Machinery

NEW!! - CNC Coping Machine          
The latest machine to be added to the workshop is the new Peddinghaus ABCM-1250 Coping machine.  This machine has 3 programmable oxy torches and can handle all structural burning required by Page Steel. This machine can handle material upto and including 1200WB’s, including welding preparation ( Beveling ) on any thickness Flange. The new coping machine is accompanied by additional conveyor systems and multiple new material cross transferring systems. These new systems link the CNC coping machine with the CNC Saw and CNC Drill lines all without the need of overhead cranes.

NEW!! - Automated Angle and Flat Processing
2008 has seen the introduction of a fully automated CNC angle and plate line. The new machine further automates production of all angles from 40mmx40mm upto 200mmx200mm, and all plates and flats from 50x6 to 300x25. Hole positions and lengths are all cnc controlled. The machine is also fitted with automated infeed and outfeed conveyors eliminating manual loading and unloading.
Transferring of cnc files is handled by the fully hard wired, networked workshop that integrates into the Page Steel servers.

Plasma - Oxy
Over the last two years Page Steel has invested heavily in CNC automation. A new HI- DEFINITION plasma machine has been installed, which is able to process plate up to 32mm thick, 3000mm wide and 12000mm long. A CNC Oxy cutter has been installed to process plates over 32mm in thickness. An environmentally friendly fume extraction table has also been added to eliminate the disposal of polluted water, which is usually associated with plasma cutting equipment.

Full Beamline Processing
A multi spindle beamline was installed in 2007. This equipment has the ability to cut and drill sections up to 21m in length. This new style CNC beamline integrates seamlessly with our internal 3D modeling drafting system and is programmed from our drafting office. A cross transfer system was also purchased to fastrack the in-feed and out-feed of material into the beamline conveyor. This cross transfer system eliminates handling with over head cranes. The beamline is networked to the company servers, and has a phone line that enables international technician’s remote access for diagnosis and future upgrades. This installation gives Page Steel a much increased capacity enabling high volumes of steel to be fabricated quickly.

Automated Section Blaster
An automated section blaster with 6 No. blast motors enables quick and efficient blasting of all steel sections. The self contained section blaster has the ability to blast steel at Class 1 to Class 2.5. The section blaster recycles the used shot until it turns to waste, which is then filtered to a fines out bin and removed. The fully enclosed blast chamber removes all mess and dust particles, leaving a clean working environment for workshop staff. A very simple to use machine, “it goes in rusty and comes out clean” is the motto for this workhorse.

Spray Equipment
In addition to the section blaster, 20 metres of spray booth has been installed. This booth is accompanied by a bulk painting system that enables handling of 200 litre drums of paints and solvents. The complete paint system is all linked, with easy switching from paint to solvents with the turn of a valve. The paint system also incorporates a recirculation function to enable zinc rich paints to be mixed to avoid zinc build up at the base of the drums. This custom designed system is driven by a large Graco airless unit running two spray lines.