Suntech pipe beveling machine

A beveling machine is a specialized piece of industrial equipment designed to create a bevel, or angled cut, on the edge of a workpiece, typically metal plate or pipe. This process, known as beveling or edge preparation, is a critical step performed before welding to ensure a high-quality, strong, and durable weld joint. By creating a precise bevel, these machines facilitate proper weld penetration and fusion between the joined components.

The primary purpose of a beveling machine is to prepare the edges of materials for welding. A properly prepared bevel allows the welding arc and filler material to reach the root of the joint, ensuring complete penetration and a structurally sound connection. This is essential in industries where weld integrity is paramount.

These machines are widely used in various heavy industries, including:

• Shipbuilding: For joining large steel plates that form the hull and superstructure.
• Pipeline Construction: For preparing the ends of pipes to create strong, leak-proof joints in oil, gas, and water pipelines.
• Pressure Vessel Manufacturing: For fabricating boilers, tanks, and other vessels that must withstand high pressure.
• Structural Steel Fabrication: For constructing bridges, buildings, and other large-scale steel frameworks.

Beveling machines are broadly categorized based on the shape of the workpiece they are designed to process: plates or pipes.

These machines are used to bevel the edges of flat metal plates or sheets. They can be further classified by their operation and mobility.

• Fixed/Tabletop Plate Bevelers: The workpiece is fed through a stationary machine, similar to a planer. This type is common in workshop environments for high-volume, precise work.
• Portable/Auto-Walking Plate Bevelers: The machine itself moves along the edge of a large, stationary plate. This design is ideal for on-site construction or for processing workpieces that are too large or heavy to move.

Key Features of Plate Beveling:

These machines are specifically engineered to cut and bevel the ends of pipes. They are essential in the pipeline and petrochemical industries.

• External-Clamp Type: The machine clamps onto the outside diameter (OD) of the pipe. The cutting head then rotates around the stationary pipe to perform the cut and bevel.
• Internal-Grip Type: The machine is inserted into the pipe and expands to grip the internal diameter (ID). This is useful for heavy-wall pipes or when the OD is inaccessible.
• Planetary Type: A compact, portable design where the cutting tool rotates around the pipe, often used for smaller diameter pipes and on-site work.

Key Features of Pipe Beveling:

POWER SUPPLIES:

Electric: 1.43kw 2.0kw@220~230V 50~60Hz,1P

Pneumatic: 1500~2000L/ min@0.63~0.8MPa

Material: M42, M35, W6

size: 20*40*8 mm,

Angle: 0°, 30°, 37°,- 15°

Tool holder: 40Cr

Insert: Carbide

size:20*40*8 mm

Angle: 0°, 30°, 37°