TPT May 2012

T echnology N ews

All-in-one pipe-bending machine SIMAT has launched Levitate, a patented machine that can bend up to 35mm diameter tubes directly from coil. It can also make curve radii of less than 1.5 times diameter. The Levitate core consists of a steel rod that is not mechanically fixed to the machine structure, but can maintain the straight position thanks to a powerful magnetic field, so both ends of the core are free. This mechanism allows continuous coil feeding. The Levitate production cycle phases are: loading of the coil on payoff reel; introduction of the tube; bending of the tube, which is still tied to the coil; and final cutting of the bent tube by orbital welding or blade. With Levitate it is possible to obtain long lengths and small bending radii, implementing tubes of large diameter. The system can also offer advantages in the saving of manpower as well as feedstock. It can also be integrated with other automation parts, such as shaping machines. SIMAT machines are strictly controlled before being sold, and they respect all Operators learn how to use the machine directly from the SIMAT technicians, who also give online and just-in-time assistance. Spare parts can be easily and quickly ordered. SIMAT Srl – Italy Email: sales@simatautomation.com Website: www.simatautomation.com official standards and rules. Installation and testing take place directly at the customer’s location by SIMAT technicians.

New weld purge monitor Huntingdon Fusion Techniques has introduced a new dedicated Weld Purge Monitor. Having developed the models MKI to MKV in a particular style, the company has embraced advanced technology to create a new instrument, designated PurgEye™100, that offers significant advances over previous models. to be returned to the factory for yearly calibration. Using a tripod mount, the monitors can be located securely in an accessible viewing position without having to resort to additional clamping fixtures.

centres, automotive industry, white goods industry and construction industry. The company is a supplier to international groups such as ThyssenKrupp Group, Sassoli Group, Sandvik, Metecno Group, Ugine & Alz (Arcelor Group), Acesita, and other important service centres worldwide. Over 300 FASPAR machines are used in Italy, Europe, Russia, Asia, North and South Americas and Africa by a wide range of users. oxygen levels fall below the atmospheric reading of 20.94%. When the battery life is too low to provide sufficient power to run the PurgEye100 correctly, a battery symbol appears on the screen to warn the operator to change the battery. Similarly, a sensor symbol will appear on-screen to alert the operator to change the oxygen sensor. Huntingdon Fusion Techniques Limited 
– UK Email: hft@huntingdonfusion.com Website: www.huntingdonfusion.com

The PurgEye 100 has an algorithm in the software to correct the reading at low oxygen levels, to ensure accuracy and repeatability of readings. Most low cost oxygen monitors are made for oxygen measurement at breathing levels for personal safety, rather than welding, and they are unable to read accurately as

Features include integrated auto- calibration, requiring just the press of a button to calibrate both at ambient and at the lowest oxygen reading, and providing instant calibration at 0.01% O 2 . It also removes the need for monitors

Sheet metal working lines FASPAR SpA is a machine builder in the Milan area of Italy. Formerly a producer of presses, since 1977 the company has manufactured complete sheet metal working lines. With a 4,000m 2 covered production area, FASPAR’s main products include slitting lines; levelling, straightening and cut-to-length lines (with rotary, flying and mechanical shear); surface finishing lines; feeding and pressing/ punching lines; tension/

stretch levelling lines; roll forming lines; and sandwich panel lines. Processed material can be mild/carbon steel, galvanised steel, pre-painted steel, stainless steel, aluminium, titanium or copper. FASPAR’s customised products serve steel service

FASPAR SpA – Italy Fax: +39 02 9471611 Email: faspar@faspar.it Website: www.faspar.it

Slitting line for mild/carbon steel (installed in Ukraine)

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M ay 2012