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FABTECH 2016 Sneak Preview: Tube & Pipe

The 2016 edition of FABTECH is on track to be one of the largest metal fabrication events ever at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas from November 16-18. This special sneak peek provides technical reviews of some of the machinery, tooling, systems and accessories that will be exhibited in the Tube & Pipe Pavilion to help you get a head start on navigating the show floor and managing your time while you’re there.

Posted: October 13, 2016

Booth N-6125: As a cost effective alternative to expensive laser machines, the highly accurate and flexible 3D Tube Cutting Line from HGG combines precision tube cutting with an automated and custom designed in-feed/out-feed logistics system that includes multiple out-feed stations to increase production capacity while adapting quickly to changing production volume and tight lead times.

Highly Accurate Pipe & Tube Cutting with Production Automation
The 3D Tube Cutting Line from HGG is fully automated pipe cutting shop in a single machine that is ideal for building cranes, trusses, stadiums, bridges, theme parks, expo centers, airport structures, shopping malls. as well as spools, manifolds, pipelines, headers, lobster backs, boilers, and nozzles.

Advanced Tube & Pipe Fabrication Systems
Ideal for cutting mild steel and highly reflective stainless steel and aluminum, the LC5 tube and sheet fabricating machine from BLM Group handles tube up to 334 in long and 4.75 in diameter and automatically processes sheet metal up to 78 in x 236 in.

Electric Tube End Forming System
The M71-E-6 Electric Tube End Forming System from Manchester Tool & Die forms tubes up to 1½ in diameter up to 40 percent faster than comparable hydraulic machines.

Air Powered Pipe Belt Finisher
The air-powered 14360 Pipe Belt Finisher from Dynabrade is ideal for blending and finishing applications on metal, stainless steel and a variety of other materials used on pharmaceutical equipment, food machinery, railing and other metal fabrication applications.

Thermal Drilling Replaces Welded Nuts with Stronger Formed Inserts
The thermal drilling process from Formdrill forms built-in inserts in UNC, UNF, NPT, Metric and Metric Fine threads in steel, stainless, aluminum and copper from .032 in to ½ in thicknesses with hole diameters from .059 in to 1.5 in.

Electric Hand-Held Beveling Tool
The upgraded and lightweight SMA30E hand-held beveling tool from Saar-Hartmetall features a more powerful motor and new milling head design for more efficient and cost-effective beveling.