PRLog (Press Release) -
Aug 06, 2008 -
WILDER, KY (July 25, 2008) - TMK-Ipsco, a major manufacturer of OCTG products and formerly known as Ipsco Tubular, reported today that the implementation of a newly developed carbide cutting ring from Saar-Hartmetall for the ID-scarfing of pipe sizes 7" - 16" will result in cost savings in excess of $1,500,000 per year.
TMK-Ipsco converted their 16" mill over to the new Saar-Hartmetall tooling in November 2007 and has not experienced a single catastrophic tool failure yet. "Do not be surprised if this tool is in every pipe mill at Ipsco at some point," said Bill Tungate, 6-Sigma black belt and leader of the Scarfing Improvement Team.
For more information on Saar-Hartmetall’
s tube and pipe scarfing tools and educational information of similar industrial applications please visit our website www.shmusa.com/
scarfing.html
Saar-Hartmetall USA LLC has decades of experience in the metal producing and metalworking industries providing tools for a variety of fabricators worldwide. Deeply rooted for 50 years in Volklingen, Germany, one of the oldest steel-producing regions of Europe, in 2001 Saar-Hartmetall established its North American sales office and warehouse in Covington, KY., near Cincinnati. With most parts in stock, Saar-Hartmetall USA LLC is able to ensure reliable, timely deliveries to its North American customers.
