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How To Use A Plate Bevelling Machine
Here is a professional guide about how to use a manual feed plate beveller aka plate bevelling machine
and it’s setting up, tool change, cleaning, and maintenance.
This is a step by step complete guide on how to use plate beveling machines. In brief, this article
covers the following points,
Components of the SKF 25 plate
beveling machine
Safety measure before setting up the plate beveller
Checking the workpiece
Setting the milling head of the plate beveller
Setting the chamfer width plate beveller
Mounting the rollers of the plate beveller
Milling with the plate beveller
Using the plate beveller
Tool change of the bevelling machine
Cleaning of the bevelling machine
Maintainance of the bevelling machine
Safety measure before setting up the plate beveller
The beveling machine may only be operated in a horizontal position. Secure the workpiece.
Checking the properties of the workpiece.
The surface of the workpiece must meet the following require- ments. The surface must be smooth and
may not have any burn points, slag, welding joints or similar. Before beginning with milling, remove
surface unevenness.
Setting the milling head
Place the machine onto the upper side (power connecting cable ).
Release the locking mechanism (2) on both sides of the machine. Set the desired milling angle. The
milling angle can be viewed on the scale (1). Tighten the locking mechanism (2) on both sides of the
machine.
Place the machine onto the upper side (power connecting cable ). Release the locking mechanism
(1). Set the desired chamfer angle by turning the adjusting screw (3). The chamfer width can be viewed on
the scale (2). Tighten the locking mechanism (1).
Mounting the guide roller for milling plates
Mount the plate (3) according to the illustration. Fix the guide rollers (2) in the
borehole (1) with the washer and nut.
What is Pipe Beveling? How to Bevel a Pipe?
Pipe beveling is an angle forming between the edge of the end of a pipe or tube. When the pipe end
is formed with a certain degree of an angle, it is called a bevel end or beveled end. Pipe beveling is an
essential step in the welding preparation process of pipe joining. The quality of the beveled pipe directly
affects the quality of the welding, so that proper pipe preparation ensures the best possible weld joint.
Other than welding, beveling can also be used for deburring the cut pipe ends for aesthetic and safety
reasons.
There are several pipe end preparation methods for welding. In this article, the types and pros,
and cons of pipe beveling machine will
be discussed.
What is correct, beveling, or bevelling?
Both beveling and bevelling are correct. 'Pipe bevelling' is the English UK spelling
and 'pipe beveling' is the English US. Also, the wording pipe chamfering, pipe end working, pipe
end preparation, and pipe prepping are other common terms for this application method.
Beveling vs. Chamfering: What is the difference?
Pipe chamfering is technically a type of pipe beveling. Both terms refer to an edge forming
between two faces of a pipe or tube. However, the main difference between pipe chamfering and pipe beveling
is that a chamfer is an edge that connects two faces at a 45 degrees angle, whereas the bevel's slope
can be any angle except 45 or 90 degrees.
How to Bevel a Pipe?
There are various ways to bevel a pipe. Using a portable or stationary beveling machines, doing
it by a hand grinder, or by a plasma or torch cutter.
The hand grinding method of pipe beveling is the cheapest and the most dangerous method
compared to using a pipe beveling machine. It is time-consuming, and a skilled operator is required to
perform a bevel on a pipe by a hand grinder. Moreover, it is nearly impossible to keep the bevel quality
the same for each pipe operation while creating a lot of mess.
Using a torch or plasma cutter is another type of pipe end preparation machine. It
provides faster results compared to a hand grinder, however; it also has some drawbacks. The flat land at
the end of the pipe needs to prepared by hand, which is not a safe process. Yet again, the command produced
will be inconsistent.
Also, this pipe beveling method cannot be used on all materials, which would affect your
flexibility in production.
A portable beveling machine comes in different configurations and is notably safer than
the previous two methods. The biggest advantage of these portable machines is that they are portable so
that it's time-efficient since the user can take the machine to the pipe. They are convenient to use
for maintenance work, or on a construction site. However, they are inadequate to meet high production
requirements.
Stationary beveling machines provide the most options and flexibility for pipe beveling.
Almost all kinds of pipe bevel shapescan be created with different combinations of tools. They are
designed to meet high production requirements in a safe working environment. Also, stationary pipe beveling
machines are easy to integrate with automated production lines, so that the operator does not even have to
be on the machine all the time. There are various benefits of stationary beveling machines such as;
standard carbide cutting inserts are inexpensive to replace when needed, easy to set up and requires low
maintenance, ensures the lowest cost and fastest cycle time per bevel, provides safe working environment
without creating a mess, offers a broad range of machining options and can machine several pipe or tube
materials, and does not require a skilled operator. Last but not least, stationary pipe beveling machines
ensure constant pipe bevel quality that directly affects the quality of pipe welding.
The pipe cutting machine
developed in this study is a portable device used to cut a steel pipe. The machine, which is attached to
the steel pipe by magnetic force, is moving around the pip e using four wheels. It also works for straight
cutting of a steel plate. For the higher precision and labor time reduction, the automation of a pipe-
cutting process is needed. However, it is not easily achieved because of vibrations and the loss of track.
It is also found that the problems of the automation arise from the coupling of the functional requirements
for the pipe-cutting machine. So, it is very difficult io solve the problems by a conventional design
method.
Manufacturers of all types of industrial products go
to great lengths when promoting the features and benefits of their products on their websites. But many
fall short of offering any real guidance on how to choose the right machine for each individual customer’s
needs. So, to help out, we’re pleased to offer guidance to people wanting to know more about flange facing
products. Included are answers to some of the commonest questions our technical sales team encounter.
SECTION 1: BEGINNER BASICS
If you’re new to flange facing. Here are answers to some of the more fundamental questions;
Why is there a need for flange facing machines?
Although flanges are mass-produced with machined surfaces, damage to the flange surface during
transit and installation can occur. This results in scratches and dents to the sealing surface. Damage like
this puts the integrity of the joint at risk – with potentially disastrous consequences. Even after
pipelines have become operational, a joint’s integrity can be compromised by corrosion inside the joint.
When this happens, the flange often needs to be replaced and can be removed using a split frame/clamshell
cutter.
What are the main industries using flange facing machines?
These include petrochemical and pharmaceutical production plants, oil wells, pipelines and
power generation plants.
How do flange facers work?
They work in a similar way to a gramophone player, with the cutting tool traveling in a spiral
path across the face of the flange. This surface finish is commonly specified for flanges in the oil and
gas industries, with the gasket material being compressed to fill the spiral groove. A flange with a spiral
grooved finish is less liable to leakage, as any gas or liquid is forced to travel in the long spiral path
rather than across the flange face.
How are they powered?
Pneumatic is the standard method, but hydraulic versions can be provided as an option on many
machines in the range.
How do I know if the flange surface needs machining?
We recommend you read our previous blog article which includes a section covering what ASME
states as acceptable flange damage.
SECTION 2: APPLICATIONS FOR A FLANGE FACING MACHINE
Raised Face Flanges, Heat Exchanger Flanges, Techlok Flanges, Recessed Gaskets & Spigots, Weld
Preps, Hub Profiles, RTJ Flanges, Lens Ring Joints, SPO Compact Flanges, Swivel Ring Flanges.
Note: to carry out some of the above applications you will need additional options and
accessories.
What options and accessories are available?
Optional components for widening the usage of the flange facing machine include:
Compact flange machining kit to convert your existing flange facer. Alternatively you
can specify a dedicated compact flange facing machine at the time of order.
Journal/end shaft turning kit
Heat exchanger mounting kit
Heat exchanger back facing kit
Lens ring machining kit
Orbital milling kit, replacing the single point tool post with a milling head.
Hydraulic conversion kit – to convert a pneumatic machine to hydraulic drive.
Can a flange facing machine work in a subsea environment?
Yes, however it will need to be a hydraulically powered.
SECTION 3: CHOOSING A FLANGE FACING MACHINE
What size machine do I need?
There are many different sized flange facing machines available, for example smaller machines
can be used on flanges from 2” up to 12” and the larger machines covers sizes from 45” up to 120”.
Additionally, the MM1080ie is a unique design which can be mounted internally or externally and used to
machine flanges from 0” all the way up to 157” diameter.
Pipe Cutting and Beveling Machine
This user pipe cutting and
beveling machine is used for cutting and blanking of offshore wind power jackets. The jacket has been
in the ocean for a long time, and the environmental conditions such as wind, waves, currents and ice are
very harsh, so the manufacturing quality requirements are very strict. As the scale of wind power jackets
tends to be larger, the corresponding pipe diameters and wall thicknesses of the pipes, ties, and columns
have also increased. During the processing process, the pipe end intersecting lines have various mouth
shapes, and the cutting difficulty and accuracy are also increasing. High, ordinary manual cutting methods
can no longer meet the requirements. Aiming at the shortcomings of manual processing methods such as low
production efficiency, high labor intensity, and poor product quality, the Kasirui technical team has
developed a large pipe diameter intersecting wire cutting machine equipment to solve the problem of
difficult cutting of large pipe diameter pipes!
What is pipe beveling?
Pipe beveling is the process where an angle is formed between the edge of the end of a pipe
or tube and a plane perpendicular to the surface. A standard pipe bevel angle for welding is 37.5
degrees. Other angles and special forms such as J-Bevels can also be produced on the ends of pipe or tube
using automatic pipe bevelling machines.
Why bevel a pipe?
Bevelling of pipe or tubing is most commonly used to prepare the ends for welding. It can
also be used for deburring the cut ends for safety and aesthetic reasons.
Why we need to automized pipe bevelling?
? Save time – stationary pipe cutting and beveling machine is
many times faster than other methods such as hand grinding, flame cutting, hand held bevelers, or loading
into a lathe.
? No more dirty operations such as hand grinding or torching.
? Consistent accurate pipe bevels each time, will face the end of the pipe square and bevel or deburr ID as
needed.
? Cycle time normally in the 5 to 20 second range depending on size
? Eliminates ergonomic issues from operator handling hand tools
? Safer than hand grinding or torching, all chips are contained within the machine.
? Low operating cost, uses mostly industry standard carbide tooling
? Easily bevels stainless and materials not suitable for torching.
? Special forms such as J-bevels are easily produced.
? Can be operated by a non-skilled operator once setup.
Here is a professional guide about how to use a manual feed plate beveller aka plate bevelling machine
and it’s setting up, tool change, cleaning, and maintenance.
This is a step by step complete guide on how to use plate beveling machines. In brief, this article
covers the following points,
Components of the SKF 25 plate
beveling machine
Safety measure before setting up the plate beveller
Checking the workpiece
Setting the milling head of the plate beveller
Setting the chamfer width plate beveller
Mounting the rollers of the plate beveller
Milling with the plate beveller
Using the plate beveller
Tool change of the bevelling machine
Cleaning of the bevelling machine
Maintainance of the bevelling machine
Safety measure before setting up the plate beveller
The beveling machine may only be operated in a horizontal position. Secure the workpiece.
Checking the properties of the workpiece.
The surface of the workpiece must meet the following require- ments. The surface must be smooth and
may not have any burn points, slag, welding joints or similar. Before beginning with milling, remove
surface unevenness.
Setting the milling head
Place the machine onto the upper side (power connecting cable ).
Release the locking mechanism (2) on both sides of the machine. Set the desired milling angle. The
milling angle can be viewed on the scale (1). Tighten the locking mechanism (2) on both sides of the
machine.
Place the machine onto the upper side (power connecting cable ). Release the locking mechanism
(1). Set the desired chamfer angle by turning the adjusting screw (3). The chamfer width can be viewed on
the scale (2). Tighten the locking mechanism (1).
Mounting the guide roller for milling plates
Mount the plate (3) according to the illustration. Fix the guide rollers (2) in the
borehole (1) with the washer and nut.
What is Pipe Beveling? How to Bevel a Pipe?
Pipe beveling is an angle forming between the edge of the end of a pipe or tube. When the pipe end
is formed with a certain degree of an angle, it is called a bevel end or beveled end. Pipe beveling is an
essential step in the welding preparation process of pipe joining. The quality of the beveled pipe directly
affects the quality of the welding, so that proper pipe preparation ensures the best possible weld joint.
Other than welding, beveling can also be used for deburring the cut pipe ends for aesthetic and safety
reasons.
There are several pipe end preparation methods for welding. In this article, the types and pros,
and cons of pipe beveling machine will
be discussed.
What is correct, beveling, or bevelling?
Both beveling and bevelling are correct. 'Pipe bevelling' is the English UK spelling
and 'pipe beveling' is the English US. Also, the wording pipe chamfering, pipe end working, pipe
end preparation, and pipe prepping are other common terms for this application method.
Beveling vs. Chamfering: What is the difference?
Pipe chamfering is technically a type of pipe beveling. Both terms refer to an edge forming
between two faces of a pipe or tube. However, the main difference between pipe chamfering and pipe beveling
is that a chamfer is an edge that connects two faces at a 45 degrees angle, whereas the bevel's slope
can be any angle except 45 or 90 degrees.
How to Bevel a Pipe?
There are various ways to bevel a pipe. Using a portable or stationary beveling machines, doing
it by a hand grinder, or by a plasma or torch cutter.
The hand grinding method of pipe beveling is the cheapest and the most dangerous method
compared to using a pipe beveling machine. It is time-consuming, and a skilled operator is required to
perform a bevel on a pipe by a hand grinder. Moreover, it is nearly impossible to keep the bevel quality
the same for each pipe operation while creating a lot of mess.
Using a torch or plasma cutter is another type of pipe end preparation machine. It
provides faster results compared to a hand grinder, however; it also has some drawbacks. The flat land at
the end of the pipe needs to prepared by hand, which is not a safe process. Yet again, the command produced
will be inconsistent.
Also, this pipe beveling method cannot be used on all materials, which would affect your
flexibility in production.
A portable beveling machine comes in different configurations and is notably safer than
the previous two methods. The biggest advantage of these portable machines is that they are portable so
that it's time-efficient since the user can take the machine to the pipe. They are convenient to use
for maintenance work, or on a construction site. However, they are inadequate to meet high production
requirements.
Stationary beveling machines provide the most options and flexibility for pipe beveling.
Almost all kinds of pipe bevel shapescan be created with different combinations of tools. They are
designed to meet high production requirements in a safe working environment. Also, stationary pipe beveling
machines are easy to integrate with automated production lines, so that the operator does not even have to
be on the machine all the time. There are various benefits of stationary beveling machines such as;
standard carbide cutting inserts are inexpensive to replace when needed, easy to set up and requires low
maintenance, ensures the lowest cost and fastest cycle time per bevel, provides safe working environment
without creating a mess, offers a broad range of machining options and can machine several pipe or tube
materials, and does not require a skilled operator. Last but not least, stationary pipe beveling machines
ensure constant pipe bevel quality that directly affects the quality of pipe welding.
The pipe cutting machine
developed in this study is a portable device used to cut a steel pipe. The machine, which is attached to
the steel pipe by magnetic force, is moving around the pip e using four wheels. It also works for straight
cutting of a steel plate. For the higher precision and labor time reduction, the automation of a pipe-
cutting process is needed. However, it is not easily achieved because of vibrations and the loss of track.
It is also found that the problems of the automation arise from the coupling of the functional requirements
for the pipe-cutting machine. So, it is very difficult io solve the problems by a conventional design
method.
Manufacturers of all types of industrial products go
to great lengths when promoting the features and benefits of their products on their websites. But many
fall short of offering any real guidance on how to choose the right machine for each individual customer’s
needs. So, to help out, we’re pleased to offer guidance to people wanting to know more about flange facing
products. Included are answers to some of the commonest questions our technical sales team encounter.
SECTION 1: BEGINNER BASICS
If you’re new to flange facing. Here are answers to some of the more fundamental questions;
Why is there a need for flange facing machines?
Although flanges are mass-produced with machined surfaces, damage to the flange surface during
transit and installation can occur. This results in scratches and dents to the sealing surface. Damage like
this puts the integrity of the joint at risk – with potentially disastrous consequences. Even after
pipelines have become operational, a joint’s integrity can be compromised by corrosion inside the joint.
When this happens, the flange often needs to be replaced and can be removed using a split frame/clamshell
cutter.
What are the main industries using flange facing machines?
These include petrochemical and pharmaceutical production plants, oil wells, pipelines and
power generation plants.
How do flange facers work?
They work in a similar way to a gramophone player, with the cutting tool traveling in a spiral
path across the face of the flange. This surface finish is commonly specified for flanges in the oil and
gas industries, with the gasket material being compressed to fill the spiral groove. A flange with a spiral
grooved finish is less liable to leakage, as any gas or liquid is forced to travel in the long spiral path
rather than across the flange face.
How are they powered?
Pneumatic is the standard method, but hydraulic versions can be provided as an option on many
machines in the range.
How do I know if the flange surface needs machining?
We recommend you read our previous blog article which includes a section covering what ASME
states as acceptable flange damage.
SECTION 2: APPLICATIONS FOR A FLANGE FACING MACHINE
Raised Face Flanges, Heat Exchanger Flanges, Techlok Flanges, Recessed Gaskets & Spigots, Weld
Preps, Hub Profiles, RTJ Flanges, Lens Ring Joints, SPO Compact Flanges, Swivel Ring Flanges.
Note: to carry out some of the above applications you will need additional options and
accessories.
What options and accessories are available?
Optional components for widening the usage of the flange facing machine include:
Compact flange machining kit to convert your existing flange facer. Alternatively you
can specify a dedicated compact flange facing machine at the time of order.
Journal/end shaft turning kit
Heat exchanger mounting kit
Heat exchanger back facing kit
Lens ring machining kit
Orbital milling kit, replacing the single point tool post with a milling head.
Hydraulic conversion kit – to convert a pneumatic machine to hydraulic drive.
Can a flange facing machine work in a subsea environment?
Yes, however it will need to be a hydraulically powered.
SECTION 3: CHOOSING A FLANGE FACING MACHINE
What size machine do I need?
There are many different sized flange facing machines available, for example smaller machines
can be used on flanges from 2” up to 12” and the larger machines covers sizes from 45” up to 120”.
Additionally, the MM1080ie is a unique design which can be mounted internally or externally and used to
machine flanges from 0” all the way up to 157” diameter.
Pipe Cutting and Beveling Machine
This user pipe cutting and
beveling machine is used for cutting and blanking of offshore wind power jackets. The jacket has been
in the ocean for a long time, and the environmental conditions such as wind, waves, currents and ice are
very harsh, so the manufacturing quality requirements are very strict. As the scale of wind power jackets
tends to be larger, the corresponding pipe diameters and wall thicknesses of the pipes, ties, and columns
have also increased. During the processing process, the pipe end intersecting lines have various mouth
shapes, and the cutting difficulty and accuracy are also increasing. High, ordinary manual cutting methods
can no longer meet the requirements. Aiming at the shortcomings of manual processing methods such as low
production efficiency, high labor intensity, and poor product quality, the Kasirui technical team has
developed a large pipe diameter intersecting wire cutting machine equipment to solve the problem of
difficult cutting of large pipe diameter pipes!
What is pipe beveling?
Pipe beveling is the process where an angle is formed between the edge of the end of a pipe
or tube and a plane perpendicular to the surface. A standard pipe bevel angle for welding is 37.5
degrees. Other angles and special forms such as J-Bevels can also be produced on the ends of pipe or tube
using automatic pipe bevelling machines.
Why bevel a pipe?
Bevelling of pipe or tubing is most commonly used to prepare the ends for welding. It can
also be used for deburring the cut ends for safety and aesthetic reasons.
Why we need to automized pipe bevelling?
? Save time – stationary pipe cutting and beveling machine is
many times faster than other methods such as hand grinding, flame cutting, hand held bevelers, or loading
into a lathe.
? No more dirty operations such as hand grinding or torching.
? Consistent accurate pipe bevels each time, will face the end of the pipe square and bevel or deburr ID as
needed.
? Cycle time normally in the 5 to 20 second range depending on size
? Eliminates ergonomic issues from operator handling hand tools
? Safer than hand grinding or torching, all chips are contained within the machine.
? Low operating cost, uses mostly industry standard carbide tooling
? Easily bevels stainless and materials not suitable for torching.
? Special forms such as J-bevels are easily produced.
? Can be operated by a non-skilled operator once setup.