TPT July 2012

Technology News

New features for collaring machine T-DRILL has added several new features to its S-54 collaring machine, making it even more flexible to use in automotive, air conditioning, refrigeration or cooling applications. 4,500mm-long tubes. Tailored feed table sizes are possible for up to 6.5m-long tubes. In some cases, it is possible to handle complex bent tubes with the MFT system. generated during the collaring process, a chip tray has been incorporated into the system for the easy removal of material, which can then be recycled.

The new Automatic Feed Table (AFT) has been designed around two concepts: high production capacity, and a system that is easy to understand, efficient to op- erate, ergonomic and safe. This fully automatic servo controlled system is also equipped with new state-of-the art T-Drill ProUser Interface for an elegant programming solution. Using a touch-screen for input, the T-Drill ProUser Interface provides on- screen prompts to guide the operator through the programming process. Even complicated manifolds can be programmed in minutes, and they can be stored as templates to be modified later or completely re-written.

With the standard MFT it is possible to make the positioning of collars on the whole tube length by using three selectable pre-drilled templates or using the pneumatic brake by foot pedal. As an option there is a digital positioning device with a display. This is convenient when manufacturing a wide variety of products instead of long series of similar items. It is also possible to use the most typical method, namely marking locations on the tube. For this purpose there is a laser pointer that can be obtained as an option. In addition to the accurate location of collars along the length of the tube, the tube can be rotated at standard intervals of 15°. Any degree interval is possible through the use of a different template, and it is easy and quick to change templates when needed. Since chips are

With the addition of integrated tooling and new programming, the machine can perform three different operations in one set-up, with one tool: drilling only; pulling a collar; or pulling and trimming a collar. This provides more flexibility in production without additional machinery. Another recent innovation from T-Drill is the re-designed versions of its manual and automatic feed tables (MFT/AFT). These feed table options are modular in construction and can be adapted to existing S-54 collaring machines. As production requirements increase, the manual version can be upgraded to an automatic version by adding the necessary modules and automation components. The manual feed table is simple, safe and easy to operate. Standard modules are available for 1,500, 2,500, 2,500 and

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