Robust and powerful 3-spindle drill Line with automatic tool-changer for the world's heaviest beam sections.
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High speed 3-spindle drilling with tool-changer
We produce the DRL-348TC 3-spindle drill line without any limitations for the structural steel or bridge fabricator. Each of the 3 spindles operate with a precision ball-screw feed (instead of a hydraulic ram) for fast carbide drilling capabilities. On each axis you have an automatic 5-station tool changer for flexibility of operation on parts with more than one hole size. The build quality on the DRL-348TC is like no other drill - built like a tank with a weight of over 30,000lbs for handling years of rugged use in a harsh environment. Controlled Automation designed it to handle the LARGEST 48" (1.2m) wide 1,000lb per foot (1,488kg/m) material with ease. Our unsurpassed X-probe measuring system ensures you have EXACT measurement on the length of your material far exceeding the accuracy of a wheel measurement tool by any manufacturer.
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Fully automatic tool-changer on each axis
More efficiency means more production out the door. The Controlled Automation DRL-348TC comes loaded with 5 automatic tool-changers on each axis to allow for marking and drilling of various size holes without stopping your production. Our computer control feedback on the spindle drives and ball-screw are monitored to alert the control of worn tools. The worn tools can then be automatically changed to a new replacement and continue the drilling process without any operator intervention.
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Advanced Angle Feed™ for correct force
and rotation of the bit usedNo competitive system has the capabilities of the Advanced Angle Feed™ for maintaining critical measurements of the tip size being used. The dynamic RPM and feed-rate controlled by the Advanced Angle Feed™ system allows for a more accurate starts and maintains the chip load for the varying size tips of all drill tools. This provides an even distribution of the force and spin throughout the entire angle of the bit. The last part of the tool entering the surface of the workpiece has the same wear as the starting point, saving the cutting edge quality of the blades throughout.
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Drill tool database
The Controlled Automation control features keep tooling costs at the very minimum while producing the parts quickly and more efficiently than other conventional designs. Our extensive Drill Tool Database provides users with a full list of bit types to choose from in conjunction with the material grade to ensure the most accurate usage and the longest possible life for that particular tool. All records and entries for drill tools are expandable and editable by the user, if so desired, in order to meet a higher demand of performance from the operation or to fine tune any new or existing tool product. The monitoring of worn tools can be automatically changed to a new replacement and continue on with the drilling process using the automatic tool-changer.
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Soft-Touch Material Sensing™ on skewed and distorted materials
The Soft-Touch Material Sensing™ developed by Controlled Automation's patented process measures depth and bow in the web of workpieces to compensate accordingly. Another function measures the center of flanges to determine the actual placement of web holes on skewed material using the flange spindles. This improves hole placement on inaccurate true-shape beams. Unparalleled productivity over any other drill system is assured by no longer producing holes 1/2” or more out of place that other drill line manufacturers struggle with when drilling "real-world" imperfect size beams.
Overthrust Protection Technology Limits the amount of force as seen by the current drill bit insert on the material, protecting the holders against broken or worn tips. .
Carbide DrillingAll ball-screw electrically driven feed on each axis ensures accurate rigidity and correct feed control for high-speed carbide drilling.
Smart Tool ChangeIntegrated smart tool holders allow your DRL-348TC to know when a tool requireds changing and automatically loads a new tool to continue production.
Control SimplicityWe designed our controller with simplicity in mind. Your CPU contains off-the-shelf components for easy maintenance and reliability with a standard PC computer. Online diagnostics are also available for fast and easy remote help by Controlled Automation technicians.
X-Probe Measuring SystemThe most reliable and accurate way to measure is with our X-Probe measuring system by keeping in constant contact with the end of your material. Far superior against wheel-measuring systems that can pick up inaccuracies with slight cambers, bumps, rust, mill scale, slipping, ice, mud, etc.
Tandem & Automatic Saw Various fully-automatic cut-to-length options are available for straight and miter cutting of members utilizing the same controller as the DRL-348TC drill line.
Material Handling OptionsFeed your DRL-348TC with our most advanced fully automated system for the most speed and efficiency or our standard transfer and conveyors all rated for material up to 48" (1.2m) wide and up to 1,000lb per foot (1,488kg/m).
Superior Service & SupportAs the most trusted name in service and support - Controlled Automation leads the industry for inexpensive parts and the highest quality service that speaks more from our loyal customers than any marketing. If you own a Controlled Automation machine, you are our customer and we will support you for life.
Specifications
| Max Material Width | 48" (1.2m) | |||
| Max Material Height | 18" (0.5m) | |||
| Maximum hole size | 2-1/4" (57mm) | |||
| Machine Weight | 30,000lbs + (13,620kg +) | |||
| Spindle Type | CAT40 | |||
| Variable spindle RPM | 100-2,400 RPM | |||
| Max Material Weight | 1,000lb per foot (1,488kg/m) | |||
| Tool Magazines | 5 tools per spindle | |||
| Coolant |
Though-spindle mist coolant | |||
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| Part Marking | ||||
| Tandem Saw Operation | Straight or Miter Cutting | |||
| Various Material Handling | ||||
| Other Options Available |
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