OXYHPi. Automated oxycutting machine for high-performance thermal cutting.

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1 Automated oxycutting machine for high-performance thermal cutting

2 With OXYHPi, Air Liquide Welding offers a fully automated system for oxycutting in a simple and intuitive manner, with one or more tools. OXYHPi is a rugged and versatile concentrate of the expertise of Air Liquide Welding, which optimises cutting quality and enhances productivity. The oxycutting process was developed over a century ago, but it continues to be relevant for your steel cutting applications: Oxycutting is indispensable for thicknesses above mm. With multiple torches, it is more productive and costeffective than plasma. It covers a vast field of applications for carbon steels: from 6 to 300 mm with a conventional torch (up to 1 m thick or even more if torches for thick materials are used). The cutting angle is less than 1 : range 1 or 2 according to ISO 9013 (plasma: range 2 to 5 depending on the type of machine). Life: one set of consumables will last a month or more. The electrical power requirements for use are low, below 2.5 kva. It does not generate much smoke: the air treatment systems are more compact. Plasma and oxycutting complement each other to cover a wide range of applications, depending on the thickness and type of material. OXYHPi, an automated and modular system This latest generation of automatic control systems is designed to simplify the implementation of the oxycutting process: It is controlled by the HPC Digital Process control centre. The parameters are selected intuitively thanks to the HPC Digital Process interface, which includes a complete base of parameters for oxycutting. The gas pressure adjustment and cutting cycle are fully automated Each torch is equipped as standard with the OXY SAFE PIERCING function, which provides a height regulation system and an igniter. OXYHPi can be operated with all commonly used industrial gases, such as propane, acetylene, FLAMAL 29, FLAMAL 31 etc. It uses the MACH HP or OXYCUT MACHOXY torches. One OXYHPi module can use up to four torches. Three OXYHPi modules may be mounted in parallel to control up to 12 torches. Two tool holders are available, with travel ranges of 250 or 150 mm Different options are available, such as a bevelling tool, a tool for cutting narrow strips, the VXK straight-line bevelling system and automatic indexing.

3 HPi oxycutting process management system OXYHPi is fully controlled by the HPC control centre and integrates several functions for optimising the capacity, productivity and quality of cutting: During the striking phase, the fuel gas and O 2 are increased to significantly reduce the pre-heating time. Fast transition between strike and cutting heating, to limit the collapse of the upper edge of workpieces. With its automatic cycle, the piercing phase is optimised for thicknesses up to 150 mm (with MACH HP in particular). Cutting is stopped immediately, thus limiting the marking of workpieces at the end of the process. The location of the valves and the synchronism of the different tools offer equivalent performance regardless of the number of torches used The OXYHPi system is also designed to make maintenance, diagnostic and troubleshooting easier. Everything is readily accessible to allow cleaning, inspection and replacement. OXYHPi naturally meets the requirements of standards for such installations, particularly EN : Gas consoles. HPC digital process Numerical control system that is fitted on a number of Air Liquide Welding machines. It manages the cutting machine completely, from the path to the process. Its simplicity and user-friendliness make it a unique and recognised aid in the market for thermal cutting. When equipped with the optional E-service by Air Liquide Welding, the HPC is connected to our assistance service. You can thus benefit from prompt advice on processes, additional training or troubleshooting help. Working of automatic process adjustment with HPC Digital Process Phase 1: the operator selects the program, and then the material and thickness to cut. Phase 4: When the torch tool is fitted with the recommended consumables, the machine is ready to cut. Phase 2: the HPC offers one or more cutting solutions suitable for the application. Phase 3: After the suggestion is accepted, all the parameters are adjusted automatically.

4 OXYHPi: Accessories OXY SAFE PIERCING Each torch is equipped as standard with the OXY SAFE PIERCING system, which includes a height regulation probe and an automatic igniter. That system is unique in the market and makes it possible to fold away both the probe and the igniter during piercing, allowing mid plate piercing with materials up to 150 mm thick. The height regulation probe has a calibration assistance function managed by the HPC and OXYHPi to facilitate maintenance operations. Torches that may be integrated with OXYHPi: MACH HP OXYCUT MACHOXY Main benefits: Main benefits: High productivity Cutting capacity 6 to 300 mm High cutting quality Very high cutting quality Simplicity of use Ruggedness Long life Ease of use Mid plate piercing capability Thickness up to 300 mm Short or long torch version Low cost of consumables Main options: V X K bevelling unit Tool designed for making bevels parallel to the machine centre lines with the use of a mechanical sensor. It allows bevel cuts up to a thickness of 60 mm. The system has three short torches that offer the possibility to cut V, Y, X and K bevels. The two torches placed on the side of the system may be tilted along a 10 to 45 angle. The two rugged wheels of the mechanical sensor can be cooled with compressed air. The VXK system is mounted on an electric tool holder that makes it simpler to position. As an option, in order to optimise the transverse travel of the machine, it is possible to add a straight torch that is interchangeable with the VXK tool thanks to a rapid exchange system.

5 Main options Strip cutting tool Tool for making narrow strips. It operates with two nozzles and is fixed directly on the torch. The width of the strip is adjusted by varying the opening of the system Bevelling tool This tool is easy to install and use, and it makes it possible to make Vee bevels in straight lines. The head can be turned in the required direction. Angle adjustment is made easier by a scale graduated in degrees Distance between the two The tool may be used for bevelling or reducing nozzles: 40 mm to 450 mm. operations. Machine thermal protection The machine may be fitted with thermal protection systems that can make it possible to work on demanding applications such as use with multiple torches on large thicknesses Automatic indexing Automatic adjustment of the distance between two or more tools. This option may be controlled by nesting software. In the same program, different distances can be adjusted depending on the sizes of the nested pieces. Possible use of 2 to 8 torches. This option is entirely controlled by the HPC, particularly thanks to its optimised interface. Cutting capacities Number of torches Max. thicknesses Max. no. of nozzles Use of strip cutting tool(s) Max. thicknesses One OXYHPi module: Four torches on the module Two OXYHPi modules: Two torches per module mm mm mm 4 80 mm mm 6 50 mm 4 80 mm 8 25 mm mm mm mm mm mm 6 80 mm mm 8 80 mm

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