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Process chain for tube processing

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Unlimited possibilities. From a single source.

Tubes and profiles allow you to give shape to visions: For example, in vehicle frames, in furniture and lamps, in mechanical and plant engineering. A fully automated tube processing chain helps you to counter skills shortages and save money, and to tap into new business areas. TRUMPF provides all-encompassing solutions to fulfil your every requirement. When do you opt for unlimited possibilities from a single source?

The challenges of tube processing

What would be your ideal process chain for tube processing?

Increased security through seamless support along the entire process chain 

The process chain for tube processing consists of storage, processing and welding. It can be automated precisely to suit your requirements. When fully automated, the process chain comprises up to 7 steps: storage, loading, laser tube cutting, unloading and sorting, tube bending, 3D laser cutting and welding. Our software and service solutions simplify the process. Alternatively, you can partially automate the process steps. The choice is yours – work with us to design the perfect process chain for your needs.  

Overview of the process steps

Storage Automated loading Laser tube cutting Automated unloading and sorting Tube bending 3D laser cutting Welding

1. Storage

The right storage solution for your raw materials and more storage space. The STOPA store and our Oseon production control system allow you to structure your warehouse and reduce search times. 

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2. Automated loading

Load your laser tube-cutting machine fully automatically: the machine requests raw material via an interface and is loaded directly from the storage cassette. 

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3. Laser tube cutting

Customize complex contours and innovative tube designs with an economical, efficient and flexible technology that avoids rework and errors. 

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4. Automated unloading and sorting

Unload and sort automatically via the unloading automation interface with longitudinal conveyor belt. This reduces operator involvement as well as cutting out errors and saving money.

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5. Tube bending

Highly efficient and precise CNC tube bending technology reduces component costs and avoids the need for welding and soldering work. We place our trust in transfluid® as a partner for this work.

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6. 3D laser cutting

A TruLaser Cell system allows you to create complex geometries in bent tubes, both in bending zones and for final trimming.

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7. Welding

Automated arc welding allows you to join components productively and with process reliability. Automated laser welding also saves you time and money.

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What visions are you aiming to achieve?

We provide full support with setting up your production solution for tube processing – arrange a no-obligation consultation now.

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Modules for your fully automated production solution for tube processing

We provide the ideal components for each process step from a single source, either fully automated or a combination of automated and manual components. In other words, your solution can range from a single stand-alone machine to a fully automated system – fully customized to suit your requirements. You also have access to the right software and services.

Storage

Reduce the amount of storage space you require for raw materials, improve your warehouse management with Oseon and reap the benefits of strategic material procurement, particularly in purchasing.

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Storage
STOPA store

A STOPA large-scale storage system is a combined material buffer and logistics center. It provides plenty of space for your tube profiles.  

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Storage
Oseon production control

Oseon automates your intralogistics and provides support with stock management of manual and automatic stores and bulk storage warehouses, as required.

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Storage

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Automated loading

You'd like to load your laser tube-cutting machine automatically? No problem thanks to the tube store with a storage connection! It is a conveyor unit directly connected to the LoadMaster Tube for machine loading. The storage system can be perfectly customized to your needs and to the size of your production facility.

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Tube store with a storage connection

The automation component for laser tube cutting machines enables you to load tubes automatically and reduce operator involvement.

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Laser tube cutting

Benefit from maximum design freedom, automatic programming and economical, effective and flexible production.

TruLaser Tube 3000 fiber
Laser tube cutting
TruLaser Tube 3000 fiber

This trusty laser tube cutting machine is economical, even when not operating at full capacity. It is ideal as an entry-level or supplementary machine – reliable and easy to operate.

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TruLaser Tube 5000
Laser tube cutting
TruLaser Tube 5000 fiber

Provides maximum productivity in laser tube cutting and fully harnesses the strengths of the solid-state laser. In other words: short processing times and a wide range of parts. 

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TruLaser Tube 7000 fiber
Laser tube cutting
TruLaser Tube 7000 fiber

Maximum productivity even for XXL tubes. The large TruLaser Tube 7000 fiber caters for an impressive range of applications and is suitable for a wide variety of material types and wall thicknesses.

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Programming Tube
Laser tube cutting
Programming Tube

Use the 3D software to create NC programs quickly and easily. Powerful automated functions minimize the programming effort required, and you are guided by the software at every stage. 

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Laser tube cutting

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Automated unloading and sorting

Automatically unloading and sorting of finished parts? It's possible! This reduces your team's workload and helps to motivate them, while reducing operator involvement, errors and costs.  

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Interface for unloading automation with longitudinal conveyor belt

The interface is a real game-changer. The machine ensures high accessibility, enabling a mixed mode of manual and automated unloading for unlimited flexibility. 

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Automated unloading and sorting
Starmatik robotic automation

Enhance the unloading automation interface by integrating a robot from our trusted solution partner, Starmatik. Parts are unloaded and sorted, reducing non-productive time. 

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Tube bending

Do you want to reduce your component costs or eliminate the need for welding and soldering work? Our solution partner transfluid® supplies perfect technical systems to suit all requirements, with fully automated solutions for CNC tube bending.

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CNC tube bending machine from transfluid®

When bending tubes and profiles, fully automatic tube bending machines from transfluid® enable high quantities with maximum precision.

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3D laser cutting

A TruLaser Cell allows you to create complex geometries in bent tubes, both in bend drawing and for final trimming. 

TruLaser Cell 5030
3D laser cutting
TruLaser Cell 5030

Your cost-effective and flexible entry into 2D and 3D laser welding and laser cutting, with a low machine-hour rate, particularly for small to medium lot sizes.

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3D laser cutting
TruLaser Cell 5030 Hotforming Edition

Enter the world of high-quality 3D cutting of complex components with this mid-range system – series production with competitive cost-effectiveness.  

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TruLaser Cell 8030, tried, tested and now improved even further
3D laser cutting
TruLaser Cell 8030

The expert tool for 3D cutting of complex components – now with enhanced production reliability and the highest productivity on the market.

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Welding

Be it a laser welding system or robotic welding cell, we have the ideal system for you.

TruArc Weld 1000
Welding
TruArc Weld 1000

The automated robotic welding cell is profitable even with small lot sizes. It is easy to program and can be operated without specialist welding expertise. 

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TruLaser Weld 5000
Welding
TruLaser Weld 5000

The turnkey system handles multiple welding processes with aplomb, making automated laser welding productive and flexible – with variable installation versions.

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Services

We provide support for you with coordinated solutions and service packages for process optimization. Make optimum use of your TRUMPF products and adapt them to changes – we can do this together to maximise your added value

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Master new challenges

The benefits of a fully automated production solution for tube processing

Reducing the operating effort

When using automated processes, you need fewer qualified specialists.

Seamless automation and interlinking

Reduce the risk of errors and increase productivity and efficiency using automated processes.

Efficient purchasing and production

Reduce cost pressure with strategic purchasing and shorter throughput times.

Smart use of space

Counter a lack of space with vertical storage and optimised space utilization.

"We were seeking a solution that would allow us to produce the complex product quickly, efficiently, and with the highest quality, minimizing the need for manual intervention."

Dominik Jordan
Sales Manager, TecPro Metall GmbH

Our solution partners

Transfluid®

Transfluid® is a manufacturer of tube bending and tube forming machines. The company is also an expert in linking these machines to form automated production cells. In collaboration with TRUMPF, they offer solutions for complete tube processing, from laser tube cutting and tube bending to further processing of the finished tube parts.

Starmatik robot

Starmatik specializes in process automation in metalworking, with a particular focus on robot automation. Starmatik enhances TRUMPF's product portfolio in customer projects requiring automation, innovation and process integration.

STOPA

STOPA is a premium manufacturer of storage systems for sheet metal and long goods. The range encompasses stand-alone applications and integrative automation modules. STOPA supplies equipment including automated storage systems for TRUMPF's smart factory solutions.

What visions are you aiming to achieve?

We provide full support with setting up your production solution for tube processing – arrange a no-obligation consultation now.

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