Automatic pipe end forming line

Functionality

• “BUFFER IN”- input buffer.
  The pipe is manually loaded into the buffer. Here we make a proper separation of the pipe to be worked on from others that are waiting in the input area of the buffer.
• Automatic pipe transfer
  To perform the transfer of the pipe from the first station to the second and third stations, we use a motorized device that holds the pipe from the bottom position and as a “pilgrimage process”, delivering the pipe step by step with reliable position control. This motorized system moves vertically (up and down) to reach the level of the forming heads, and then moves forward and backward while moving the next pipe. The pipe is laid on a plastic V-support that covers the diameter range of the pipe. In this version, the pipe length adjustment is manual.
• Changing the diameter size of forming heads
  Diameter sizes are changed by changing the mechanical expansion system as a function of the diameter to be guided in the machine. If after changing the diameter, the profile in which the silicone gasket is always the same does not change, you can use the same expanding female tooling for all thicknesses from 0.4 to 0.8 mm. You just need to change the rollers, changing the thickness. If the profile changes, you don’t have to change the female tooling.
• Final unloading table
  The unloading table where the coating arrives after the working process. The side guides contain the coating with a detector sensor to check the presence of the coating in the area.
• Electric cabinet
  The movement of the actuators in the machine is controlled and managed by electrical devices, and these in turn (PLC, safety device and all required equipment) are contained in an electrical cabinet integrated into the machine frame. Here we have a machine/operator HMI interface. For the eventual connection of the Flexistar to the EFM work cell, Weil Technology will send the output/input signal information to Novatec. If there are specific requirements for this phase of the connection, Novatec will evaluate whether an additional quote will be needed for this task.
• Pneumatics
  The pneumatic panel control consists of a control filter, starter, pressure regulator and solenoid valves integrated into the machine frame.

Advantages

• The roll forming set for profile finishing is able to cover the diameter range from 60 to 400 mm
• The material of mechanical tooling and forming roll, is made of high resistance steel
• The material of the mechanical expansion dies and forming rolls is machined and rectified with CNC-machined tools, along with appropriate heat treatment
• Cycle time does not exceed 22 seconds to create a male/female profile

Accessory equipment

• Hydraulic unit has power supply for expansion of mechanical dies
• Unit comes complete with manifolds, solenoid valves
• Perimeter barrier with locking gate managed by safety PLC
• The unit is integrated with an electrical cabinet

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