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Dri l l ing, piercing, punching
142 September 2012
Single pass plasma
processor for square
and rectangular
tubing
PEDDINGHAUS Corporation, the
global leader of CNC equipment
for the structural steel and heavy
plate industries, has developed the
Ring of Fire plasma processor for
the production of square tubing,
rectangular tubing, and structural steel
members.
An economic alternative to traditional
tube processing methods, the Ring
of Fire utilises a Hypertherm HPR400
plasma torch fixed to a rotating and
beveling ring to process all four sides
of a profile (top, bottom, and sides).
This technology is leveraged for the
application of bolt holes, copes, notches,
layout marks, slots, cutouts, weld
preparations and end cuts (both straight
and mitred) to sections that can range
from 75mm×75mm to 508mm×508mm.
The use of plasma technology allows
the Ring of Fire to accept material of
varying thicknesses, and qualities.
Using Hypertherm’s latest Hydefinition
plasma cutting technology, the Ring
of Fire is capable of cutting material
ranging from 6mm thick to 50mm thick.
Additionally, material grade or
condition is of little concern, as the
plasma process is unaffected by
the existence of typical mill scale or
corrosion.
Material handling is optimised on
the Ring of Fire with the application
of Peddinghaus’ patented Roller
Measurement technology.
Raw material need only be loaded
on the entry area of the machine,
and removed at the exit as completed
parts are conveyed outward from the
operating area. This technology helps
to eliminate the need for an entry
gripper carriage or feed-cart. Scrap or
small components are automatically
conveyed from the operating area of
the Ring of Fire by means of a rugged
steel conveyor belt.
Manufacturers and structural
fabricators alike have experienced
the benefits that this system has to
offer. In equipment manufacturing
applications, the Ring of Fire has been
known to provide some customers with
cost savings in excess of 60 per cent.
Within the structural realm, the Ring of
Fire works as an all-in-one work station
capable of processing all structural
sections including beams, channels,
angles and flat bar.
Peddinghaus Corporation – USA
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