TI Machine Building (TIMB), a unit of Tube Investments of India Limited (TII), has commissioned a pilger mill at the Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC) in Hyderabad. The high-speed mill, with a capacity of up to 180 working strokes per minute, is designed to process tube materials such as zirconium, stainless steel, and titanium.
Manufactured domestically, the pilger mill represents a shift away from previous imports, according to TIMB. It was inaugurated on 5 June 2025 by Komal Kapoor, Chairman and Chief Executive of NFC, during the NFC Day 2025 celebrations.
TIMB specializes in the design and manufacture of custom-engineered machines that integrate into production lines and offer automation solutions with Industry 4.0 capabilities. Its portfolio for the tubes and pipes segment includes tube mills and mill components, straightening machines, precision swaging machines, draw benches, pilger mills, and material handling systems.
Initially established to support other Murugappa Group businesses, TIMB now supplies equipment to external customers in sectors such as tubes, abrasives, ceramics, and electric vehicles. The company leverages the broader manufacturing infrastructure of TII, which includes press capacities ranging from 250T to 700T, dedicated tool rooms for design and maintenance, and heat treatment processes such as carburizing and Austempering. Additional value-added services include grinding, welding, and surface finishing, supported by a vendor network for CNC and VMC machining.
TIMB is headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with operations concentrated in the Chennai region, including Avadi. TII operates multiple manufacturing sites across India, including facilities in Thiruvallur, Patiala, Nashik, Pune, Haridwar, Rewari, Ahmedabad, Baroda, Medak, Mohali, and Satara.
The company invests in R&D through collaboration with TII’s centralized technology center and offers solutions for machine refurbishment and plant optimization. TIMB is actively working to expand its external customer base, particularly as demand grows from major tube-making original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
