Buffoli Twin Bar Machines
Source: TPS International
Buffoli Transfer S.p.A. is a European leader in the development of engineered solutions for a variety
Buffoli Transfer S.p.A. is a European leader in the development of engineered solutions for a variety of global manufacturing industries. Our history of commitment to innovation and continuous improvement in bar transfer machines began in 1981, having begun production of single bar machines with capacities of up to 75mm. Today we offer you the TransBar Double machine, a family of static bar transfer machines that will double your productivity in the size range from 15 - 45 mm. With more than 100 bar machines installed in the world, the double bar machines feature:
- The complete manufacturing of two pieces, within the machining time of one
- Machining from 2, 3 or more directions simultaneously
- Set up and changeover times of less than 2 hours
- CNC set up and operation control allows ease of use, supplementing or replacing operator skill level
- Production and maintenance management tools include
- Multi-media self-diagnostics, with visual help
- Continuous self-surveillance of machine production efficiency
- Work piece production history
- Alarm and downtime history
- Opportunities for "unattended" machining of up to a complete "unmanned shift" with:
- Capacity for bundled bar stock up to 3 tons with maximum lengths over 19ft. profiled or not, fed and orientated automatically
- Automatic tool wear monitoring and compensation
- CNC controlled rotating tools facilitate process optimization including:
- Single point contouring, threading, boring or grooving
- Independent cutting feeds and speeds for each tool
- Surface finish control
- Broad process application possibilities also allow the machining of castings or forgings
TPS International, N61 W23043 Silver Spring Drive, PO Box 143, Sussex, WI 53089. Tel: 262-246-6110; Fax: 262-246-1941.