DESCRIPTION:
The RFM-6 is a rotary end forming and tube cut-off machine for tube and pipe from 1.5″- 6.0″ diameter. Machine has capability for tube cut-off up to 5.0″. Our RFM-6 is leading the industry in tube cut-off technology and will deliver a fast chip-less cut after bend. The RFM-6 can handle the toughest materials such as titanium and inconel.
Proto-1’s RFM-6 End Form Applications: trimming and cut-off, tube reducing, slotting, hole punch, beading, knurl, flaring, notching, large bead, and Norma Ball.
Specifications
- Tube Diameter: 1.5″ -6.0″
- Tube Wall: 0.020″ – 0.095″
- Cycle Time: 4-13 seconds depending on end form and material type
- Clamp Air Cylinders: (2) 6″ bore and 2″ stroke
- Drawbar Air Cylinder: 6″ bore and 2″ stroke
- Kickoff Air Cylinder: 2″ bore and 6″ stroke for ejecting scrap
- Dimensions for Singlehead: 66.1″ length x 31.1″ width x 71.4″ height
- Dimensions for Doublehead: 67.9″ length x 48.0″ width x 71.5″ height
Standard Features
- Warranty: One year from date of delivery
- Voltage: Standard (480v/60hz/3phase)
- Operation: Pneumatics
- Controls: Allen Bradley PLC
- Operational Screen: Allen Bradley HMI Touchscreen
- Paint Color: Proto-1 blue
- Cycle Start: Foot pedal
- FAST Technology
Safety Features
- Pneumatic lockout point
- RF ID switch on hood to stop energy when opened
- Lexan guard with interlock key
- Electrical lockout point
Optional
- Doublehead model available for different operations or sizes
- Debur attachment for end finishing before/after process (singlehead only)
- Cam attachment to allow machine to form tube from 1.5″ down to 5/8″
- Exlar electric servo actuator for fast and precision adjustment
- Machine available in hydraulic version if air consumption is a problem
- UL or CUL certifications can be added for additional cost
- Other power options are available and can be quoted
- Custom control available upon request and can be quoted
- Custom designed fixtures for tubing
- Custom safety features available upon request
- Custom paint available upon request
