Orbimatic (UK), the manufacturers of high quality automatic welding equipment have introduced the PS 4.5 Tube Cutting Machine into their product range which has been designed and developed for on-site use. The PS 4.5 is manufactured by Georg Fischer Piping Systems and works using the same 'Orbital Cutting' principle as the industry proven RA range of cutting machines. All Georg Fischer cutting machines use variable speed high powered motor units with a rotating carbide cutting blade to give high precision cut.
This system allows the PS 4.5 to be used prior to Orbital Welding application with no extra preparation work need on the tube end.
A simple cam system is used to introduce the cutting blade into the tube accurately and gently prior to the cutting process.
Because the cutting blade is introduced to the material gently its life expectancy will be extended.
Weighing in at only 19kg, the PS 4.5 is ideal for applications where it needs to be transported form one working area to another.
Thursday, December 7, 2006
Wednesday, December 6, 2006
Tube end preparation machine is cordless
Tube end preparation machine is cordless Tube end preparation machine is a cordless tube end squaring machine which can be used to produce a perfect weld preparation on tubes from 3mm to 38.1mm outside diameter. Orbimatic UK Limited, the manufacturers of high quality automatic welding equipment have introduced the Georg Fischer RPG 1.5B tube end preparation machine to their range. The RPG 1.5B is a cordless tube end squaring machine which can be used to produce a perfect weld preparation on tubes from 3mm to 38.1mm outside diameter.
The RPG 1.5B uses a carbide cutting tip, which is rotated and introduced to the tube end via a micrometer control to allow accurate material removal.
This combination ensures that tube ends are left perfectly square and with no burrs.
The precise profile of the carbide cutting bit ensures that the swarf produce curls away from tube face externally, which allows the RPG 1.5B to be used with electro-polished tubes.
A range of collets and tools allow the RPG 1.5B to be used for most applications including the facing and reclaiming of used micro-fittings.
The RPG 1.5B uses a carbide cutting tip, which is rotated and introduced to the tube end via a micrometer control to allow accurate material removal.
This combination ensures that tube ends are left perfectly square and with no burrs.
The precise profile of the carbide cutting bit ensures that the swarf produce curls away from tube face externally, which allows the RPG 1.5B to be used with electro-polished tubes.
A range of collets and tools allow the RPG 1.5B to be used for most applications including the facing and reclaiming of used micro-fittings.
Tuesday, December 5, 2006
3D cutting system machines weld preps
Boiler making demands the assembly of complex components, but before this can be carried out all parts must be prepared as accurately as possible. Three dimensional parts such as pipes and dished ends can be particularly difficult and for high quality bevel and profile cutting of these components, ESAB Automation has introduced the VBA Wrist. This innovative 3D process technology can also be used for both normal 2D vertical weld and edge preparation of steel plate.
By totally eliminating manual measuring and manual cutting, as well as reducing workplace handling and post cutting operations, the VBA wrist will appeal to all boiler makers.
In combination with ESAB's Vision Control, extremely small bevel tolerances can be achieved and due to its compact design and low weight, the VBA Wrist can be used with the ESAB Suprarex SXE-P cutting machine.
The VBA Wrist operates on a new patented principle.
In contrast to conventional systems, the tool centre point (TCP) of the VBA Wrist remains fixed in space during swivelling.
Its high accuracy adapts perfectly to every cutting task and its integration into CNC cutting machines provides uncomplicated control of the cutting process.
Cutting parameters are automatically set for various material thicknesses as well as bevel angles, significantly reducing programming requirements.
Exactly repeated cycles in bevel cutting for X and Y cuts provide the highest cutting quality even on complex geometrics.
By totally eliminating manual measuring and manual cutting, as well as reducing workplace handling and post cutting operations, the VBA wrist will appeal to all boiler makers.
In combination with ESAB's Vision Control, extremely small bevel tolerances can be achieved and due to its compact design and low weight, the VBA Wrist can be used with the ESAB Suprarex SXE-P cutting machine.
The VBA Wrist operates on a new patented principle.
In contrast to conventional systems, the tool centre point (TCP) of the VBA Wrist remains fixed in space during swivelling.
Its high accuracy adapts perfectly to every cutting task and its integration into CNC cutting machines provides uncomplicated control of the cutting process.
Cutting parameters are automatically set for various material thicknesses as well as bevel angles, significantly reducing programming requirements.
Exactly repeated cycles in bevel cutting for X and Y cuts provide the highest cutting quality even on complex geometrics.
Monday, December 4, 2006
Quality centre lathe price cut by 40%
The latest 'special edition' Triumph VS2500 variable speed centre lathe is now available from Colchester Sales from just GBP 12,750 a massive price reduction of 40 per cent from the previous model. Based on a world-wide resurgence in the conventional manual machine market for Colchester Lathe and extensive value engineering, the new Triumph has a 7.5kW motor with triple range, variable speed drive giving 14 to 2,500 revs/min. It has a 400 mm swing over the 1250mm long hardened and ground bed and has been regarded internationally as the 'best-known' model of centre lathe.
The machine weighs in at a hefty 1,610kg in standard trim which demonstrates the inherent rigidity of the basic machine design and potential for high accuracy turning tasks.
The price reduction is a result of a swing to traditional centre lathe manufacturers such as Colchester Lathe due to problems of long-term reliability, poor spares and service support and disastrous residual values associated with low cost suppliers over the last five years or so.
This has enabled Colchester Lathe to respond to rising demand especially in workshop, education and training schools and instigate value engineering and competitive sourcing to maintain the level of quality associated with the brand name and make it more affordable.
The machine weighs in at a hefty 1,610kg in standard trim which demonstrates the inherent rigidity of the basic machine design and potential for high accuracy turning tasks.
The price reduction is a result of a swing to traditional centre lathe manufacturers such as Colchester Lathe due to problems of long-term reliability, poor spares and service support and disastrous residual values associated with low cost suppliers over the last five years or so.
This has enabled Colchester Lathe to respond to rising demand especially in workshop, education and training schools and instigate value engineering and competitive sourcing to maintain the level of quality associated with the brand name and make it more affordable.
Sunday, December 3, 2006
Demand for centre lathes brings prices down
A dramatic turnaround in the demand for conventional lathes has enabled a lathe builder to reduce the price of selected models in its centre lathe range by up to 40 per cent.
A dramatic turnaround in the demand for conventional lathes which has improved the benefits associated with economies of scale has enabled Colchester Lathe to reduce the price of selected models in its centre lathe range by up to 40 per cent. The new pricing structure is in response to Colchester Lathes' distributors reporting a world-wide resurgence of training schools and workshops who are preferring to buy known brands such as Colchester. This follows bad experiences such as long-term reliability, poor spares and service support and disastrous residual values that are a growing problem associated with the newer breed of low-cost centre lathe suppliers.
The effect of the market shift in Colchester's favour is qualified by a recent surge in demand where some GBP 750,000 worth of centre lathes have been ordered from seven different countries in the Far East, America and Southern Ireland.
According to Sales Director, Mike Dawes: 'Sales of our traditional centre lathes have experienced a dramatic turnaround.
This has motivated us to rationalise machines in the range and certain key component parts while maintaining or improving quality of build.
With orders rising, we have been able to instigate value engineering and more competitive sourcing which also capitalises on the efficient production methods that are well-proven on our two and three-axis Tornado CNC lathe range.' Over the last five years or so, Colchester Lathe has grown its market share with its CNC range of slant bed Tornado and the Combi combination lathe.
Says Mike Dawes: 'Now with the new economies of scale, we have justified a total re-focus on our conventional machines which has resulted in a massive 40 per cent reduction in price on selected models.' When this is added to the world respected name of Colchester, built-up from over a century of centre lathe manufacture and being Europe's biggest lathe builder, distributors have already responded with a growing order book.
A dramatic turnaround in the demand for conventional lathes which has improved the benefits associated with economies of scale has enabled Colchester Lathe to reduce the price of selected models in its centre lathe range by up to 40 per cent. The new pricing structure is in response to Colchester Lathes' distributors reporting a world-wide resurgence of training schools and workshops who are preferring to buy known brands such as Colchester. This follows bad experiences such as long-term reliability, poor spares and service support and disastrous residual values that are a growing problem associated with the newer breed of low-cost centre lathe suppliers.
The effect of the market shift in Colchester's favour is qualified by a recent surge in demand where some GBP 750,000 worth of centre lathes have been ordered from seven different countries in the Far East, America and Southern Ireland.
According to Sales Director, Mike Dawes: 'Sales of our traditional centre lathes have experienced a dramatic turnaround.
This has motivated us to rationalise machines in the range and certain key component parts while maintaining or improving quality of build.
With orders rising, we have been able to instigate value engineering and more competitive sourcing which also capitalises on the efficient production methods that are well-proven on our two and three-axis Tornado CNC lathe range.' Over the last five years or so, Colchester Lathe has grown its market share with its CNC range of slant bed Tornado and the Combi combination lathe.
Says Mike Dawes: 'Now with the new economies of scale, we have justified a total re-focus on our conventional machines which has resulted in a massive 40 per cent reduction in price on selected models.' When this is added to the world respected name of Colchester, built-up from over a century of centre lathe manufacture and being Europe's biggest lathe builder, distributors have already responded with a growing order book.
Saturday, December 2, 2006
Easy-to-use manual/CNC lathe launched in Chicago
Unrivalled ease-of-use features the latest manual/CNC lathe, thanks to its specially developed Fanuc/Harrison control and full-size colour touch-screen. It makes its debut at IMTS.
High capability and exceptional value for money will be the key underlying themes of 600 Group's considerable presence at the forthcoming IMTS show in Chicago. As well as tried and tested products from the Group's celebrated ranges, the show will also provide a backdrop for the launch of a number of exciting new machine tool innovations. 600 Group's major involvement in the show signals its confidence that a gradual recovery in the US machine tool market is now within sight.
Central to 600 Group's IMTS activity will be world's first showing of the new Alpha U 2 manual/CNC lathe from Harrison, offering unrivalled ease-of-use thanks to its specially developed Fanuc/Harrison control and full-size colour touch-screen.
Colchester's driven-tooling equipped Storm 120M and 220M, the US version of its highly successful Tornado turning centre, will also be on show, as will Colchester's Combi K state-of-the-art CNC/manual lathe.
Continuing the theme of high capability will be Pratt Burnerd America's much-publicised Programmable Power Chuck, whose ability to be program-controlled and fully integrated with the parent machine's own control earned it the coveted title of Best workholding equipment at the International machine tool industry Awards in April.
In response to market demand for ever-lower equipment costs, Colchester will unveil the latest incarnation of the world's most famous lathe, the Colchester Triumph centre lathe, complete with infinitely variable spindle speed and now available at the unprecedented and highly competitive price of $20,000.
IMTS will also see the US launch of Richmond Machine Tools' range of high-specification vertical machining centres, as well as Electrox' highly acclaimed Cobra Marker laser marking system and representation from Crawford Collets.
From its own stand at the show, 600 Group company Clausing Industrial will exhibit its extensive range of turning, milling, sa wing and sheet metal products from Group brands Kalamazoo and Metal Muncher.
600 Group Chief Executive, Tony Sweeten, explained, '600 Group's intensive IMTS campaign will focus on a powerful combination of great value machines and those which offer high levels of capability and performance.
The fact that the Group will be so well represented at the show reflects our unswerving faith in this important machine tool market and our long-standing belief that a dynamic and large-scale approach befits a machine tool force of 600 Group's global stature'.
High capability and exceptional value for money will be the key underlying themes of 600 Group's considerable presence at the forthcoming IMTS show in Chicago. As well as tried and tested products from the Group's celebrated ranges, the show will also provide a backdrop for the launch of a number of exciting new machine tool innovations. 600 Group's major involvement in the show signals its confidence that a gradual recovery in the US machine tool market is now within sight.
Central to 600 Group's IMTS activity will be world's first showing of the new Alpha U 2 manual/CNC lathe from Harrison, offering unrivalled ease-of-use thanks to its specially developed Fanuc/Harrison control and full-size colour touch-screen.
Colchester's driven-tooling equipped Storm 120M and 220M, the US version of its highly successful Tornado turning centre, will also be on show, as will Colchester's Combi K state-of-the-art CNC/manual lathe.
Continuing the theme of high capability will be Pratt Burnerd America's much-publicised Programmable Power Chuck, whose ability to be program-controlled and fully integrated with the parent machine's own control earned it the coveted title of Best workholding equipment at the International machine tool industry Awards in April.
In response to market demand for ever-lower equipment costs, Colchester will unveil the latest incarnation of the world's most famous lathe, the Colchester Triumph centre lathe, complete with infinitely variable spindle speed and now available at the unprecedented and highly competitive price of $20,000.
IMTS will also see the US launch of Richmond Machine Tools' range of high-specification vertical machining centres, as well as Electrox' highly acclaimed Cobra Marker laser marking system and representation from Crawford Collets.
From its own stand at the show, 600 Group company Clausing Industrial will exhibit its extensive range of turning, milling, sa wing and sheet metal products from Group brands Kalamazoo and Metal Muncher.
600 Group Chief Executive, Tony Sweeten, explained, '600 Group's intensive IMTS campaign will focus on a powerful combination of great value machines and those which offer high levels of capability and performance.
The fact that the Group will be so well represented at the show reflects our unswerving faith in this important machine tool market and our long-standing belief that a dynamic and large-scale approach befits a machine tool force of 600 Group's global stature'.
Friday, December 1, 2006
Chain tensioner's spring is completely enclosed
A completely enclosed spring in an automatic chain-tensioning device does not deteriorate through dirt ingress and requires neither adjustment nor maintenance.
The new Zetasassi automatic chain-tensioning device from R A Rodriguez is characterised by its completely enclosed spring. Unlike its competitors whose springs are exposed to the rigors of the manufacturing environment, the patented Zetasassi product does not deteriorate through dirt ingress. It therefore promises a much longer service life and requires neither adjustment nor maintenance.
Twelve models complete this new range.
Each device comprises an aluminium body into which run two galvanised steel rods.
Attached to these rods is the tensioning head made from high-density polyethylene.
The new Zetasassi automatic chain-tensioning device from R A Rodriguez is characterised by its completely enclosed spring. Unlike its competitors whose springs are exposed to the rigors of the manufacturing environment, the patented Zetasassi product does not deteriorate through dirt ingress. It therefore promises a much longer service life and requires neither adjustment nor maintenance.
Twelve models complete this new range.
Each device comprises an aluminium body into which run two galvanised steel rods.
Attached to these rods is the tensioning head made from high-density polyethylene.
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