A Fully Automated Pipe Cutting Shop in a Single Machine

The 3D Tube Cutting Line (TCL) from HGG Profiling Equipment (Medina, OH) combines precision tube cutting with an automated and custom designed in-feed/out-feed logistics system to increase production capacity. TCL accuracy offers fabricators a cost effective alternative to expensive laser machines, while TCL automation provides them with the flexibility to adapt quickly to changing production volume and tight lead times. This system combines a pipe and 3D tube-and-pipe cutting machine with an automated fabrication line with multiple out-feed stations. The end result: fabricators have a fully automated pipe cutting shop in a single machine.

The 3D TCL is specially designed to maximize automated productivity with a minimum of operator interface. Next generation 2.0 3D pipe cutting eliminates operator interference with a new “press and play” technology. The chuck-style machine design keeps the torch in a fixed position while the TCL line automatically moves material and finished parts at different lengths through designated out-feed stations, from stock pipe to batches of ready-to-fit parts. The TCL reduces welding and fitting part preparation time by over 30 percent, eliminating the need for highly skilled welders. In addition, parallel-executed logistics reduce total throughput time by 32 percent. Health and safety are enhanced by the most effective fume extracting system yet, using a closed cutting cell. The TCL machine should pay for itself within a year.

For steel construction piping, the TCL is ideal for building cranes, trusses, stadiums, bridges, theme parks, expo centers, airport structures, and shopping malls. For process piping, it is ideal for spools, manifolds, pipelines, headers, lobster backs, boilers, and nozzles.

HGG (Wieringerwerf, Netherlands), is a leading supplier of pipe cutting machines, robotic profile cutting lines and associated cutting equipment solutions around the world. HGG Profiling Equipment, an HGG subsidiary located in Medina, provides comprehensive sales and service support for their growing customer base in North America, Central America and South America, serving an array of customers in steel construction, piping process industries, offshore/onshore, crane building, ship building and others.

HGG Profiling Equipment, 3977 Rivendale Drive, Medina, OH 44256, 330-461-6855, jt@hgg-group.com, www.hgg-group.com.