Truck exhaust tube bending output raised 30%

AddisonMcKee recently showed a truck exhaust manufacture how the latest tube-working technology could increase exhaust component manufacture by 30%.

Speaking about the latest developments in tube manipulation for truck exhaust systems, director of global marketing at AddisonMcKee, Christian Rogiers said: "Where appropriate, we also offer customers the opportunity to benefit from technology upgrades, in order to fully maximise the life-potential of their existing AddisonMckee machinery".

For the truck exhaust sector AddisonMcKee offersd large diameter tube bending and end-finishing machines and associated tooling, automated and integrated production cells, muffler and catalytic assembly machinery, and many other systems.

* Reducing component manufacturing times by 30% - a recent AddisonMcKee demonstration showed how a leading exhaust manufacturer how component manufacture could be accelerated by 30%.

Rogiers said: "At a time when every minute shaved off production duration impacts on business viability, capability and profitability, we were particularly pleased to demonstrate how investment in models from our DataBend range would impact favorably on the balance sheet".

In this particular example, AddisonMcKee set up like-for-like manufacturing trials, which demonstrated the accuracy, reliability and repeatability that investment in AddisonMckee technology would bring.

AddisonMckee also worked directly with the truck exhaust manufacturer to assist in the re-development of some of its exhaust components.

Making more use of single piece tubing reduced various cutting and welding procedures and offered significantly less resistance to exhaust gas airflow.

The truck exhaust manufacturer purchased a DataBend DB150 ESRB (E- all-electric, S - stack, R - multi-radius, B - Boost) tube bender to make numerous short-run, large diameter exhaust components.

The company also bought a smaller DataBend DB20 ESRD - a Dual (D) capability model that will be used for making smaller components, including brake lines and air-conditioning tubing.

This model bends left-and right-hand tubular components using the same bending head.

Rogiers concluded: "At a time when global economic influences are putting a greater focus on the need for efficiency and reliability more than ever before, I would urge manufacturers, to consider how the choice of premium technologies can not only deliver significant economies, but also assist in showing the levels of profitability that the automotive sector in particular, desires to achieve".

* About AddisonMckee - 2008 winners of 'Managing Automation' magazine's Progressive Manufacturing 50 Awards - AddisonMckee is globally renowned for the design, manufacture and supply of some of the world's finest tube bending and end forming technologies for increasingly complex automotive, aviation, truck and shipbuilding requirements.

In addition, AddisonMckee also offers highly innovative muffler and catalytic converter assembly solutions, hydraulic press machinery, tube inspection systems, plant automation and complete workcell integration.

Along with these capabilities, a whole range of tooling and accessory options are also provided, as are comprehensive maintenance and service contracts, training and education programs and financial services.

Where applicable, AddisonMckee is also able to offer customers the opportunity of machine rebuilds, refurbishment, upgrades and trade-ins.

From its state-of-the-art manufacturing centers in the USA, United Kingdom, Canada and China, AddisonMckee is committed to providing rapid solutions to market and also regularly assists clients in product prototyping, parts development, small production runs and pre-production sample development.

AddisonMckee is principally owned by WHI Capital Partners (WHICP), a Chicago-based private equity group that invests in middle market, industry-leading companies with solid financial fundamentals and proven management teams.

WHICP is an affiliate of William Harris Investors, a family-based asset management firm founded by Irving B Harris in 1987.

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