What is beam coping

Beam Coping

AutoCAD is an architectural tool that allows you to export flat 2-D shapes to plate processing machines. Its inability to export 3-D shapes, such beams, channels and angles, is where it falls short. AutoCAD exports DWG and DXF DWG files which are great for creating plates.

Voortman CNC Beam coping machine's cuttinghead is an easy, inexpensive oxyfuel head. It utilizes oxygen as well as any fuel of your choosing, including propylene (acetylene), natural gas, and propane. These gases are cheap and readily available at your welding supplier. Welders experienced in hand torch cutting will easily set up the flow rates for the Oxy-Fuel as they are accustomed to.

A triple torch or multiple torch CNC beam coping machine typically has three torches. Each torch can be dedicated to a web, flange, or torch. The single torch machine is more versatile than the existing triple torch machines, and can perform a greater number of cuts than the existing triple torch machines. Additionally, the average triple torch machine costs 3-4 times as much as our single torch CNC beam copier.

Your operator will quickly learn to use the PCR42 Plasma cutter in less than a single day. The interface is extremely user-friendly and straightforward to use. Mac-Tech can help you if ever you have any questions.

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Beam Coping Machine Manual

Beam Coping Machine Manual

Voortman manufactures machines exclusively for Gulf States Saw & Machine Co. so that they can meet our stringent specifications. Voortman focuses on the larger fabricators. Gulf States Saw & Machine Co. focuses on small to medium size fabricators. Voortman is a machine builder for Gulf States Saw & Machine Co. and Gulf States Saw & Machine Co. has become Voortman’s largest client worldwide.

Your detailer then will provide you with a DWG / LTP / PDF file that can be used to print or plot your drawings. He will also provide the NC1 and NC2 files that you can directly import into your machine. Voortman comes standard with the DSTV - Import function.

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The PCR41 is a revolutionary design that combines robots, vision systems, and plasma torch tech to offer the best combination in speed, accuracy, and precision when cutting steel.

The PCR42 robotic plasma cutter does beam coping and notches, holes, and weld preps. It also splits beams and scribes as well as marks on all four sides of H-beams channels angles, HSS, plates, and H-beams.

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If there are any concerns about the standards of our Robotic profiling and coping machine, we can assure that it has passed all vital fabrication tests such as hardness, surface textures, beam flange hole quality, bolt holes sizing, positioning, and perpendicularity. As per usual, we have made the Voortman CNC coping/profiler machine available from our stock. This machine is of exceptional quality and has outstanding capabilities.

Voortman's beam coping capabilities can help you propel your business forward and keep your competition at bay. Contact us today to find out more.

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Once you've created a DXFIMPORT COMPLIANT AUTOCAD file, you can then import that file via the DXFImport Utility (optional).

Our office hours are from 8am to 5pm Eastern Time. We are familiar with every aspect of the machine. Technical support is available at any hour during business hours.

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Voortman uses the Voortman's torch nozzle. The nozzle is specially engineered to last 3 - 6 month depending on how hot your machine runs. The torch nozzle is difficult to bend due to the head breakaway that deflects it. The heat of the gases through the nozzle eventually causes nozzles to become worn. Replacement torch tips are available for $75 per tip.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A coping saw is what you need if you're cutting intricate exteriors or interior cuts into wood. A hacksaw is a tool that can be used to cut metal pipes and plastic.

Douglas fir is perhaps the strongest of all wood beams. Although there may be a stronger wood, I don't know of any. Lumber mills today make beams in the same way as plywood. To make extremely strong structural engineered timbers, they use layers of solid wood that have been glued together.

To remove more wood from the back, angle the coping saw 30 degrees. Pro tip: Trimmings that have been cut with coping cuts can often leave thin, pointed tips. To prevent them from splintering, support the tips with your finger while you file, cut, or sand.

A 10-foot I-beam of steel will cost $60-$180, while a 40 foot beam will cost between $240-$720.

The ideal thickness for aluminum copings According to architectural fabrication manuals, a thickness of 2.00mm is recommended for coping widths of up to 550mm and 3.00mm for those that exceed 650mm. These are only guidelines.