TPT November 2016

C U T T I NG , S AW I NG & PR OF I L I NG

Two-head, two-axis drill with programmable saw

Upon request, one of these two units can be fitted with a lead screw in order to perform threads, or with a bit that drills and taps in a single step, installed on a floating spindle. The saw has a disk of maximum 375mm diameter, with quick approach and adjustable cutting power. The machine is equipped with a cooling pump for the bits and one for the saw disk. There is also a collecting tank, which is divided into two parts – one for the scraps and the cooling liquid, the other where the cooling pump of the saw is placed. The drilling and tapping head is driven by a brushless motor on which the rotation speed of the tools can be programmed. Each drilling head can have its own independent program, allowing creation of holes at different and The air curtain is designed for use with the Centricut quick-change torch for ESAB PT-36, PT-600 and PT-19XLS torches, and mounts directly onto the torch. Once installed, it produces a curtain of air that surrounds the plasma arc, to keep the arc free from the effects of water. According to Hypertherm, its simplified design makes the air curtain smaller and lighter than its OEM counterpart, and because it is mounted to a quick- change torch it is easier to install and remove from the table. This saves time and effort, and makes changing consumables more efficient. The air curtain is adjustable to any position, and works with all three Centricut quick-change torches for ESAB plasma systems. “The introduction of this air curtain expands the appeal of the Centricut brand quick-change to the 20 per cent or so of ESAB customers cutting underwater,” explained Cynthia von Recklinghausen, product marketing manager for Hypertherm’s Centricut

APOLLO Srl has designed a new machine, following numerous enquiries from customers who needed to drill bars with varying centre distances on both the width and the length of the piece, and perform cutting on the drilled bars automatically by simply setting a program, enabling drilled and cut pieces to be obtained in a single run through the machine. The Cut Drill NC is equipped with a 3m-long bar feeder; by re-machining pieces a second time, it can work with bars up to 6m in length. The company can also supply an inlet and outlet roller conveyor to bear the bars. The maximum size of profiles that can be processed by the machine is 150x60mm. On the central machine body, a motorised slide is installed for positioning the two drilling units, which can create holes of up to 18mm diameter on steel.

Apollo’s new Cut Drill NC

variable centre distances. The number of programs is limitless, because they can be downloaded on a USB stick delivered with the machine. Apollo introduced the new machine at EuroBlech in Hanover, Germany, in October.

Apollo Srl – Italy Fax: +39 0536 851 273 Email: info@apollosrl.com Website: www.apollosrl.com

Air cur tain for underwater cutting with ESAB plasma systems

brand. “These customers are now able to enjoy the convenience and time- saving benefits of the quick-change torch without sacrificing cut quality.” Centricut products are designed with critical-to-function tolerances and are precision manufactured by advanced machinists. Businesses interested in a free trial of a Centricut brand product or a technical consultation to improve their cutting process can contact Hypertherm or their authorised Hypertherm distributor. Hypertherm designs and manufactures cutting products for use in a variety of industries such as shipbuilding, manufacturing and automotive repair. Its product line includes plasma, laser and water-jet cutting systems, in addition to CNC motion and height controls, CAM nesting software, robotic software, and consumables.

PLASMA, laser and water-jet cutting systems manufacturer Hypertherm is introducing a new Centricut air curtain for underwater cutting with ESAB plasma systems.

Hypertherm Europe BV – Netherlands Website: www.hypertherm.com

The Centricut air curtain produces a curtain of air that surrounds the plasma arc

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