Maximizing efficiency in tube production

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Passing along increasing costs is not a given in the domestic manufacturing industry. As inflation has become more of an issue in recent months, some companies have had success passing along cost increases, but that’s not an option for all manufacturers. They must be diligent in their search to eliminate waste from the production process.

The world of tube production is no different. Anything that reduces production costs helps to keep prices competitive and improve a company’s bottom line.

High-frequency welding, a type of electric resistance solid-state welding, is one technology improvement that can help tube producers improve efficiency and reduce energy costs. As part of this process, high-frequency power is applied through an induction coil, which heats metal strip edges. The edges are then forged together to create a longitudinal seam weld.

This is a precision operation that requires a specific heat weld input, but when it is implemented correctly, it is a suitable choice for welding the most advanced steel chemistries and emerging ferrous and nonferrous materials.

Olexandra Tupalo, a materials engineer at Thermatool Corp., will lead a webinar on April 20 outlining the capabilities and energy efficiency of high-frequency induction welding. Attendees will learn how the process can be optimized for top performance and maximum cost saving.

To register, visit here.