Can you drill into metal beams
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.
Voortman’s CNC Beam Drill Lines often come in combination with a Drill Saw Line or larger fully automated integrated production line, commonly referred to as Multi System Integration. You can find out more information about it here!
Voortman's CNC Beam Drill Lines can be included in a Drill Saw Line, or in larger fully-automated integrated production lines. This is also known as Multi System Integration. Learn more!
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.
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 !.."
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.
GSS Machinery is often asked by customers which drill bits they should use: insert bits or twist drill bits. We want to make sure that our customers get the lowest possible cost per hole. This will allow them to be more competitive and profit. It is vital that customers fully understand the Insert Drill Bit (Spade Drill Bit) advantages.
AC Unit Mounted to Electrical Cabinet - This unit is mounted on the cabinet’s High Power (480v side). It is near the location where drives are mounted. This option allows for quicker heat dissipation, while keeping the cabinet temperature steady. The most significant heat contributors inside an electrical cabinet are all the servo motors for all axes.
The width/depth ratio (W/D), is the ratio of the bankfull bankfull width to the average depth of the bankfull canal. This ratio is crucial for understanding how energy is distributed within a channel and how sediment can be moved by various discharges.
Prices for steel I-beams range from $6 to $20 per ft. Materials only. ... Steel I beams price list by length. Steel I-Beam Length Prices 10 feet 60 - $180 20ft $120 – $360 30ft $180 – $540 40ft $240 – $720
The strength tolerances of the C-beam are lower than those of the I-beam. This results in lighter components. Continue reading if you have never used C-beam profiles.
Size of an LVL beam for a 20-foot span: As a general rule, a GLULAM or LVL should measure 10-12 inches in depth and 3 inches in width for a span of 20 feet. This means that a GLULAM or 10-12 inch GLULAM is required for residential buildings or projects.
Direct push technology is often called DPT. It uses the static weight combined with a hydraulic wrench to advance instrumentation or tooling through the subsurface. The drill cuttings cannot be removed from the hole unlike rotary.