weld in all positions are determining factors that have led Polysoude to the automation of

this process in response to the growing industrial demand. The main advantages of the TIG process are that it allows for mastery of the weld pool in all positions, achieved thanks to high flexibility in the adjustment of welding parameters; and the possibility to control and supply the required amount of energy accordingly, enabling the respect of the characteristics of the material and in the particular case of cladding, to reduce the surface dilution level using exclusively one or two successive layers. Polysoude, with over 50 years’ experience in the field of orbital and mechanised welding, has accelerated the

Polysoude’s new TIG cladding handbook

cladding operations using materials that are resistant to mechanical wear and tear, abrasion and corrosion. In order to monitor the welding process, the operator can be assisted by a video system, exclusive to Polysoude. This supplementary quality guarantee consists of cameras mounted close to the torch, or even integrated in the body of the torch for more difficult cases, such as limited access or harsh/extreme environments such as preheating.

development of equipment and welding operating procedures for cladding operations using the TIG process and its variants. One such variant is the buttering of the ends of workpieces, for example in the case of heterogeneous joints. Cladding operations that use the TIG process are widely used in the repair of high-value added worn parts in service or following manufacturing anomalies during machining; and preventative

Integrated camera and lighting (in the torch

Polysoude SAS – France Email: info@polysoude.com Website: www.polysoude.com Core competence and innovation body), water-cooled for applications in areas with minimal radial clearance and severe heat conditions

INDIAbelongs to the five biggest producers as well as to the five largest consumers of steel in the world, with an estimated growth of 16 per cent until 2012. Additionally, planned investments from the Indian government as well as major investments by international steel companies further strengthen India’s steel industry. The building and construction industries along with the oil and gas sector are the major marketplaces for pipe in India. With the construction market booming and further development of new markets for steel pipes ranging from commercial framing to water pipes, the future of the

steel tubing industry certainly looks bright. Rising business opportunities in the Indian oil and gas sector and the rapid growth in the Indian petroleum sector call for a country wide pipeline infrastructure. The organisers have therefore invited readers to participate in the 5 th edition of South Asia’s successful business- to-business platform for the tubes and pipes and metal industry – Tube India International 2012/Metallurgy India 2012. Starting from 2012 the proven trade fair duo takes place parallel to Wire & Cable India. Exhibitors and visitors from all industries will benefit from this triple constellation.

Invaluable synergies for exhibitors and visitors are also created by the parallelism with India Essen Welding & Cutting 2012, which is held in hall 6, and the conferences, workshops and seminars which will round off the events. Companies can use Tube India International 2012/Metallurgy India 2012 as a platform to showcase their products, technology and know-how to the decision makers of the region and to strengthen their position in India. Messe Düsseldorf – India Email: schreiberg@messe-duesseldorf.de Website: www.messe-duesseldorf.com

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