A powerful spindle motor is the backbone of any drilling operation. The FDB from Peddinghaus maintains a 28 kW (38 HP) Siemens spindle specific motor for the superior drilling capabilities. Using Siemens technology the rugged motor of the FDB plate processor is capable of maintaining precision spindle speeds for paramount chip load, and maximum tool life.

11 metric tons (12 inch tons) of clamping pressure is applied to the entire width of material via drive roller and clamping bar. This ensures maximum rigidity at the drilling surface. Upon completion of a hole, tools are safe as all support beneath the material is away from the drilling location.

Old fashioned designs commonly allow tooling to collide with slats, and other support mechanisms. In addition to this, these systems commonly offer a single probe - if anything - for material clamping.

Not only is this out of date method costly when it comes to premature tool failure, but support slat maintenance adds a new requirement to your shop’s daily workload.

What makes carbide tooling such a powerful cost cutting instrument? High speed drilling of up to 1800 RPM and feed rates of over 685 mmpm (27 IPM). This ability opens doors where traditional high speed tooling falls short.

Although carbide tooling is easier to maintain due to its insert design, carbide itself is a fickle material. Even though the carbide inserts of today's machine tools can exert incredible production power, simply dropping on the floor, a carbide insert can damage the tip.

How does Peddinghaus ensure maximum tool life with carbide tooling?

• A rigid workpiece
• A play free gearbox
• A precision feed

Dated designs allow drill tooling to collide with material support slats, and in some cases utilize modest clamping mechanisms.

Why guess at your drilling operations? Finish every hole in a profile, in the fastest manner possible using the Peddinghaus Smart Spindle approach.

THE STEPS OF SMART SPINDLE DRILLING:

• The tool rapidly traverses toward material
• Upon making contact with the material a switch is tripped, and the machine knows to automatically enter its pre-programmed feed rates
• Upon hole completion the switch is released, and the machine knows instantly that the hole has been drilled completely through material
• The drill tool retracts just above the material surface and continues to the next hole in a pattern

This not only eliminates unnecessary spindle motion, but ensures that each hole is completed to eliminate costly rework and manual processes.

Punching has traditionally been recognized as an efficient and inexpensive form of hole creation. This method allows you to create slots, squares, and round holes in seconds with minimal mess, or maintenance.

Although punching is fast and affordable, it also creates small stress fractures within the material, which in some applications is unacceptable. Applications such as bridge work, or specialty industrial jobs, engineers and regulating personnel do not accept punched or thermally generated (plasma or oxy cut) holes.

Beyond engineering specifications, punching is limited to a maximum of 32 mm (1-1/4") thick material and a 1:1 material thickness to hole diameter ratio. This paired with the hardening of today's recycled materials proves challenging to traditional punching technology.

Eliminate the maintenance and overhead costs associated with water mixtures and flood coolants. The Peddinghaus FDB utilizes a modern vegetable oil based Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) system, which applies lubrication directly to the cutting surface. This "nearly dry" method of drilling offers benefits that are unparalleled compared to yesterday's flood coolant methods:

• Eliminate the need to clean parts before painting, welding, or other processes
• Minimize the cost to maintain a system that filters flood coolant/table water and cycles it continuously through the spindle and drilling system
• Eliminate chemical compounds that prevent water table fluid from becoming stagnant
• Remove the health risks associated with chemical laden and slippery work conditions
• Drill lubricant becomes vapor, the vegetable oil based solution offers a safe alternative to chemical based mixtures

Continuous plate production can be stifled when frequent tool change is required. The FDB from Peddinghaus Corporation comes standard with a 3 spindle drilling unit; eliminating the need to change tooling in nests with up to 3 hole diameters. Each of these powerful spindles are capable of accommodating Carbide Tooling, HSS Insert technology, or Twist Drill efficiencies.

Tapping and countersinking are becoming more and more common, not only throughout the structural world, but within the manufacturing sector as well. Thread tapping in applications were a bolt would be previously welded are expedited whilst countersinking allows for bolt heads to be tucked away in final assembly.

These operations are achieved on the FDB using modern linear feedback technology. Through precision motion control the FDB is able to outperform, and outlast plate processors of the past in these modern applications.

Modern plasma technology offers unparalleled speed and cut quality. Whether you desire the robust HPR260 plasma unit or the high powered HPR400 for thicker materials and faster cut times, you will find either to be a suitable solution to your cutting needs.

HPR260:
Virtually Dross Free Cutting: 32 mm (1-1/4")
Max Pierce: 38 mm (1-1/2")
Max Edge Start: 64 mm (2-1/2")

HPR400:
Virtually Dross Free Cutting: 38 mm (1-1/2")
Max Pierce: 50 mm (2")

Oxy-fuel cutting has long provided affordable thermal cutting for all thicknesses. Oxy-fuel cutting provides superior consumable life, from 6 mm (1/4") to 75 mm (3").

Acceptable cutting gasses include:

• Acetylene
• Propylene
• Chem-O-Lene
• Propane
• Natural
• Mapp
• Ethylene
• Butane
• Flamex

The Peddinghaus FDB comes with the industry leading CNC control panel from Siemens. This powerful multi-axis control panel offers the flexibility of a Windows® interface, while maintaining the robust build and quality of a shop hardened CNC control. Unmatched global access to spare parts, service, and an industry leading warranty prove Siemens to be the ultimate electronics provider in today's machine tool market.

The 28 kW / 38 HP Siemens Spindle motor of the FDB provides the precision feedback and raw power required in today's fast paced world of plate fabrication. Old fashioned "stepper" motors or "frequency" motors do not provide the feedback to maintain optimal carbide tool life. This data can include real-time RPM’s and drill torque.

From the electrical cabinet to the drive motors, the FDB is equipped with Siemens electronics from top to bottom. Siemens provides the industry's leading spare parts guarantee and availability no matter where in the globe you are located.

• Automatic Chain Cut batch nesting
• Automatic Common Cutline batch nesting
• Automatic Edge-Start batch nesting
• End Milling support and automated programming
• Face Milling support and automated programming
• Remnant inventory management
• Automatic remnant nesting
• Automatic pilot hole creation - Maximizes consumable life
• Nesting report tools which include time estimates, scrap estimates, cost estimates, and more.
• Customizable program macros
• Part within part automatic nesting
• Automatic import of multiple common file types which include DSTV, DXF, etc.
• CAD solutions for at-machine program modifications
• Integrated tool and drill management
• Automated lead-in and lead-out programming
• Integrated material database
• Inventory management
• Production tracking and progress reporting

Part production is only half of the story when it comes to plate processing. The streamlined flow of finished parts from stock plate to final assembly is just as critical as drilling, cutting, and other operations. Eliminate unnecessary manual handling with a Peddinghaus conveyor system! By offering custom conveyor options designed to fit your unique needs, Peddinghaus provides unmatched efficiency in all aspects of operations.

THE FRONT END UNLOADING SYSTEM The Front End Unloader conveyor system is comprised of two roller transfer modules, each 2 Meter (6') in length, and a front end unloading belt, designed to streamline the handling of finished parts by conveying them from the operating area to a convenient unloading area. This option comes equipped with an automated retract system which allows for easy access to the operating area and scrap cart beneath the machine.

THE SIDE UNLOADING SYSTEM When space is a consideration the side unloading parts conveyor of the FDB will deliver parts to an ergonomic height directly to the operator for sorting. As with the front end unloading system, parts retrieval is expedited, and employee safety is ensured.