TPT November 2013

2013

V304 plasma and oxy-fuel cutting system

The V304 can be supplied with a large variety of plasma sources for different cutting processes and different material thicknesses. A maximum of two plasma torches can be mounted to the machine for simultaneous cutting plates up to 3.2" with the HPR 400XD or thicker depending on the plasma source. An automatic 3D bevel unit makes it possible to produce X, Y, K or V cuts for weld preparations up to a bevel angle of 50°. Available on the V304 is True Hole Technology from Hypertherm ® and Contour Cut from Kjellberg ® to create exceptional hole qualities compared to the conventional cutting methods. An automatic gas control switches from cutting to marking if required and ensures the right gas combination and gas flow during the entire cutting process.

a combination of all which makes this system suitable for large production runs and repetitive pieces. The V304 is one of the new developments in the Voortman plate processing range and has the following new features: The V304 can be equipped with up to six oxy-fuel torches to achieve a higher output or to cut strips from stock plate simultaneously. The automatic ignition eliminates any manual intervention and thus saves valuable time. The automatic gas supply always provides the cutting torches with the right amount of gas. The oxy-fuel triple torch module was developed for weld preparations and produces X, Y, K or V cuts to simplify further production steps.

DURING Fabtech in Chicago, Voortman will show for the first time the Voortman V304 plate processing system on booth S1773. The V304 with multi-torch oxy- fuel cutting, plasma straight cutting and plasma bevelling will be officially revealed to the public. Also the V320 combined plate cutting and drilling system as well as the V630 beam drilling system will be demonstrated. The V304 is one of the successors of the VCS Compact, VCS Thermo and VCS Multi from the VCS range of plate processing systems. It has a maximum working width of 13 feet and a table length of up to 80 feet. The V304 can process material up to 8" thick. The V304 can be equipped with two plasma torches, six oxy-fuel torches or

The V304 is equipped with high precision gantry movement by means of double synchronous driven servo drives in combination with double linear guides and helical rack and pinion system. The linear guides are covered to eliminate contamination and extend the working life. Nesting software: Voortman offers various nesting programs on the V304 from simple nesting software to advanced optimising software for saving valuable time and material.

Voortman – The Netherlands Website: www.voortman.net Pipe manufacturing equipment

maximum OD range 3:1, with less forming strain than roll forming and higher productivity.

endless track. Due to the continuous constraint on the edge of the strip, both heavy gauge and extra-thin pipes can be formed stably without any slippage between tool surface and forming materials. With a compact configuration of mill line, there is no need to change any forming die before fin-pass at the

NAKATA Manufacturing, a provider of support of pipe manufacturing equipment from design to follow-up services, has been developing the next generation of its pipe-making machine: the FF3rd, also known as ODF. ODF makes use of multiple die blocks, which are connected together and move in the circumferential direction on an

Nakata Mfg, Co, Ltd – Japan Fax: +81 6 6303 1905

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