en.Wedoany.com Reported - Vibration damping system expert CFM Schiller has deployed another MG series multifunctional 3D plasma cutting machine from Microstep Europa at its production site in Roetgen. This marks the company's second investment in this series since its initial introduction in 2018, aimed at enhancing productivity and process safety in tube processing.
Since 2018, CFM Schiller has been using Microstep's MG series equipment for precision cutting. In 2024, the company invested in a larger model of the same series, equipped with an automatic gas cutting torch and a tube processing trough. The new machine has a processing area of 9500×2500 mm and is primarily used for processing tubes required for GRB-type air springs, which are standard components for system vibration isolation. During processing, the machine cuts inner and outer contours on tubes with a diameter of 558 mm, and automatically performs bevel cutting via a 3D plasma rotator to prepare for welding, with the plasma power supply using Kjellberg's Hifocus 280i. Previously, these steps required multiple machines in different processing areas, but the new equipment completes all operations on a single machine while improving process safety. Fumes are filtered through a Donaldson system. ABP technology allows bevel processing on already machined parts, supplemented by a laser scanner.
Tube processing currently accounts for about 10% of total production, handling tubes with diameters from 30 to 70 mm and semi-finished lengths up to 9000 mm. To optimize utilization of the second machine, the company expanded its plate material cutting service, which now accounts for approximately 40% of production. The Microstep equipment primarily processes classic structural steel such as S355, as well as other materials like pressure vessel steel P265 or chrome-molybdenum steel, with plate thicknesses ranging from 1 mm to 150 mm. Thinner materials are cut using plasma, while from approximately 40 to 50 mm thickness, automatic gas cutting is a more efficient process. The machine is also equipped with an automatic drilling spindle, capable of machining holes up to 40 mm in diameter and M30 threads, and supports countersinking. The overall solution provided by Microstep, along with high-quality cutting that allows tighter tolerances, was a driving force behind the second investment decision. Additionally, the MG-type 3D plasma cutting machine features a robust structure. The first Microstep equipment made CFM Schiller more independent and flexible in plate cutting, while the second machine focuses on improving productivity in tube processing.
This article is compiled by Wedoany. All AI citations must indicate the source as "Wedoany". If there is any infringement or other issues, please notify us promptly, and we will modify or delete it accordingly. Email: news@wedoany.com
