OPTIONAL FEATURES

1) Computer Control System

This option includes a computer- control system with touch-screen programming and operation. It utilizes an industrial PC and machine-interface software for user-friendly operation. It features easily accessible diagnostics indicators, message display and custom graphics, including electrical and hydraulic schematics and functional diagrams. Program input can be made via touch screen or keyboard. Welding programs may be downloaded remotely from a connected PC or network. It also includes a one-day data logger to provide a record of the machine operation.

2) Maximum Web Size Of 84”

This option allows for the manufacture of beams with maximum size of 84”, instead of the standard 72”. All elements of the system are modified to accommodate the larger web sizes.

3) Welding Heads For Manufacturing Crane Beams

A special welding head design is available for the manufacturer of crane beams. In crane beams, the top flange is a “C’ channel with the short sides directed inwards to the beam.

4) Mezzanine on Main Welder

This option includes a platform with rail guards and stairs for easy access. The platform is used for storage of flux and wire and allows room for the operator to load flux hopper, and change wire drums and reels.

5) Flange Tilting Assemblies

This option, when incorporated in the conveyors leading to the Tacking Fixture, allows the automatic tilting of flanges to a vertical position in preparation for beam preassembly. This system includes two flange tilting assemblies, one on each outbound side of the conveyors.
The Flange Tilting Assemblies can be opened to a position 37° from vertical or to a fully horizontal position depending on the material handling system used. If flanges are transferred by pushing from adjacent storage racks, the 37° open position is preferred. If flanges are transferred by means of a gantry type loader, the fully horizontal position is recommended. The tilt assemblies utilize the tacking fixture’s hydraulic power unit. Controls are conveniently located at the tacking fixture control station.

6) Straightening Fixture

To achieve welding of beams with minimum web size of 5”, the two Welding Heads are offset. This arrangement tends to cause a deflection in the finished beam along the axis when the beams are manufactured. To minimize this deflection, the welder includes eccentric rollers mounted on the exit side of the Drive Wheel assembly to keep the beam straight. If further straightening is required, then an optional Straightening Fixture is provided. This fixture includes adjustable pressure rollers that straighten the beam as it exits the welder.