You may have wondered:what is the difference between pipe and tube? We reached out to our friends at Federal Steel Supply, Inc for this guest post. Pipes and Tubes may look similar because they are both of similar shape, with a hollow vacuum running through the center of them. But, you would be surprised that there are many differences between them.
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on Aug 06, 2015
Looking for a parts feeder? The FeedMate® parts feeder is the perfect solution for orienting and feeding cylindrical parts. A heavy duty parts feeder, theFeedMate® is ideal for use with thread rollerschamfering machines, cylindrical grinders, and other machines.
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Posted in: fasteners
on Jul 21, 2015
Gaffney Bolt is a US based hot formed bolt manufacturer that specializes in high quality structural bolts for the oil & gas, construction, and manufacturing industries located in Rockford, IL. Mike Gaffney is the President of Gaffney Bolt and is also a loyal MSI ChamferMate® customer.
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Posted in: chamfer bolt
on Jul 07, 2015
MSI specializes in top-of-the-line pipe fabrication machinery including pipe beveling and chamfering machines, marking machines, and cylindrical part feeders. Each of these machine styles will satisfy a particular requirement in the fabrication process, greatly reducing fabrication time and improving efficiency.
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Posted in: pipe fabrication
on Jun 23, 2015
Chamfering bars or rods, much like pipe beveling, is best achieved with an automated process. Automated chamfering offers the most consistent quality, while also being safer and faster than hand grinding. The type of chamfering machine best suited to an application will depend on the requirements: size of the bar or rod (if automatic loading is needed) and if dual ended chamfering is necessary.
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Posted in: chamfering, bar chamfering machine, chamfer rod
on Jun 10, 2015
Tube & Pipe Journal just published an article discussing the use of automated, stationary beveling machines for prepping tube or pipe ends. for welding.
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Posted in: pipe beveling
on Apr 30, 2015
MSI is looking to hire an Experienced CNC Operator for Vertical Machining Centers. Applicants must have verifiable background in programming. Great working environment and benefits. Must have own tools. Selected applicants will be asked to take a profile test and must pass a drug screen. Pay DOE.
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Posted in: Job Opening
on Feb 18, 2015
MSI will be demonstrating a Model C8H ChamferMate® in booth #1212 at the Houstex Show at the George R. Brown Convention Center from February 24 to 26. These machines are ideal for the fastener, pipe fabrication, and tube processing industries.
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Posted in: beveling machine
on Jan 06, 2015
Automating the pipe beveling process offers companies a number of advantages. For many, the time savings alone justify the inclusion of a pipe beveler machine in their production process. Automated pipe beveling is also a cleaner, more consistent, and accurate process than hand grinding. Increased safety and lower operating costs, as well as shorter cycle times, also make automated pipe beveling an attractive option.
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Posted in: pipe beveling
on Nov 03, 2014
Stock parts feeders often have difficulty accommodating cylindrical parts. For applications that require cylindrical parts, it is often necessary to custom design a parts feeder solution specifically for the application. A cost-effective solution for a custom designed parts feeder for cylindrical parts is the FeedMate.
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Posted in: cylindrical part feeder
