The T-DRILL S-56 collaring process is fully automated and the drilling & trimming processes are optimized. The specially designed S-56 collaring heads enables three types of process:
- Drilling/Collaring/Trimming – Used for butt weld method where branch tube is put on top of collar.
- Elliptical pilot hole – Used for butt weld method. An elliptical pilot hole is done beforehand with laser, plasma, milling or with punching machine. Enables 1:1 collaring.
- Drilling/Collaring – Used for lap joint method where branch tube is put inside of the collar.
Being an Industry 4.0 ready machine utilizing the latest technology, the S-56 is very versatile and easily customized to fit specific customer needs. The machine is easy to program and use, featuring a user-friendly GUI Interface with a color touch panel, adjustable machining parameters, and fine-tuning of motion profiles. A wide range of feeding tables and automated systems are available for improved manifold production efficiency.
S-56 Applications:
STAINLESS PROCESS PIPES
Process piping in stainless steel frequently results in a need for multiple outlets in a manifold. There is no better way to manufacture such a manifold than the T-DRILL process. By eliminating two welded joints, the system minimizes costs and increases profit while offering improved quality.
The S-56 offers great advantages in the following industries:
- Food & Dairy industry
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Chemical industry
- Brewery industry
- Fire protection (sprinkler systems)
HVAC INDUSTRY
In the HVAC industry, T-DRILL machines are typically used in the manufacture of tubular components found in air conditioning/ refrigeration, heat pumps, heat recovery and heat exchanger manufacturing. The S-56 is well suited for these applications and many more – offering the most reliable tube joints of top quality.
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
T-DRILL’s reliable T-joining has a vital importance for automotive tube applications, because every vehicle is subject to severe vibrations. As T-DRILL’s extruded outlets are formed outside of the main run tube, it also minimizes the flow restrictions.
The S-56 is ideal for efficient fabrication of the following:
- Engine a/c systems
- Fuel rail and high pressure diesel components
- Exhaust cross-over applications
- Vapor recovery systems
- Battery cooling for electric vehicles
Key Features:
- Industry 4.0 ready machine: very versatile and easily customized to fit specific customer needs
- Designed for producing T-outlets for brazed and welded joints on both straight and bent tubes
- Enables three types of process: 1. Drilling/Collaring/Trimming, 2. Elliptical pilot hole and 3. Drilling/Collaring
- User-friendly GUI Interface with color touch panel
- Adjustable machining parameters & fine-tuning of motion profiles
- Accessories & options to improve manifold production efficiency
- Easier welding (Butt weld outlet vs nozzle weld)
- Suitable for all malleable materials (steel, stainless steel, aluminium, copper, copper-nickel)
Collar sizes:
Drilling/collaring/trimming: Ø12–58 mm | O.D. ½”–2 ¼”
Elliptical pilot hole:Ø17,2–60,3 mm | O.D. ¾”–2 ¼”
Drilling/collaring: Ø6–54 mm | O.D. ¼”–2 1⁄8″
Run tube sizes: Ø8–114,3 mm | O.D. 5⁄16″–4 ½”
Pipe material: Steel, Stainless steel, Aluminium, Copper, Copper-Nickel
Machine type: Industrial machines
Process: Collaring
