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R-U-Matic

The R-U-Matic Thread Cutting Machine is available in six different models. Pipe & Nipple, Manual and Semi-Automatic in both single and double versions. The following features are standard on all six models.


BED

-Heavy Steel Weldment
-Integral Coolant Reservoir
-Hardened and Ground Ways
-Externally Mounted Coolant Pump
-Chip Compartment with Chip Removal from Either Side of the Machine
-Large Motor Compartment

HEADSTOCK

-Heavy Steel Weldment
-Helical Gears for Quieter, More Efficient Operation
-Heavy Duty Bearings on Drive Shafts
-Precision Tapered Roller Bearings on the Spindles
-Variable Frequency Spindle Drive
-Speed Changes Made by the Touch of a Screen or the Turn of a Knob

PIPE AND NIPPLE

The Pipe & Nipple Machine is equipped with 16T Head(s) and is used to produce 1/4" to 2" tapered pipe threads. End finishing and die head opening are accomplished thru the use of a Reamer Mechanism located in the Spindle(s).
The spindle(s) motor (10H.P.-Double) is controlled by a variable frequency drive. A potentiometer and readout are used to adjust spindle speeds. The spindle speed range is 50 to 300 RPM.
A lever operated carriage with handwheel operated carriage front is standard on this machine and the front is adjustable both horizontally ann dverticall to assure proper alignment. The carriage is mounted on hardened and ground rectangular ways to guarantee accurate alignment and smooth movement during the entire threading cycle. An air operated carriage front and automatic workstop are also available as options.

MANUAL

The Manual Machine is equipped with 20R Head(s) and is used to thread 1/2" to 2-1/2" bolts. The Spindle(s) motor (20H.P.-Single or 30H.P. -Double) is controlled by a variable frequency drive. A potentiometer and readout are used to adjust spindle speeds with a range of 30 to 200 RPM.
A handwheel operated carriage with a handwheeel operated carriage front is standard on this machine. All other features are identical to the Pipe & Nipple version.

SEMI-AUTOMATIC

The Semi-Automatic machine is supplied with 20R Head(s) and is used to thread 1/2" to 2-1/2" bolts. The machine cycle is completely automatic with loading and unloading being the only manual operations. Auto loading can be added for complete automation.
Diagnostic messages are displayed to assist the operator in troubleshooting or operating the machine. Carriage position, motor torque, spindle RPM, parts count and the active part are also displayed. The spindle(s) motor (20H.P.-Single or 30H.P.-Double) is controlled by a variable frequency drive with a spindle speed range of 30 to 200 RPM.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

-GE-Fanuc Controls
-GE-Fanuc 6" Color Touch Screen
-GE-Fanuc Digital Servo Motors
-Allen Bradley VF Drive

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

-Vickers Hydraulic Pump & Valves
-Miller Cylinders for the Grips, Diehead and Workstop

CARRIAGE

-Ballscrew Driven by a Servo Motor
-Auto Lube for the Ballscrew Nut and Ways

PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS

All of the following parameters are entered via the touchscreen.

-English or Metric Entries
-Load Position
-Left or Right Hand Threads
-Rethread Option On or Off
-Workstop Position and Thread Length
-Pitch, Part Diameter and Spindle Speed