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After experiencing a six-month decline, TDI prices finally showed signs of a recovery after the end of July and early August. China's loading price reached 1850 to 1870 USD/ton. However, due to weak demand, TDI producers are still worried about the profitability in August. Manufacturers said that to maintain the industry's continued profitability, the difference between TDI and toluene should be kept at a level of at least US$1,500/tonne, compared to a spread of only US$1220 to US$1240/tonne.
Due to the low demand in China's polyurethane industry in the first and second quarters of this year, the TDI market has a strong contrast with the double-digit growth in demand in 2004, causing manufacturers to worry. Some analysts believe that the weakening of the Chinese construction market this year has led to a drop in the demand for polyurethane foam and thus to consumer demand for TDI. In addition, the market is also worried about the weakening of US demand, which may cause China's exports of U.S. polyurethane end products to decline. However, there are still some manufacturers who are full of confidence in the recovery of market demand. They believe that the market is well-founded and the global economy is getting better. It is expected that China's MDI demand will also increase by 10% this year, and demand in other regions of Asia will increase by 6%.
In terms of market supply, the total production capacity of 165,000 tons/year of four TDI manufacturers in Japan and South Korea was suspended for maintenance in May and June. It is said that the downstream polyurethane industry is in short supply. Japan’s Mitsui Takeda Chemical Co., Ltd.’s 120,000-tonne plant was suspended for eight days due to technical failures in early July, and its operating rate after resumption of production was only 60%. South Korea Fine Chemicals is also waiting for industry profitability to pick up, and its 46,500 tons/year installation has been shut down since May. South Asia’s 30,000-ton/year TDI plant that had been shut down for two weeks due to a shortage of carbon monoxide feedstock had just resumed production.
However, some market participants believe that reducing production capacity will not have a significant impact on the current TDI market, making it difficult to keep prices rising and maintaining high levels for a long period of time because users are generally willing to maintain lower inventory levels during the summer. This pattern of oversupply clearly aggravated the worries of TDI producers.
The CNC Flat Bed Lathe is equipped with a computer control system that allows for precise and automated machining operations. The operator can input the desired dimensions and specifications into the control system, and the machine will automatically perform the necessary cutting, drilling, and turning operations to produce the desired part.
Some of the key features of CNC flat bed lathes include:
1. Precision machining: CNC flat bed lathes are known for their high precision and accuracy. The computer control system ensures that the machining operations are performed with tight tolerances, resulting in high-quality finished parts.
2. Versatility: These lathes are capable of machining a wide range of materials, including metals, plastics, and composites. They can handle both small and large workpieces, making them suitable for a variety of applications.
3. Automation: The CNC control system allows for automated machining operations, reducing the need for manual intervention. This increases productivity and efficiency, as well as ensures consistent and repeatable results.
4. Multi-axis capabilities: Many CNC flat bed lathes are equipped with multiple axes, such as X, Y, and Z axes, as well as live tooling capabilities. This allows for complex machining operations, such as milling, drilling, and tapping, to be performed in a single setup.
5. Easy programming: CNC flat bed lathes typically use G-code programming language, which is widely used in the industry. This makes it easy for operators to program the machine and create complex part geometries.
Overall, CNC flat bed lathes are highly versatile and efficient machines that are widely used in various industries, such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing. They offer precise and automated machining capabilities, allowing for the production of high-quality parts with minimal manual intervention.
Sluggish market slows down, merchants suffer, Asian TDI market is expected to pick up in September
According to "Asian Chemical News" reported last week, as the summer is the traditional off-season demand, the Asian toluene diisocyanate (TDI) industry is still not optimistic about the profitability of August. It is expected that the demand and prices of TDI in the Chinese market will increase significantly after September, which will boost the profitability of the Asian TDI industry.