According to the expert estimates, oil production in the Gulf of Mexico will rise from the present 1.3 million to 1. 7 million barrels a day during the next decade, with demands for the highly sophisticated technological equipment required to accomplish it increasing as well. Two examples are delivery pipes and casings. The USC series from EMAG Leipzig Maschinenfabrik provides different machine sizes to allow for the machining of different sizes of pipes with external and internal threads to API and GOST standards, they can also cut all proprietary threads. “The larger oil field technology producers have their own thread standards.We can adjust our machines to suit their demands. For instance, all workholding and centering equipment is configured to suit individual requirements. The same applies to all automation components. As a result, the customer has a fast production solution that automatically loads and unloads the components in 12 to 20 seconds (depending on pipe size and thread type), then carries out the 3-part threading process - from facing to chamfering and finally thread cutting,” said Frank Schiffler, Head of Sales, EMAG Leipzig. There are two important factors that must be taken into account when machining threads on delivery pipes and casings: processing quality and process integrity. “The quality is produced by a perfectly adjusted machine. The whole process benefits from the following EMAG design details: The machine base is made with Mineralit (a polymer concrete) for the stability and the vibration-resistance of all machine components. • The main drive forms an integral part of the spindle unit. Its frequency-controlled, maintenance-free AC asynchronous motor provides a high torque rate,which allows for the simultaneous machining of both ends of the pipe. • The pipes are safely clamped in front and rear chucks that, depending on workpiece requirements, can be actuated pneumatically, hydraulically or mechanically. • The pipe ends are stabilized during the machining process by the insertion of vibration-reducing mandrels, resulting in the highest possible precision.” Depending on the machine used, the max pipe diameter can be any dimension from 2-3/8” to 20”. “We design complete solutions for our customers. In addition to that, we integrate, for instance, measuring stations, crack detection equipment, embossing and plating units and a monitoring system that covers all components,” said Mr. Schiffler. For more information contact: EMAG LLC 38800 Grand River Avenue Farmington Hills, MI 48335 248-477-7440 info@usa.emag.com www.emag.com Houstex Booth #1751