Voortman Beam processing systems

Voortman Beam processing systems Practical efficiency in production processes High labor cost? Reduce your man-hours The combination of several machines in one automated line results in a minimum of manual handling and a complete process controlled by just one operator. High steel prices? Reduce your waste Get more out of your stock with the Voortman optimization software. By importing your project data you will utilize your beam lengths more efficiently and reduce the amount of waste dramatically. Manufacturing errors? Avoid production mistakes By importing your production data once only into the Voortman production database, all operations/processes on the project will be performed fully automated and error-free. Reduce man-hours, reduce waste, and avoid production errors by producing with a fully automated Voortman structural steel processing system The following operations/processes can be combined into one production line. At your wish to be controlled by one operator: drilling centerpoint thread counter numbering sawing marking tapping sinking layout coping blasting painting marking Tailor-made Voortman has developed machinery to cover all aspects in processing structural steel. The extensive range of equipment guarantees the right solution for every application. All the machines can be combined and configured to suit the end-user. The final layout depends on several factors, such as the available space, the production output required, and the type of project undertaken. Voortman guarantees you the optimum solution. Examples In this brochure, you will see examples of beam processing systems. With the three- dimensional images, you can get a glance of the advantages of each individual system. The examples show you combined drilling sawing systems as well as two comprehensive systems in which drilling, sawing, blasting, marking, and coping are carried out simultaneously. Voortman would gladly advise which solution suits you best. Software All Voortman machines are provided with a Windows-based VACAM control software. The project information is imported into a central database so that all the information is available for all machines in the production line. The state-of-the-art VACAM software is programmed in the latest programming language on an object-oriented platform. Short piece outfeed system The short piece outfeed system allows a drilling sawing system to continue production independently and unmanned for a given period of time. Trim cuts, rest pieces, and short products are removed by the system automatically. This eliminates operator intervention. Voortman's revolutionary system removes the need for manual intervention and allows the operator to continue other duties during the automatic cycle. Software The state-of-the-art VACAM software enhances your total production process by increasing the efficiency and uptime of the system. VACAM now includes a production database and database replication. The production database can be interfaced so data can be exchanged directly with, for example, an ERP/MRP package. Voortman offers an API (Application Programming Interface) to enable end-users to monitor real-time production calculations compared to estimates made during the quote stage of a bid. To enhance the uptime of the production system, Voortman uses a database replication system. In the event of a disturbance in the network and the connection with the machine fails, the machine can continue producing independently. Precision and accuracy The precision and accuracy of the Voortman systems are unmatched as a result of the design and rigidity of the machines. The rigid and robust design of the machine frames provide a very stable foundation for each system. Ultimate automation The automatic infeed and outfeed system fitted with a feeder truck provides ultimate automation. close-coupled drill saw with feeder truck drilling/sawing High output The Voortman systems are very efficient. The high positioning speed of the handling systems and the unrivaled performance of the machines themselves guarantee you an unmatched output. Drilling and sawing in one line Combining the saw and the drill in one production line results in saving a lot of space. Optimum freedom operator An automatic short piece outfeed system for the removal of short products, rest pieces and trim cuts saves your operator time. Save space When you have limited space available in your workshop, a roller feed measuring system is the optimum system. A roller feed measuring system saves space compared to a feeder truck system. Flexible With the roller feed measuring system, you can process materials longer than the infeed roller conveyor. This allows greater flexibility and no restriction on lengths, which is the case with gripper and carriage systems. Quality is the key word for Voortman. Voortman only uses proven and high-quality components from globally renowned suppliers like Bosch Rexroth, Festo, Siemens, and Flender. The use of standard components ensures availability and therefore fast service for your machines. Close coupled drill saw with roller feed measuring drilling/sawing Optimum Tool Life Voortman uses servomotors combined with ball screws for the feeding, positioning, and speed control of the drilling units. Pair this with the robust machine frame design and it results in optimum drilling conditions. The use of carbide-tipped drills provides an unmatched tool Drilling and sawing in one cycle With combining the saw and the drill in one production line, results in High speed The roller feed measuring system guarantees fast and accurate po- sitioning. The hole-to-hole perfor- mance cannot be matched by alter- native systems. You can position the next beam in the production cycle while drilling and sawing on the other beam. Automatic material handling Several machines can be connected types of cross transport conveyors system is the result, centrally controlled Reduces labor costs One operator controls several machines simultaneously; production data is imported only once into a central database, so all the information is available for all machines in the production line. split system sawing/drilling/coping/layout marking/blasting by means of automated roller conveyors and various A complete and fully automated material handling led by the sophisticated Voortman VACAM software. Automatic batch preparation The Voortman software carries out automatic batch preparation for the material to be blasted. The shotblaster will then be loaded automatically. Saw capacity efficiently utilized Several pieces can be cut simultaneously in a bundle so that the capacity of the saw is used efficiently. This results in saving a considerable amount of time and costs. Reduction cost of labor One operator controls several systems simultaneously; production data will be assigned to the material ready for the blasting process. This results in minimal labor cost in comparison to the potential output. split system blasting/drilling/layout marking/sawing/coping are installed tions including mum number of Single operator A major advantage of the Voortman systems is that whether the machine in a combined or split layout, each operator can control several operations sawing, drilling, stamping, marking, coping, and blasting. The need for a mini- operators is a huge advantage. Easy to handle Since the installation of the new Voortman system in our workshop, the whole process now runs efficiently and is very easy to handle. My colleagues at the drawing department import files directly to the Voortman proprietary production system software. The Voortman production system recognizes automatically what needs to be produced. In case of a disturbance in our network, the system still continues to run uninterrupted. From my control desk at the saw, I am able to control all the machines, including the drilling system and the shot blaster. This sounds complicated, but it is very simple. On a single screen, I can follow the complete production process and monitor everything effortlessly. Time to time we have questions concerning the production system or concerning a piece we need to produce. When we call the service department of Voortman, they will help us immediately and in a pleasant way. Voortman technicians can see what is happening online using Netviewer. All machines are provided with a webcam for real-time monitoring. If it is necessary, the technician can log on into the system and can control our machines remotely to solve a problem. Personally, as an operator, I am extremely happy with the Voortman systems.