TPT September 2012

12-14 November 2012

incorporating the optimum materials and manufacturing methods to ensure maximum performance. Website: www.osborn.com

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T-Drill Industries Inc USA

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PIPE and tube fabrication machinery manufacturer T-Drill Industries, Inc has launched the S-54 collaring machine. The S-54 collaring system is capable of producing tees as small as ¼" and as large as 2 1 / 8 " in materials such as copper, aluminium, steel, brass and stainless steel. The S-54 is available in versions from a simple hand load model to a completely automated version. Some of the options available include a manual feed table, or an automatic feed table, with auto load and part number storage. At Fabtech the company will be exhibiting its range of equipment for tube and pipe fabrication, including rotary cut-off, end-forming and spinning machines.

Quaker Chemical Corp USA

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QUAKER Chemical, a chemical supplier to the tube and pipe industry that offers system-wide expertise, as well as a comprehensive portfolio of processing fluids and coatings, has improved production operations for customers in welded and seamless tubular mills worldwide. The company was asked by a major tube and pipe manufacturer for help with issues it was experiencing at one of its facilities. It had premature corrosion on its pipes before they left the warehouse, and the company was losing money due to end-user warranty claims. Additive restraints at the plant were also causing film flow issues and the company was experiencing low coating film builds. Quaker’s experienced field staff quickly identified several important factors. Heavy mill oil on incoming steel was impacting coating adhesion on the pipe; gummy deposits in the tube forming/welding operations were causing appearance and dirt issues on the end product; the washer the manufacturer was using was unable to overcome coolant issues, resulting in marginal cleaning performance; and vacuum issues were affecting the coating applications. Quaker advised the customer to evaluate Quakercoat ® 036 UV, an instant and UV-cured coating that is free of VOCs (volatile organic compounds). This custom-formulated product eliminated the warranty claims and gunk deposits that had plagued the company, and gave better film builds, a better product surface, and drier pipes. Because the coating is more flexible, it also met the performance expectations of the manufacturer’s sister-mill and expanded its client base, with improved quality and consistency. This tube and pipe maker now spends less time dealing with issues due to multiple suppliers, and Quaker provides routine system-wide service visits to ensure any operator questions or concerns are addressed in a timely manner. Website: www.quakerchem.com

WI2000p post weld inspection system

of a welding torch while still being able to see the weld seam, weld pool and surrounding darker background. The images from the camera are displayed on an IP54 rated HMI console with software features that include image post-processing, image recording and playback. Up to 500 hours of video can be recorded for later review in order to debug, troubleshoot or audit a tube welding process. The XVC-O features a camera module with integrated lighting, adjustable focus and air or liquid cooling, all housed in a rugged enclosure able to withstand operating in harsh welding environments. The base package offers a complete robust system, with additional options such as a window de-dusting system, and a variety of console and camera mounts to allow the camera to operate in a variety of hostile environments. The WI2000p post weld inspection system has been developed to detect quality issues related to the welding process including weld undercut, sunk welds, pinholes, weld height, weld register (mismatch) bead roll/position and freeze line. A high speed laser based camera combined with fast data capture and analysis rates provides 7µm resolution to detect weld and forming issues independent of surface conditions. The process of welding tube and pipe requires several variables to be in check for efficient and stable production and to meet the quality demands of the industry. Mill dynamics, from setup to production, have an impact on the stability of these variables. Measuring and monitoring these variables is the first step in controlling them and improving weld quality.

Website: www.t-drill.com

Xiris Automation Inc Canada

C2312

XIRIS Automation specialises in developing machine vision products for the tube and pipe and metal fabrication industries. At Fabtech Xiris will be exhibiting the newly enhanced XVC-O weld monitoring camera along with the WI2000p, a quality tool for in-line inspection of welds on tubes and pipes. The XVC-O weld camera can monitor any open arc welding process used on tube and pipe mills. The camera combines revolutionary sensor technology with advanced electronics to provide a high contrast, wide dynamic range (> 140db) image, capable of seeing the brightest features

Xiris XVC-O weld monitoring camera

Website: www.xiris.com

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