Monday, May 12, 2014

PRESS RELEASE - Tri Tool Introduces the CouponMASTER

Saves Time and Money in Producing & Recycling Heavy-Wall Weld Coupons 

Rancho Cordova, CA – May 9, 2014 – The new CouponMASTER™ Weld Coupon Machine from Tri Tool, a world recognized leading precision machine tool manufacturer, is the perfect solution for union halls, colleges and trade schools
where high numbers of weld coupons are utilized in training and certification programs for welders qualifying with heavy wall pipe. Whether producing weld test coupons by cutting and beveling factory length piping, or purchasing pre-cut and beveled weld test coupons, the CouponMASTER rapidly pays for itself by effectively reusing and recycling post-welded training and weld test coupons. 

“Tri Tool has a long history with the UA. We are known to provide the most durable, high quality cutting and beveling equipment with the best customer service in the business, so when the request came for a better solution to the coupon recycling problem, we were happy help,” said Pat Flippen, VP of Services at Tri Tool and thirty four year UA member.

With the average pre-cut and pre-beveled 2” diameter (NPS) weld test coupon being 4” long, the CouponMASTER tube cutting machine can perform at least four reclamation cycles (considering a .125” HAZ removal tolerance) for post-welded coupons. With routine high volume coupon requirements for arc time practice, combined with code related welder qualification testing, the CouponMASTER will produce significant long-term cost savings.

Tony Taylor, Training Director at UA Local 404, Amarillo, TX, an experienced, satisfied customer summed it up best, “The tool is working great. It has helped us tremendously.”

Available in electric or air motor versions, the CouponMASTER is built around Tri Tool’s rugged and dependable Model 208B BEVELMASTER® pipe beveling machine for maximum performance, precision and durability, and incorporates a strong, integral base stand for bench top mounting.

The CouponMASTER comes complete with all required wrenches, a 37.5º Durabit® 5 beveling bit, mounting blocks for 1.63” thru 8.63” IDs, and both a 1.63” through 8.63” along with a 1.503” (2” XX Super Coupon) mandrel for the widest cutting range of any coupon machine available.  

This tube cutting machine machine features easy set-up, operation, and rapid size change-over for reliable, repeatable results, and is backed by Tri Tool’s dedicated customer support. 

About Tri Tool
Tri Tool Incorporated is a privately held, global leader in the manufacture of portable precision equipment specifically designed for pipe beveling, flange facing, in-line cutting, multi-process welding, high performance pipeline machinery, and a wide range of internal line-up clamps. In addition, Tri Tool offers on-site machining and code welding services, special engineering and custom machine design and equipment rental.  Customers come to Tri Tool because they are a trusted OEM manufacturer and solution provider. For more information on how Tri Tool is Building Performance, visit www.tritool.com

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Media Contact:
Bill Atkinson
Advertising and Public Relations
916-288-6100 x107
b.atkinson@tritool.com