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the roll bending process. Coupled with a controllable carriage booster, it allows bending radiuses as small as 1 X OD. Soco’s unique DGT technology (Direct Gear Transmission) is a worldwide patented bending system that brings efficient and stable bending. It offers the highest accuracy and repeatability in draw and roll bending. Website : www.soco.com.tw

all-electric tube bending machines with hydraulic clamping. The range is available in 13 different automation levels, from the most simple model (CNB) up to the most complete (CN6), with 8 machining capacities and a tube bending range from Ø 4-150mm (wall thickness from 0.5-12mm).

› Sofratest’s NDT testing of the SAW process

Sofratest also offers multi-channel control (up to 32) for high-speed inspection of the plate before forming. This advanced technology can be supplied both for turnkey systems and automated inspection systems with full traceability.

Sofratest France

7E21

› Star Bend’s CN3 all-electric tube bender

Website : www.sofratest.com

Sofratest specialises in the manufacture of NDT (non-destructive testing) equipment for longitudinal and spiral welded pipes. The company has pioneered developments in computer based solutions for NDT, including ultrasounds and electromagnetic techniques. The company’s main standard products are automatic ultrasonic and eddy current systems for weld and parent material inspection of ERW and SAW process.

The new CN6 system is managed by innovative brushless motors, driven by the latest generation of digital drivers and management software controlling the bending cycles in a Windows environment. According to Star Bend, its line of machines has excellent reliability, performance, purchase cost and operating costs. Website : www.starbendsrl.com

Star Bend Srl Italy

8bG30

With 30 years of experience in bending and deforming application solutions, Star Bend supplies a patented series of

EUMET Marzahner Chaussee 225, 12681 Berlin

METALLHANDEL GMBH

Tubes and Pipes for Gas and Water

Condenser Tubes

Finned Tubes

Condenser Tube Plates

Fittings, Flanges

Copper • Brass • Aluminium

Steel, Stainless Steel

Sheets, Strips, Sections, Tubes/Pipes, Bars/Rods, Wire

Homepage: www.eumet.de • e-mail: eumet@eumet.de Tel: +49 (0) 30 50382997 • Fax: +49 (0) 30 50 38 2999 General Manager: Gerhard Hoffmann

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