Industrial Times

Tariffs on China tubes

rgking66@tubenotching.com (TubeNotching.com) — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:26:00 GMT

Anti-dumping tariffs on imports of Chinese tubular goods.

Chinese producers/exporters have sold tubular goods in the United States at less than normal value.

Photo from the INNOVO Corporation

This Dumpling of Tubular goods from China were valued at an estimated $2.6 billion in 2008.

This is the second time the Obama Administration has imposed tariffs on China. Back in September
they announced it would apply duties on Chinese-made tires to protect US industry,

From Yahoo finance & Washington Post

Unlimited clean energy

rgking66@tubenotching.com (TubeNotching.com) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:53:00 GMT

Japan has been working on an ambitious project to collect solar power in space and zap it down to Earth, using laser beams or microwaves, by the year 2030.

They have been working on this since 1998.

READ MORE…

Premiums going up for small business?

rgking66@tubenotching.com (TubeNotching.com) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:44:00 GMT

Small Business Faces Sharp Rise in Costs of Health Care

Small businesses are seeing increases in their premiums by an average of about 15 percent next year.

Medical costs are being blamed for the incredible rise in premiums. Bigger businesses are seeing a small increase because of their clout with large numbers of employees being insured.

Which demonstrates the need for universal coverage where a bigger risk pool should drop premiums or at least slow the growth of insurance premiums for individuals and small & large businesses.

In my opinion this should also be a big boost for the economy.
Read More From the New York Times

Vinyl Rectangle Tubes with four Notch Tabs on each side.

rgking66@tubenotching.com (TubeNotching.com) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:32:00 GMT

INNOVO Corporation

One of the leaders in the custom built tubular automated machine business.

Rectangular vinyl tube notching machine adds four notched tabs on both ends at a rate of up to 1200 tubes per hour.

This is our latest innovative vinyl tube project. The inserts had to be small and at the same time had to be sturdy to make it economical.

The actual design was work out on Solid Works and mock runs gave us a good idea of it’s strength. Saved us hours of trial and error designing.

Notching machine has easy to maintain removable head inserts for shorter down times.

This view is a close-up of the notched tabs.

Automated fence notching machine

Adds four notched tabs on both ends at a rate of up to 1200 tubes per hour.

This machine has easy to maintain removable head inserts for low down time.

Built solid and compact and will produce long runs for a real competitive edge.

This type of fence is usually found on a farm or ranch. Easy to assemble low cost vinyl fence that will last, with virtually no maintenance, for as long as you want it too.

Watch it run
http://blogcast.tubenotching.com/2009/10/22/tubenotchingcom_20091022132850flv.aspx

BIOPHARMACEUTICAL TUBING

rgking66@tubenotching.com (TubeNotching.com) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:03:00 GMT

Tube and hose pumps-transfer, metering and filling

Watson-Marlow

Peristaltic pumps

The new technology, and the world's fastest-growing pump type.

{Watson-Marlow has over one million hose and tube pumps metering,transferring and dispensing
shear sensitive, abrasive and aggressivefluids in every industry such as

Higher pressure, Chemical resistance Tubing

rgking66@tubenotching.com (TubeNotching.com) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:39:00 GMT

Freelin-Wade offers a wide variety of plastic tubing options

If your requirements call for higher pressure, chemical resistance or something more unique, our specialty plastic tubing options have you covered. Freelin-Wade manufacturers a variety of tubing options including FEP, Kynar®, Weld Spatter Resistant, Static Dissipative and Multi-Bore. We also manufacture our innovative and industry leading Multi-Color Ribbon (MCR). In addition plastic tubing to our in-stock plastic tubing options, Freelin-Wade engineers are happy to work with you to create exactly the right tubing for your specifications.

One of our most popular specialty tubes is our FEP,Compare to Teflon® (a registered trademark of the DuPont company).Freelin-Wade is your one source for Teflon comparable tubing, braided hose and reinforced hoses. Contact Freelin-Wade today to learn more about the plastic tubing products we manufacture!

http://www.freelin-wade.com/index.php

Manufacturing Increases

rgking66@tubenotching.com (TubeNotching.com) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:39:20 GMT

From MWI.com

Steel segment gets boost from increased auto production

Pros also think outlook for long-term growth is good, mostly in 2011

CHICAGO | Panelists at a steel conference last week agreed the popular Cash for Clunkers gave a short-term boost to the automobile and steel industries.

But some analysts believe the long-term outlook for the industry -- and the flat-rolled steel products supporting it -- can be considered rosy as well.

AK Steel CEO James Wainscott said the uptick in U.S. manufacturing activity is translating into a modest increase in production for the auto steel business.

Wainscott, who spoke at the Third North American Steel Conference at the Fairmont Hotel, said the increases are linked to small economic improvement and service centers having worked down high inventory levels. He said he anticipated increased demand for auto steels through the end of the year.

Paul Scott, managing consultant of CRU's Steel Business Unit, said the increase in demand for flat-rolled products has come exclusively from the automotive sector, which is not being displayed in a majority of others. The products include hot-rolled sheet -- which can be manufactured into vehicle frame components, brake components and compressor shells -- cold-rolled sheet and zinc-coated sheet.

"Mills have responded by increasing output and relighting blast furnaces but supply has struggled to keep pace with demand," Scott said. "We've seen an extension in lead times and increases in (domestic) prices." As a result, Scott said steel sheet prices in the Midwest will be the highest in the world during the fourth quarter and import arrivals will increase sharply in the first quarter of next year.

Scott said consumption of flat-rolled products will be flat in the first quarter of 2010 and show limited growth in the rest of the year. Dramatic improvement in the sector isn't projected until 2011, he added.

Auto research firm IRN Inc. President Kim Korth said the Cash for Clunkers program, which helped move about 691,000 vehicles from dealer lots, showed there was a significant amount of demand for vehicles. She also said during the two-month period of the program, 70 percent of new vehicles bought weren't Cash for Clunkers transactions.

Signs the domestic automobile market may be returning is because of small growth in consumer confidence data and signs the housing inventory may begin declining and new home sales can go in the opposite direction, said Korth, of Grand Rapids, Mich.-based IRN.

Korth is also bullish about the industry's long-term outlook for the auto industry, which he said is bright if the population continues to grow. She estimated about 11.2 million vehicles will be produced next year in the United States, while many analysts aren't predicting more than 10.5 million vehicles.

Load & Feed Tubes

rgking66@tubenotching.com (TubeNotching.com) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:04:00 GMT

Tubes are loaded into position by the automated system. The feed carriage that then pushes the tube into the crush form station. The tubes are formed at both ends at a rate of 900-1100 an hour, depending on the length of the tube being formed. The tube fall into a automated hopper for shipping.

http://blogcast.tubenotching.com/2008/06/26/load--feed-tubes.aspx

Tube crush forming station

rgking66@tubenotching.com (TubeNotching.com) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:21:00 GMT

The form station is accessible for ease of changeovers & little down time.
A cylinder activates after each formed tube. The action is not need for the
most part, but it is insurance against a tube that may hang-up, preventing
a potential jam tube & lose of production.

http://blogcast.tubenotching.com/2008/06/25/tube-crush-forming-station.aspx

It's Show time!

rgking66@tubenotching.com (TubeNotching.com) — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 21:57:00 GMT

Machines showcased

INNOVO machines hit the big time!

In a recent TV episode two INNOVO machines were featured.

INNOVO automated high production tube notcher, and their automated double-end crush form machine.

We are working on getting a clip to upload on our blog. "We are very proud that our quality craftsmanship was showcased on a national broadcast. We were a little disappointed that our company name, INNOVO Corporation, was not mentioned, but we are none the less proud".

Having a good team is a must.

rgking66@tubenotching.com (TubeNotching.com) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:16:00 GMT

Troubleshooting is an art. But more then that it is the deference between making a profit or taking a loss. And in some dire cases losing your business.

Making a decision takes a team that understands each other & what is expected in a given scenario. The troubleshooter Bob, makes a call, the tube that is notched hangs up after the tube is cut-off. Bob has to decide from a host of options based on experience & vision. Vision because almost no problem is exactly the same.

Putting an angle on the tube rest can cause unforeseen problems. The force of the cut off blade can twist the tube & cause an out of tolerance part. Or the cutting edge of the die can wear prematurely.

This is costly if an inexperienced troubleshooter or a not so good one, misses the above problems & are only found after many wasted hours.

Members of the team must give their feedback. If for nothing else it gives the troubleshooter, Bob another perspective and possibly a better solution.

You can’t afford a team member that waits for instructions. You need everyone’s head into the project. It can turn into what looks like a useless or futile exercise at times, lacking serious value. But ideas are in the air and will likely spark someone’s imagination. Tube fabrication at it’s best.

Tube Fabricator

rgking66@tubenotching.com (TubeNotching.com) — Wed, 21 May 2008 04:23:00 GMT

Tube fabricating equipment is a niche field that has been dominated by a relatively few companies compared to the industry as a whole. Still the competition is strongly contested among hundreds of companies that specialize in areas such as tube notching, tube cut-off machines/dies, tube bending & tube forming.

Then there are high production specialist such as the INNOVO Corporation. The INNOVO Corporation started out with the basic tube notching units, pipe-sch-40, arc fits, and tube cut-off dies. Progressing into high production tube notching & multi-tasking tube fabrication machines & automated their tube cut-off dies. Producing air-bag cylinders that combined embossing notching & any number of tube fabricating operations.

INNOVO Corporation has a following that is basically word of mouth. They have earned the respect of their peers & offer their consultation in many situations. Which adds to their reputation as knowledgeable tube fabrication specialists.

Still they have not abandon their core low cost tooling that launched their business 17 years ago.

Their latest product, a portable tube notcher-15TPP Portable Press. It has a 1.5 HP Motor 115 Volt AC. 20 Amps Hydraulics. Comes with a 50-foot cord. Easy for one man to move from location to location without the worry of losing control & lessens the risk of injury!

Now with the internet age well under way, INNOVO has a strong presence:
www.innovo.us, www.tubenotching.com Industrial Times blog.

Automated tube cut-off dies

rgking66@tubenotching.com (TubeNotching.com) — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:16:00 GMT

INNOVO Corporation: Tube Specialist.

Our standards include our tube Cut-off dies up to 6 “Dia. Automated tube cut off dies give you high production capabilities. Our redesigned cam is practically maintenance free.

Automated Tube Cut-off

Video source: INNOVO

http://blogcast.tubenotching.com/2008/02/17/automated-tube-cutoff-dies.aspx

Overview Slideshow

Multi-Station-Air-Bag cylinders

rgking66@tubenotching.com (TubeNotching.com) — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:41:00 GMT

INNOVO Corporation

Multi-Station tube fabricating machine. Tubes are moved from station to station. Interchangeable dies in each station allows endless options on a wide variety of parts.
The first machine was built in 1998. Today we have a fast & less expensive machine that will be uploaded soon.

Air-Bag cylinders.

Video source: INNOVO

http://blogcast.tubenotching.com/2008/02/15/multistation-tube-fabricating.aspx

Overview Slideshow

Tube Double End Forming & Piercing machines

rgking66@tubenotching.com (TubeNotching.com) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:27:00 GMT

INNOVO Corporation

          Tube forming with flex-Arbors.
                  Double-End Notch

                 Video source: INNOVO

http://blogcast.tubenotching.com/2008/02/12/automated-tube-fabricating.aspx Overview Slideshow

Custom cut off and form machine

rgking66@tubenotching.com (TubeNotching.com) — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 23:05:00 GMT

Custom form, Trim & cut-off, in our hydraulic press.

Video source: INNOVO

http://blogcast.tubenotching.com/2008/02/09/tube-fabrication.aspx

INNOVO
Builders of quality automation equipment
for the tubular tooling industry.

Custom built two station trim die at 45 degrees.

Overview Slideshow