V Groover Metal Forming Machine Fabrication

V Groover

Beware of cheap copies. Check specifications and ask for demo.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model No. S CNC CE	3.2M	4M		5M	6M
Sheet Size – Width “X”	1.2M / 48"
Sheet Size – Length “S”	3.2M /122”	4M / 158”		5M / 197”	6M / 240”
Thickness Range	0.8mm to 12mm / 0.031" to 0.50” SS
Table Height	965mm/38"
Cutting Speed	10 to 20 M / min. 400 to 800” / min
Tool Cutting Capacity “Z”	2.25 square mm 0.06 x 0.06”
Z Axis min. feed	0.01mm / 0.0004”
Sheet Feed Positioning “X”	0-2M/min /0 to 80”/min
Sheet Feed Accuracy “X”	0.01mm / 0.0004
Clamping	Pneumatic operated full length clamps - Front & Rear
Taper Grooving	Optional attachment for out of parallel grooves
SHIPPING DIMENSIONS
Overall Width	2200mm / 87”
Overall Height	2300mm / 91”
Overall Length	190”	216”	256”			310”
Ship Weight (lbs. weight)	9MT/ 20,000	10MT/ 22,000	14MT/ 31,000			18MT/ 44,000
Motor H.P. “S”	5.5
Motor H.P. “X”	1.3
Motor H.P. “Z”	1.3
Compressed Air	120 PSI
Voltage	575/480/380/230/50/60Hz

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

	Questions	Answers
1	Is the machine CE Marked for Europe?	Yes
2	Is there Guarding (Light Curtain)?	It is included
3	Additional Tooling?	Can be supplied for your application
4	Can it make out of parallel grooves?	Yes. A Taper attachment is an optional extra.
5	Tool Accessories that come with machine?	1. 60 degree carbide inserts 10 each 2. 90 degree carbide inserts 10 each 3. High Speed Steel tools, 2 pieces 1/4" x 3/4" and 2 pieces 1/2" square
6	What is the tooling material, Carbide or HSS?	Both
7	Spare Parts?	Extra Proximity Switches
8	What is availability and location of parts?	Parts are available from global manufacturers or factory
9	Is training included?	Yes – We Provide for Factory Start Up & Operator Training
10	Payment terms?	30% deposit with order, balance 1 week prior to shipping from factory
11	What are the payment methods?	Wire
12	Are there customers in the UK or Europe using this machine?	John Desmond LTD in London has a 4 meter and Magnabend to match AMC LTD in Wellingborough has our 3.2 meter. Stiegeler Metalbau Munich has our 4 meter and Magnabend to match.
13	Are there any other additional costs?	You will have to engage a local electrician to bring wires, Compressed air is also needed 120 PSI.
14	What material that can be V Grooved?	Metal, plastic, wood
15	Country of Manufacturing?	Korea & Australia
16	Is machine made with imperial or metric parts?	Metric Parts

V GROOVER COMPARISON CHART

HYDRAPOWER OFFERS THESE 2 TYPES OF MACHINES

1. HYDRAPOWER HEAVY DUTY TYPE

IMPORTANT FEATURE	BENEFIT	COMMENTS
Can make a groove in the center of an 8’ x 20’ sheet (2.5MX6M)
CLAMPING FRONT AND REAR. PNEUMATIC TYPE.	PREVENTS SHEET FROM CURLING UP DURING GROOVING	REAR CLAMPING ENABLES SECURE SHEET CLAMPING
NO HYDRAULIC SYSTEM NEEDED	LESS MAINTENANCE.	NO OIL LEAKS
CAN HOLD 0 to 12MM THICKNESS SHEETS.	CAN V GROOVE FULL SHEETS UP TO 12MM THICKNESS	OTHERS ARE LIMITED TO 4MM. SOME CLAIM 6MM
SOFT CUTTING CLAMPS ARE ADJUSTABLE AND EASY TO REPLACE	NO BLEMISHES ON SURFACE OF SHEET.	ADJUSTABLE CUTTING CLAMPS ENABLE ONLY CLAMP TIPS TO CONTACT SHEET.
CAN CLAMP SHEETS WITH IRREGULAR CUT OUTS OR NOTCHES.	HOLES AND PROFILES CAN BE CUT BEFORE GROOVING	CAN PROCESS NESTED PARTS AFTER PUNCHING AND LASER CUTTING.
CAN MACHINE WELD PREPARATION ANGLES ON EDGE OF SHEET	CAN MAKE V GROOVES AND WELD PREPARATIONS IN ONE OPERATION	GOOD FOR MAKING TUBULAR SHAPES.
OPTIONAL 1.5 and 2M WIDTH FOR X AXIS CAN TURN SHEET FOR DOUBLE THE X AXIS RANGE	CAN PROCESS WIDE SHEETS WITHOUT TURNING THEM 180 DEG.	EXTRA X AXIS REQUIRES MORE SPACE
CAN TURN SHEET 180 DEGREES WITH NO LIMITATIONS	ENABLES BIG RECTANGULAR PANELS TO BE MACHINED.
COMFORTABLE OPERATING HEIGHT.	NO NEED TO BEND DOWN TO SET TOOLS OR LOAD SHEETS
CAN MAKE MANY SHAPES OF GROOVE PROFILES OTHER THAN V	ENABLES MORE CAPABILITY	NO LIMITS TO DESIGNS FOR YOUR CUSTOMERS
TAPER GROOVING	NECESSARY FOR AWNINGS	OPTIONAL EXTRA

2. TABLE / GANTRY TYPE

DESIGN DIFFERENCES	CONCERNS	COMMENTS
Can make a groove in the center of a 4’ x 20’ sheet
HYDRAULIC CLAMPING	OIL LEAKS. NEEDS HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, OIL AND FILTERS.	MORE MAINTENANCE NEEDED.
SMALLER INSTALLATION SPACE.	CAN FIT IN SMALLER WORKSHOP.	VERY LOW TABLE HEIGHT
LIMITED THICKNESS. 4MM	LESS POWER. SHORT LIFE OF DRIVES. MORE CUTS PER GROOVE. MORE SHAVINGS TO REMOVE.	EARLIER REPAIR COSTS AND TIME OUT OF USE.
TABLE MUST BE CLEAN ALL OVER.	ANY DEBRIS WILL CAUSE PROBLEMS WITH POLISHED METAL	THIS CAN BE DAMAGING
ANY DAMAGE TO TABLE REQUIRES COMPLETE SURFACE MACHINING	WILL BE EXPENSIVE AND TAKES A LONG TIME.	HEAVY DUTY TYPE HAS A REMOVABLE TABLE INSERT.
ONLY CLAMPS ON 1 EDGE OF THE SHEET AND 2 ON CUT LINE	CLAMPS ARE HARD AND CAN LEAVE MARKS ON SHEET.	MULTIPLE GROOVES CAUSE SHEET TO CURL UP
TABLE IS VERY LOW.	OPERATORS BEND OVER ALL DAY	OBSTACLE WHEN SETTING TOOLS.
SHAVINGS FALL DOWN INTO LINEAR RACK AND GUIDES.	CREATES WEAR ON COMPONENTS.
CONTROL PANEL MOVES WITH THE CUTTING TOOLS.	OPERATOR WALKS BACK AND FORTH FOR EVERY CUT.	TIRING FOR OPERATOR.
MUST LOAD AND UNLOAD SHEETS ACROSS THE FRAME.	CAN CAUSE DAMAGE.	SOME SHEETS REQUIRE 2 PEOPLE TO AVOID DAMAGE
CANNOT MAKE TAPERED GROOVES	LIMITED CAPABILITY
CANNOT MAKE WELD PREPARATIONS ON BACK OF SHEET	LIMITED CAPABILITY

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