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The advantages of the TIS are obvious: The potential savings resulting from its unmanned operation alone are tremendous. For example, consider a coupling machine with an annual production capacity of about 1.3 million couplings; savings can stretch beyond 6-figures, and can be achieved quickly.
The new system also ensures constant measurement accuracy with the shortest possible measuring times. Once the measurements are taken, feedback is directed right back to the machine’s CNC control unit, allowing tool corrections to be made automatically and immediately during the machining process.
This error-minimizing system measures all thread types known today (API and premium threads). This allows for the complete elimination of the manual measurement process.
Another advantage provided by this method is the detection of insert wear, allowing optimal insert changes to be performed reducing tool costs. This also avoids undesirable downtimes due to worn tools.
Process Optimization Through Digital Twin
EMAG uses the most innovative development methods, such as the digital twins, so that the manufacturing process can be simulated and then adjusted.
A machine system that meets all of the demands for the fastidious machining operation involved in the production of couplings has been developed based on this methodology: the VLC 500 CM.
VLC 500 CM Vertical Coupling Machine
The Austrian company, voestalpine, already uses the machine. Peter Winkler, Operations Manager of the Threading Departments at voestalpine Tubulars GmbH & Co KG, summarizes “The VLC 500 CM combines exceptional machining performance with precision. This has opened up new opportunities for us in the production of premium OCTG connections.”
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