Plate Beveller and Weld Seam Tracker Improves Efficiency at Caterpillar
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<a href="javascript:;" onClick="javascript:tagshow(event, 'Plate');" target="_self"><u><strong>Plate</strong></u></a> Beveller and Weld Seam <a href="javascript:;" onClick="javascript:tagshow(event, 'Tracker');" target="_self"><u><strong>Tracker</strong></u></a> Improves Efficiency at CaterpillarPlate Beveller and Weld Seam Tracker Improves Efficiency at CaterpillarThe Caterpillar Stockton (UK) Ltd.Thermal Plateplant selected Gullco International [UK] Limited to supply welding automation equipment to improve quality and efficiency in a variety of M.I.G/M.A.G. welding applications.#x One of the applications involved Side Panel welding utilizing a twin torch system. The scope of supply was for 4 complete, custom designed welding machines to be used for different jobs at the Caterpillar Stockton works facility.The unit was built of a large Gullco travel carriage complete with wire feed units, fume extraction equipment, control equipment and two Gullco Kat welding carriages with seam tracker combinations. These large 6 to 12 meter long “turnkey” units were assembled totally “in-house” at Gullco's Appley Bridge, UK facility from 60% standard Gullco products. This enabled Gullco to meet critical delivery deadlines established to ensure Caterpillar production schedules were maintained. The machines are controlled by Mitsubishi PLC's programmed by Gullco [UK].Thermal PlateDual torches are used in these machines to substantially increase productivity and improve efficiency by welding two sides of a component simultaneously. Weld accuracy and quality are dependent on precise seam tracking and a reliable electrical interface of all the components via the PLC. In order to meet the production and quality requirements at Caterpillar,#x the Gullco Kat-Tracker WSG-1200 was selected. These tactile seam trackers continually sense the slightest variation across the weld seam and automatically correct the position of the weld torch. They provide precise control over the welding parameters and can automatically detect tacks and the end-of-plate. In total, eight Gullco Kat-Trackers were used in the 4 machines. As part of this project, Caterpillar purchased a Gullco KBM-28-U high speed portable,Energy saving lamp, self propelled plate beveling machine.It is used to produce a clean machined bevel with no thermal distortion on thick section plates at 2m/min. This rugged beveller with adjustable beveling head can produce bevel angles 22 1/2° through 55°.Thermal PlateThe rotary shear principle incorporated by this machine results in low noise and vibration at the same time as high speed operation. This KBM-28-U unit bevels the underside of the plate. This beveling machine in partnership with the Kat Tracker system helped Caterpillar to achieve their goals of improved quality and efficiency. #x相关的主题文章：
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