Innovative tube production line revolutionizes Automotive Tubing Production

Not only a tube mill, but a complete turnkey system for making pipe to comply with the highest  standard of quality of the automotive sector!

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. In a groundbreaking development, MTM, in  collaboration with its client, has developed a new design for a complete tube production line that  utilizes an innovative forming method. This cutting-edge technology promises to revolutionize the  automotive tubing sector and establish itself as the industry standard.

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.

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. The  automotive industry, which demands uncompromising quality, will now have access to a production  line capable of meeting the stringent standards required for critical applications.

Moreover, this breakthrough in tube production will pave the way for advancements in lightweight  strategies, improved fuel efficiency, and overall vehicle sustainability. The availability of high-strength  tubes with precise dimensional tolerances will allow engineers to optimize designs and reduce material  usage without sacrificing structural integrity.

This innovative tube production line marks a milestone in automotive tube manufacturing – says eng.  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.