TRUMPF Offers Round Tube Processing System

The new TUBEMATIC RC laser cutting system from TRUMPF cuts thin-walled tubes that require a clean cut. This new development is closely related to the TUBEMATIC, which has been employed in the tube and profile processing industry for years, according to TRUMPF. The letters RC, for Round Cut, indicate the special design of the machine as a tube processing system for round pipes only. The main criteria in developing this system were laser-related part quality benefits and labor-saving production.

"Laser cutting, which at first may appear more costly than other processes, such as sawing, has advantages that reduce overall manufacturing costs," said a company spokesperson. "Primary advantages include the elimination of secondary operations and reduction in weld setup time. Tubes of up to 21 feet (standard) or up to 31 feet in length can be automatically processed on the TUBEMATIC RC when delivered from a bundle magazine."

Laser enables complete processing

Free from any contact or forces at the processing area, laser cutting opens up new possibilities in the production of round tube sections. The laser's precision and cutting speeds form the basis of the machine's productivity. Thin-walled tubes can be processed without deformation. The laser offers wear-free machining and flexibility. "Set-up times are virtually eliminated, while first article revisions, if any, are done in minutes," said a company spokesperson. "Laser cutting produces clean, smooth and virtually burr free cut edges."

Optional features offer the TUBEMATIC RC even more capability. End tube preparation for tube-to-tube multi-angled joining, as well as holes and through-type inserts, are possible.

Another highlight of the TUBEMATIC RC is the optional catcher unit, which removes both spatter and fumes given off during the cutting process. The catcher unit also allows the laser to be used at full power for maximum cut speeds when cutting tubes, without loss of quality.

Typical cutting tasks for the TUBEMATIC RC include the production of tube sections from high-quality round tubes, including thin-walled stainless steel tubes, where optimal cutting quality is important.

For more information contact:

      TRUMPF Inc.

      Farmington Industrial Park

      Farmington, CT 06032

      860-255-6000

      Fax: 860-255-6424

      www.us.trumpf.com

Southwest

      Hartwig, Inc.    

      1452 Warson Road North

      St. Louis, MO 63132

      314-426-5300

      Fax: 314-426-5311

      Hartwig, Inc.

      6110 Deramus Avenue

      Kansas City, MO 64120

      816-231-1850

      Fax: 816-231-2822

      Capital Machine Technologies

      14086-A Proton Road

      Dallas, TX  75244

      972-331-1536

      Precision Fab, Inc.

      11467 Mustang Road

      Franktown, CO 80116

      303-779-9180

      Fax: 303-779-9179

Southeast

      Capital Machine Technologies

      911 US Highway 301 South

      Tampa, FL 33619

      813-621-9751

      Fax: 813-626-0812

      Capital Machine Technologies

      3800 Camp Creek Parkway

      Building 2400 #116

      Atlanta, GA 30331

      404-629-1200

      Fax: 404-629-2299

      Bill Plourd

      Southern States Machinery

      415 Pisgah Church Rd. PMG #360

      Greensboro, NC 27455

      800-540-9713

      Fax: 800-540-9725

      Hart Machine Tool, Inc.

      PO Box 2709

      Muscle Shoals, AL 35662

      256-383-8680

      Fax: 256-381-5110

      Trumpf Inc.

      Farmington Industrial Park

      Farmington, CT 06032

      860-255-6000

      Fax: 860-255-6424