Automatic Beam Welder
Seam Welder
The seam welder is used to join separate web sections with a 100% welded seam and to fabricate long webs from short sections or to join sections of different thickness.
Tacking Fixture
The tacking fixture is used to assemble the beam prior to the Main Welder. The web and flanges are brought in from the seam welder and flange storage racks respectively, transported to the tacking fixture and positioned prior to tacking the leading edge of the beam.
Electric Controls
The Electrical Control Panel on the Main Welder provides maximum system control flexibility.
Conveyors
The Seam Welder, Tacking Fixture and Automatic Welder are interconnected by means of a Conveyor System, to form a complete production line that allows continuous beam production.
Production Capacity Available Options
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 pre-assembly.
Machine Capacity
Web Thickness - 1/8” to 1/2”
Web Width - 5” min. to 72” max.
Web Taper - 15° max.
Flange Thickness - 3/16” min. to 1-1/2” max.
Flange Width - 4” min. to 20” max.
Beam Length - 8 ft. min.
Beam Section - 325 lbs./ft. max.
Beam Weight - 12,000 lbs. overall, max.
Weld Fillet Size - 1/8” min. to 5/16” max.
Welding Speed - 20” to 120” per minute
Typical Welding Speed - 1/8” fillet on 10 ga. material 80” to 100”/min - 3/16” fillet on 1/4” material 60” to 70”/min - 5/16” fillet on 3/8” material 25” to 30”/min