Of the welding processes used in tube and pipe production, ERW/HFI is the fastest.

With ERW / HFI mills operating at speeds up to 200m/min (800ft/min) and raw material 60-75% of cost of goods sold, a critical step in controlling costs is maintaining control of the many variables in the production process. The first step in controlling the key variables is to monitor them. Providing feedback to the operator to allow for early detection of mills disturbances translates to meaningful action before a major correction is required.

Xiris provides a non-contact optical measurement system to monitor mill disturbances. Designed as an optical tool to simplify daily challenges during setup and production for operators, mill supervisors, and quality managers, Radian brings exact science to the tube making process. It checks defined tolerances at the pre-weld stage and monitors the post weld bead profiling. Radian 2000 was specifically created for the tube and pipe production industry.