Kaltenbach KF1505

Kaltenbach KF 1505 CNC sheet metal processing centre for drilling, countersinking, threading and flame cutting of flat steel and sheet metal.

The flat steel machining centre is the optimal system for the economical production of head plates, foot plates and gusset plates in steel construction, steel trade and plant engineering. Also included as a special feature in this flame-cutting centre is the machining of bulb plates. 

For flame cutting, an autogenous flame cutting unit for flame cutting with acetylene/oxygen and a plasma flame cutting unit are optionally available. The Hypertherm plasma torch unit is equipped with a HPR 130 plasma source. The Hypertherm plasma units are reliable plasma units and also popular due to the high and favourable availability of consumable parts. 

Flat steels and sheet metal with a material thickness of 6 to 25 mm are usually burnt out with the plasma technology and thicker material thicknesses of 25 mm and more with the oxyfuel unit. The autogenous burning units with their integrated height adjustment are usually made by Messer or Zinser. A stable drilling unit is guided in Y-axis on a machine portal. The drilling unit of the Kaltenbach KF 1505 is suitable for use with Nenok HSS coolant channel drills and Kennametal KSEM carbide drills. Countersinking and tapping are also possible with the appropriate tools. A 5-fold tool change system enables quick tool changes for continuous working with this machine. Programming is carried out via a CNC control, which can transfer CAD data online in DSTV format from an office workstation. It is also possible for the machining centre to be programmed directly at the machine by the machine operator.

The machine is equipped with an infeed roller conveyor that allows sheets in 1,500 x 6,000 mm format to be positioned via a toothed rack measuring carriage. A hydraulic double clamp fixes the sheet and holds it in an exact position during processing. A deposit table is located in the outfeed area. The system also includes a suction system for the oxyfuel and plasma cutting area as well as a filter system. This system is a Donaldson Torit extraction system. The system was overhauled at Nenok in the Cologne factory and prepared for a demonstration.