Roll-Kraft, Mentor, Ohio, has created educational publications called “Profit Pointers” to allow tube and pipe and rollforming companies to instantly obtain information useful to their business. Each Profit Pointer emphasizes a specific area that has long been of concern to the industry. Some of the topics include:
• Eliminating Surface Markings on Welded Tube and Pipe—this Profit Pointer gives tips on how to obtain tube and pipe free of markings that often plague producers. • Selecting Advanced Tooling for High Quality Tube and Pipe—learn about various tooling designs to allow you to achieve the best results. • Tube Mill Setup—this is critical basic setup information, including the importance of using a setup chart. Walk through a typical setup. • Tube Mill Alignment—achieving good quality tube depends on proper alignment of the mill. This pointer outlines 10 important steps. • Roll Forming High-Strength Materials—discusses important issues aboutmaterials,including deformation, elongation and springback. • Preventative Maintenance Program for Tube, Pipe and Roll Form Mills—a step-by-ste guide to maintaining the mill in its best operating condition. Profit Pointers are available on the Roll- Kraft Web site, www.roll-kraft.com. There are many subjects covered, designed to educate and improve operator confidence. Each one can be read or printed from the site and used instantly for maximum benefit.