Orbimatic GmbH
Peterborough PE7 3FT  United Kingdom
Dec 01, 2004 Models RPG 1.5 and RPG 4.5 produce square and burr-free finish on tubes. Model RPG 1.5 covers from 3–38.1 mm OD, while Model RPG 4.5 covers 25.4–114.3 mm OD. After collet sets clamp tube on outside diameter, lathe type cutter is rotated and introduced to tube end on micrometer feed system to machine it square. Micrometer feed system allows precise amount of material to be removed from tube for sizing purposes. Bench mount stand facilitates operation.

Esco Tool
Medfield, MA 02052
Nov 24, 2004 Pneumatic MillHog® features automatic pilot locating system on tube ID, which eliminates setup time. Combined with track-mount system, operators can end-prep water wall boiler panel sections without clamps or cutting oils. Available in straight-thru and right-angle models, MillHog uses field-replaceable carbide blade inserts with multiple cutting edges. Models operating at 5,000 and 10,000 rpm are offered with working ranges from 0.450 in. ID to 4.00 in. OD.

Esco Tool
Medfield, MA 02052
Aug 17, 2004 Wart MILLHOG® Right Angle I.D. Clamping End Prep Tool, with ¾ in. ID to 4½ in. OD clamping range, handles heavy wall- and highly alloyed tubes. Compact design requires 2 5/8 in. wide clearance to fit between boiler tubes, and incorporates 1¼ hp motor with gear drive supported by dual opposed tapered roller bearings. Unit uses EscoLockâ„¢ wedge-style blade lock system with TiN coated cutter blades and can pull continuous thick chip without cutting oils.

Esco Tool
Medfield, MA 02052
Jul 09, 2004 Wart Membrane Removal Head for the Wart MILLHOG® right angle welding end prep tool machines membrane from between clad tubes, simultaneously removes overlay, and puts finished end prep on tube. Head features multiple carbide bits with 4 cutting edges each and is designed to perform 37½° and J preps, flat face, and bore clad tubing. Tool requires min 2 5/8 in. radial clearance to fit Dutchman window and has working range from ¾ in. ID to 4½ in. OD.

U.S. Laser Corp.
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
Jul 08, 2004 Turnkey 3- and 4-axis cutting systems, with conventional or fiber-optic beam delivery, include stent cutting types. Short-pulsed Nd:YAG laser (303-5TSP and 303-50MSP) delivers drilling and cutting results with little or no dross. Touchscreen controller facilitates programming and profile storage. System provides real-time power monitoring for process control. Kerf width of less than 25 mm is achievable.

Tools For Bending, Inc.
Denver, CO 80223 2195
Jul 01, 2004 Utilizing 1 hp motor with variable speed drive, Tube End Finishing Machine provides deburring of ID and OD and squaring of re-cut tubing up to 2.0 in. OD. Locking jaws are pneumatically operated and can be adjusted for positive tube clamping without marking tube. Machine includes high-intensity halogen work light, ergonomically located emergency stop button, and protective lexan shield. If shield is opened, motor automatically shuts off and clamping jaws are disabled.

Esco Tool
Medfield, MA 02052
Jun 07, 2004 Air-powered Ground MILLHOG® consists of right angle drive ID clamping end prep tool that fits into water wall boiler tube panels where one tube has been removed and there is 1½ in. radial clearance. Featuring push-pull clamp and release mechanism, tool produces clean, consistent end preps to help provide X-ray certifiable welds. Unit also employs wedge style blade locking system and uses TiN coated cutter blades for chatter-free operation.

Esco Tool
Medfield, MA 02052
Sep 30, 2003 Portable, air-powered MILLHOG® Dictator Clamping Tool features centering cage, mounting sleeve for tool, and dial indicator for establishing actual center of pipe up to 24 in. OD. Capable of compound bevels without adjustments, preset template allows ratchet cross-feed mechanism to engage single point cutting blade. Tool uses cutter blades made from TiN coated, high-speed tool steel and delivers 4,000 lb-ft of torque.

Aristo Machines, Inc.
Indianapolis, IN 46201 4161
Sep 15, 2003 Model TH:VR601-HD uses twin heads in modified C frame configurations. With optional tool changer, it will service tubes up to 3 in. diameter. Machine delivers 4–5 second cycle time per station, and has extended frame to enable backstopping to supplement clamping system. Allen Bradley Micrologix 1200-based control with limit switches provides accurate machine travel. Hydraulic system has 55 gal hydraulic tank with 15 hp motor. Air-cooled heat exchanger is standard.

Esco Tool
Medfield, MA 02052
Sep 09, 2003 Esco Mongoose MILLHOG® right angle drive ID clamping end prep tool utilizes push-pull clamp and release mechanism with attached wrenches to bevel tubes with 5/8 in. ID to 3 in. OD. Its 2/3 hp pneumatic motor generates cutting torque at the bit capable of machining stainless steel and alloyed tubing. Suitable for performing any angle of prep, tool includes dual opposed tapered roller bearings, EscoLockâ„¢ rigid blade lock system, and TiN coated cutter blades.

Reed Manufacturing Co.
Erie, PA 16512
Jan 24, 2003 Model RG1.5, for mechanical contractors and sprinkler fitters, uses body of company's 2-1 product to hold roll-grooving wheels and requires 360° rotation to groove pipe. RG1.5KIT Groover Kit, #08530, converts standard pipe cutter to roll groove 1½ in. and smaller pipe. Kit #08531 is a pack of 3 groover wheels.

Esco Tool
Medfield, MA 02052
Jan 23, 2003 Wart MILLHOG® Right Angle ID Clamping End Prep Tool features gear drive supported by dual-opposed tapered roller bearings, separate bearing to support cutter head, and EscoLockâ„¢ wedge-style blade lock system. Requiring only 2 5/8 in. wide clearance to fit between boiler tubes, tool features handle with ratchet for clamping to tube ID and knurled knob to simplify positioning. Tool provides torque-free operation and is used on tubes from 0.75 in. ID to 4.5 in. OD.

Aristo Machines, Inc.
Indianapolis, IN 46201 4161
Dec 23, 2002 TH(A):601 CNC I/O sizing system tube includes 2 forming heads that expand, reduce, bead, or size tubing up to 3 in. dia with machine repeatability of .001 in. Operation is controlled by single user interface mounted on swivel arm. Unit uses FinishZero machine program for end forming with up to 4 hits per part recipe. Allen Bradley SL503 based system can store up to 99 part recipes. User can select sequential or individual operation of forming heads.

RIDGID
Elyria, OH 44035
Oct 24, 2002 Portable RIDGID® 920 roll groover mounts to RIDGID 300 power drive for use in field or shop. It grooves pipe up to 24 in. Schedule 10 (.250); up to 16 in. standard wall (.375) for steel pipe; and 2 to 8 in. for copper tubing. Built-in pressure gauge enables operator to monitor hydraulic pressure to control flare and optimize groove time. Unit includes adjustable support legs, swiveling operating handle, and detachable transporter wheels.

Esco Tool
Medfield, MA 02052
Oct 03, 2002 MILLHOG® Rolling Motor and Tube Expander Kits accurately control tube expansion and create tight mechanical seal between tube OD and tube sheet. They include choice of rolling motor types, custom sized tube expanders from 3/8 to 4 ½ in. O.D., hose whip with in-line air filter, oiler, wrenches, and operating instructions. Air-powered motors have torque limits that can be preset from 25 to 325 lbs-ft.

T-Drill Industries, Inc.
Norcross, GA 30093 2928
Aug 27, 2002 Model TCC-25 Rotary Tube Cut-off machine offers integrated double end finishing, which allows square or chamfered ends to be provided on one (or both) ends of tube. It allows operator to select desired cut type (thru cut, cut and pull, or end finished) from control panel. Lengths and quantities are user-selectable, allowing the machine to be programmed for automatic operation.

Esco Tool
Medfield, MA 02052
Aug 12, 2002 Air-powered Commander Millhog® Model C-314 offers dual opposed tapered roller bearings for smooth operation. Oversize clamp ribs fit into pipe ID and have 6 contact points to spread radial load and minimize vibration. Fully portable, it pulls thick chip without cutting oils on pipe from 3.75 in. ID to 14 in. OD Providing 1 mandrel and 7 sets of clamps, model unit has 3 hp air motor that develops over 2,000 lb-ft of torque at cutting bit.

Thomas C. Wilson, Inc.
Long Island City, NY 11101
May 07, 2002 Two types of tools are available: Fixed-Type for 1/4 to 9/16 in. OD tubes, and Insert-Type for 5/8 to 2 in. OD tubes. Tools face brass, copper, steel, stainless steel, copper nickel, and titanium tubes. Cutter on fixed-type tool can be sharpened, and insert-type tool uses easy-to-replace cutter bits. Fabricators use tube facing tools to trim and face tubes before they are rolled, and re-tubers use tools to trim replacement tubes before or after they are expanded.

Crown Unlimited Machine, Inc.
Bluffton, IN 46714
Apr 25, 2002 Crown RDB rotary draw bending machines are available in 26 models with sizes ranging from 10 to 150 mm. They include purpose-specific benders such as hairpin and serpentine benders. Built to accommodate difficult tube geometries, benders handle up to 4 radii and tube diameters without needing to change tools. They feature bi-directional capability and plain English software.

S & S Machinery Corp.
Brooklyn, NY 11232
Apr 24, 2002 Single-station Model LS-38S endforms tubes from 1/4 to 1 1/2 in. diameters, with swage lengths through 2.5 in. It delivers 8 tons of force to reduce, expand, flare, and bead ferrous and nonferrous tubes of almost any length. Tool changing is accomplished by removing 4 screws to remove clamp set, and one screw to remove forming tool.