TPT November 2009

T echnology U pdate

Spinformed hollow tube shapes and assemblies

THE Formitt Metal Labs division of Hess Industries, Inc offers tube spinforming and flowforming contract services. Formitt was created specifically to support product developmentforavarietyof industries,offering development, prototypingandproduction runs that utilise patented technologies to create hollow tube symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes, fabrications, and assemblies. Tube spinforming technology facilitates the insertion of filtration elements, heat exchange components and catalytic elements into the tube before end reduction. Cost savings are recognised by eliminating the need to stamp then weld end-cones

to the tube. Spinformed end cones are said to enhance overall component quality, reliability and appearance. Formitt hollow tube fabricated assemblies are currently being used in the automotive, HVAC, filtration, marine and other industries. Formitt Metal Labs – USA Fax: +1 269 683 1775 Website: www.formitt.com Hess Industries, Inc – USA Fax: +1 269 683 1775 Email: sheffer.rick@hessindustries.com Website: www.hessindustries.com

 Parts from Formitt Metal Labs

Fighting part wear caused by abrasion, impact and heat

alloy powder fill; steel case that seals the tubular section containing alloys to prevent contamination, moisture pickup, and alloy loss if the electrode is dropped; 6mm fits all electrode holders; and are color coded for alloy identification. Rankin Industries is a designer and manufacturer of a full range of build-up and hardfacing products and specialty alloys, and is based in San Diego, California. Rankin Industries – USA Fax: +1 858 684 5008

SWAGELOK Company recently announced the expansion of the language capabilities of its Swagelok welding system M200 power supply. Offering ease of use, portability, and 200 amp capability, all at a weight of less than 50lb (23kg), the M200 features built-in multi- language capability. Russian and Swedish have been added to the power supply’s original languages, English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese (simplified and traditional). A high-resolution, 12.1" (307mm) colour industrial touch-screen gives users a simple, intuitive pathway to enter weld programs. Users can choose from one of three forms to enter weld programs, including automatic weld schedule programming. The M200’s automatic shield gas control (patent pending) simplifies set-up RANKIN Industries’ Rantube, a premium large diameter tubular hardfacing electrode, combats part wear in heavy industry caused by severe abrasion, erosion, impact, and heat. Rantube deposition rates are up to 6.5 pounds per hour for the 11mm size. The Pi electrode is designed for all position welding and can be used at low amperage to hardface thin edges on tillage tools and similar parts.

of shielding gas, requiring no use of a separate flowmeter. Universal voltage input (100 to 230V [ac]) requires only a cord/plug change to accommodate an input voltage. The M200 works with all currently available Swagelok weld heads. It includes four USB ports, Ethernet port, USB device (output) port, VGA output, and serial port. All gas and electrical connections, plus the integral, high-speed thermal printer are Rantube can be applied to heavy industry parts made from cast iron, manganese steel, and mild steel without preheat. High carbon and alloy steels may require preheat. Electrodes are available in three large diameters: 6mm, 8mm, and 11mm. Special tubular design features include: a graphite end seal for quick arc start; flux coating to prevent damage if dropped and allow non-heated storage; high density

Email: sales@brocoinc.com Website: www.rankin.com

Swagelok adds languages to orbital welding system

The power supply can ship to meet a variety of certifications, including CE, CSA and CCC. Headquartered in Ohio, USA, the Swagelok Company is a developer and provider of fluid system solutions, including products, assemblies, and services for the research, instrumentation, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, power, petrochemical, alternative fuels, and semiconductor industries. Its manufacturing, research, technical support, and distribution facilities support a global network of more than 200 authorised sales and service centers in 57 countries. Swagelok Company – USA Email: info@arbor.swagelok.com Website: www.swagelok.com

easily accessed from the unit’s side panels.

 The M200 power supply

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