INDUSTRY NEWS Focusing on tube forming


technology and automation  Innovation Days 11


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s the year draws to a close, mechanical  


attendees at the event have been looking forwards. For the second time this year, an audience from the industry and subject specialists met to sound out trends, prospects, and  machining. The central topic of Innovation Days 11 was “Future- facing automation systems and trailblazing innovations in forming technology”. A series of speakers provided rich fodder for an intensive exchange of ideas.


Presentations on advance tube machining


microjet GmbH gave a presentation on the automatic application  This focused on various systems, especially in the area of minimum lubrication and special nozzles for completely coating workpieces or tools. Keyence delivered information on automatic decoating, marking, and inspection, taking us all through an overview of


 production buildings.


camera inspections, laser marking, and laser decoating with the use of illustrative experiments. Prof.


Dr. Hermes from South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences answered the question “What’s


that noise? Changes to material structure in metal forming”. Using practical examples from high-speed metal forming with the help of gases, explosives, or electromagnets he gave us an understanding of the changes that occur to the microstructure of materials during forming, and  principles behind them.


 processes and technologies.


6 IMT December 2015/January 2016 www.internationalmetaltube.com


With our talk “Am I still soldering or forming already? From soldered  presented various forming processes, tools, and innovations in tool technology for roll and axial forming. The hosts’ second presentation dealt with the topic ‘Robot or linear handling system?’ and automation solutions in the 


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