Efficient production is the key to profitability for any manufacturing company. As manufacturing plants work to improve efficiency, many are utilizing a Manufacturing Execution System (MES), which is a computerized solution on the manufacturing floor to process raw material into finished goods. An MES monitors and controls the complex data surrounding these processes with the goal of ensuring efficient output. …
Rotating head tube cutoff machines have completely reorganized the workflow of producing and processing in the metal pipe industry. Those with factories or plants dedicated to creating metal pipe products are discovering that with a rotating head cutoff machine, they can quickly streamline their procedures and make the entire process less labor-intensive and more efficient. However, many of these same …
For a manufacturer and processor of all types of metal tube products, such as pipes, it is very important to have good productivity and workflow on the factory floor. In fact, it is not an exaggeration to say that workflow can make the difference between a profitable business and one that does not make money for the owner. Focusing on …
One of the biggest concerns of any business, and particularly those that handle heavy or sharp materials, is safety. Finger and hand injuries can be life-changing for employees, and can result in lost productivity and may end up increasing insurance costs. Even a minor injury can cause serious issues. Not only do you want to keep your workers safe because …
A typical tube cutoff machine is built on a relatively simple and straightforward concept. The machine is loaded by a worker with a number of metal tubes, the cutting mechanism cuts them to length, and the tubes are unloaded by a worker. This setup is fine for small batches and for a company with plenty of low-cost labor, but what …
Tube fabricators and processors are always looking for ways to increase production and reduce costs. With any high-volume tube fabricating operation, the first steps in the process are handling tube bundles, cutting tubes to length and then moving the cutoff tubes to the next operation. This tube cutting process is required for all your raw tube material, and it can …
Hautau Tube Cutoff Systems was recently named one of the Top Ten Machine Tool Solution Providers in 2020 by Manufacturing Technology Insights. This publication is one of the top in our industry, and we’re honored to be included among other commendable companies who excel in the manufacturing business. There are many aspects of our business that have allowed Hautau to …
Manufacturing Marvels® will showcase Hautau Tube Cutoff Systems in their June 23rd episode Airing nationally on the Fox Business Network, Manufacturing Marvels® spotlights North American manufacturers and their products and services in a two-minute evening segment created by award-winning producers Bob and Jerry May, award-winning director Bryan McCullough, and narrated by nationally acclaimed voice talent John Criswell – a CBS …
Hautau, a renowned manufacturer of tube cutting machines, has consistently delivered innovative technologies to reduce human resources and increase automation for the tube processing industry. Responding to a request from a customer, Hautau delivered a custom tube cut-off system that would transfer the cut-up tubes into special transport carts without requiring human intervention. There are numerous benefits of this fully …
Automated conveyors are essential for manufacturers, retailers and distribution centers throughout the world. It’s not unusual for the conveyors to literally have thousands of powered rollers and belt-driven idlers for smooth sorting and moving of products. With a traditional manufacturing method, the idlers require several steps for production. After the tube has been cut to its specific length, it’s then …