TPT January 2012

T echnology U pdate Hydraulic bending systems for tubes INTERLAKEN produces hydroforming press systems for use in tubular part production or materials research applications. The systems are computer controlled hydraulic press systems with data acquisition that uses a high-pressure liquid to hydroform materials. Interlaken’s hydroforming press systems are designed to embrace both tube and sheet hydroforming applications. Gas forming systems are also available. The hydroforming press systems are equipped with Interlaken’s UniPress control system for reliable and precise control over the hydroforming process. Easy to use Windows compatible interface software enables users to build motion and force profiles designed to fit specific forming needs. The multi-channel closed loop control system is easily programmed to handle event as well as time dependencies. The control system offers dynamic mode switching which enables the user to switch between a variety of feedbacks such as force, position, internal pressure and other system variables. Hydroformed parts are stronger and weigh less due to structural integrity and fewer welds or add-on pieces. In addition, costs are reduced and time is saved by eliminating secondary operations, reducing scrap, lowering material and manufacturing costs, and increasing design flexibility. With superior control over forces and motions, Interlaken’s Hydroforming Press provides a greater overall quality of formed parts. A dual operation mode provides flexibility. The Learning/ Research Mode determines tool and die specifications, measures and optimises processes, and programs forces and motions. The Production Mode runs the optimised profile while monitoring and recording process variables. Interlaken Technology Corporation – USA Email: dprill@interlaken.com Website: www.interlaken.com Flux cored product range widened HAVING started flux cored wire production in 2009; Gedik welding has been widening its product range via R&D restructuring that includes butt and seamless flux cored wire production technologies. The advantages of flux cored wire are high deposition rate, smoothness seam, easiest functionality in every position and less distortion and stress as compared to shielded metal arc welding. Ever-changing and improving industrial applications create the demand for flux cored wires. Gedik – Turkey Website: www.gedikwelding.com

Metallurgy-Litmash 2012 International Trade Fair for Metallurgy, Machinery, Plant Technology & Products

Tube Russia 2012 The International Tube and Pipe Trade Fair in Russia

Aluminium/ Non-Ferrous 2012 International Trade Fair for Aluminium and Non-Ferrous Metals, Materials, Technologies and Products

2 8 – 3 1 M a y 2012

E x P o c E N T R F a i r g r o u n d s

M o s c o w , R u s s i a

www.metallurgy-tube-russia.com

Messe Düsseldorf GmbH P.O. Box 10 10 06 40001 Düsseldorf Germany

000 Messe Düsseldorf Moscow 123 100 Moscow Krasnopresnenskaya nab. 14 Phone +7/495/605-1100 +7/499/256-7395 Fax +7/495/605-7207 info@messedi.ru www.messe-duesseldorf.ru

Phone +49(0)211/4560-7793 Fax +49(0)211/4560-7740 RyfischD@messe-duesseldorf.de www.messe-duesseldorf.de

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