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SCOPELINK and ROBOFIX: Measuring, welding, assembling – done
Another major highlight which has been developed by the PPS research engineers is the world- wide unique measuring system SCOPELINK for the frequently during pipework installation required adapter pipes. The use of SCOPELINK reduces the commonly time and cost intensive manufac- turing of adapter pipes considera- bly: within only a few minutes the isometry data of the pipe layout can be precisely measured and stored. To save time, prefabricated pipe segments can be tailored by the software to meet the particu- lar conditions of the installation on site. After the data transfer to the workshop or the PIPEFAB software the adapter pipe can be manufactured immediately.
The measuring operation includes precise gathering and documen- tation of the adapter pipe isom- etry as well as the position of the anges and their hole patterns. Based on the pipe isometry the adapter pipe is bent or assembled of segments. For exploitation in the workshop the TRACTO-TECH- NIK development section has designed another advantageous tool: the automated positioning unit ROBOFIX. To ensure easy tacking and butt welding this component allows xing two anges with their hole patterns in exactly the same position as they will assume after their nal assembly. Additionally, the data required for bending and aring operations can be generated directly from the pipe isometry.
High-quality mechanical engineering: Know-how and expertise
Substantially revised, completely modular structured, functional and ergonomically designed – but still as rugged and reliable as appreciated by the users: As technological pioneer in the eld of tube machining the latest generation of the tube working centre TUBOMAT sets its own par- ticular standard. Independently of complex controls by digital information professional and high-quality mechanical engi- neering remains the key for pre- cisely manufactured tubes of all possible dimensions.
ITAtube Journal No3/October 2018
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