Development of the Beaver CNC

CNC pipe finishing machine, for inside and outside machining

Development of the Beaver CNC

Copier Machinery started with manufacturing end-working machines that use form tools. A form tool is a kind of cutting tool having one or more cutting edges with a defined profile or contour. That profile or contour is reproduced as the needed form on the workpiece surface. In 2012, Copier responded to the increasing demand for using CNC-controlled machinery in end-working. CNC is single point machining; it refers to a cutting tool with a single sharp edge that removes material from the workpiece. There was a demand for CNC machining since it became more complex to work with form tools with larger wall thicknesses. Also, more complex materials like high alloys with higher strengths are easier to machine by CNC-controlled machinery. The CNC machine can prepare pipes with higher wall thicknesses without changing tools during the machining process. Furthermore, a CNC controlled machine is easier to control in automation without needing human force; it is more flexible to control by sending production data only.

In addition, more complex materials require a stable machine; materials such as duplex and super duplex. The demand for CNC machining also increased due to the flexibility of the machine. It is easy to control automatically since it can create all kinds of bevels with the same tool; less tooling and less change-over-time are required.

Copier Machinery responded to this demand by developing its own CNC machine. The machines already existed within the high-end industries, but not within the industries in which Copier Machinery is active. Three different applications can be performed with the machine: beveling, cut grooving, and threading. These are three preparations that are often applied in the oil and gas industry. The machine is completely pre-programmed for standard bevels and can be extended upon special requests. Only the basic metrics such as pipe diameter, wall thickness, and type of application have to be filled in. The machines are built according to the latest technology; they can be accessed remotely. This allows Copier Machinery to connect to the machine remotely to update software or support with operating in it. The machines are prepared to log data and to connect to the factory where the other machines operate. With this capability, the factory can track production volume, efficiency, and maintenance requirements.

Thanks to its stable, robust, and state-of-the-art design; the CNC machine requires minimum maintenance. The company provides training that includes basic maintenance.

How it works

On a rotating tool lathe, the X-axes of the machine are mounted on the chuck. That means, the tool, mounted on the X-axes, will move on the rotating chuck to get the correct profile. This can be done by the CNC controls like Fanuc. In this part of the industry, there is not much knowledge of CNC programming (with G-codes), therefore, it is mandatory to have a good interface between machine and operator. That is why you should have a program between operator and CNC, that only requires to give basic metrics like diameter, wall thickness, type of preparation, and material. With these data, the machine should be able to run.

Safety

Safety is always an important condition when operating machinery, especially when it is automatically controlled. The process itself must also prevent as many safety problems as possible. Changing from one machining situation to another requires at least 50% less human work on tooling, which decreases change over time between batches, decreases human errors with tooling, and eliminates safety issues as well.

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Copier Machinery

Contact Sales : Mr. Schepens (rschepens@copierbv.com)

Bedrijvenstraat 13

4283 JJ Giessen

The Netherlands

Website : www.copiermachinery.com

Email : sales@copierbv.com