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System with three CNC controls THE FL 600 3D from Tube Tech Machinery Srl, Italy, was designed for machining tubes and structural profiles with a maximum external diameter of 610mm and a maximum length of 24,000mm. chains move at variable speed, according to the tube diameter and weight, and are made to slide on bearings to prevent noise and wear. The movements of the piece along the working axis are ensured by four self-centring mandrels, activated by synchronised hydraulic cylinders.

on the mandrels. The plant is automatically controlled by two CNC controls: one for the handling area and the other for the laser working area (Sphera). A third CNC control manages and supervises the laser source. The three computers are set to interact with one another, with no need for human operation: they automatically handle profile loading, dimensional control, 3D laser machining and discharge of the machined parts. The software is simple and user-friendly, and can be upgraded to include the handling of lists of materials and stock. Tube Tech Machinery Srl – Italy Fax: +39 030 7256333 Email: info@tubetechmachinery.com Website: www.tubetechmachinery.com

The tri-dimensional system allows operation on any point in a sphere space, while movement along five interpolated axes, with precision ball screws and linear motors, ensures high dynamics and performance. FL 600 3D is equipped with a double tube loading system: one from bundle, which allows the automatic loading of tubes with round, square and rectangular section and a loading capacity of 10,000kg, and one from chain, which also enables the loading of open section profiles. It is composed of V-shaped supports: the

A tempered and rectified precision helical toothed rack activates the advance, operated by brushless motor and precision reducer with slack recovery system. The mandrels are designed to allow the machining of different diameters and sections, with no change of tools. An integrated floating system allows the compensation for a piece’s uneven straightness during machining, enabling precision machining even on particularly irregular tubes, and preventing dangerous mechanical stress

All-in-one pipe bending machine SIMAT Srl, Italy, produces special and standard machines for tube working. The company’s new Levitate ® all-in-one pipe bending machine allows the bending of metal tubes (copper and stainless steel) from 6 to 35mm diameter, directly from coil. It can also make curve radius equal to diameter. (when necessary) remain in the correct position without any external support. This allows the user to take advantage of both coil and mandrel working processes, without having to use two different machines. Levitate is versatile, and can be integrated with other automation parts, such as shaping machines. Swaging systems and tooling HYDROPRO Inc, USA, manufactures systems and tooling for hydro-forming or swaging. The company’s equipment can full depth expand a 400mm (15.75") expansion zone in just a few more seconds than it takes to expand a 40mm (1.57") zone. The expansion pressure and dwell times can be precisely set and controlled to accommodate different tube material characteristics, which is of particular use when using tubes with high spring-back properties such as titanium and super duplex stainless steel. HydroPro’s SleevePro system uses hydroexpanding technology to expand sleeves or liners inside damaged parent

tubes, to repair cracks or strengthen eroded or corroded tubes. The BoilerPro system mechanically sets and flares the ends of boiler tubes prior to hydroexpanding or mechanically rolling the joints. HydroPro Inc – USA Website: www.hpro.com

serpentines with 35mm tubes and a bending radius equal to the tube diameter. SIMAT machines are strictly controlled before being sold, and they adhere to all official standards and rules. Installation and testing take place directly at the customer’s location by SIMAT technicians in order to avoid lost time and other inconveniences. Operators learn how to use the machine directly from the SIMAT technicians, who also provide online and just-in-time assistance. Levitate will be presented at Tube Düsseldorf in March.

This is made possible by a magnet inside the machine, which makes the mandrel

The company is also working on a new project: a special machine that will produce

SIMAT Srl – Italy Fax: +39 0432 948882

Email: sales@simatautomation.com Website: www.simatautomation.com

Levitate all-in-one pipe bending machine from SIMAT

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