Tube machinery
"A process set to revolutionize the automotive tubing market" – L. Fassa, MTM
In the ever-evolving automotive industry, precision and reliability are paramount. Manufacturers are constantly striving to meet stringent requirements, including tight dimensional tolerances, to produce high-performance components. However, until now, producing a high-strength tube that adheres to such precise tolerances has remained an elusive goal.
MTM, together with a client, has developed a new design for a complete tube production line featuring an innovative tube-forming process. This cutting-edge technology promises to revolutionize the automotive tubing sector and establish itself as the industry standard.
Rigorous dimensional tolerances for high-strength applications
Traditional tube forming techniques, while effective for many applications, have struggled to meet the rigorous demands of the automotive sector. The inherent limitations of these methods, such as obtaining shaped profiles by sizing round mother tubes, have prevented manufacturers from achieving the desired dimensional tolerances required for high-strength applications. This has posed a significant challenge for the automotive industry, which requires robust and precise tubes for enhanced safety and performance in the production chain.
Recognizing the urgent need for a breakthrough in automotive tube production, MTM leveraged its extensive experience and closely collaborated with a leading automotive manufacturer. Drawing on years of expertise in steel forming and process innovation, MTM and its client embarked on a joint effort to develop a new forming method that would overcome the limitations of traditional techniques.
New forming method for precision tubes
The result of this research and collaboration by MTM is a revolutionary forming method that combines advanced materials, precise controls, and innovative equipment. This new approach enables the production of high-strength tubes while adhering to the strict dimensional tolerances required by the automotive industry, especially in the corner radius of the edge of shaped profiles.
By harnessing cutting-edge technologies and integrating real-time control mechanisms, the new tube production line achieves unparalleled precision and repeatability.
The introduction of this innovative forming method is set to revolutionize the automotive tubing market. The ability to produce high-strength tubes with exceptional dimensional accuracy will enable manufacturers to design and develop vehicles with greater safety, reliability, and performance, while also paving the way for advancements in lightweight strategies, improved fuel efficiency, and overall vehicle sustainability. Engineers will thus be able to optimize designs and reduce material usage without sacrificing structural integrity.
“This innovative tube production line marks a milestone in automotive tube manufacturing – says Lorenzo Fassa, Chief Sales Officer of MTM – This collaboration has led to a revolutionary forming method that pushes the boundaries of traditional techniques. With its ability to produce high-strength tubes while meeting the strict dimensional tolerances required by the automotive industry, this tube production line sets a new standard in the market. As automotive manufacturers adopt this technology, we can expect to see significant advancements in vehicle performance, safety, and sustainability.”
