TPT November 2008

C utting, S awing & P rofiling T echnology

Planetary cutting and bevelling solution

Orbitalum Tools GmbH, Germany, is a leader in the area of orbital metal pipe cutting and facing technology. The company’s GF 20 AVM is a powerful solution for cutting and bevelling pipes between 283mm and 508mm (11.142" to 20") in diameter.

The principle of the new GF 20 AVM, for cutting and facing high alloy, low alloy and unalloyed metal pipes, is based on the planetary cutting process. The machine can cut pipe up to a thickness of 15mm (0.591"). An automatic feed module, known as AVM, controls the feed process, increases saw blade durability, and optimises cutting results, maximising productivity and increasing efficiency. The machine has a new motor optimised for speed, especially for stainless steel and high performance materials without any additional driving mechanism. The GF 20 AVM also has a highly adjustable and robust lifting bench, including a swarf collector. Other features include an ergonomic operator handle and safe operator position, and a swivel cable containing a plug and socket connector for quick and easy replacements. Options include a continual cooling system to increase saw blade durability and high surface quality of the pipe, and aluminium clamping shells designed for processing thin-walled pipes. The DGS-L series is universal in design and provides innumerable adjustment possibilities. The series can cut bent profiles concurrently on both ends, with accuracy and advanced productivity. The supporting table can be rotated to obtain optimal material stress. In addition, rafter-cuts can be achieved by adjusting the mitre and inclination of the sawing head.

 GF 20 AVM with height-adjustable lifting bench

Areas of application for the GF 20 AVM include plant construction in pharmaceutical, chemical, foodstuff and drinks industries, the construction of power plants and the shipbuilding industry. Orbitalum Tools GmbH – Germany Fax : +49 7731 792 500  The saw blade automatically rises into the pipe wall and then cuts planetarily clockwise around the pipe

Email : tools@orbitalum.com Websites : www.orbitalum.com

Double mitre saws and special purpose saws

J Neu GmbH, Germany, manufacture double mitre saws and multihead saws under the Ekal brand, which are characterized by durable design and precise cutting results. Rafter trimmer functions are possible with some models, when combined with the universal adjustment possibilities. These saws are ideally suited to those production enterprises dependent on maximum flexibility.

These models are easy to operate by use of a touchscreen, while all functions can be intuitively called up. Also available from Neu GmbH are cutting- lines with loader-magazine and automatic mitre adjustment, together with high speed cutting lines for tubes. A wide range of special purpose machines rounds up the Neu product range. J Neu GmbH – Germany Fax : +49 6359 924257  The machine can cut bent profiles concurrently on both ends

 Neu manufacture the Ekal brand of double mitre saws and multihead saws

Email : i.weber@neu-gmbh.de Website : www.neu-gmbh.de

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