TPT May 2015

NC punching line APOLLO Ltd’s Twin Classic punching line featuring numerical control is equipped with ALX bar-feeders with brushless motorisation, capable of a bar-feeding speed of up to 1m/sec.

few tenths of a second, while keeping the machine running. According to the type of tool used, the length of the stroke of the working slide may be changed and idle running times may be cancelled. The presses can be adapted for use in automated processes. They may be connected to an automatic NC layer- on for mass punching and shearing operations, after entering the related programming data on the keyboard.

have tools that may be simply changed to bend, punch or shear any shape of material. The presses are hydraulic machines controlled by a gearbox supplying pressure to a cylinder. The four different models – P170, P320, P400 and P620 for 17, 32, 40 and 62 tons respectively – can be optionally equipped with CNC systems and programmable, motor-driven side stops. The self-lubricating cylinder is located on the same axes as the working arm and allows full use of the hydraulic strength emitted. The equipment can be changed by using three helical hooking pins, allowing an operator to act within a

The line has a double motorisation on the central hydraulic power unit – one per cylinder, and the choice of three punching speeds per punch. Either cylinder can be excluded depending on the punching requirements, or two different programs can be carried out simultaneously. It is suited to medium and large production, and on request may be fitted with a third vertical head to punch a bar on three or four sides. The machine is fast and accurate, and can punch one or more tubes at the same time. The version with a bar loading/ unloading storage magazine allows the machine to work without operator and to punch semi-oval or rectangular pipes without blisters. It can carry out a working cycle in approximately 50" on a bar 2m long. Apollo also produces a range of universal horizontal presses, which

Apollo Srl – Italy Fax: +39 0536 851273 Email: info@apollosrl.com Website: www.apollosrl.com

Apollo’s Twin Classic punching line

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