TPT November 2009

T ube M ills and R oll F orming L ines

Innovative ink jet printing for pipe or roll forming

INK jet printing is a well established process and even with competing technologies introduced into the marketplace, ink jet technology continues to evolve into the powerhouse of reliability that any tube pipe or roll forming and slitting company can still depend on. One example of this evolution is Roll Machining Technologies and Solutions' (RMTS) ability to mark each foot of the tube, pipe, roll forming and slitting material at

various speeds using variable data to multiple locations within a single input source. This application can be used for continuous production where speeds are 1000ft/minute or when paired with the product sensors it can also sense no product and the nozzles will not fire until the product has reached a desired location. RMTS, USA, is the exclusive distributor of this REA-Jet technology in the USA. Because REA-Jet ink jet printing is non-

New tube mill installed in Yekaterinburg ATTL A SPOL SRO, Czech Republic, has installed and commissioned a new tube mill in Yekaterinburg, Russia, to produce longitudinally welded tubes and profiles from steel and galvanised material, 102x5mm. The mill features new semi-automatic coil end welder and shear NPA, fast change of forming and calibration sections RVS system, and an ALDA Combi flying cut-off which can cut by flying shear for speed or flying cold saw when quality of the cut-off face is of prime importance. The ALDA Combi enables both operations on one machine, with changeover time of around 15 minutes. The mill includes an Attl AUT 8000 fully automatic bundling machine, and is also equipped with a Thermatool HF welding generator. Attl a spol sro – Czech Republic Fax: +420 271 960 414 Email: attl@attl.cz Website: www.attl.cz contact printing, it has the ability to print on any surface, in any direction, with any application. Models offered range in dot quality from drop on demand, continuous ink jet, and high resolution. The newest development is the marking of the weld area with a steady line so the weld is visible for bending or punching. RMTS says it will work with customers to determine the best and most cost effective system for any customised needs. The company also claims it is the recognised leader in roll machine tooling innovation and is excited to offer the world's fisrt and only Tube Mill Operator Training System on DVD. On the film it is possible to learn from renowned expert Joe Olson as he guides watchers through every stage of the mill with his nine part series and demonstrates techniques that will actually add life to roll tooling. Contact RMTS for more information. RMTS – USA Fax: +1 815 372 9105 Website: www.rollsolutions.com

 The TMTS ink jet printing in action

 Attl a spol has installed a new tube mill in Yekaterinburg, Russia

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