HIGH STABILITY SAWING AND LONG LIFETIME
VB Range bandsaw machines have a welded base frame for maximum stability. This ensure that the saw always has the desired tension and doesn’t deviate from the intended saw line. The machine can process at a consistent, higher pressure supported by the robust frame.
Several features included in the machine extend the lifetime of bandsaw blades. A swarf brush removes chips from pockets in the saw blade and supports maximum saw band speeds for the best results. The VB Range also has a maximum force limit ensuring the saw always pushes with optimal force for exact cutting functionality.
COMPLETE AUTOMATION, NO MATTER HOW SMALL THE PRODUCT
The VB Range is capable of autonomous production when even the smallest products are being produced. Clean, small cuts can be removed with the Short Product Removal System (SPRS), while profiles weighing many tons or outputting at long lengths can easily be sorted onto different sections of roller conveyors and cross transports at the outfeed. The flexibility and automation allows the operator’s role to focus on loading and unloading the system, saving valuable time and labor costs.
6 m/min
1.250 mm
120 m/min
850 mm
GLAVNE PREDNOSTI
Short Piece Removal System (SPRS)
The VB Range can be equipped with an automatic Short Piece Removal System (SPRS) so off-cuts and small products can be automatically removed, maintaining automated production. All products up to 1.400 mm (55″) are clamped during cutting and pushed out sideways after being transferred from the saw. Clean cuts and small products shorter than 250 mm (10″) are dropped into a separate bin. The SPRS is available in combination with a gripper truck measurement system.
Height detection laser
When the sawing cycle starts, the blade moves down towards the material at full speed, until the height detection laser reaches the top of the material. At that point the machine switches to the required sawing speed for that cut. Speeding up movements between cuts limits the time the machine isn’t actively sawing, increasing the efficiency of the VB Range.
Automatic in- & outfeed
After loading the DSTV or DSTV+ (completely nested) files into VACAM’s processing list and loading the (optional) cross-transports with raw material, the machine can be started with just one press of a button. Once the machine is running your operator doesn’t have to do anything to help the production process other than keeping it stocked with raw materials and unloading finished products from the outfeed cross-transports.
Moveable sawing table – blade always aligned with sawing area
A distinguishing feature on the Voortman VB Range sawing machines is the moveable sawing table. The bandsaw blade and cutting area move together and remain in line, so the saw never cuts the table. This means you will never need to replace the table during the machine’s lifetime. The saw and table rotate stepless to cut any desired angle and when the next cut in the batch is a miter cut, the table automatically lowers for free rotation to the next angle for processing.
Programmable rotation for miter cuts
When the VB Range adjusts its angle for a miter on the next cut in the batch, the machine automatically lowers the table for contact-free, rapid rotation. Any angle can be dialed in with the stepless design and fixed in place prior to cutting with a disc brake. Miter cuts from 45°/ 60° or -60° to 45° are possible with the VB Range.
Optimal blade cooling for extended lifetime
A mixture of air and oil is sprayed directly onto the blade for optimal saw blade cooling. The lubricant ensures you get the maximum lifetime for the blade with a reduction in cleaning since no excessive cooling fluids are used. The air/oil mist makes removing chips easier, also adding to the lifetime of the machine.
Saw band projection light for accurate positioning
The VB Range is equipped with a LED light that projects the saw band cutting area onto your profile. Unlike using a laser line, using a LED projection method ensures precise saw blade positioning is visible on the product about to be processed. This feature is handy when a saw cut is marked on another machine or by hand, and your operator needs to position a heavy profile precisely under the saw blade.
Choice of measurement system
Voortman offers 4 different measurement systems with the VB Range (gripper truck, pusher truck, full-stop, measurement rollers) so we can provide the optimal measurement system to fit your application. Each system has unique characteristics to make them the best solution for different types of fabricators or steel service centers. Voortman is happy to help by analyzing your specific production requirements and recommending the ideal system to maximize throughput capacity and lower production costs.
FEATURES AND PROCESSES
This system is the fastest measuring system for profiles in the market. The absence of a truck enables the positioning of a next profile in front of the machine, while processing a current profile. As your profile needs to be clamped only once, a significant amount of waiting time is eliminated. Our most common configuration, a so-called back-to-back, combines a VB saw with a beam drilling machine. In this case, the measuring rolls of the drilling machine can be used for both machines. This very compact system requires limited space and ensures a high level of autonomy.
INTEGRATION WITH YOUR SHOP
The fastest measuring and transportation system for profiles in the market
The Voortman roller feed measuring system uses two feeder rolls to move material. Two measurement wheels are installed to accurately track the profile’s position. Feeder rolls are often used because of the required space and the flexibility when integrated into a larger system. With a measuring roll system, it is also possible to load a new profile once the first profile has passed the edge of the cross transports.
Since a feeder roll does not have a rail, it is possible to feed into the machine from two sides. With Voortman, you have a choice in measurement systems, making it possible to tailor the system to the characteristics of your production database.
A strong and robust servo driven gripper truck for processing many small products
Voortman also offers a strong and robust servo driven gripper truck. This truck is the fastest truck available, adapting its velocity dynamically to the profile’s total weight. This makes the truck more agile and safe for the operator. The feeder truck holds the material with a wide clamp, which is rotated automatically when the geometry of the profile demands. This measuring system is capable of moving even the heaviest profiles without losing its stability.
The gripper truck can be combined with the VB beam sawing machine – often with an automatic Short Product Removal System (SPRS) where the gripper clamps all products up to 1.400 mm (4-1/2′). during cutting, and then short products are transported sideways. With the SPRS and the gripper truck, the drill and saw become fully autonomous with clean cuts automatically dropped into a separate bin. Just start your latest production run before you close the factory for the night and arrive in the morning with all products processed and sorted on the outfeed cross transports.
Reduce labor costs and increase efficiency
MSI, also referred to as Multi System Integration, opens the door to fully automate your production by connecting machines with cross transports, roller conveyors, product buffers, and material sensors. Production data only needs to be imported once and then MSI automatically distributes the data to all machines integrated in your production system.
Reduce labor costs and increase efficiency
MSI, also referred to as Multi System Integration, opens the door to fully automate your production by connecting machines with cross transports, roller conveyors, product buffers, and material sensors. Production data only needs to be imported once and then MSI automatically distributes the data to all machines integrated in your production system.
Vacam decides optimal material route
Based on the production on hand, customer preferences and the available machinery in the MSI-line, VACAM automatically decides the optimal route to reach the highest efficiency. MSI designates the end of transporting raw profiles and semi-finished products from machine to machine. MSI stands for one integrated production system. You can track and monitor every profile, product and future planning in real time by using VACAM, Voortman’s proprietary CNC control software installed on every machine.
Designing your optimal layout
Together with you, the Voortman team designs the entire layout based on your current or expected production characteristics, such as type of profiles, product length, number of processes, hours in your work week and budget.
An integral plan to keep your production line safe and up and running
After installing a machine or production line, Voortman installs a net of safety measures. These safety measures comprise of light curtains, emergency cords and emergency stop buttons. Voortman has made it one of its priorities to deliver a safe production line, yet not hold up production if the operator needs to enter the safe zone. This is accomplished by using gated light curtains allowing loading and unloading while the machines continue processing, and by delivering remote controls with a kill switch that operators can use when carrying out tasks inside the safety zone.
SPECIFIKACIJE
| Voortman VB RANGE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Voortman VB1050 | Voortman VB1250 | ||
| Operating range 0° | mm | 500 x 1.130 | 600 x 1.250 |
| Operating range 15° | mm | 500 x 1.060 | 600 x 1.200 |
| Operating range 30° | mm | 500 x 925 | 600 x 1.000 |
| Operating range 45° | mm | 500 x 725 | 600 x 850 |
| Operating range 60° | mm | 500 x 470 | 600 x 500 |
| Feed Approach speed | m/min | 6 | 6 |
| Saw band drive | kW | 7,5 | 11 |
| Saw band speed | m/min | 40 – 120 | 40 – 120 |
| Saw band size | mm | 54 x 1,6 | 67 x 1,6 |
| Saw band inclination | 5° | 5° | |
| Weight | kg | 8.500 | 10.000 |