New saw processing centre at Schoeller Werk:
A further important strategic decision has been taken at Schoeller Werk: the purchase of a saw processing centre with integrated CNC-controlled end processing.
The advantage: tube sections are sawn and the ends can be processed extensively. For the first time a CNC-controlled machine will be used in production for the further processing of tubes. For Schoeller Werk this was a logical step to meet the latest demands of customers with highest flexibility.
The CNC-controlled end processing has eight axles which can be freely programmed. All sawing and processing functions work via servo drives and can also be adjusted while the machine is operating.
The machine also has an integrated work piece testing device which calculates the length, contour and straightness at three different stations. The angle and inner diameter are measured at the specified depth by four test sensors which follow the cone contours. The straightness is controlled by using three laser heads on a rotating tube. The test data are then saved on the machine PC and displayed in parallel on a monitor. Tubes which do not meet the specified tolerances are automatically rejected before packaging.
The whole saw processing centre weighs approx. 22 tonnes. Tubes with an external diameter of 10 mm to 102 mm and a wall thickness of 0.5 mm to 4 mm as well as a fix length of between 7 mm and 1,900 mm can be processed.