What Is a Beveling Machine?
A beveling machine is a machine that performs essential pretreatment for welding operations.
Beveling is used to chamfer the corners of steel and create grooved indentations in the joints and improve weld quality. Beveling machines can cut at an angle to create bevels in materials such as aluminum and stainless steel.
Beveling machines are available in various sizes, from large machines to small hand-operable ones. Each machine handles different material thicknesses and processing ranges, so it is important to select the best machine for the application.
Beveling machines can improve the efficiency and quality of welding operations. Accurate beveling improves the penetration of molten metal during welding, resulting in stronger joints and a more aesthetically pleasing finished product. Beveling also improves productivity by reducing work time and labor.
Beveling Machine Applications
Beveling machines are used for beveling, and one specific application is welding. Beveling machines are indispensable in welding operations.
In welding operations, grooving machines are used to create bevels in the steel material to be welded. This improves the penetration of molten metal during welding, making it possible to create stronger joints. Depending on the shape of the groove, finishing after welding may also be easier, saving time and cost.
Because beveling machines can be used regardless of the shape of the steel, they have a very wide range of applications. Beveling can be performed on a wide variety of steel materials, from simple to complex shapes, such as square pipes, H-shapes, and L-shapes, as well as flat plates.
Principle of Grooving Machine
The principle of beveling machines is to cut steel at an angle to create a melt-in and prevent deformation. Specifically, the beveling machine cuts steel at an angle by moving the rotating cutting edge vertically and horizontally.
Changing the angle of the blade makes it possible to create a bevel that matches the shape of the weld joint. Another feature is that the rotation of the cutting blade produces a smooth and beautiful finish on the cut surface. This improves the aesthetics of the joint after welding and enhances the overall quality of the product.
Types of Grooving Machines
There are four main types of beveling machines: portable, bench, CNC, and pipe-specific types.
1. Portable Type
Portable beveling machines are easy to carry and suitable for on-site work. Many are lightweight and can be operated with one hand, making them suitable for work in confined spaces. They are mainly used for beveling small steel materials and pipes. 2.
2. Bench Type
Bench-type beveling machines are fixed to a workbench and can be used for precise beveling. They are suitable for machining large steel materials and thick plates and feature easily interchangeable blades and adjustable angles.
3. CNC Type
CNC-type beveling machines perform beveling automatically under computer control. They are suitable for complex shapes and mass production and can bevel with high accuracy. However, due to its high installation cost, it is suitable for large factories or when high productivity is required.
4. Pipe Beveling Machines
Pipe beveling machines are specialized for beveling round and square pipes. They can process the inside and outside surfaces of a pipe at the same time, and produce beautifully cut surfaces in a short time. Dedicated blades are available to match the diameter and shape of the pipe.