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Pipe & Tube Nashville Conference, USA

Optimizing operations through continuous improvement
26-28 June 2012

1201 Hands Free Entry Systems for Tube & Pipe Mills for the 21st Century
Len Steinmeyer, Royalton Industries
1202 Competitive ERW Lines for Quality Products
Frank Lagac, SMS Meer
1203 Optimizing Vintage, Niche Technology to Produce Todays Specialty
Tubes
John Reinhart and Chiranjib Murkherjee, Superior Tube Company, Inc.
1204 Disaster Preparedness Case Study
Independence Tube Corporation
1205 Welding Emissions and the Facility Emissions Inventory a Caveat
Darryl/Stephanie Hitch, Hitch Environmental LLC
1206 The Path to a Better HF Weld
Lesley Frame, Thermatool Corporation
1207 Tube Weld Process Monitoring Using Lasers
Cornelius Sawatzky, Xiris Automation, Inc.
1208 Early Warning Defect Detection System
Andrew Houghton, Promet Consulting, Ltd.
1209 New Ultrasonic Testing Technique for Testing Tube Ends
Joseph Baldauff, Magnetic Analysis Corporation
1210 Evaluating Product Integrity with Eddy Current
Dan DeVries, Criterion NDT
1211 In-Line Seam Heat Treatment Technology
John Inge Asperheim, EFD Induction a.s.
1212 Plasma Annealing of Thin-Wall and Small Diameter Tubes Efficient
and High Speed Alternative to Traditional Radiance Annealing
Igor Rogelj, Plasmait GmbH
1213 Improvements in Safety, Energy, Production, and Service Life for
Roller Hearth Furnaces for Annealing of Steel and Copper Tubing
Wynn Kearns, CMI Industry Americas, Inc.
1214 Preston Pipe Market Overview
Eric Lundin, The Tube & Pipe Journal
1215 Market Overview Anti-Dumping Measures and Implications
Kimberly Leppold, Metal Bulletin
1216 Measuring Tube Length and Speed Using Non-Contact Laser Based
Encoder Systems
Felix Rominski, Polytec, Inc.
1217 Evaluation of a Novel Lubricant Technology for Use on the Cold Drawing of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Tubing
Ike Tripp, Etna Products, Inc.
1218 Selecting Lubricants for Bending and End Forming Tube & Pipe
Joe Hough, Tower Oil & Technology Company
1219 Cold Drawing Processes for Tubing, Strategies and Constraints
Laurence Shaheen, Consultant

International Conference
Pipe & Tube World Conference 2011
Congress Center Dsseldorf, Germany
7-9 November 2011

1137 Solutions for tube & pipe producers

M Cottin, SMS Meer, Germany
1138 Latest developments in welded pipe production
J Nardi, Danieli W & K, Germany
1139 Modernising the technology of making thin-walled lrge diameter
tubes at tube rolling units equipped with polger mils
V Balakin, National Metalurgical Acadamy, Ukraine
1140 The research and development of deep water offshore pipeline of
Baosteel UOE SAWL x70, heavy wall thickness/large diameter
S Xie, Baoshan Iron & Steel, China
1141 Overview of large diameter pipes market
C Kalwa, Europipe, Germany
1142 ODF technology for welded tube and pipe manufacturing
Y Lin, Nakata Mfg Co, Japan
1143 Creating the value in line pipe production plany by applying high
technology, wase free lean process flow and experience
H Duman, Borusan Mannesmann Boru, Turkey

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1144 The digital spiral mill
R Bettie, Meta Vision Systems, UK
1145 Fabrication of hot induction bends from SAW large diameter pipes
manufactured from TMCP plate material
E Muthmann, Salzgitter Mannesmann Grobblech, Germany
1146 Efficient cutting of high tensile OCTG materials
H-J Braun, Reika GmbH, Germany
1147 High precision measurement possibilities for continuous process
control and quality reporting
P Rousselot, Zumbach Electronic AG, Switzerland
1148 Competitive advantage with system
M Siegl, Linsinger Maschinenbau GmbH, Austria
1149 Introduction of new finishing plant at Sumitomo Metals
N Mori, Sumitomo Metal Industries, Japan
1150 General OCTG market situation - demand, supply, capacities and
trends for Europe, North America, Middle East, former Soviet Union &
Africa
H Witt, Voestalpine Tubulars GmbH, Austria
1151 FRT - four roll technology, the latest development in tube OD
finishing
G Grandi, Danieli Centro ube, Italy
1152 Computer aided pass adjustment system for tubes
R Curry, Kocks Pittsburgh Co, USA
1153 Structure and tube properties from steel grade X10CrNoVNb9-1
produced in Zeleziarne Podbrezova, Slovakia
L Parilak, Zeleziarne Podbrezova, Slovakia
1154 New flexible tube forming processes - tool independent forming of
tubes to complex workpieces with workpiece-invariant tools
C Becker, Institute of Forming Technology and Lightweight Construction,
Germany
1155 Fetures of installation of working roll passes in the stands of PQF
mill
S Kondratyev, SPC Precisiontrub-Yug LLC, Ukraine
1156 Making tubes with discontinuous cross sections by means of 3D roll
forming
A Sedlmaier, kata M Sheet Metal Solutions, Germany
1157 Using integrated software applications and intelligent workshop
layouts to optimise design and fabrication flow in tube an pipe production
C Tripscha, 3R Software Solutions, Germany
1158 JCO pipe making technology - highly efficient technology and
environmental protection
B Genser, SMS Meer, Germany
1159 Developments at Arvedi in mechanical tubing
M Caldonazzo, Arvedi Tube Acciaio, Italy
1160 Heavy guage production challenges for critical applications using the
HFI technique Corinth Pipeworks, Greece
1161 Overview of European welded pipe markets
M Vertemberg, Steel Orbis, Ukraine
1162 In-line seam heat treatment technology
J Asperheim, EFD Induction a.s., Norway
1163 In search of the perfect solid stat weld
M Nallen, Thermatool, USA
1164 Assessment of precision tube quality. Issues and prospects
Y Y Lizinskaya, National Metallurgical Academy of Ukraine, Ukraine
1165 The forming of composite tubes and pipes using rotary sizing technology
B Chidlow, Kusakabe Electric & Machinery Co, Japan
1166 Numerical simulation of welded large diameter pipe manufcturing
V Aleshin, Physical & Training Center LLC, Russia

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YOKOHAMA TUBE & PIPE 2011

JOINT SYMPOSIUM
Innovative Tube & Pipe Manufacturing and Forming
13-15 June 2011
International Convention Center, Osaka, Japan

1101 Development of Conversion Type EV

M. Fukuda, Tokyo R&D Co. Ltd, Japan
1102 Issues of Complicated Artifacts and Embedded Software
T. Mase, Digital-Process Co. Ltd, Japan
1103 Global Strategy of Press Forming Machines
Y. Suzuki, Komatsu Ltd, Japan
1104 Present Status and Future Scope of Chinese Steel Industry
Z. Yang / J. Su, Intl Cooperation,CISA, China
1105 Present Status & Future Challenges for European Steel Tube Producers
K. Welters, German Steel Pipe Association, Germany
1106  Recent Production Technology of Large Diameter Line Pipe
H. Asahi, Nippon Steel Co. Ltd, Japan
1107 SMS Meer-JCO Pipe Making Technology
M. Cottin, SMS Meer GmbH, Germany
1108 Production of UFG Steel Sheets and Application to Steel Products
K. Hakomori, Nakayama Steel Works Co. Ltd, Japan
1109 High-End Tube Manufacturing Process of AMAGASAKI Steel Tube
Works
T. Nakai, Sumitomo Metals Co. Ltd, Japan
1110 ODF Technology for Welded Tubes/Pipes
F. Wang / M. Kiuchi, Nakata Mfg Ltd, Japan
1111 Development of New ERW Tubing with High Strength and Excellent
Formability Using Controlled Tube Rolling
T. Okabe, JFE Steel Co. Ltd, Japan
1112 Parameters Influencing In-line Weld-seam Heat Treatment
J. Inge Asperheim, EFD Induction a.s., Norway
1113 In Search of the Perfect Solid State Weld
T. Ignatowski, Thermatool, Ltd, USA
1114 Circumstances of Cu & Cu-alloy Tubes / Pipes Present & Future
T. Ando, Sumitomo Light Metals Co Ltd, Japan
1115 Latest Trend of Extruded Aluminium Tube of Heat Exchanger for
Automobile Air Conditioning
Y. Hyogo, Mitsubishi Aluminum Co. Ltd, Japan
1116 Workability of Specialty Tubing in Cold Pilgering
H. Abe, Zirco-Products Co., Ltd, Japan
1117 Manufacturing of Superior Structural Tubes/Pipes with Profiled Sections
T.Kitawaki / K. Matsumura, Toyo Superior Steel Tube Works Ltd, Japan
1118 Present Status and Future Scope of Tube Industry in China
G. Ding, CCRSA, China
1119 Overview of APOLO TUBULARS HFIW Tubes/Pipes and Brazil Emerging
Opportunities & Investments
W. Cordeiro, Apolo Tubulars Co. Ltd, Brazil
1120 Overview of Technological Innovation of Tube & Pipe Production
Y. Mihara, Tube Engg. Forum, ISIJ, Japan
1121 Automatic Gap and Mismatch Control on Spiral Pipe Mills
R. J. Beattie, Meta Vision Systems Ltd, UK
1122 History of Manufacturing Development of Large Sized Forming Rolls
M. Muroshige /T. Hidaka, Hitachi Metals Ltd, Japan
1123 Design and Manufacture of Functional Rolls
R. Yamshita, Sanyo-Seiki Ltd, Japan
1124 Application of AC Servo Press Technology Current Situation & Future Application K. Kawamoto, Komatsu Corp. Japan
1125 Advanced Laser Technology for Pipe Cutting
S. Miyabuchi , AMADA Corp. Japan
1126 Development of All Position GTA Welding Robot System
Y. Ikezawa, Kawasaki Heavy Industry Ltd, Japan
1127 A New Era, The Linear Cage Forming System
R. Bosoni, Olimpia 80 s.r.l, Italy
1128 Making Roll Forming Flexible - Introduction to Chain Forming
S. Ding, Univ. of Wollongong, Australia
1129 Advanced Technologies for Value-added Tubes & Pipes
H. Weber,Dreistern GmbH & Co. KG, Germany

1130 State-of-the-Art, Set of Ultrasonic Examination Equipment for The

Modern Pipes Production Lines
A. Kirikov, Nordinkraft AG, Germany
1131 Innovation Work on New Tube & Pipe Technology of MFI & USTB
J. Han, University of Science &Technology, Beijing, China
1132 Savings with Multiple Blade Tube Cut-off Machines for Outweigh
Investment Cost
J. Worthing, Linsinger Corp, Austria
1133 New Developments of Flexible Cold Roll Forming Machine
H. Ona, Takusyoku Univ. Japan
1134 FEA Analysis on 600MPa TRIP Steel Variable Section Roll Forming
with Protrusion and Holes
L. Qiang, North China Univ. of Technology, China
1135 Making Tubes with Discontinuous Cross-Sections by Means of 3D Roll
Forming
A. Sedlmaier, data M Sheet Metal Solutions GmbH, Germany
1136 FEM Simulation of ERW Pipe Manufacturing
J. Yin / M. Kiuchi, Nakata Mfg Ltd, Japan

PIPE & TUBE PITTSBURGH 2010

Technology for Profitible Production
3-5 October 2010
Holiday Inn Pittsburgh Airport, Pittsburgh, Penn., USA

1001 Market Overview The World Outside of the Americas

J. Hunter, Steel Orbis, USA
1002 Soucone - Reduced Production Costs & New Design Potential for
Conical Steel Poles
M. Binder, Soutec Ltd, Switzerland
1003 Laser Fabricating in Structural Tube & Pipe
J. Arendas, BLM Group, USA
1004 Precise, Seamless, Superalloy Tubes Made with Flowform Process
M. Fonte, Dynamic Flowform Corp., USA
1005 Stimulation vs. Austerity The Closest Thing to a Knife Fight in
Economic Forecasting
C. Kuehl, FMA Economist & Founder, USA
1006 Automatic Data Collection Technology and the Power of the Internet
to Drive Continuous Improvement
T. Fabek, Profit Finders, USA
1007 Draw Bench Quick Changeover Technology to Accommodate Ever
Changing Smaller Orders and Just in Time Deliveries
A Bltmann & C Krueger, Bltmann Machines, Germany
1008 Rotary Sizing Technology and its Applications
B. Chidlow, Kusakabe Electric & Machinery Co Ltd, Japan
1009 Tube Welding Fluxes Y. Baskin, Superior Flux & Manufacturing Co, USA
1010 Launching DP780 Light Wall Tube at ArcelorMittal Dofasco
Z. K. Li, ArcelorMittal, Canada
1011 Castrip Technology
M. Becker, Nucor Sheet Mill Group, USA
1012 Producing Premium HFW Pipes with Large Squeezing Out
L. Xingtao, Baosteel Iron & Steel Co, China
1013 Making Tubes with Discontinuous Cross Section by Means of 3D Roll
Forming
A. Sedlmaier, dataM Sheet Metal Solutions GmbH, Germany
1014 New Linear Cage Forming System
P. Beierling, Olimpia 80 s.r.l., Italy
1015 Market Overview The Americas
P. Vivian & R Preckel, Preston Pipe, USA
1016 Bar Code Identification of Pipes & Tubes
D. Anderson, InfoSight Corp., USA
1017 Cost Savings by a New Cutting Process for Steel Tubes, Bars & Profiles
H.J. Braun, Reika GmbH & Co KG, Germany
1018 Wall Thickness Measurement & Determination of Wall Thickness
Distribution on Hot Tube A Comparison of Systems
B. Schttler, IMS Messsysteme, Germany
1019 An Update on the Application of Ultrasonic Energy to Tube Drawing
N. Maropis, Maropis Technical Enterprises Inc, USA
1020 Historical Perspective of ERW Tube Mills
N. Abbey, Abbey International, USA

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1021 Fatigue Studies on High Frequency Induction Welded (HFIW) Steel

Tubes An Insight into Fatigue Life Enhancement Opportunities
M. Preethi, Tube Products of India, India
1022 Smart Annealing for Tube & Pipe
J. Pierson, Thermatool Corp., USA
1023 Method for Simulation & Development of the Forming Process in Tube
Welding Lines
A. Rossbach, SMS Meer, Germany

PIPE & TUBE ISTANBUL 09

Technology for Quality, Productivity and Profit
2-3 November 2009
WOW Hotels Conventions Center, Istanbul, Turkey

0901 Continuous improving in pipe mill technology

J.Nardi, Danieli, Italy
0902 Numerical simulation of the production process of welded tubes and
its industrial application
A.Sedlmaier, data M Sheet Metal Solutions GmbH, Germany/A.Skripkin,
CSoft, Russia
0903 Producing precision outside diameter tubes and pipes using rotary
sizing technology
B.Chidlow, Kusakabe, Japan
0904 Modernisation of machines for the manufacturing of LSAW pipes
M Decker, Grbener Maschin., Germany
0905 Recovery of the world economy - consequences for capacities and
price of materials
Dr H-J Bchner, IKB Deutsche Industriebank, Germany
0906 Overview and outlook for the global welded and seamless pipe markets
M. Beveridge, Metal Bulletin Research, UK
0907 Analysis and insights into the seamless and welded markets in Turkey, Iran, China, Southern Europe, UAE and Saudi Arabia
M. Lozovaya, Steel Orbis, Ukraine
0908 The CIS and Ukraine markets-latest situation and future prospects
S. Deliamure, Metal Expert, Ukraine
0909 Continuous forming of small and large-sized corrugated tubes
H. Schulz, Nexans Deutschland GmbH, Germany
0910 Present market requirements for a modern high-performance ERW
tube welding line
H. Floeth, SMS Meer GmbH, Germany
0911 New Generation of induction bending machines
W. Heinemann, AWS Schaefer, Germany
0912 All-electric benders and end-formers enhance tube forming
P. Bortolan, BLM Group, Italy
0913 New opportunities from laser tube cutting technology
G. Zacco, BLM Group, Italy
0914 Experimental and FEM investigation on influence of ring stiffeners on
buckling behaviour of subsea pipelines under hydrostatic pressure
R. Shahandeh, Urmia University, Iran
0915 Smart annealing for API pipe producers
D. Gardiner, Inductotherm IHWT, UK
0916 Current applications and future aspects of the usage of carbon steel
tubular products suitable for electro-chrome plating and decorative
industrial painting in the manufacture of high end products such as
domestic radiators and steel furniture
M. Ergin, Borusan Mannesmann, Turkey
0917 Comparing structural hollow sections with long products for structural purposes
K. Kleki, Borusan Mannesmann, Turkey
0918 New processes and technologies for making tubes with improved
strength and service properties determined by metal microstructure
V. Balakin, Nat Metallurgical Academy, Ukraine
0919 Substantially improved reheating using flameless oxyfuel
J. v Schele, The Linde Group, Germany
0920 Theoretical analysis of new technological processes of seamless pipe
rolling
A. Vydrin, JSC Rosniti, Russia
0921 Innovation in seamless pipe production
R. Calligaro, Danieli Group, Italy

0922 The latest generation of tube straightening machines - cost and quality improvements in tube finishing lines
H-J Braun, Reika, Germany
0923 Ways of improving competitiveness through innovational products in
the oil and gas sector like diffusion zinc coating
V. Proskurkina, Pridniprovska State Academy, Ukraine
0924 New developments in flux leakage inspection of OCTG tubes and pipes
Z. You, Magnetic Analysis, USA
0925 Strategic and technical aspects of cost effective tube cutting
P. Sohler, Kinkelder, Netherlands
0926 Waste abatement strategies for pickling lines
W. Leveson-Gower, Scanacon, Sweden
0927 Some problems of modelling of the deformation zone in extrusion of
seamless tubes
S. Rakhmanov, Vostok Plus, Ukraine
0928 ECPPC - European Copper Plumbing Promotion Campaign
A. Tepirolu, Sarkuysan AS, Turkey
0929 Characterisation and manufacture of seamless stainless steel hexcans
by cold pilgering
N. Saibaba, Dept of Atomic Energy, India
0930 A new approach in the evaluation of the grain structure in tubes of
stainless steels and alloys
Y. Lezinskaya, National Metallurgical Academy, Ukraine
0931 Mechanical properties and microstructure of Mo-Nb-V steel for X80
pipes
V. Jurko, US Steel Kosice, Slovak Republic

PIPE DREAM INDIA 2008

Innovations & Technical Realities for
Tube & Pipe Production
12 February 2008,
Eventza, The Phoolwari, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

0801 PQF Advanced Mandrell Mill Technology

H. Strank, SMS Meer GmbH, Germany
0802 Seam Annealing of HF Welded API Pipe
A. Wood, Inductotherm HWT
0803 The Use of Duplex Stainless Steel Grades in Tubular Products
Sren Nytomt, Outokumpu Stainless Tubular Products, Sweden
0804 Solid State Welding for Adding Value to Products
V. Joshi, Inductotherm India
0805 Treatments & Coatings on Toolings Used in a Welded Tube Mill
M. Baheti, Dee Tee Industries, India
0806 Material Handling Pipes & Tubes
A. McKenna, Combilift, Ireland
0807 High Tech Cutting for the Steel Industry
P. Sohler, Kinkelder, Netherlands
0808 New Process and Equipment for Pipe Calibration and Bi-Metallic
Cladding
R. Jathar, AWS Schafer Technologie GmbH, Germany
0809 High Quality Tubes Require High Quality Tooling Ways to Optimise
a Roll Tool Design
A. Sedlmaier, data M Software, Germany
0810 Electromagnetic Inspection (EMI) of Longitudinally Welded Tubes
with Magnetic Leakage Flux (MFL)
Dr. R. Sailer, Institut Dr Foerster, Germany
0811 ERW Tubing and its Characterisation for Hydroformability
P. Shanmugam, Tube Investments of India.
0812 Applications of Laser Vision Systems on Two-Step Spiral Pipe Mills
Mr W Klbl, Meta Vision Systems, UK

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NON-FERROUS BANGKOK
Latest Developments in Non-Ferrous
Wire and Tube Technology
A Joint IWMA and ITA Seminar
at wire/Tube Southeast Asia 2007
17 October 2007
Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre,
(BITEC), Bangkok, Thailand

0798 The Upcast System new developments

M. Nordman, Upcast Oy, Finland
0799 New generation of furnace technology for copper rod production
Dr H. Bebber, Induga GmbH, Germany
07100 Cost-cutting heat treatment of copper and copper alloy wire
G. Jones, Otto Junker GmbH, Germany
07101 Copper alloy wires applications, technical requirements and modern production methods
B. Lohmueller, Maschinenfabrik Niehoff GmbH, Germany
07102 Productivity savings in the manufacture of copper and aluminium
stranded conductors using the roll forming double twist process
S. Harrington, Ceeco Bartell, Canada:
07103 Roll tool design and simulation of forming process for welded tubes
and shaped wire
A. Sedlmaier, dataM Software GmbH, Germany
07104 Productivity Improvements with Wire and Tube Drawing Lubricants
S. Duff, Q8Oils, UK & Meiwa Chemical Co, Ltd
07105 Environmentally friendly surface and heat treatment for wire/tube
plating
I. Rogelj, Plasmait GmbH, Austria
07106 Innovations in the field of non-ferrous processing
U. Repschlaeger, SMS Meer GmbH, Germany
07107 Bright Annealing in Hydrogen Economical, Technological and
Environmental Advantages
F. Wiesinger, EBNER Industr., Austria:
07108 Energy saving and environmentally sound melting and casting furnace technology for copper casting
Dr H. Bebber, Induga GmbH, Germany
07109 The economical approach to producing pancake coil copper tube
G. Jones, Otto Junker GmbH, Germany
07110 Technological Trend in Inner Grooved Tube for Room Air Conditioner
in Sumitomo Light Metal
H. Morita, Sumitomo Light Metal Industries Ltd, Japan

TUBE UKRAINE 2007

Modern Production Trends for Tubes &
Pipes - Welded, Seamless & Non-Ferrous
24-26 September 2007
The Palace of Culture Metallurgists,
Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine

0732 Modern Technology of Long Length Precision Seamless Tube Production from Corrosion-Resistant Steels and Alloys
V. Frolov, State Enterprise NITI, Ukraine
0733 The Mathematical Model for the Stationary Process of Rolling Tubes
in a Continuous Tube Reducing Mill
Y. Gouliev, Nizhnedneprovsky Tube Rolling Plant, Ukraine
0734 Development of Technology and Production Mastering of Hexadredal
Tubes of Neutron-Absorbing Corrosion-Resistant Boron- Containing
CHS-82 Providing for the Higher Safety of Compressed Exhaust Nuclear Fuel Storage at Nuclear Power Stations
A. Safjanov, ChTPZ JSC, Russia
0735 New Solutions for Simulations of Tube Hot & Cold Rolling
A. Vydrin, Russian Research Institute for Pipe & Tube Industry
0736 Modern Ways of Reconstruction of Shops for Oil and Gas Pipeline
Production
Y. Bannyy, Ukrgipromez, Ukraine:
0737 Manufacturing Technology of Medium Size Seamless Pipe
S. Kenichi, Sumitomo Metal Ind., Japan

Conference Papers
0738 Advanced Extrusion Technology for Stainless Steel Tubes
H. Pelster, Nikopol Stainless Management Ltd, Ukraine
0739 Stainless Steel Tube Bright Annealing Furnace with Hydrogen
Atmosphere at the Continuous Finishing Line of NSTM CJSC Cold Tube
Rolling Shop
M. Kutsenko, Nikopol Stainless Tube Mill, Ukraine
0740 Universal Steel Seamless Drill Tubes are a Breakthrough Technology
in Exploration Well Drilling
A.Kozhevnikov, National Mining University, Ukraine
0741 FQM: Danieli 3-Roll Pass Retained Mandrel Mill for high quality
Seamless Tube Production
G. Kulessa, Danieli Centro Tube, Italy
0742 Reliable Superheater Tubes for Modern Heat and Power Engineering
T. Senina, State Enterprise NITI, Ukraine
0743 TUMICON Mill Management and Control Tool or Advanced Stretch
Reducing Mills
Dr. S Willems, Friedrich Kocks GmbH, Germany
0744 Detecting Oblique Defects in Tubes by Rotary Ultrasonic Testers
J. Venczel, Magnetic Analysis Corp., USA
0745 A Study of Operating Conditions of Long Mandrels and the Development of Measures to Improve Wear Resistance
T. Karmazina, New Technologies Group, Ukraine
0746 New Strategies for the Wall Thickness Measurement in the Hot
Seamless Tube Production Plant
H.Gurski-Schramm, Ingenieurburo Gurski-Schramm, Germany
0747 Taking into Account Plasticity and Initial Billet Dimensions to
Improve Tube Quality R.Golubchik, Moscow Power Engineering Institute
0748 The Device for Making Artificial Defects in the Form of Marks (Grooves) in Tube Walls by Method of Cutting
V. Maksimenko, JSC Ukrainian Research Institute of Manufacturing Engineering, Ukraine
0749 Development Tendencies in the Ukraine for the Manufacture of
Tubes Produced from Refractory (High-melting Point) Metals
N. Turenkov, State Enterprise NITI, Ukraine
0750 Optimization of Extruded and Welded Stainless Tube HNO3-HF Acid
Finishing
W. Leveson-Gower, Scanacon AB, Sweden
0751 Manufacture of Small Diameter Magnesium Tubes with Hot Extrusion
and Drawing Processes
A. Golovko, National Metallurgical Academy of Ukraine/Leibniz University,
Hannover
0752 Upgrade of HPTR Mills
V.Mironenko, Institute Cvetmetobrabotka JSC, Russia
0753 New Generation Contact Materials for Use in Non-Destructive Testing
A. Shadov, Ukrainian Machine-Building Technology Institute
0754 Induction Heat Processing of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Pipe
D. Gardiner, Inductotherm Heating & Welding Technologies, UK.
0755 Equipment for In-Line Jet Degreasing of Stainless Steel Billets and
Tubes
I. Davelman, ANKOR Institute, Ukraine
0756 Designs and Materials Used for Pickling Tanks in the Tube Pickling
Industry
F. Nerat, Krner Chem., Austria
0757 New Requirements for the Forming Process of SAW Pipes
M. Decker, Graebner Maschinen, Germany
0758 Computer Aided Process Simulation for the Design and Manufacturing of High Quality Tube Mill Rolls AND Practical Results of Simulation Data Application at HFI ERW Mill.
A. Sedlmaier, data M, Germany, A. Kovalenko, Interpipe Novomoskovsky
Pipe Mill, Ukraine
0759 ReLaser Vision for Quality Improvement in Tube & Pipe Manufacture
R. Beattie, Meta Vision Systems Ltd, UK
0760 The Applications of Quick Change Technologies to the High Precision
Tube Mill Operating in a Just In Time Environment
B Chidlow, Kusakabe, Japan
0761 Application of Local Thermomechanical Treatment of Girth Joints in
Making Long-length Longitudinal Weld Large Diameter Oil and Gas
Line Pipes
A. Ljuchkov, State Enterprise NITI, Ukraine

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0762 JCOE Technology for the Economical & Flexible Production of Large
Diameter Pipes
B. Genser, SMS Meer, Germany
0763 Optimization of Seam Annealing Process with the Help of 2D Simulations
O. Waerstad, EFD Induction, Norway
0764 Development of High Strength Steels and Technology for Spiral
Welded Pipes
I. Pyshmintsev, Russian Research Institute/Volzhsky Pipe plant/TMK
0765 The Piercing Mill Tool Design
D. Merkulov, Moscow Power Engineering Institute, Russia
0766 Cold Continuous Pilger Rolling of Extra Thin Wall and Multilayer
Tubes
V. Grigorenko, National Metallurgical Academy of Ukraine
0767 Cold Rolled Tubes with Inside and Outside Longitudinal Ribs
Y. Frolov, State Metallurgical Academy, Ukraine
0768 Seamless Pipe Quality Improvement by Means of Stretch-Reducing
Mill Modernisation with Installation of Hot Gauging System and
Real-Time Deformation Process Control
V. Lozovoy, A. Nikolayenko, CJSC Interpipe Niko-Tube, Ukraine
0769 Efficient Finishing Systems for Hot Rolled Tubes
H-J Braun, Reika, Germany.
0770 Modular Approach to the Analysis and Creation of Equipment for
Cold Pilger Tube Rolling
V. Vyshinsky, National Metallurgical Academy of Ukraine
0771 Improvement of Technology and Expansion of the Product Size Range
at Dnepropetrovsk Tube Works JSC Tube Rolling Unit 140
G. Khavkin, Dnepropetrovsk Tube Works, Ukraine
0772 The Dynamics of the Bar System of the Mandrel Retaining Mechanism of the Tube Rolling Plant Piercing Mills
S. Rakhmanov, Vostok Plus, Ukraine
0773 Finite Element Modeling of Pull Effect on the Wall Thickness Nonuniformity in the Tube Reducing Process
A. Milenin, National Metallurgical Academy of Ukraine
0774 Improvement of WearResistance of Mandrels of Rolling Plant Piercing Mill
F. Gamidov, State Company Metallurgy, Azerbaijan
0775 Mastering of Piercing Mill Worn Mandrels Recovery Technology by
Method of Hot Stamping
V. Brodsky, Dnepropetrovsk Tube Works, Ukraine
0776 Induction Heating Applying Optivar Converter for:Billet Production;
Seamless Tube Production; Treatments.
A. Picco, Induction srl, Italy
0777 Mastering the Technology of Round Tube Billet Casting at MMW ISTIL
(Ukraine) CJSC
G. Kasyan, CJSC MMW ISTIL, Ukraine
0778 Manufacturing Artificial Flaws Using Electric Discharge Machining
D. Steely, Scan Systems Corporation, USA
0779 High Precision Straightening of Seamless Stainless Steel Tubes
H-J. Braun, Reika GmbH, Germany
0780 New Series of Tube Straightening Machines - Advantages and Characteristic Features
A. Lietkin, State Enterprise NITI, Ukraine
0781 Mastering Production of OCTG Thread Protectors and Thread Sealing
Lubricants
A. Kaduk, Soyuz Ltd, Ukraine
0782 The Prospects of Production and Application of Seamless and Welded
Pipes and Tubes with Protective Coating in Different Branches of the
Ukrainian Economy
V. Agapov, State Enterprise NITI, Ukraine
0783 Improvement of Quality and Performance Reliability of Shaped Tubes
at Dnepropetrovsk Tube Works JSC.
V. Furmanov, Dnepropetrovsk Tube Works, Ukraine
0784 Pressure Controlled Grinding
M Lser, Loeser GmbH, Germany
0785 Innovative Production of Stainless Steel Tubes
H. Kloppenburg, Vai Seuthe GmbH, Germany
0786 The Problems of Harmonization of Domestic Ukrainian Standards for
Tubes with International Standards and Their Testing Methods
V. Sokurenko, State Enterprise NITI, Ukraine

0787 Seam Annealing of HF Welded API Pipe Quality Improvement

and Operational Cost Reduction Resulting from Implementation of
Seam-Annealing at HFI ERW Mill
A. Wood, Inductotherm Heating & Welding Technologies, UK, A. Kovalenko, Interpipe Novomoskovsky Pipe Mill, Ukraine
0788 Production of Oil and Gas Pipeline Pipes New Tasks and Ways of
Working Out
Y. Raychuk, State Enterprise NITI, Ukraine
0789 Producing Precision OD Tubes and Pipes Using Rotary Sizing Technology
B. Chidlow, Kusakabe, Japan
0790 Practical Aspects of Stainless Steel and Titanium Alloys Pipe Manufacturing for Special Applications Using Stiefel Mill
0791 Development of the Theory and Improvement of the Technology
of Cold-formed Precision Tubes Manufacture Using the Processes of
Drawing
Y. Stasovskiy, National Metallurgical Academy of Ukraine
0792 High Efficiency Process on Non- ferrous and Other Metal Tube Drawing on the Long Moving Mandrel
A. Lobanov, State Enterprise NITI, Ukraine
0793 Diamond Synthesis and Super Hard Material Regeneration in Shock
Waves
R. Didyk, National Mining University, Ukraine
0794 Rational Thermal and Deformation Parameters in Extrusion of Tubes
of Low Plasticity Materials
N. Bespalova, State Tube Institute, Ukraine
0795 Monocrystals as Billets for Making Fuel Element Shell Tubes
V. Balakin, National Metallurgical Council, Ukraine
0796 New Technology for Making Cold Worked Tubes of Non-ferrous and
Ferrous Metals and Alloys
M. Popov,Tube Production Progressive Technologies Ltd,Ukraine
0797 New Solutions in Production Technology of Tube-Casings of Heat-Generated Elements Manufactured from Zirconium Alloys
V. Vakhrusheva, State Enterprise NITI, Ukraine

PIPE & TUBE HOUSTON 07

Seamless & Welded Technology for Global Markets
9-12 September 2007
The Woodlands Resort, Nr Houston, Texas, USA

07111 Worldwide Pipeline Construction Forecast

Bruce Beaubouef, Hart Publishing, USA
07112 How Long Can it Last?
Richard Marando, Graebner Group, USA
07113 The Future Impact of Imports on the US Market
Douglass Yadon, Preston Pipe Report,
07114 Future Tube & Pipe Tooling
Joe Olson, RMTS, USA
07115 Past, Present, Future - the History of Tube, Pipe & Rollform Technology
Mark Olson, RMTS, RMTS
07116 Quick Change Tube Cutting Systems
Jim Jantzi, New Form Tools, Canada
07117 Extrusion Press Tools - Diagnosis Experience & Product Development
Potential
Glen Stapleton, Stapleton Engineering Consultants, USA
07118 Computer Aided Process, Simulation for the Design & Manufacture of
High Quality Tube Mill Rolls
Albert Sedlmaier, dataM Software, Germany
07119 Maximise your ROI from your Seamless Tube Rotary Ultrasonic
Inspection System
Terry Banach, G E Inspection Technologies, USA
07120 Cost Savings for the Tube Cutting Industry
Peter Sohler, Kinkelder, Netherlands
07121 Justifying Capital Expenditures on Tube & Pipe Mills
Len Steinmeyer, Kent Corp/Tesgo Inc, USA
07122 Proper Grade Selection for Cemented Tungston Carbide OD Scarfing
Inserts
Frank Rymas, Crafts Technology, USA

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07123 A Comparison of Methods for Multi-bend Tube Inspection

John Reed, Accurex Measurement, USA
07124 Tube Mill Quick Changeover
Walter Krenz, Rafter Equipment, USA
07125 Intelligent Sensors Improve Pipe & Tube Welding Productivity &
Quality
Jeffrey Noruk, Servo Robot Corp, USA
07126 Selecting a Welding Frequency
Jeff Pierson, Thermatool Corp, USA
07127 Seam Annealing of HF Welded API Pipe
Mick Nallen, Thermatool Corp, USA
07128 Trends in New Stainless Alloys being specified as Tube & Pipe
Gary Coates, Nickel Institute, Canada
07129 Development of High Strength Welded Steel Tubes for Automotive
Applications
Palansyapillas Shannugam, Tube Investments of India, India
07130 SCS & EPS - New Steel Surface Treatments for Producers of Welded
Seam Tube & Pipe
Stuart Critchley, The Material Works Ltd, USA
07131 Laser Shock Peen Processing - Process Description & Benefits
David Lahrman, LSP Technologies, USA
07132 Application of ISO TR10400 in Designing a Collapse Test facility for
Tubular Products
Pete Moore/ Gary Pollen, Lone Star Steel, USA
07133 Testing Critical Medical & Industrial Tubing Using High Frequency
Eddy Current Coils
Troy Libby, Magnetic Analysis Corp, USA
07134 SAW Pipe Ultrasonic Inspection Systems Require TLC for Successful
Performance
Terry Banach, G E Inspection Technologies, USA
07135 Inspection of Pasty Welds or Poor Diffusion Bonds in Ferrous &
Non-Ferrous Tubes
John Wallace, Casting Analysis Corp, USA
07136 Detecting Oblique Defects in Tubes by Rotary Ultrasonic Testers
John Venczel, Magnetic Analysis Corp, USA
07137 Advanced techniques in Non-Destructive Testing of Oil & Gas Field
Tubes in Production in Finishing Lines
Hartmut Kummel, Institut Dr. Foerster, USA
07138 Quality Control for HighFrequency Tube Welding
Menachem Kimchi, Edison Welding Institute, USA
07139 Optimisation of Seam Annealing Process with help of 2D Simulations
Peter Runeborg, EFD Induction, Norway
07140 FEM Comparison of Different Tube Forming Methodology
Budi Francisco, RMTS, USA
07141 Integrated Computational Modelling for Fabrication & Service Life
Extension of Pipe & Tubes for Energy Applications
Suresh Babu, Edison Welding Institute, USA
07142 Fuzzy Logic in Tube Inspection
John Wallace, Casting Analysis Corp, USA
07143 Advanced Welding Techniques for Joining Tubular Component
Menachem Kimchi, Edison Welding Institute, USA
07144 Friction & Lubricatuon Properties of Tube Forming Coolants
Robert Evans, Quaker Chemical Corp, USA
07145 Branch Connections Circa 21st Century
Lynn Pye, Welding Outlets, USA
07146 Bi-Metallic Pipes - Production Methods & Applications
Colin Macrae, AWS Schaefer Technologies, Germany

NAGOYA TUBE 2007

Advanced Materials and Processing for
Innovative Tube & Pipe Making & Forming
18-20 June 2007
Noyori Conference Hall, Nagoya University, Japan

0701 Use of Pipe Materials in Automotive Parts

K. Mine, Toyota Motor Corporation
0702 Development of Manufacturing Technologies for Ultra-Fine Grained
Steel Sheets
Prof. M. Kiuchi, University of Tokyo, Japan

Conference Papers
0703 Properties and Forming Technologies of High Strength Steel Sheets
Prof. T. Ishikawa, Nagoya University, Japan
0704 JCOE Technology for Economical & Flexible Production of Large Diameter Pipes
B. Genser, SMS Meer GmbH, Germany
0705 Present Status & Future Prospect of Tube Manufacturing in China
D. Guoliang, Chairman CCRSA, China
0706 Let us introduce Naturalhy Pipe-Line Network in North East Asia
M. Hirata, President, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan
0707 Engineering Company View on Mega-Sized Energy Projects
S. Nakashima, Chiyoda Corporation, Japan
0708 The Need of Rectangular Steel Tubes in the Architectural Field
Y. Fujita, Obayashigumi Corporation, Japan
0709 Advanced Concepts for High Productivity Tube Cutting
P. Sohler, Kinkelder BV, Netherlands
0710 Cutting of Steel Pipes by Carbide Tipped Saw
S. Hasegawa & S. Takemura, Tenryu Saw Mfg. Co, Japan
0711 Advanced Solutions for Tube Cutting
F. De Paoli, Stark SpA, Italy
0712 Effective Use of Pipe Materials will reduce Manufacturing Time and
Cost
N. Miyakawa, Yamazaki MAZAK Optonics Co., Japan
0713 Vibration Piercing of Ingots to Hollow Billets at Piercing Mill of
Tube Rolling Plant
S. Rakhmanov, Vostok-Plus Co, Ukraine
0714 Progress in Pipe & Tube Technology & Future Prospects
H. Akasaki, Nippon Steel Co, Japan
0715 Manufacturing Technology of Medium Size Seamless Pipes
K. Sasaki, Sumitomo Metals, Japan
0716 Historical Review & Recent Trends in Tube Hydro-forming in Japan
Prof. S. Fuchizawa & A. Shirayori, Utsunomiya University, Japan
0717 Advances in HF Welding Heat Affected Zone (HAZ) Control
Dr P. Scott, Thermatool Group, USA
0718 Laser Welded Thin Wall Stainless Steel Pipes
T. Nakako, Nisshin Steel Co, Japan
0719 Variations of Temperature and Clamping Force During ND: YAG Laser
Butt Welding Process
Prof. M. Mahdavian, RMIT University, Australia
0720 The FEA Simulation the Roll Forming of AHSS Tube
Prof. J. Liu, North China University of Technology, Beijing, China
0721 FE Simulation of Roll Forming and HF Welding Process in the Production of Welded Tubes
A. Sedlmaier, dataM Software, Germany
0722 Producing Precision OD Tubes & Pipes Using Rotary Sizing Technology
B. Chidlow, Kusakabe Electric & Machinery Co Ltd, Japan
0723 A Flexible Sizing System for Tube & Pipe Manufacturing
I. Nakata, Dr. F. Wang, Nakata Manufacturing Ltd, Japan
0724 Development of New ERW Steel Tube with High Strength & Excellent
Formability Using Warm Reducing
A. Yorifuji, JFE Steel Corporation, Japan
0725 Evaluation Method of Tube Formability in Tube Hydro Forming
Prof. Y. Mihara, Faculty of Mechanical System Engineering, Kagawa University, Japan
0726 Optimisation of Seam Annealing Process with the Help of 2D Simulations
J. Asperheim, L.Markegard & P. Runeborg, EFD Induction AS, Norway
0727 Tube Full Body Inspection System Using Linear Phased Array Probes
Dr. C. Imbert, Olympus NDT, Canada
0728 Technological Trend in Inner Grooved Tube for Room Air Conditioner
N. Sasaki, Sumitomo Light Metals, Japan
0729 Experimental Study on Residual Stresses in Roll-Formed Square
Tubes
Y.F. Ma, G. Zeng, Y. Pan & Y.J. Guo, Shanghai Baosteel Construction
Design & Research Institute, China
0730 Re-Spring Forecast Model of Cold Roll-Formed Sections Based on
Neural Networks
W. Wan, S. Liu, L. Li, Wuhan Iron & Steel Corp., China
0731 The Research & Development of Cold Roll-Forming Steel Sections
with High Property
S.J. Jinyong, Shenyang Dongyang Special Section Co., China

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TUBE 05 PRAGUE
New Technologies for Tube & Pipe Production
24-25 October 2005
Prague Congress Centre, Prague, Czech Republic

0515 The Welded Tube and Pipe Market: Where Will the Growth Emerge?
Dr J Ley, Metal Bulletin Research, UK
0516 Optimisation of Seam Annealing Process With Help of 2D Simulations
P Runeborg, EFD Induction as, Norway
0517 New Technologies for the Economical & Flexible Production of Large
Diameter Pipes
W Derichs, B Genser, SMS Meer, Germany
0518 Prediction of Welded Tubes Properties for Subsequent Processes by
Use of Finite Element Method
A Sedlmaier, dataM Software, Germany
0519 Productivity Evaluation of Tube Welding Lines for Tube (up to a
diameter 130mm) Using Flying Cut-Off Shear In Combination with
Circular Saw Blade
M Sikyta, Attl a Spol S.R.O., Czech Republic
0520 Structural Welding of Thick-Walled Pipes by Keyhole Plasma Arc
Welding and Powder Finishing
Dr Ing. M Marconi, Plasma Team Snc, Italy
0521 Precision Tube Welding Lines of the New Generation for Automobile
Industry
H-W Kloppenburg, VAI SEUTHE GmbH, Germany
0522 Good Results from the Application of FFX Technology to Tube & Pipe
Production for API and Automotive Tube
I Nakata, Nakata Manufacturing, Japan
0523 NDT in the Manufacturing Process of ERW Welded Tubes
B Karbach, GE Inspection Technologies, Germany
0524 Phased Array Technology with Paint Brush Evaluation for Seamless
Tube Testing
S Falter, GE Inspection Technologies, Germany
0525 Measuring Magnetic Flux Density to Identify Anomalies in Pipe Wall
Thickness
W Walters, D Steely, Scan Systems Corp., USA
0526 Performance Improvement of Rotary Ultrasonic Testers
J Venczel, Magnetic Analysis Corp., USA
0527 Advanced Techniques in NDT of Oil Field and Boiler Tube in Production Line
H Kmmel, Institut Dr Foerster, Germany
0528 Detecting Weld Seams in Tubes
T Berner, Roland Electronic, Germany
0529 Optical Tube Measuring Methods a New Technology for 100% Automation of Quality Control?
G Suilmann, Aicon 3D Systems GmbH, Germany
0530 Ultrasonic Testing Line for the Automatic Inspection of Seamless Tubes
of up to Max. 250mm Outer Diameter, with Integrated Tube End Test
S Schmitz, GE Inspection Technologies, Germany
0531 Development of Micro Alloyed High Strength Tubes for Two-Wheelers
C B Lunawat, Tata Steel Tubes, India
0532 Advanced Technologies of Copper Tube Production
Dr G Voswinckel, Otto Junker GmbH, Germany
0533 New Level Winder and Spinner Block
H Plank, ASMAG, Austria
0534 Faster, More Precise, More Capacity: New Concepts in Copper Tube
Drawing
R Hergemoeller, Schumag, Germany
0535 Innovative Solutions for High-Tech Billet Heaters
W Johnen, Otto Junker GmbH, Germany
0536 New Solutions for Indirect Rod and Tube Extrusion Presses
B Steinert, SMS Eumuco, Germany
0537 Fabrication and Characterisation of Thin Walled Seamless Tubes
N Saibaba, Nuclear Fuel Complex Hyderabad, India
0538 Capacity Increase in the Continuous Mandrel Mill in V & M Brazil
M Ferriera, Vallourec Mannesmann, Brazil
0539 Cutting Edge Technology for Seamless Tube Production
M Leferink, SMS Meer, Germany

0540 New Manufacturing Technology for Long Mandrels with Higher Wear
Resistance
T Karmazina, N Koryaka (trans.), Ukrtruboprom Association, Ukraine
0541 Economical Production of Seamless Tubes
G Kulessa, Friedrich Kocks GmbH, Germany
0542 Quality Improvement of ERW Pipes by Post Processing
Professor M Kiuchi, Kilametec, Japan
0543 Machine Equipment for Pre-Production: Strategies to Meet Future
Demands on the Tube Industry
T Schmidt, RSA Entgrat-und Trenn-Systeme, Germany
0544 Bending the Rules: New Bending Techniques for Difficult Parts
B Rooney, AddisonMcKee Ltd, UK
0545 Cost Effective Processing of Tubes for Automotive Applications
H-J Braun, Reika GmbH, Germany
0546 Simple but Powerful - Specialised Plazma Robotic Cutting System
Hughen, Plazma Cutting Equipment, India
0547 The KVK-System Encapsulated Tube Pickling Line
F Nerat, Korner Chemieanlagenbau, Austria
0548 Application of Phased Array Technology for Seamless Tube Inspection in V&M Brazil
E J Eufrasio, Vallourec & Mannesmann Tubes, Brazil
0549 Concepts and Solutions for Different Hydroforming Applications
M Decker, Grabener Maschinentechnik, Germany
0550 Advanced Cutting Technologies for the Tube Industry
P Sohler, Kinkelder, Netherlands
0551 Variable Frequency on Demand the Ultimate in Flexibility for
Todays Tube & Pipe Producers
D Gardiner, Thermatool Ltd, UK

TUBE INDIA 2005

Welding Technologies for Manufacturing and
Processing Auto, Energy and Structural Tubulars
17 February 2005
HITEX Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad, India

0501 Challenges of Rolling High Strength Steel Tubes using ERW process
M Shome, Tata Steel, India
0502 Laser Vision Guidance for Automated Welding & NDT of Tubes and
Pipes
R J Beattie, Meta Vision, UK
0503 Making HF Welded Tube for Demanding Applications
P Scott, Thermatool Corporation, USA
0504 Off Line Profiling of Welded Steel Tubes
S M Husain, Industrial Development Consultants, India
0505 Magnetic Pulse Welding for Tubular Applications
V Shribman, Pulsar Limited, Israel
0506 Development of High Strength Aluminium Tubes using High Frequency
Induction Welding Process
P Shanmugam, Tube Products of India, India
0507 Finite Element Analysis of the Forming & Welding Process making
Longitudinal Welded Tubes
A Sedlmaier, data M Software, Germany
0508 Structural Hollow Sections Innovative Applications
S K Pramanik, Tata Iron & Steel, India
0509 Chemical Surface Treatment of Tubes in response to the needs of the
Automotive Components & Technical Equipment Industry
K Nittel & V Gupta Chemetall RAI India
0510 Optimisation of Tube Heat Treatment Process
C. B. Lunawat, Tata Iron & Steel, India
0511 Main Features of a Modern High-Performance 24 Tube Welding Line
for Line Pipes, Casings and Shapes
H A Floeth, SMS Meer GmbH, Germany
0512 A Case Study on Shape Changes of Defects during Cold Drawn Operation of Welded Tubes
R Kannan, Tube Products of India, India
0513 Testing of Longitudinally Welded Tubes with Latest Developed Eddy
Current Technology
H Kmmel, Institut Dr Foerster, Germany

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0514 Robotic 3D Profiling of Thick/Thin Tubes & Sections

T Hughen, Plazma Cutting Equipment, India

Tube Veracruz 2003

Added Value Technology- Solutions For Profitable
Tube Production
8 10 October 2003
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Veracruz, Mexico

0338 Justifying Capital Investment in Productivity Enhancing Equipment

W B Graham on behalf of R Costello, Kent Corporation, USA
0339 Lease or Buy
F Summers, Vision Financial Group, USA
0340 Integrated Control of Processes and Products on a Heat Treatment
Process
J Garcia, TenarisTamsa, Mexico
0341 Economical Production of High Quality Seamless Tubes with the Kocks
Rotation Mill KRM
G Kulessa, Friedrich Kocks GmbH, Germany
0342 Medium Size Seamless Pipe Mill at Wakayama Steel Works
H Hori, Sumitomo Metal Industries Ltd, Japan
0343 The Maxi and the Mini the PQF and the Combined Piercer-Elongater
Mr J Metcalfe, Tube Technology Ltd, UK, (Co-author: Dr H J Pehle, SMS
Meer GmbH, Germany)
0344 Real Time Business Control
J Meza, TenarisTamsa, Mexico
0345 On-Line Real-Time Steel Tube Gauging with Laser-Ultrasonic Technology
M Choquet, The Timken Company, USA
0346 Lasus- Hot Wall Thickness Measurement for Precision Tube Making
M Leferink, SMS Meer GmbH, Germany
0347 Magnetic Flux Leakage Testing with Rotomat and Transomat for Oil
Field and Boiler Tubes
H Kummel, Institut Dr Foerster, Germany
0348 Non Destructive Testing of Boiler Tubes in the Production Process
with Control of the Downstream Production Units
Dr A Maurer, Nutronik GmbH, Germany
0349 Factors Influencing Heavy Wall Tubing
O Waerstad, EFD, Norway
0350 Comparison and Tube Welding Processes for Tube & Pipe
J Olson, Roll Machining Technologies & Solutions, USA
0351 Applying In-Line Gauge Correction and Non-Contact Sensing to Increase Production and Reduce Cost in Welded Tube Production
W B Graham, Welded Tube Pros LLC, USA
0352 Advanced Welding Techniques for Aluminium Tubes
M Kimchi, Edison Welding Institute, USA
0353 Benefits of Push Pointing of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Tubes Prior to
Cold Drawing
G A Mitchell, G A Mitchell Co, USA
0354 Tube and Pipe Finishing Floors
M E Pollard, Bronx/Taylor-Wilson, USA
0355 High Production Cutting of Tube Layers After the Cooling Bed by
Using Carbide Tipped Circular Sawing Machines to Achieve the Best
Length and Squareness Accuracy
B Traunsteiner, Framag Ind GmbH, Austria
0356 Curing of Pipes with UV-Coating
O Gradener, Schiemann Industrielacke GmbH, Germany
0357 Samples of Value Added Technology for Tube Mills Processing Seamless Steel Tubes
H-J Braun, Reika-Werk GmbH, Germany
0358 Welding and Testing Tubes for Hydro-Forming Applications
M Kimchi, Edison Welding Institute, USA
0359 Taking Technology to the Marketplace
W A Wolfe, Steel Tube Institute of North America, USA
0360 Quality Improvements in Round Bars via a Vibromold System and
Mold Electromagnetic Stirring
J A Carranza, TenarisTamsa, Mexico

0361 Applications and Benefits of Vision Tracking for Tube and Pipe Welding
M Wilson, Meta Vision Systems, UK
0362 Calibration Standards for High Performance Tubes and Pipes
M B Palynchuk, Western Instruments Inc, Canada
0363 Measuring System for Hot Pipe
B Schoettler, IMS Messsysteme GmbH, Germany
0364 Weld Profile Visualization System for Use on ERW Mills
B Waldron, Agfa NDT Inc, USA
0365 Non Destructive Eddy Current Testing of Tubes for Surface Flaws
J L Lara, Llog S.A., Mexico
0366 Spray Marked Bar Codes on Tube O.D. for Traceability
D L Anderson, InfoSight Corporation, USA
0367 Investigation of the Influence of the Pre-Hydro Forming Processes
And Development of Characterization Methods for the Testing of Steel
Semi-Products for Hydro-Forming
G Breitenbach, Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany
0368 Integrated Quality Management in the Design and Production Process
of Longitudinal Welded Tubes
A Sedlmaier, data M Software & Engineering, Germany
0369 FEM Simulation of Roll Forming of ERW Pipes & Mill Process Design
Dr F Wang, Nakata Mfg Co, Japan
0370 Application of Metallurgical Modelling to Multi-Pass Girth Welding of
Seamless Line
A Izquierdo, TenarisTamsa, Mexico

Asia Pacific Tube 2003

New Tube Materials and Technology:
a Networking Conference for Industry Professionals
26 27 September 2003
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand

0321 Recent Trends of Tube Making

Professor M Kiuchi, Kilametec, Japan
0322 High Productive Laser Welding Mill
T Nakano, Nakata Manufacturing Co, Japan
0323 Newest Flexible CNC Tube Bender and CAD for Bending
Dr M Murata, University of Electro-Communications Tokyo, Japan
0324 High-Quality Tubing Requires High Quality Tooling: Computer Aided
Design and QM for Tube Mill Roll Tooling
A Sedlmaier, dataM GmbH, Germany
0325 Advances in Pipe Line Coating Using Induction Heating
J Powell, Inductoheat, Australia
0326 In-line Annealing of Stainless Steel Tube Using Induction Heating
M Mackay, Inductoheat, Australia
0327 Galvanised and Galfanized Tubing Using the MHD Process
V Dorsten, SunWyre Inc., USA
0328 High Speed Welding Using the Advanced Arc Plasma Welding System
K Mitani, Tube Experts Co Ltd, Japan
0329 Development of High-Pressure Fuel Injection Tube for Common Rail
Engine
W Nivesrungsan, USUI International Corp., Thailand
0330 Behaviour of Polygon Formation in Hot Stretch Reducing of Tubes
T Nagahama, JFE Steel Corporation, Japan
0331 Extroll Forming, a Flexible Process for Small Lot Production
S Kimura, Toyo Superior Steel Tube Works Ltd, Japan
0332 Latest Technological Developments in the Production of Copper and
Copper Alloy Tubes
Dr G Voswinckel, Otto Junker GmbH, Germany
0333 On-line Measurement of Eccentricity of Extruded Copper Tubes
DC Price, CSIRO Telecommunications & Industrial Physics, Australia
0334 Cast & Roll Emerging Technology for ACR Tube Manufacturers
M Rantanen, Outokumpu Hitachi Copper Tube, Thailand
0335 ACR Copper Tube with a Difference - MetTube Experience
M Krishnan, MetTube, Malaysia
0336 The Eradication of Copper Tube Bore Carbon
A Hole, Hole Lubricants, Australia
0337 Comparison of tubes with variable wall thickness produced by new
extrusion method and conventional drawing method
T Kuboki, University of Electro-Communications, Japan

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Tube India 2003

Where Quality can be Achieved
20 - 22 February 2003
NAC Conference Room, HITEX Ground, Hyderabad, India

0301 Improve Your Tube Quality with Solid State Welding

VJ Joshi, Thermatool, India
0302 Computer Modelling and Finite Element Analysis of Tube Forming
Operations
Dr S Shamasundar, ProSim, India
0303 Development of Special Smooth Inner Diameter Tubes
M Tholkappian, Tube Products of India
0304 Temperature Evaluation of Weld Vee Geometry and Performance
O Waerstad, EFD, Norway
0305 Advances in Pipe Line Coating Using Induction Heating
Mr J Powell, Inductoheat Pty, Australia
0306 Speciality Tubes Manufacturing at NFC
R Kalidas Nuclear Fuel Complex, Hyderabad, India
0307 Automatic Ultrasonic System for Flaw Detection and Dimensional
Measurement of Precision Tubes
R Parikh Electronic & Engineering Co (I) Ltd, India
0308 Process Reliability and Quality Control in Production of Oilfield and
Boiler Tubes
H Kummel. Institut Dr Foerster, Germany
0309 Recovery of Zinc from Zinc By-Product Through Recycling in Tubes
Galvanising Industry an Innovative Approach
Janardan Singh, TATA Steel, Tubes Division, India
0310 Measuring the Supply Chain Performance for Better Business
Mosa Al-Hadad, Saudi Steel Pipe, Saudi Arabia
0311 Use of Rectangular and Square Hollow Steel Sections in Construction
Industries
SK Pramanik, TATA Steel, India
0312 TPM for Tube Manufacturing
CVS Prasad, Purushottam Technologies, India
0313 High Quality Tubing Requires High Quality Tooling Computer Aided
Design and Quality Management for Tube Mill Rolling
A Sedlmaier, dataM Software, Germany
0314 Continuous In-Line Tube Production with the Kocks Seamless Tube
Process
G Schnell, Friedrich Kocks, Germany
0315 Applications and Benefits of Vision Tracking for Tube and Pipe Welding
M Wilson, Meta MVS Ltd, UK
0316 Weld Micro Structure as a Tool for Upgrading Weld Quality-Experience
at TATA Steel
CB Lunawat, TATA Steel, India
0317 Global Trends in Tubes Handling and Packaging
NLN Raju, ITW Signode India Ltd
0318 Emerging Trends in ECT to Improve Quality of Tubes
P Dhole, Technofour, India
0319 Utilisation of Test Results in Automated Ultrasonic Inspection
John Venczel, Magnetic Analysis Corp., USA
0320 Stainless Steel Tube Bright Annealing
J Powell, Inductoheat Pty, Australia

Tubos Bilbao
Quality Management in the Tube Industry
23-26 October 2001
NH Villa de Bilbao Hotel, Bilbao, Spain

0101 Todays Key Technologies for High Quality Tube Making

M Leferink, SMS Meer GmbH, Germany
0102 Solutions for Minimizing Eccentricity and Other Wall Thickness Deviations of Seamless Tubes
Dr. H Pehle, SMS Meer GmbH, Germany
0103 Wall Thickness Measurement by Laser UT on Hot Tubes in Rolling Mill
Dr. G Deppe, Mannesmann Forschungsinstitut GmbH, Germany
0104 Multi Test Block for Inspection of Seamless Tubes
A Graff, Mannesmann Forschungsinstitut GmbH, Germany

Conference Papers
0105 Unique Capabilities and Results of Research and Development in the
Areas of Cross-Roll Piercing and Assel Elongating
F Gerlach,VFUP e. Riesa, Germany
0106 Free Size Rolling Technology for Tubes
Dr. S Willems, Kocks Technik GmbH & Co., Germany
0107 Finite Element Methods and Thermomechanical Testing Applied to the
Production of Extruded Tubes
Ms I Gutierrez, Centro de Estudios e lnvestigaciones Tcnicas de Gipuzkoa,
Spain in conjunction with Tubacex S.A.
0108 Precision Sizing to Reduce Costs and Improve Quality
G Kulessa, Friedrich Kocks GmbH & Co., Germany
0109 New Finishing Lines at TUBOS REUNIDOS S.A. to Enhance Product &
Management Quality
J Abascal, Tubos Reunidos S.A., Spain
0110 Innovative ERW Tube-Forming Technology
F Wang, Nakata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Japan
0111 New Trends in Innovative Tube Manufacturing
Prof. Dr. -Ing. M Kiuchi, Kiuchi Lab. Kilametric, Japan
0112 Flex Lines, Catch Up Time and Money
G Hllmller, Voest-Alpine lndustrieanlagenbau GmbH & Co., Austria
0113 Development of Pipe with High Precision & High Strength for Automotive Propeller Shaft
Y Itami, Nippon Steel Corporation, Japan
0114 Ease Your Work - Improve Your Quality. Tool Roll Change New Clamping System
H Hiestermann, VAI Seuthe GmbH, Germany
0115 Production Method of Compact Pipe
H Ona, Takushoku University, Japan
0116 Laser-Welded Thin Wall Stainless Steel Pipe by Roll-Less Forming
T Nakako, Nisshin Steel Co. Ltd., Japan
0117 Manufacturing Tubes for Hydroforming Applications - Experiences
F J Ripodas, Aceralia Transformados s.a., Spain
0118 In-Line Gauge Control in Welded Tube Production - a Review of the
Process and Case Study Information on Installations
W B Graham, Coil Joining Technologies, USA
0119 High Production Cut-Off and Endworking Machines for Automotive Parts
J Fleck, Maschinenfabrik REIKA-WERK GmbH, Germany
0120 Roll Tooling Technology for Quality Laser Welding of Stainless Steel Tube
R Manos, Chicago Roll Company, USA
0121 Fine and Productive Tube and Pipe Cutting by the Tip Saw System
I Nakata, Nakata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Japan
0122 New Flying Cut-offs Increase Tube Mill Speed and Efficiency
John J Pavelec, BetaRam, Inc., USA. Presented by: John F. Riera
0123 Roll Tooling Technology for Tube
A Sedlmaier, data-M, Germany
0124 Development of Ultra Fine Grain Steel Tube with High Strength and
Excellent Formability
Dr. T Toyooka, Kawasaki Steel Corp., Japan
012 Duplex Condenser Tube Composed of Titanium and Aluminium Brass
N Ishiguro, Sumitomo Light Metal Industries, Japan
0126 Application of Transducer Arrays to Rotary Ultrasonic Testers
J Venczel, Magnetic Analysis Corporation, USA
0127 Experimental Steels Type 9%Cr Modified with W Properties
Dr. Felix Penalba, Fundacion Inasmet, Spain
0128 FE Simulation of Rotary Piercing - Models and Examples
H Scho, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Germany
0129 Development and Application of Bimetallic Tubes for Corrosive Environments at High Temperatures
J Echeberria, Centro de Estudios e lnvestigaciones Tcnicas de Gipuzkoa,
Spain
0130 New Developments in Pickling Technology
D I Friedrich Nerat, Krner, Austria

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Conference Papers

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Tube Singapore 99
Tubemaking for Asias Recovery
18 October 1999
Marina Mandarin Hotel, Singapore

9901 Mechanisms of Weld Defect Formation in HF ERW Process

Y Kim, Hong Ik University, Korea
9902 Survival into the 21st Century An Induction Heating Overview
J Powell, Inductoheat Pty Limited, Australia
9903 Deformation Characteristics of Metal Strips in Roll Forming
Prof. M Kiuchi, The University of Tokyo, Japan
9904 On the Technology of Common Use Roll System
Mr F Wang, Nakata Manufacturing Ltd, Japan
9905 Intelligent Tool Conception and Pass Sequence Planning for Tube
Profiles Applying Numerical Methods of Calculation
A Istrate, Institute for Production Technology & Forming Machines,
Germany
9906 Computer Aided Process Simulation and Quality Control for Design
and Manufacture of High Quality Tube Mill Rolls
A Sedlmaier, data M Software + Engineering, Germany
9907 Finite-Element Simulation of Deformation Features of Sheet Metal
Welded through Squeeze Rolls in ERW Pipe Mill
Prof. Y Onoda, Yamanishi National University, Japan
9908 For the Achievement of Perfect Weld
K Mitani, Tube Experts Company Ltd, Japan
9909 Manufacturing Technologies and Products of Nippon Steel
J Okamoto, Nippon Steel Corporation, Kimitsu Works, Japan
9910 Latest Development to Gain Outer Tube Diameter Tolerances Comparable to such of Drawn Tubes for a 3 Tube Welding Line
H Hiestermann, VAI Seuthe, Germany
9911 Weld Area Design for High Frequency Induction Welding
P Scott, Thermatool Corporation, USA
9912 One Tool Set for All Sizes VAI CTA SIZING
J Pfisterer, Voest-Alpine Industrieanlagenbau GmbH, Austria
9913 Achieving Quality Standards A Role for Everyone
P Mitchell, Crane Group, Australia
9914 Mechanical Properties of High Strength Hot Strips for Line Pipe Production
M S Kim, Pohang Iron & Steel Co Ltd, Korea
9915 Hot Wall Thickness Measurement on Tubes
M Leferink, Mannesmann Demag Aktiengesellschaft Metallurgy Tube/Copper, Germany
9916 Productivity Improvement Key to Prosperity for Tube Makers in Asia
A Pandit, The Tata Iron & Steel Co Ltd, India
9917 Economical and Precise Rolling of Seamless Tube using a Stretch
Reducing Mill in Combination with a Precision Sizing Mill
D K Pfeiffer, Friedrich Kocks GmbH & Co, Germany
9918 Effect of Hot Coil Banded Structure on the Weld Defect of HF ERW
Process
C M Kim, Pohang Iron & Steel Co Ltd, Korea
9919 Ultrasonic Inspection Systems for Pipe Industries; Yesterday/Today
H D Harbecke, Krautkramer GmbH & Co, Germany
9920 High Efficiency Copper Tube Production A Challenge of 2000
Dr Rainer Hergemoeller, Schumag AG, Germany
9921 Improved Product Quality of Stretch-Reduced Tubes
Dr H Pehle, Mannesmann Demag Aktiengesellschaft Metallurgy Tube/Copper, Germany

TUBE INDIA 98
Upgrading Tube Technology
for a Competitive Market
11-12 November 1998
Mumbai, India

9838 Ispats Thin Gauge HR Coils at the Service of the Tube Industry
Barin Das, Ispat Industries Ltd, India
9839 Automated Ultrasonic Systems for Welded Pipes
H Harbecke, Krautkrmer GmbH & Co KG, Germany

9840 An Introduction to High Frequency Solid State Pipe & Tube Welders
P Scott, Thermatool Corporation, USA
9841 Software Solution for Designing Drawing Rings and Tube Mill Rolls
with an Integrated Quality Inspection System
A Sedlmaier, data M Software GmbH, Germany
9842 Upgrading Welded Carbon Steel Boiler Tube Quality
C B Lunawat, Tata Iron & Steel Co Ltd (Tubes Div.), India
9843 Analysis of Manufacturing Processes for Production of Line Pipes
M H Rao & M D Yusuf, Metallurgical & Engineering Consultants (India) Ltd
9844 Automated Ultrasonic Inspection of Submerged Arc Welded Pipes
Rajul R Parikh, Electronic & Engineering Co, India
9845 Modernisation of an Existing Line by Retrofitting of a Solid State
Tubular Welder
B Paisari, Elva Induction India Ltd, India
9846 Manufacture of Serrated Fin Welded Tubes for Waste Heat Recovery
Applications
C Mani Seamless Steel Tube Plant, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd, India
9847 The Properties and Application of C90 Casing Produced by TPCO
Guan Yongsheng, Tianjin Pipe Corporation, China
9848 Drawing of Aluminium Tubes of Cylinder Bore Quality with Very Close
Dimensional Tolerances for Pneumatic Cylinders, Cots and Other
Applications
B Patel & P Gandhi, M/s Siddhi Engineers, India
9849 Features of a Modern Tube Welder
H Reilard, Elva Induction India Ltd
9850 In-Line Diameter Control Systems for Steel and Metal Pipe/Tube
P J Joseph, Zumbach Electronic AG, Switzerland
9851 Manufacture of Multi Rifled Tubes for Controlled Circulation Boilers
C Mani, Seamless Steel Tube Plant, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd, India
9852 Embedded Pentium Processor for Eddy Current Testing, Statistical
Analysis, Signal Storage and On-Line Help
V Kavishwar & A Gokhale, Technofour, India
9853 FE-Simulation of Technology of Upsetting 73 x 5.51 EU Tubing
Han Baoyun, Central Iron & Steel Research Institute, China
9854 The Development of X56 Submarine Pipeline in TPCO
Zhang Chuanyou, Tianjin Pipe Corporation, China
9855 The Need for Active Quality Assurance Programmes for Challenging
Requirements of Seamless Steel Tubes for Various Applications
S Nagarajan, Seamless Steel Tube Plant - Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd,
India
9856 Control of Inputs to Tube Mill - An Essential Step for Good Quality
Tubes
Asim K Dalal, Steel Tubes of India Ltd, India
9857 A CAD-System for Tube Drawing Based on FEM-Simulation of Drawing
Processes
Han Baoyun, Central Iron & Steel Research Institute, China

TUBE 2000 TORONTO

Tube & Pipe Dynamics A Look Ahead
10-11 June 1998
Toronto, Canada

9809 High Frequency Welding of Low Carbon Steel Tube

P Scott, Thermatool Corp, USA
9615 Faster, More Efficient Change Overs
R Sladky, Mill-Tech, USA
9811 Production of Dual Wall Tube from Dissimilar Metals
H Niedzwecki, American Electric Fusion Co Inc, USA
9812 Manufacture of Laser Welded Composite Tubes
Dr.-Ing B E Buluschek, SWISSCAB SA, Switzerland
9813 Hands Free Tube & Pipe Mill Entry Equipment
L Steinmeyer, Tesgo Inc, USA
9814 High Speed Tube Packaging Systems
M A Nallen & L Voelker, Thermatool Alpha, USA
9815 Round to Square Technology
J Olson, Chicago Roll Co., USA
9816 Annealing and Finishing Hot and Cold Rolled Carbon, Stainless Steel
and Copper Tubing
G J Heisler, Seco/Warwick Corporation, USA

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9817 Computer Enhanced Inspection

B L Roberts, AKS Inc, USA
9818 High Quality Tubing Starts with Effective Software Technology.
Software for Optimised Design of Tube Rolls, Calibration Passes and
Drawing Rings
A Sedlmaier, data M Software & Engineering, Germany
9819 FEM Simulation of Roll Forming Process of ERW Pipe by Flexible Forming Mill
F Wang, Nakata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. & M Kiuchi, the University of
Tokyo, Japan
9820 Computer Based Weld Profile Monitor Controls Cut-off by Weight
A Richardson, InspecTech, Canada
9821 Display of Ultrasonic Testing Information
M Palynchuk, Western Instrument, Canada & B Audenard, Sofratest SA,
France
9701 Technology-Oriented Process Control Packages Applied to Tube Mills:
Basic Concepts and Recent Applications
S Bandini, Demag Italimpianti SpA, Italy
9823 Eddy Current Testing with Integrated Condition Monitoring for Welded
Tube Inspection
Dr A Grabner, Institut Dr Frster, Germany & R B Peoples, Foerster Instruments Inc., USA
9824 Introduction to Modern Ultrasonic Inspection of Tubes and Bars
K Beck, TAC Technical Instrument Corp, USA
9825 In-Line Gauge Control in Welded Tube Production
W B Graham, Coil Joining Technologies, USA
9826 Bar Coding Tubular Products
Dr J Robertson, InfoSight Corporation, USA
9827 Use of Hydraulic Capsules as Position Actuators on Seamless Tube
Rolling Mills: Basic Concepts and Applications
L Montelatici & S Bandini, Demag Italimpianti SpA, Italy
9828 Cold Weld Detection: Non-Destructive Testing Means and Experimental Work Review
A Palynchuk, Western Instruments Inc, Canada
9829 Flux Leakage Testing of Seam Welds in Carbon Steel Tube Can Offer
Advantages Over the Eddy Current Test Method
Z Kaminski, InspecTech, Canada
9830 SRM Grooving Made Possible by the High Performance KRIII CNC
Machining Unit
D Haydo, Mannesmann Demag, USA, & Dr P Thieven, Mannesmann Metallurgy, Germany
9831 Tube Cut-Off Methods and Equipment
W Holyoak, T-Drill Industries Inc, USA
9832 Highly Improved Function and Productivity for Tube Bending by CNC
Bender
Dr M Murata, Dept of Mechanical & Control Engg, Univ. of Electro Comms.
& T Nakata, Nissin Precision Machine Co. Ltd., Japan
9833 Quench and Tempering of Welded Carbon Steel Tubulars
R Nichols, Thermatool Corporation, USA
9834 Flowforming of Thin-Walled Tubes and Cylinders
V Fonte, Dynamic Machine Works Inc, USA
9835 Re-Shaping of Round Pipes into Square and Rectangular Pipes
M Kiuchi, the University of Tokyo & F Wang, Nakata, Japan
9836 Innovative Products Made From Tube and Sheet Metal via Hydrostatic
Stretchforming Techniques
Prof. A Neubauer, Institute Industrial Technology, the Netherlands & K H
Schweitzer, hde Metallwerk GmbH, Germany
9837 Advances in Equipment to Anneal Ferrous and Copper Tubing
T Schultz, H J Fischer & D E Goodman, Surface Combustion Inc, USA

Conference Papers
9803 Quality of Tubular Components Required by the Automotive Industry
R Prasad, Steel Tubes of India Ltd, India
9804 Tubular Products for Two Wheeler Automobiles Industries, Experience
at Tata Steel
K Mukhopadhyay, Tata Iron & Steel Co, India
9805 Eddy Current Testing A Tool for In-Process Quality of ERW Tubes
Used in Automobile Industry
P V Dhole, Technofour, India
9806 Brief on Precision Tubes used by Two Wheelers in Auto Industry
R Mehrotra, Rajinder Steel Ltd, India
9807 Process & Management Control for Production of Precision Welded
Tubes for New Generation of Automobiles
A K Dalal, Steel Tubes of India Ltd, India
9808 NDT for Seamless Tubes used in Automobile Industry
V Kavishwar, Technofour, India

AutoTube India 98
17 January 1998
New Delhi, India

9801 General Overview of Steel Pipes and Auto Industry, Tube Industry
with Focus on Precision Tubes in the Country
S C Gupta, Rajinder Steel Ltd, India
9802 Precision Tubes for the Automotive Industry
S Mathiayasu, Tube Products of India, India

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