Can You Drill Through A Load Bearing Beam
Beam drills are crucial tools in medium-sized and large-sized structural fabricating shops. Beam drilling machines drill holes accurately in a variety steel profiles at different lengths. These machines are able to automatically draw the lines and create the hole manually using a punch, mag drill, or plasma. This time-consuming process can take weeks, and many people are needed to complete the task. A beam drillline eliminates manual layouts and the associated errors.
".. This machine is intended for structural fabricators. However, I was able to see that it would be a good fit for drilling truck frames. Assembly was easy because of the repeatability and accuracy. Avenger drills the channels for one truck in two hours. If we were to do this manually it would take 16 hours. The Avenger has greatly increased our productivity and profitability !.."
Yes. Outside, we have many CNC Beam 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.
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Voortman will install and calibrate your machine once he is done. Then, he will meet with your operators and take them through the simple but comprehensive training program. They will be trained in:
Importing files directly to your steel detailing tool is preferable. It removes the need for an extra step and helps eliminate any possible errors. There are two distinct and separate camps in this regard.
Not every problem can be diagnosed with remote assistance. Mechanical issues or questions that require the human eye are still common. Voortman machines are shipped with high definition web cameras and software; allowing Voortman employees to directly experience the activity at the installation without the need to leave the office. The webcam has significant value in foreign countries or in situations where language might be a barrier to effectively communicate the issue.
GSS Machinery staff and personnel have been a tremendous support to me. Without them, I believe we wouldn't be in the position we find ourselves in in the steel fabricating markets.
Programming the CNC Beam Drill Line is simple, even when done manually. Peddimat is the machine programming program and most operators can learn to program most parts in less that an hour. Of course practice makes perfect. But, the best way is to program the machine directly from a 3D CAD drawing. This should be done in software such as StruMis, ProSteel 3D and SDS/2. These files can be imported directly to the machine. After selecting the part to process, the operator clicks on the Cycle Start Button.
Voortman's Raptor 3DCAD/CAM Software is a revolutionary tool that allows users to program CNC faster and more accurately. You can view, modify and export parts information right from the 3D platform. This technology is combined with Voortman CNC technology gives fabricators maximum productivity.
The CNC Beam Drill Line is designed specifically for fabricators and general job shops that need to put holes in steel profiles of all types. Consider the following questions and determine if this machine fits your needs.
The CNC Beam Drill Line can lay out and drill all of your holes in any type of steel profile in fractions of the time that it takes to do manually with a mag drill. It also marks all your welded attachments, eliminating the need to use a tape measure.
Voortman built the CNC Beam Drill Line only for GSS Machinery. Voortman manages the installation, warranty and maintenance of the CNC Beam Drill Line. Voortman is the service provider. GSS Machinery is available to help if needed.
Yes. Yes. We have numerous CNC Beam Drill Line installation outside. However, the control panel and the mobile platform must be protected from the elements. Contact us for photos of outside installations.
There are many types of beams. A universal beam is also known as an I beam. It is the most commonly used beam in steel structures. ... Hip beam. Trussed beam. ... Lattice beam. ... Composite beam. ... Chilled beam ... Reinforced concrete beam. ... Steel beam. Additional items
Drill blowout can be prevented by attaching a scrap of wood to the backside the piece that you are drilling on. When you drill the whole, wood that would have otherwise "blown out", hits the scrap wood instead and stays in place.
Section modulus (Z) is another property that can be used in beam design. Designing beams is crucially important because it determines the section modulus of the crosssectional shape. It is an indicator of the strength of the beam.
1- T beams have a greater second moment inertia than ordinary beams. This means they are more resistant to bending.
Drilling lines are used for lifting or lowering the drill pipe into the wellbore. They present a challenging application for wire ropes with repetitive high-load bending over sheaves.