Flange Facing AX1445

Introducing the Silk AX1445, a lightweight, portable flange facing, grooving, and weld preparation machine. Designed to handle full-faced, raised face, and grooved flanges, the AX1445 covers a diameter range from 355mm to 1140mm (14’’ to 45’’), making it versatile for various industrial applications.

Key Features:

• Wide Application Range: Suitable for lens ring seat cutting, 'V' groove cutting, and tube sheet machining.
• High-Quality Construction: Made from premium materials, ensuring durability and precision.
• Machine Shop Accuracy: Provides precise machining with portability.
• Versatile Operation: Can be used in any position—horizontally, vertically, or overhead.
• Quiet Operation: Designed for low noise levels during operation.

Main Assemblies:

1. Base Assembly:
   • Two sizes of bases ensure maximum stability throughout the machining range.
   • Bases are set up using a clocking tower bar to centralize and level the base exactly.
   • Adjustable parallel to the flange by four micro pads, with a detachable locating spigot for accurate positioning.
2. Drive Hub:
   • Contains a 2.61kw (3.5hp) air motor, providing ample power for various materials and conditions.
   • Quiet operation with exhaust vented down the bore and muffled by its body.
3. Drive Gearbox:
   • Equipped with a Silk four-speed gearbox, allowing for continuous spiral finishes with feed in or out.
4. Adjustable Arm and Toolpost:
   • Sliding in a dovetail clamp for flexible positioning.
   • Clamped on the dovetail and pressed down onto hardened pads for accuracy.
   • Swivel toolpost can be tilted for weld preparation, grooving, or special applications.

Specifications:

• Principal Dimensions:
  • Machine Height: 410mm (16 1/2’’)
  • Mounting Base Thickness: 63.5mm (2 1/2’’)
  • Maximum Rotational Diameter: 1150mm (45 1/4’’)
  • Minimum Rotational Diameter: 800mm (31 1/2’’)
  • Toolpost Travel: 40mm (1 1/2’’)
• Weights:
  • Machine Weight (less base): 105kg (231 1/2 lbs)
  • Nett Weight (less wooden case): 227kg (500lbs)
  • Total Shipping Weight: 300kg (660lbs)
• Transportable Case Dimensions:
  • Length: 1015mm (40’’)
  • Height: 810mm (32’’)
  • Width: 640mm (25’’)
• General Information:
  • Depth of Flange Required to Set Base: 130mm (5 1/8’’)
  • Machine Height Above Flange Face: 345mm (13 3/4’’)
  • Final Rotational Speed: 30rpm
  • Gripping Range:
    • Minimum Recommended Bore: 355mm (14’’)
    • Maximum Recommended Bore: 965mm (38’’)
  • Facing Range:
    • Minimum Diameter: 355mm (14’’)
    • Maximum Diameter: 965mm (38’’)
  • Drive Motor: 2.61kw (3.5hp)
  • Minimum Air Supply Requirements: 6 bar, 2.69m³/min (90psi, 95cfm)
  • Drive Motor Output: 185rpm

Additional Features:

• Pneumatic Drive: Suitable for use in hazardous areas.
• Transportable Case: Ensures protection and ease of transport.
• Full Toolkit and Operators Manual: Provides all necessary tools and guidance for operation.
• Special Profiles: With supplied kits, it can cut ‘V’ grooves, lens ring seats, and other profiles.

Quality Assurance:All engineering activities are conducted in strict conformance to the ISO9001 quality system, ensuring the highest standards of quality and reliability.

For more information or to discuss your specific requirements, please contact our team. The Silk AX1445 is your reliable solution for precise and efficient flange facing and grooving in various industrial applications.

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