Advanced Cutting Solutions for Scrap Reduction and Improved Efficiency in Tube and Pipe Production
Cutting technology for the tube and pipe industry has significantly improved in recent years as more demands for efficient use of resources, speed and accuracy become key. Learn how to maximize tons off the mill with the highest mill speeds while cutting with accurate cut-to-length tolerance and meet the most demanding application requirements for many products and proprietary grades of tube and pipe.
Christopher Murray – Thermatool
HF Weld Process Optimization
High frequency welding is a type of electric resistance welding in which metal strip edges are heated using current and then forged together to create a seam weld. HF welding process relies on key process parameters such as welder power, frequency, precise heat input, raw material, weld area and mill setup. With advancements in steelmaking a process window for achieving a successful HF weld becomes tighter and it is important to closely monitor the process parameters and understand their influence on the resulting weld quality. This presentation summarizes the effects of welding parameters and mill setup and their optimization on resulting weld quality.
Olexandra Tupalo – Thermatool
Utilizing Technology to Increase Tube & Pipe Process, Quality & Profitability
Recent trends in a wide range of industries (from automotive to pharmaceuticals) have moved toward increased reliability of equipment, data collection and manufacturing methods to optimize quality & profitability. Tube and pipe cannot be an exception to this trend. This presentation reviews the advancements in scrap recovery, equipment uptime utilizing sensors and controls, and implementing software to monitor manufacturing practices and improving quality control that are necessary to keep up with these industry trends.
Grant Huffman – Thermatool
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