Plasma-arc cutter is for manual operation At EuroBLECH, visitors can see a compact plasma-arc cutting tool which is portable yet powerful enough to efficiently cut through up to 10mm metals. Hypertherm has announced that it will unveil a new compact plasma cutting tool at the euroblech exhibition held October 23-29 in Hannover, Germany. The new tool is the latest addition to the Powermax family and combines compact size, low weight, minimal energy usage, with superior cutting power and quality.
The unit is small and light enough for an operator to carry while operating yet powerful enough to efficiently cut through a maximum 10mm (3/8in) metal up to ten times faster than oxy-fuel gas or other traditional methods.
It is ideal for a wide range of metal cutting applications in industries such as automotive, aviation, construction, farming, site maintenance, HVAC, and any other industry requiring flexible, 'on-the-spot' metal working.
Visitors to EuroBLECH can view live demonstrations of this new technology in Hall 13 Stand D54.
'EuroBLECH is an ideal show for us to stage the worldwide launch of this product,' said Bruce Altobelli, business team leader, Manual Systems, Hypertherm.
'This exhibition allows us to reach important industries that depend on efficient metal cutting technologies.
Our new system will certainly live up to the high expectations of EuroBLECH visitors who expect to see the latest leading edge technology.' Hypertherm's new compact cutting tool will feature many of the benefits of the company's other manual cutting systems.
These include low voltage, enhanced safety features, and minimal operating costs.
* About Hypertherm - for over 30 years, Hypertherm has been a pioneer in advanced high temperature metal cutting technologies.
Setting the standard for cut quality and weldability, the company produces a wide range of automated and manually operated laser and plasma-arc cutting systems.
Under the leadership of Hypertherm's founder, Richard W Couch, Jr, the company has grown from two associates working from a small garage to a worldwide organization with over 700 associates working in locations globally.
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Powerful portable machine bevels plate edges
Model SKF 2023 is the most powerful of a range of seven portable chamfering and bevelling machines available from Surtech. With its 2,5kW electric motor, variable cutting speed from 6500 - 8500 rev/min and the multi-bladed milling head it is the ideal machine for bevelling plate prior to welding. A large bearing guide on the end of the milling head and a large disc support make it easy to move the machine along both straight and contoured edges.
Bevel widths of up to 15mm at 30, 45 and 60 degrees are possible and with the correct choice of milling head and carbide inserts the machine will handle mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium.
Slightly hardened edges from thermal cutting are no problem.
Unlike standard bevelling machines which have milling heads with between one and four inserts Model SKF 2023 has a unique and patented milling head with two rows of eight inserts.
As a result metal removal rates are several times faster and the finish is smoother and more consistent.
Model SKF 2023 comes close in performance and results to dedicated bench and stationary bevelling machines with the benefit of costing considerably less and being more versatile.
Bevel widths of up to 15mm at 30, 45 and 60 degrees are possible and with the correct choice of milling head and carbide inserts the machine will handle mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium.
Slightly hardened edges from thermal cutting are no problem.
Unlike standard bevelling machines which have milling heads with between one and four inserts Model SKF 2023 has a unique and patented milling head with two rows of eight inserts.
As a result metal removal rates are several times faster and the finish is smoother and more consistent.
Model SKF 2023 comes close in performance and results to dedicated bench and stationary bevelling machines with the benefit of costing considerably less and being more versatile.
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Self-propelling bevelling tool prepares plate
Surtech's Model 800 is used for high speed weld preparation of mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium plate from 5mm to 40mm thick. The 100mm dia. rotary shearing tool is driven by a 1,5kW, 2800 rev/min motor and operates virtually without noise at feed speeds up to 1500mm per minute.
It lasts up to 2000m, depending on bevel widths and material.
When worn it can be re-sharpened.
The max.
bevel width is approx.
15mm at angles from 15 to 50 deg.
While bevelling the machine propels itself along the edge of long plates without any effort by the operator.
Model 800 will also hold smaller parts without the operator having to support it.
It lasts up to 2000m, depending on bevel widths and material.
When worn it can be re-sharpened.
The max.
bevel width is approx.
15mm at angles from 15 to 50 deg.
While bevelling the machine propels itself along the edge of long plates without any effort by the operator.
Model 800 will also hold smaller parts without the operator having to support it.
Monday, December 11, 2006
Slag grinder can replace up to six angle grinders
Surtech's Model LS 90 Slag Grinder offers an outstanding price versus performance ratio. One person using the LS90 can deslag as many flame cut blanks as up to six persons with angle grinders. This is possible because of the superior grinding ability of Model LS 90 and the considerably reduced handling.
Model LS90 consists of a table approx.
2000mm long and 800mm wide, an overhead abrasive belt head with a contact wheel carriage and electrical controls for motorised vertical table travel and for a two speed or reversible abrasive belt drive.
Flame cut blanks are laid out on the table.
By moving the contact wheel carriage left to right and right to left and the table back or forth all blanks can be ground in one operation.
The 6HP belt drive motor has ample power for even the toughest burr and the 6000mm long belt guarantees long life and little down time due to belt changes.
The Slag Grinder can be viewed and tested at Surtech's Abrasive Test Centre in Birmingham.
Model LS90 consists of a table approx.
2000mm long and 800mm wide, an overhead abrasive belt head with a contact wheel carriage and electrical controls for motorised vertical table travel and for a two speed or reversible abrasive belt drive.
Flame cut blanks are laid out on the table.
By moving the contact wheel carriage left to right and right to left and the table back or forth all blanks can be ground in one operation.
The 6HP belt drive motor has ample power for even the toughest burr and the 6000mm long belt guarantees long life and little down time due to belt changes.
The Slag Grinder can be viewed and tested at Surtech's Abrasive Test Centre in Birmingham.
Sunday, December 10, 2006
Cranable unit cuts plate edge bevels in-situ
Model ASO 900 bridges the gap between portable and stationary bevelling machines. When parts are too large to handle and required bevels too wide for portable machines Model ASO fits the bill. At approx.
85kg it needs to be lifted into place with the help of a crane but once in position it is self propelled and can easily be controlled manually.' For smaller parts it can be mounted on a wheeled carriage allowing parts to be hand fed.
The powerful 2.2kW motor combined with the 63mm diameter milling head will bevel mild steel 8mm wide in a single pass and up to a max.
of 40mm wide in several passes.
Feed rate is approx.
600mm/min.
Bevel angles are adjustable from 15 to 45 degrees.
Model ASO 900 uses milling cutters to produce smoother bevels than machines with rotary shearing tools.
Surtech offer more than a dozen portable, transportable and stationary machines for producing bevels prior to welding.
85kg it needs to be lifted into place with the help of a crane but once in position it is self propelled and can easily be controlled manually.' For smaller parts it can be mounted on a wheeled carriage allowing parts to be hand fed.
The powerful 2.2kW motor combined with the 63mm diameter milling head will bevel mild steel 8mm wide in a single pass and up to a max.
of 40mm wide in several passes.
Feed rate is approx.
600mm/min.
Bevel angles are adjustable from 15 to 45 degrees.
Model ASO 900 uses milling cutters to produce smoother bevels than machines with rotary shearing tools.
Surtech offer more than a dozen portable, transportable and stationary machines for producing bevels prior to welding.
Saturday, December 9, 2006
Portable weld prepping tools produce 15mm bevels
Surtech's SKF range of portable bevelling tools is claimed to be the fastest and most powerful available anywhwere. Whilst traditional bevelling tools have milling heads with 2 or 3 carbide inserts set at a fixed 45 degrees, SKF tools feature patented milling heads with 5 inserts at angles of between 10 - 80 degrees. As a result SKF tools will bevel up to a width of approx.
6mm in a single pass and up to a max.
of 15mm in three passes.
Faster and with a smoother finish than any other portable bevelling tool.
A 140mm dia support disc and a 28mm dia bearing guide allow accurate tracking of straight and contoured edges as well as holes with a min.
dia of 30mm.
There are five machines in the SKF range.
With motors from 1.2kW To 2.6kW, some with variable speeds suitable for all metals from aluminium to mild steel and from stainless steel to tool steels.
SKF machines can be viewed and tested at Surtech's Abrasive Test Centre or demonstrated in your works.
6mm in a single pass and up to a max.
of 15mm in three passes.
Faster and with a smoother finish than any other portable bevelling tool.
A 140mm dia support disc and a 28mm dia bearing guide allow accurate tracking of straight and contoured edges as well as holes with a min.
dia of 30mm.
There are five machines in the SKF range.
With motors from 1.2kW To 2.6kW, some with variable speeds suitable for all metals from aluminium to mild steel and from stainless steel to tool steels.
SKF machines can be viewed and tested at Surtech's Abrasive Test Centre or demonstrated in your works.
Friday, December 8, 2006
Plate machining systems combined in one
TIPO B251 is an automatic CNC line for the processing of plates of medium to heavy thickness. Its working range is very wide and goes from punching, drilling, milling and pointing to marking and shearing (also in shapes) using oxy-fuel gas cutting and plasma-arc cutting systems. The plates are processed in a single step, so performing several operations automatically reduces working costs and material handling.
Polygonal or shaped plates are processed with accuracy at reduced production costs.
TIPO B251 can process plates up to 2540mm wide and 6000mm long (longer lengths are optional).
The hydraulic punching unit is fitted with a single punch and an automatic plate hold-down.
The line can profile shapes and they can be automatically unloaded using a device with a capacity of 2500mm x 500mm.
The TIPO B251 is an upgraded version of Ficep's earlier TIPO B machine and has the following innovations: * Punching operations are performed using a punching tool with punch, die and positive stripper integrated such that the best punching quality is achieved.
The circular stripper holds and clamps the material evenly and constantly.
* The line can be fitted with an automatic tool changer having four, eight or 14 tool holders in a shuttle system.
* Thanks to the use of special valves, the punching cycle is very fast - reaching 1s/cycle.
* The line can drill (also combined with oxy-fuel gas cutting) plates up to 100mm thick (minimum thickness is 6mm).
It can process plates up to 10 tonnes and punch up to 25mm thickness (also combined with plasma-arc cutting).
These features are assisted by the design of the roller ways and the 'master' and 'slave' carriages, which are electronically synchronised, thus keeping the feeding of the plate always aligned along the X-axis.
In this way, it is possible to process with accuracy bent plates and plates with uneven edges.
* It is possible to perform milling operations not only inside the shaped plates but also along their external profile, to produce bevels for weld preparation.
* The datum line can be programmed according to needs and does not need any horizontal hold-downs.
* Thanks to the plasma-arc cutting system - a modified Hypertherm HT 2000 HS system - it is possible to reach cutting speeds 20% higher than earlier machines and the TIPO B251 achieves a considerably better cutting quality.
Polygonal or shaped plates are processed with accuracy at reduced production costs.
TIPO B251 can process plates up to 2540mm wide and 6000mm long (longer lengths are optional).
The hydraulic punching unit is fitted with a single punch and an automatic plate hold-down.
The line can profile shapes and they can be automatically unloaded using a device with a capacity of 2500mm x 500mm.
The TIPO B251 is an upgraded version of Ficep's earlier TIPO B machine and has the following innovations: * Punching operations are performed using a punching tool with punch, die and positive stripper integrated such that the best punching quality is achieved.
The circular stripper holds and clamps the material evenly and constantly.
* The line can be fitted with an automatic tool changer having four, eight or 14 tool holders in a shuttle system.
* Thanks to the use of special valves, the punching cycle is very fast - reaching 1s/cycle.
* The line can drill (also combined with oxy-fuel gas cutting) plates up to 100mm thick (minimum thickness is 6mm).
It can process plates up to 10 tonnes and punch up to 25mm thickness (also combined with plasma-arc cutting).
These features are assisted by the design of the roller ways and the 'master' and 'slave' carriages, which are electronically synchronised, thus keeping the feeding of the plate always aligned along the X-axis.
In this way, it is possible to process with accuracy bent plates and plates with uneven edges.
* It is possible to perform milling operations not only inside the shaped plates but also along their external profile, to produce bevels for weld preparation.
* The datum line can be programmed according to needs and does not need any horizontal hold-downs.
* Thanks to the plasma-arc cutting system - a modified Hypertherm HT 2000 HS system - it is possible to reach cutting speeds 20% higher than earlier machines and the TIPO B251 achieves a considerably better cutting quality.
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