Endforming machines
TUBE-FORM ELE 
Description
AST30 is a tube end-forming & machining center with 6 working stations, one could be rotary, suitable for machining and end-forming operations. Each of the 6 forming stations can be used and programmed for end-forming such as expansion, reduction, rolling, doming trimming and automatically process both ends of the tube in one cycle through auto loader. The PLC control unit programmes the two axes of the machine for maximum efficiency without requiring manual adjustments. Automatic loading and unloading devices increase quality and consistency of the AST30 tube machining and end-forming machine.
Solutions
Load / Unload
Thanks to the wide range of loading devices customers can choose the best solution for their needs. Following are the main features of our handling systems:
Load / Unload
multiradii (up to 8 tools)
Special pneumatic loader with double clamp for the simultaneous load/unload.
The loading cycle is contemporary to the machine cycle.
High-range automatic loader
Loading device for the sequential loading of both tube ends in automatic
Robots, manipulators, vibrators for the loading of bushes
Integration in manufacturing cells with bending stations connected by means of
robots
Automatic collecting systems on wheels
Process
Process aimed to produce steel oil level dip stick (Ø 10x1mm) for the automotive industry
and consisting of the following operations:
feeding from coil
straightening
end-forming of tube end n. 1
swarfless cut
end-forming of tube end n. 2
bending with variable radius
automatic unload
The advantages of this configuration:
cycle time reduced by 2/3 for each piece,
production quality remains the same over three working shifts, independent from operator's skills
only one supervisor required over three shifts
Applications
