The present application relates to an apparatus for processing tubes and profiles, which comprises: processing means, holding means configured to hold the tube or profile to be processed at one end thereof opposite to the one facing said processing means, said holding means defining a feed axis, or working axis, of the apparatus; and one or more transfer systems (20) configured to transfer the tube or profile from a loading position on a side of the apparatus, in which the tube or profile is arranged with its longitudinal axis parallel to, but at a distance from, said feed axis, to a working position, in which the tube or profile is arranged with its longitudinal axis coincident with said feed axis. Each transfer system (20) comprises: first support means (28) configured to support the tube or profile during the transfer of the tube or profile from said loading position to said working position; second support means (32) configured to support the tube or profile during processing, with the tube or profile in said working position; a mounting structure (30) on which said first and second support means (28, 32) are mounted; and driving means (36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48) configured to move the mounting structure (30) with at least two degrees of freedom in a vertical plane perpendicular to said feed axis so as to enable the tube or profile to be moved from said loading position to said working position.
The present application relates to an apparatus for processing tubes and profiles (T) comprising: a working head, holding means (16, 18) configured to hold the tube or profile (T) to be processed at a trailing end (TE) thereof, opposite to a leading end (LE) of the tube or profile (T) facing the working head, said holding means (16, 18) defining a feed axis (x) of the apparatus and comprising a tube-holding carriage (16) adapted to translate along the feed axis (x) between a maximum advance position, i.e., a position of minimum distance from the working head (12), and a maximum withdraw position, i.e., a position of maximum distance from the working head (12); loading means configured to support each time a tube or profile (T) to be processed in a loading position, in which the tube or profile (T) is arranged with its longitudinal axis parallel to, but at a distance from, the feed axis (x), and to transfer the tube or profile (T) from the loading position to a working position, in which the tube or profile (T) is arranged with its longitudinal axis aligned with the feed axis (x) to be held by the holding means (16, 18); first sensor means (24) mounted on the tube-holding carriage (16) and configured to detect, as the tube-holding carriage (16) is being moved backward along the feed axis (x) from the maximum advance position to the maximum withdraw position, with the tube or profile (T) placed in the loading position, a condition of reaching of the trailing end (TE) of the tube or profile (T); and a control unit configured to control the translational movement of the tube-holding carriage (16) along the feed axis (x), said control unit being connected to the first sensor means (24) so as to be able to determine the axial position of the trailing end (TE) of the tube (T) based on the signals provided by the first sensor means (24).
MACHINE FOR THE LASER WORKING OF TUBES AND PROFILES, IN PARTICULAR MACHINE FOR THE LASER CUTTING OF TUBES AND PROFILES, WITH AN IMPROVED UNLOADING SYSTEM FOR UNLOADING THE TUBE OR PROFILE AT THE END OF THE WORKING PROCESS
A machine (10) for the laser working, in particular for the laser cutting, of tubes and profiles (T) is disclosed, which comprises an unloading system (18, 20) for unloading the tube or profile (T) at the end of the working process, wherein the unloading system (18, 20) comprises one or more divider members (20) arranged one after the other along a direction parallel to the feed axis (x) of the machine. Each divider member (20) has an operating surface (24, 26) comprising a first substantially flat surface portion (24) and a second substantially flat surface portion (26), which is arranged adjacent to the first surface portion (24) and forms with the latter an angle (α) greater than 90°. Each divider member (20) is displaceable between a lowered position, in which the first surface portion (24) is slightly inclined to the horizontal, so that a proximal longitudinal edge (24a) of the first surface portion (24) is at a height greater than that of a distal longitudinal edge (24b) of the first surface portion (24) to receive the tube or profile (T) and cause it to roll or slide until it comes into abutment against the second surface portion (26), and a raised position, in which the first surface portion (24) extends substantially vertically and faces away from the feed axis (x) of the machine to separate the working area of the machine from the external environment.
B23Q 7/08 - Arrangements for handling work specially combined with or arranged in, or specially adapted for use in connection with, machine tools, e.g. for conveying, loading, positioning, discharging, sorting by means of slides or chutes
B23K 37/047 - Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted for a procedure covered by only one of the other main groups of this subclass for holding or positioning work moving work to adjust its position between soldering, welding or cutting steps
B23Q 11/08 - Protective coverings for parts of machine toolsSplash guards
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MACHINE FOR THE LASER WORKING OF TUBES AND PROFILES, IN PARTICULAR MACHINE FOR THE LASER CUTTING OF TUBES AND PROFILES, WITH AN IMPROVED UNLOADING SYSTEM FOR UNLOADING THE TUBE OR PROFILE AT THE END OF THE WORKING PROCESS
A machine (10) for the laser working, in particular for the laser cutting, of tubes and profiles (T) is disclosed, which comprises an unloading system (18, 20) for unloading the tube or profile (T) at the end of the working process, wherein the unloading system (18, 20) comprises one or more supporting and unloading devices (18) arranged along the feed axis (x) of the machine and below said axis. Each supporting and unloading device (18) comprises a table (32) and a driving unit (34) associated with the table (32). The table (32) comprises a first table portion (36) having a substantially flat upper surface (38), and a second table portion (42) extending laterally outwards relative to the first table portion (36) and having a substantially flat upper surface (44) that is inclined by a given angle (α) to the upper surface (38) of the first table portion (36). The driving unit (34) is configured to produce a roto-translational movement of the table (32), with a vertical translation and a rotation about a horizontal axis of rotation (x2), oriented parallel to the feed axis (x) of the machine, between a working position, in which the upper surface (38) of the first table portion (36) is oriented substantially horizontally to support the tube or profile (T) being worked, and in which the upper surface (44) of the second table portion (42) is inclined to the horizontal, with an outer longitudinal edge (44a) of the upper surface (44) of the second table portion (42) being at a height greater than that of an inner longitudinal edge (44a) of said surface (44), and an unloading position, in which both the upper surface (38) of the first table portion (36) and the upper surface (44) of the second platen portion (42) are inclined to the horizontal, with an outer longitudinal edge (38a) of the upper surface (38) of the first table portion (36) placed at a height lower than that of an inner longitudinal edge (38b) of said upper surface (38), and with the outer longitudinal edge (44a) of the upper surface (44) of the second table portion (42) placed at a height lower than or equal to that of the inner longitudinal edge (44b) of said upper surface (44).
B23Q 1/48 - Movable or adjustable work or tool supports using particular mechanisms with sliding pairs and rotating pairs
B23K 37/047 - Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted for a procedure covered by only one of the other main groups of this subclass for holding or positioning work moving work to adjust its position between soldering, welding or cutting steps
B23Q 7/08 - Arrangements for handling work specially combined with or arranged in, or specially adapted for use in connection with, machine tools, e.g. for conveying, loading, positioning, discharging, sorting by means of slides or chutes
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MACHINE FOR LASER PROCESSING OF TUBE AND PROFILES, IN PARTICULAR MACHINE FOR LASER CUTTING OF TUBE AND PROFILES, WITH SYSTEM FOR SUPPORTING THE TUBE OR PROFILE INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE VARIABLE RADIUS SHAPE
A machine (10) for the laser working, in particular the laser cutting, of tubes and profiles is disclosed, which comprises: a working unit (12) provided with laser working means, feeding means arranged to move each time a tube or profile to be worked towards the working unit along a feed axis coinciding with a longitudinal axis of the tube or profile, and a support system (16, 18, 38) for supporting the tube or profile being worked. The support system (16, 18, 38) comprises lower support means (16) arranged below the feed axis to support from below the tube or profile being worked, and lateral restraining means (36) arranged above the feed axis to laterally restrain the tube or profile being worked. The lateral restraining means (38) comprise at least one variable-radius support member (38), which is rotatably supported about a transverse axis of rotation and has a receiving cavity whose profile has, in cross-section, a circumferential arc shape with a radius that varies according to the angular position of the support member (38) about the axis of rotation.
B23K 37/047 - Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted for a procedure covered by only one of the other main groups of this subclass for holding or positioning work moving work to adjust its position between soldering, welding or cutting steps
B23K 37/053 - Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted for a procedure covered by only one of the other main groups of this subclass for holding or positioning work aligning cylindrical workClamping devices therefor
B23Q 7/00 - Arrangements for handling work specially combined with or arranged in, or specially adapted for use in connection with, machine tools, e.g. for conveying, loading, positioning, discharging, sorting
MACHINE FOR LASER PROCESSING OF TUBE AND PROFILES, WITH SYSTEM FOR SUPPORTING DOWNSTREAM THE TUBE OR PROFILE, AND INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE VARIABLE RADIUS SHAPE
A machine for the laser working, in particular for the laser cutting, of tubes and profiles is disclosed, which comprises: a working unit (12) provided with laser working means, feeding means arranged to move each time a tube or profile to be worked towards the working unit (12) along a feed axis coinciding with a longitudinal axis of the tube or profile, and a support system (16, 18, 38) arranged downstream of said laser working means (14) for supporting the tube or profile being worked. The support system (16, 18, 38) comprises at least one variable-radius support member (16, 38) that is rotatably supported for rotation about a transverse axis of rotation and has a receiving cavity whose profile has, in cross-section, a circumferential arc shape with a radius that varies according to the angular position of said support member (16, 38) about the axis of rotation.
B23K 37/047 - Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted for a procedure covered by only one of the other main groups of this subclass for holding or positioning work moving work to adjust its position between soldering, welding or cutting steps
B23K 37/053 - Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted for a procedure covered by only one of the other main groups of this subclass for holding or positioning work aligning cylindrical workClamping devices therefor
B23Q 7/00 - Arrangements for handling work specially combined with or arranged in, or specially adapted for use in connection with, machine tools, e.g. for conveying, loading, positioning, discharging, sorting
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