Flexible Coupling
Material handling helps tie multiple CNC machines together and keep material flowing through a shop allowing fabricators to continually grow as their business expands. The Advantage-2 high-speed drill line alone processes up to 150 tons of steel on average per 40-hour workweek. The ideal drill line for small to large fabricators the world over. Full stop. The success of the steel industry is Voortman' top priority. That is why our service and support is unmatched. Request a demo, quote, visit or call to learn more about the toughest steel fabrication machinery in the world. This is Voortman and we are stronger than steel.
Our beam drill machines have central lubrication, a cooling system, and linear guides to make them easier to use and require less maintenance. Each coordinate system includes a 4 station tool changer. This allows it drill, mill/scribe, counter sink or tap as many times as required. Additionally, tools can be swapped easily during operation. Positive beam positioning is an arm that attaches to a rack on the conveyor. This allows the beam position to be more precisely controlled as it moves through a drill line.
“.. Although this machine is marketed for the Structural fabricators, I knew immediately it would work well for drilling truck frames. The accuracy & repeatability have ensured the assembly without error. The Avenger drills a set of channels for one truck in less than one 2 hours; when we did this manually, it would take 16 hours. This machine has increased our productivity & profitability hands down!..”
It doesn't matter if a CNC drill isn't able to position a steel fabricator to be competitive in the steel fabrication market. The Advantage-2's ability to process technical files with intelligence, speed and precision is what makes it so special. Each drilling axis can operate with three five-station tools changers. Signoscript's underside scriber and Signomat's part stamping unit can be attached to this drill axis. Part information is preserved even after galvanizing, blasting, and painting. Minimizing shop errors? Check. Advantage-2 uses carbide tooling to drill more holes and is more aggressive than any other drill. High torque drilling instruments have a thicker and more aggressive cut which removes more chips from each rotation. This drill can remove beams, channel and angle tubes as well as flat bars. Advantage-2's processing window is 44 inches wide by 18 inches high.
The attachment for 4-axis layout marking eliminates human error in manual layout. Even after galvanizing, blasting, and painting, part information can be retained.
The Advantage-2 carbide drill line utilizes automatic tool changing technology and completely electronic ball screw feed spindle motion. This combined with Voortman' renowned build quality and mechanical design provide the ultimate combination of agility and strength.
Yes. Many CNC Drill Line installations are available outside. The control panel and mobile platform must have adequate weather protection. We are happy to show you photos from our many outside installations.
CNC Drill Line beam processing solutions are extremely efficient. It requires only 70ft x nineft of floor space, making it suitable for small fabricators or those with limited space. There are also many CNC Drill Lines that can be installed outside, which frees up more space for the fabricator.
The Advantage-2 is powered with 25 HP (18.5kW), Siemens spindle motors. Each drill spindle has 5-station tool changers. This advanced drilling technology ensures maximum operating time, drill hole quality and efficiency.
Voortman is known for its dedication to service and support. It is the industry's gold standard. Voortman provides a global team for customer support that is available 24/7 at the Voortman Customer Support Center. Voortman supports you with state-of-the art remote diagnostic software, local field support and an industry-leading warranty.
Importing files directly from steel detailing software is preferable. This eliminates the need for additional steps and eliminates any potential errors in data capture. In this regard, there are two distinct groups:
The CNC Beam Drill Line is a hit among small and medium fabricators, who can fabricate both structural steel as well as miscellaneous metals. The CNC Drill Line was first introduced in 2003 and has been used by more than 600 steel fabricators around the globe.
"..We have drilled approximately 25,000 hole since we purchased our CNC Drill Line just four months ago. It used take us about 5 minutes each to drill and lay out each hole. It now takes us around. 30 seconds per hole... an 1875 man hour savings in four months. That is $84,375 at our shop. As you can see, this machine will be fully paid off in less then one year. It is not only faster than our production, but it also allows us to free up floor space for other jobs.
Let’s compare Twist Drill Bits and Insert Drill bits in the real life fabrication situation. We will just look at one example – 13/16? (22mm), which is typically the most commonly drilled hole diameter.
C-beam has lower strength tolerances than the I beam, which leads to lighter components. Continue reading if you have never used C-beam profiles.
To replace the drilling wire wrapped around the traveling block and crown block. To prevent fatigue-related drilling line failure, drilling line work is limited and closely monitored.
The Working Principle of a Drilling Machine: The spindle rotates when power is applied to it. The stepped pulley attached also rotates. One more stepped pulley, attached at the opposite end, is attached. This is used to increase or decrease rotational speed.
The primary structural framing component that will support the load is the beams. To resist and redistribute load, beams must bend. Girders on the other side are rigid because they support the beams and provide the main horizontal support.
There are many types of beams. A universal beam is also known as an I beam. It is the most commonly used beam in steel structures. ... Hip beam. Trussed beam. ... Lattice beam. ... Composite beam. ... Chilled beam ... Reinforced concrete beam. ... Steel beam. Additional items