TPT January 2009

S traightening & F inishing M achinery

Indexing table transfer machines for comprehensive finishing

The TSM 280 provides a large spectrum of different machining operations, the application of various tools, and an infinitely variable controllability of all machining spindles. PLC or CNC controlling of the TSM 280 is possible for a maximum of 15 unit heads. Due to short setup times and an easy access of working with respect to the tool area, the machine concept allows a continuous and efficient application. It is possible to machine with spindle drive capacities of up to 2.2kW. After an easy modification, the modular construction of this machine type enables long production runs with variable workpiece and tool adaption. The possibility of multiple usages gives an additional advantage to this machine. The central element is the vertical clamping disk with 8 resp/16 hydraulically operated clamping positions. The clamping of extra long parts is performed by means of a double clamping disk. The control of the machining units can be undertaken by the user via cams, hydraulically or via NC axes.

Wolf Maschinenbau AG, Germany, manufactures indexing table transfer machines for 3-sided machining of pipe components from middle to high production rates. The machines can be used for pipes of Ø 1-13mm from coil, and up to Ø 26mm from bars, as well as workpiece lengths from 1-200mm (240mm). In combination with the Wolf bar feeder, it is possible to achieve capacities of up to 70 pieces/minute (140 pieces/minute). In addition to frontal machining (ie surfacing

and chamfering), other operations can be applied on a maximum of 15 unit heads such as longitudinal turning, undercutting, thread cutting, slotting, cross-drilling and non-cutting forming operations. Wolf machines have a compact and modular construction, with short cycle times assured for economical production. In addition to small space requirements, the TSM 280 indexing transfer machines are highly flexible with high performance in middle to long production runs.

 The TSM 280 indexing transfer machine

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