German Machinery Group Kaltenbach, have recently launched a completely new machine innovation at their IPS2015 exhibition, held during June at their factory in Loerrach, Germany.
The new Kaltenbach KDH1084 machine made its international debut at the show. Against the backdrop of dry ice and a thundering rock soundtrack, Kaltenbach demonstrated the machines’ unique ability to run in parallel, the processes of Sawing, Drilling and Milling, for the very first time.
The new KDH1084 represents a complete revolution in structural steel processing, removing the established restrictions of sawing the steel whilst simultaneously adding holes, slots, machined
contours and marks.
Not only have these processes been brought together in parallel, the new machine also benefits
from huge technology improvements to increase performance, process capability and efficiency. In
the development of the KDH1084, Kaltenbach have focused heavily on ‘real-life’ customer data and requirements. As a result, productivity gains in excess of 80% are possible over conventional
processes. The machine boasts three, heavy duty machine spindles mounted within a highly robust frame, designed to provide the maximum rigidity required not only for high speed drilling using carbide tooling but also for complex machining functions in order to reduce onward processing
requirements. Each axis on the KDH1084 can be used with up to 28 tools, operating independently and able to conduct differing tasks on the material simultaneously, over a wide positional range. These are all able to take place whilst the material is being cut, using Kaltenbach’s acclaimed KBS1051DG high performance bandsaw and automatic sorting system. Also on show at IPS2015 were Kaltenbachs’ new KPS-A207 Punch and Shear systems for processing Angle sections and Flats up to 200mm x 200mm x 25mm, along with the latest KF2114 Plate System. Both models were launched just a few months ago, following a full re-design by the company. Several examples of each machine are already installed and operational around the world.
These innovations were complimented by the wide range of additional Kaltenbach machines available, from Universal Circular Saw solutions through to Sawing and Drilling Lines, Robotic Coping Systems and the Kaltenbach Shotblasting and Painting Systems, represented by the very latest ‘Sprint 1504’ Shotblaster.
Some 36 partner companies also exhibited alongside Kaltenbach at IPS2015. These represented a wide range of additional, sector specific, solutions and products from CAD/CAM systems through to materials handling, used machine systems and additional processing technologies such as section cambering, material deburring, billet cutting, plate processing and fully automatic structural welding.
The show also witnessed new partnerships formed recently between the Kaltenbach Group and ‘Zinser’, for plate cutting systems, ‘Zeman’ – for fully automatic robotic welding systems in Structural Steels and ‘RSA’ – the renowned manufacturer of automatic circular sawing systems and section deburring machines.
Kaltenbach commented that “IPS2015 clearly demonstrates the massive innovation that Kaltenbach have towards processing technology and efficiency, along with our dedication and commitment to the individual sectors in the steel industry around the world. The company is now pushing forward with even greater energy and aspiration towards new markets and further product developments”
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