Elumatec profile processor is quick and safe
01 December 2006
Elumatec has launched an efficient profile-machining centre which clamps and processes up to four profiles.
“The SBZ 140 has been created for efficient and precise processing of aluminium and steel profiles,” says Rutger Stuber, the technical application department manager for the German firm. “Two separate working sections enable a continuous work-flow, as while a profile is automatically processed in station one, the operator can unload the finished piece from the second station, clean the area and load the next piece into the clamping system. Safety light barriers for both sections ensure the operator’s safety, and when processing long sections, both stations can be combined as one unit.
He continues: “In high volume production such as windows and doors, the stations can be divided into two working areas – the front and the rear – so that a total of four profile lengths can be loaded. The axis controlled milling head is able to process the profile infinitely at any position across 180 degrees. Eight tools are available for milling, drilling, tapping, thread milling and notching. The electronic-controlled and water cooled HSC cutting spindle with a power output of 6 kW processes the work piece burr free and precisely at a speed of up to 21,000 rpm. The use of the optional angle head enables processing of the ends between two parallel clamped profiles, thus reducing travelling distance.
Elumatec has introduced digitally controlled direct drives on all axes, which enable precise positioning with a speed up to 65 m/min since speed is a decisive factor when working on long lengths of profile. The company also offers profile machining centres with standard working lengths of 3.2 m, 6.2 m, 7.7 m or 9.2 m and also special lengths.
“The slim and solid clamps are automatically positioned, and are equipped with clamp recognition as standard in order to avoid crashes. Furthermore, the large clamping stroke of 100 mm minimizes changeover times, as large and small profiles can be clamped with one single adjustment. The tool changer, which moves with the machining head, provides quick changeover times, resulting in optimum processing cycles,” he says.
