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“..Since purchasing our CNC Drill Line about four months ago, we have drilled approximately 25,000 holes. It used to take us approximately 5 minutes to lay out and drill each hole. Now it takes us approx. 30 seconds per hole … a savings of 1875 man hours in 4 months. In our shop that equals about $84,375! As you can see this machine will pay for itself in less than one year. Not only is it speeding up our production, it is freeing up floor space for additional jobs..”
".. Although the machine is targeted at structural fabricators, I found it to be very useful for drilling truck frames. This machine is very accurate and repeatable, which has made it easy to put together a truck frame. Avenger drills a series of channels for one truck within two hours. It takes 16 hours to do the same thing manually. This machine has dramatically increased our productivity, profitability, and efficiency !.."
We have seen more than 1000 CNC Drill Lines, and angle lines installed all over the world. We found that the average operator can program a machine in half the time, even if they have never programmed one before.
Voortman’s Roller Feed Measuring System surpasses the industry standard in roller measurement technology. Accuracy in measurement is vital to avoid any production delays. Even with material deviations, accuracy cannot be compromised.
Peddimat can be mastered in less than an hour, even if it is the first time you have used a computer.
CNC Drill Line can import DXF file and can use them for processing 3-D shapes provided the steel is detailed according specific rules. You might need to adjust some of these rules to match the details you are currently using. This process may not be as seamless as 3-D modeling software.
Programming the CNC Drill Line program is simple even if done manually. Peddimat software is used to program the CNC Drill Line. Most operators can learn how most parts are programmed in under an hour. Of course practice makes perfect. However, it is easiest to program the machine from a CAD file. It is recommended that you use a 3D modeling software, such as StruMis or ProSteel 3D to create the CAD drawings. These files can then be imported directly into a machine. The operator just needs to select the part that is to be processed, and hit the Cycle start button.
The CNC Drill Line can not only process columns and beams, but also all steel profiles, including channel, angle and flat bars, base plates, RHS square and round.
The programming of the CNC Drill Line can be done even manually. Peddimat is the machine programming software and most operators can program most parts within less than an hour. Of course practice makes perfect. The best way to program the machine, however, is to import parts from a CAD drawing, preferably created in 3-D modeling software like ProSteel 3D or StruMis. These files can be imported directly into the machine. The operator simply selects the part and presses the Cycle Start button.
The CNC Drill Line can be programmed manually at the machine or in the office using the supplied Peddimat software. This software comes included with the AVENGER and can be installed on as many PCs in your office as you choose — this unlimited license is included with the purchase of your machine. It is the same software that is found on the machine itself and is the same software used on the CNC Drill Line and all Voortman CNC fabricating machinery.
An attachment with 4-axis layout marking reduces human error when manual layout is used. You can still retain part information even after blasting, painting and galvanizing.
Yes. Outside, we have many CNC Drill Lines. It is important to provide weather protection for both the control panel, and the moving mobile platform. To view photos from many of the outside installations we have, please feel free to contact our office.
Material handling allows multiple CNC machines to be connected and maintains material flow through a shop. This allows fabricators the opportunity to continue growing as their business grows. Only the Advantage-2 high-speed drilling line can produce 150 tons of metal per 40-hour working week. This is the perfect drill line for small and large fabricators worldwide. Complete stop. Voortman puts the success and well-being of the steel sector as his top priority. This is why we offer unsurpassed support and service. For more information about the most difficult steel fabrication machinery worldwide, contact us to request a demo. Voortman, we are stronger than any steel.
Beam drills can be a valuable tool in large and medium-sized structural fabrication shops. Beam drills are able to drill holes in a wide range of steel profiles, at different lengths, using CNC controlled programming. These machines make it possible to eliminate the need for manually drawing or laying out the positions. This lengthy process can take up to a week and requires multiple workers. A beam drill line eliminates manual planning and any associated errors.
Rolled Steel Angle (RSA). Equal is also known as an "angle", an "equal angle", or "L-shape" in the steel industry. Although both legs are equal in length, the leg lengths can be described by giving the leg lengths as well as the wall thickness (all measured in mm). 100 x 100x12 RSA.
ECDSA is more secure than RSA due to its complexity. ECDSA offers the same level security as RSA, but with a shorter key length.
For small buildings, the distance between two reinforced columns is between 3-4m and 6-9m. Larger facilities that require large columns and lots of free space will have to be at least 6-9m. A distance of 5m is acceptable for ordinary structures. The maximum span is 7.5, while the minimum is 2.5m.
Wood beam size for 25-foot span: As a general rule, the size of a wood beam or lumber joint should be 2x16. This is 16' from the centre of any residential building, projects, or construction. The beam's depth is 400mm (16'), and beam width is either 50 mm or 2.
An I beam is stronger than a cylindrical tube for beams with equal weight and depth. This is because the I beam contains more material close to the extremities.