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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.
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
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
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.
Apollo Srl – Italy
Fax: +39 0536 851273
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Apollo’s Twin Classic punching line