TPT November 2008

C utting, S awing & P rofiling T echnology

High-performance solutions for plasma cutting and automated welding

Kjellberg Finsterwalde, Germany, is a specialist in plasma cutting technology and high efficiency arc welding methods. The company’s HiFocus 440i system offers high cutting precision across a full range of material thickness from 1-100mm. The new PerCut 450M plasma torch completes the system’s process flexibility. This is the latest swirl-gas plasma torch

within the HiFocus series and gives up to 15 per cent reduced dimensions, weight reduction and enhanced performance. The new BWE plasma-head change unit is designed to increase automation levels. By integrating the ignition boxes for the HiFocus 130 and HiFocus 160i into the PBA-160 plasma torch connection unit, the

 Kjellberg Finsterwalde’s HiFocus 440

units are more compact. In addition to the increase of ignition reliability, investment costs are reduced. This logical step was taken after the successful experiences with the more powerful HiFocus units, which were previously furnished with similar combined plasma torch connection units. Now available for the YellowXLife consumable system is the Cathode T012Y. Constructed for oxygen cutting, the cathode is suitable for up to 360A cutting current. YellowXLife represents a significant extended lifetime for nozzles and cathodes. In the field of arc welding engineering, Kjellberg Finsterwalde’s KA-series welding tractors are the basis for various customised solutions. A cross-slide for positioning the welding head ensures high stiffness for rugged industrial applications. The company’s range of equipment for high performance welding technologies is enhanced by strip cladding. Especially for submerged arc welding and electro slag welding, high melting down rates and cost reductions can be obtained. Kjellberg Finsterwalde – Germany Fax : +49 3531 8510

Latest flying shear cutoff Olimpia 80 Srl, Italy, has designed and patented new flying shear cutoff equipment for inline cutting of high speed welded tubes. Tube cutting is operated by means of two tools that are hydraulically operated and controlled by the latest electronic methods.

The whole process is controlled by one hydraulic cylinder, which guarantees the perfect synchronization of the cutting cycle and provides optimum conditions for the cutting time. In addition, the use of hydraulic systems ensures easy machine operation and reduction of maintenance time and costs. The movement of the cutting carriage is electronically controlled to guarantee the automatic adaptability to the tube speed. In addition, an inclination system allows the automatic tool centring on the tube angle for instances of square and rectangular profile production.

 Movement of the cutting carriage is electronically controlled

This equipment is offered in two different models covering ranges from 15mm to 76mm OD and from 30mm to 114mm OD, with wall thicknesses from 0.8mm to 3.5mm. The new flying shear cutoff can reach line speeds of up to 180m/min.

Olimpia 80 Srl – Italy Fax : +39 0523 864584

Email : olimpia@olimpia80.com Website : www.olimpia80.com

Email : plasma@kjellberg.de Website : www.kjellberg.de

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