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C U T T I NG , S AW I NG & PR OF I L I NG
Two-head, two-axis drill with
programmable saw
APOLLO Srl has designed a new
machine, following numerous enquiries
from customers who needed to drill
bars with varying centre distances on
both the width and the length of the
piece, and perform cutting on the drilled
bars automatically by simply setting a
program, enabling drilled and cut pieces
to be obtained in a single run through
the machine.
The Cut Drill NC is equipped with a
3m-long bar feeder; by re-machining
pieces a second time, it can work with
bars up to 6m in length. The company
can also supply an inlet and outlet roller
conveyor to bear the bars. The maximum
size of profiles that can be processed by
the machine is 150x60mm.
On the central machine body, a
motorised slide is installed for positioning
the two drilling units, which can create
holes of up to 18mm diameter on steel.
Upon request, one of these two
units can be fitted with a lead screw
in order to perform threads, or with
a bit that drills and taps in a single
step, installed on a floating spindle.
The saw has a disk of maximum
375mm diameter, with quick
approach and adjustable cutting
power.
The machine is equipped with a
cooling pump for the bits and one for
the saw disk. There is also a collecting
tank, which is divided into two parts –
one for the scraps and the cooling liquid,
the other where the cooling pump of the
saw is placed.
The drilling and tapping head is
driven by a brushless motor on which
the rotation speed of the tools can be
programmed. Each drilling head can
have its own independent program,
allowing creation of holes at different and
variable centre distances. The number
of programs is limitless, because they
can be downloaded on a USB stick
delivered with the machine.
Apollo introduced the new machine
at EuroBlech in Hanover, Germany, in
October.
Apollo Srl – Italy
Fax: +39 0536 851 273
Email:
Website:
Apollo’s new Cut Drill NC
Air cur tain for underwater cutting
with ESAB plasma systems
PLASMA, laser and water-jet cutting
systems manufacturer Hypertherm is
introducing a new Centricut air curtain
for underwater cutting with ESAB
plasma systems.
The air curtain is designed for use
with the Centricut quick-change torch
for ESAB PT-36, PT-600 and PT-19XLS
torches, and mounts directly onto the
torch. Once installed, it produces a
curtain of air that surrounds the plasma
arc, to keep the arc free from the effects
of water.
According to Hypertherm, its simplified
design makes the air curtain smaller
and lighter than its OEM counterpart,
and because it is mounted to a quick-
change torch it is easier to install and
remove from the table. This saves
time and effort, and makes changing
consumables more efficient. The air
curtain is adjustable to any position,
and works with all three Centricut
quick-change torches for ESAB plasma
systems.
“The introduction of this air curtain
expands the appeal of the Centricut
brand quick-change to the 20 per
cent or so of ESAB customers cutting
underwater,” explained Cynthia von
Recklinghausen, product marketing
manager for Hypertherm’s Centricut
brand. “These customers are now able
to enjoy the convenience and time-
saving benefits of the quick-change
torch without sacrificing cut quality.”
Centricut products are designed with
critical-to-function tolerances and are
precision manufactured by advanced
machinists.
Businesses interested in a free trial of
a Centricut brand product or a technical
consultation to improve their cutting
process can contact Hypertherm or their
authorised Hypertherm distributor.
Hypertherm designs and
manufactures cutting products for
use in a variety of industries such
as shipbuilding, manufacturing and
automotive repair.
Its product line includes plasma,
laser and water-jet cutting systems,
in addition to CNC motion and height
controls, CAM nesting software, robotic
software, and consumables.
Hypertherm Europe BV –
Netherlands
Website:
The Centricut air curtain produces a curtain
of air that surrounds the plasma arc