July 21, 2016 - HGG’s 3-D Tube Cutting Line (TCL) combines precision tube cutting with an automated and custom designed in-feed/out-feed logistics system to increase production capacity. TCL accuracy offers fabricators a cost effective alternative to expensive laser machines, while TCL automation provides fabricators the flexibility to adapt quickly to changing production volume and tight lead times. The TCL combines a pipe and 3-D tube and pipe cutting machine with an automated fabrication line with multiple out-feed stations. The end result, fabricators have a fully automated pipe cutting shop in a single machine.

The 3-D TCL is specially designed to maximize automated productivity with a minimum of operator interface. Next generation HGG 2.0 3D pipe cutting eliminates operator interference with a new “press and play” technology.  HGG’s chuck-style machine design keeps the torch in a fixed position while its TCL line automatically moves material and finished parts, and at different lengths, through designated out-feed stations, from stock pipe to batches of ready-to-fit parts. The TCL reduces welding and fitting part preparation time by over 30 percent, eliminating the need for highly skilled welders. In addition, parallel-executed logistics reduce total throughput time by 32 percent. Health and safety are enhanced by the most effective fume extracting system yet, using a closed cutting cell. The HGG TCL machine should pay for itself within a year.

For steel construction piping, the HGG TCL is ideal for building cranes, trusses, stadiums, bridges, theme parks, expo centers, airport structures, and shopping malls. For process piping, it is ideal for spools, manifolds, pipelines, headers, lobster backs, boilers, and nozzles.