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Tube forming – basis for m

conductive pipes

SCHERDEL Schweiß- und Umformtechnik GmbH in

CHERDEL Schweiß- und Um-
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cate components and structures con-
– NEWS AND INFORMATION long since been carving out a name for manufactured at the German site. The
sisting of tubes and profiles can be
formtechnik GmbH in Treuen has
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itself as a tube processing specialist.
various process steps are highly flexible
and can be interlinked in any suitable
The company has for many years been
manufacturing, among other things,
manner as well as fully automated,
metal structures for seats and back-
should the need arise. In contrast to the
metal structures for vehicle seating, the
rests, seat connectors, headrest bows,
tolerances had to be improved consid-
height adjusters, control levers and
components for central arm rests, par-
erably, especially for the production of
struction. Targeted investments in
ing, air-conditioning and control lines or
SCHERDEL Schweiß- und
machinery, technological advances
for transmission technology. Needless
Umformtechnik GmbH ticularly in the field of lightweight con- media conductive pipes, e.g. for heat-
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING – LOCATIONS – TECHNOLOGY & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Treuener Höhe 2 through the ongoing acquisition of man- to say, the quality and level of safety
08233 Treuen ufacturing know-how and intensive co- provided by the connection processes
Germany operation with the Group's research play a key role in this sector. In order to
institutes in the area of product and tap into this new business field, the
Tel.: +49 3746 868-220 process development have seen the company initially increased capacity in
Email: plant in Treuen recently strengthen its the area of tube bending and improved
info.ssu@scherdel.com product portfolio significantly: the pro- knowledge about relevant procedures.
duction of media conductive pipes for Axial end forming is one of the new
Contact person the automotive industry has opened up technologies applied at the plant. It in-
a brand new area of business. volves using various tool stages to de-
sign pipe ends to customer specifica-
The array of technical capabilities at tions and requirements (DIN or VDA
the plant is very impressive: besides connectors), so as to ensure clamp /
CNC universal bending machines and hose connections guarantee 100% ac-
numerous automated machining cells, curacy and leak tightness as a result of
the plant in Treuen additionally boasts their geometry and surface finish. In-
state-of-the-art pressing technology. process test methods, e.g. tensile tests
Machinery at the plant also includes for weld spots, micrograph analyses or
wire processing systems and cutting- digital measurements, ensure reliable
Dipl. Ing. (FH) edge robotic welding cells for joining component quality during production.
Swen Dietrich assemblies. This all ensures that intri- This includes using a pressure
Tel.: +49 3746 8682-288
Email:
swen.dietrich@scherdel.com

Pipe ends are designed to cus-
tomer specifications and require-
ments, thus ensuring connections
are accurate and tight as a result
of their geometry and surface fin-
ish. SCHERDEL has therefore intro-
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duced axial end forming.