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DEMO - Economical back-to-back drill and saw line
The
Voortman VB Standard band saws combined with a Voortman V630 or V631 drill in a
back-to-back configuration provide a smart, fully automated solution for
structural steel processing. Working seamlessly together, the drill and saw
handle drilling, tapping, marking, and countersinking with automatic tool
changers, followed by precise mitred or straight sawing, all within one
continuous workflow.
The system also supports backwards processing, allowing
the machines to optimize nestings and automatically process as many profile
lengths as possible through the line without manual intervention. Profiles are
measured only once, ensuring outstanding accuracy and consistency while
reducing handling. With a shared infeed and outfeed supported by efficient
roller conveyors, this compact setup maximizes throughput, precision, and
overall productivity.
EXAMPLE ONE
batch processing of square tubes with drilled holes
A batch of square tubes is
processed for two different products. Each tube undergoes fully automated
drilling on three sides. The system then performs
precise straight sawing, cutting each tube to the correct lengths for
both products. Automatic clean-cut and off-cut management ensures that scrap is
separated and handled efficiently.
Integrated infeed and outfeed conveyors move
the profiles seamlessly through the line, allowing both products in the batch
to be processed continuously with minimal manual intervention. All drilled
holes align perfectly with the sawn lengths, while smart nesting and backwards
processing optimize material usage, maximizing throughput and reducing waste.
EXAMPLE TWO
i-profile with multiple cut-to-length products and automatic outfeed
A single long I-profile is
processed in a batch configured for one long product and three short products. After drilling, the system performs a
clean cut and separates off-cuts efficiently. Using backwards processing, the
long profile is then cut into multiple products to length. While three smaller
products are produced and can be manually removed, the main longer product
remains in the line and is automatically outfed via the integrated conveyor
system.
This workflow ensures precise hole alignment, minimizes handling, and
maximizes automation for both the long product and the smaller off-cuts.
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