Cost Effective XBJ-16 Single Head Steel Plate Edge Milling Machine

A. Unique Points of XBJ-16 Long Stroke Large Plate Edge Milling Machine:

1. Low Cost of Large Plate End Chamfering Machine:

1) Generally speaking, in XBJ and SXBJ series sheet metal plate Edge Milling Machine, long stroke models of product family, it is usually equipped with two sets of milling head in one set of the machine. Such as SXBJ-16, or SXBJ-18 large models machine, etc.;

2) Comparatively, the XBJ-16 single head model machine of this product section is a cost effective solution for customers;

3) As can be observed from the attached first photo, the long length mechanical frame of this XBJ-16 model is only installed with one set of milling head and its moving carriages:

4) The painted and installed Wuxi JACK XBJ-16 single head Large Edge Milling Machine: (Fig.1)

2. Focus on Top Edge and Straight Edge Milling Operation in Large Plate Beveling Machine:

1) Configuration Feature: With single set of milling head installed, the XBJ-16 model focuses on top edge and straight edge chamfering on workpieces steel plate;

2) Suitable Application Field: In this respect, this XBJ-16 model machine is appliable to be used for milling out “simple” types of welding groove, or milling out large volumes but few types of welding grooves. Please check finished workpiece examples shown in below photo:

3) The finished straight edge groove machined from Wuxi JACK XBJ-16 single head Large Plate End Milling Equipment: (Fig.2)

B. Technical Analysis on XBJ-16 Single Head Long Stroke Large Edge Milling Machine:

1. Work Table Length: The attached picture shows a set of Wuxi JACK XBJ-16 being in assembled status. This large equipment has mechanical machine bed length of around 20m;

2. Single Milling Head Configuration: As we talked before, for Long Stroke Large Plate Edge Milling Machine such as 16m specification (Models: XBJ-16 or SXBJ-16), double milling heads is the mainstream configuration. On the other hand, single head model machine also has its own market, due to the fact that certain advantages with it;

3. Advantage: The No. One Strong Point with Single Head End Milling Equipment lies in its Cost Effectiveness:

1) Primary Factor: As we know, milling unit accounts for the biggest share in total manufacturing cost of a set of Edge Milling Machine--- The difference in quantity of milling head brings along 20%~ 25% cost change of the machine selling price;

2) Running Cost of the machine also differs, considering utility cost of electricity and consumables (Such as edge milling facer blade), as well as maintenance cost;

3) Number of Operators for Operating on Edge Milling Machine:

a) Besides, for double heads long stroke Edge Milling Machine, the operation of the equipment calls for 50% running period of two operators, and one operator during the remaining working period;

b) While for single head model machines, most of the times one operator can take care the entire operation period;

c) In this respect, the running variable cost of the XBJ-16 single head Large Plate Edge Milling Machine can be saved in a large extent:

d) Operation on Wuxi JACK XBJ-16 single head Large Plate End Chamfering Machine: One operator to take care: (Fig.3)

4. The Negative Point of XBJ-16 Single Head Long Stroke Large Plate Edge Milling Machine:

1) Edge Milling Efficiency: Of course, single head model machine has relative lower productivity compared with double heads configuration models;

2) Lower Edge Milling: This is especially obvious, when it is necessary to have sheet metal beveling operation on edges of sheet metal workpieces, not only in the form of upper and straight edges chamfering, but also on lower edges of workpieces;

3) 2 Times Workpiece Loading: Under such conditions, the second time loading the workpieces steel plates into the XBJ-16 model machine need to be implemented;

4) Cycle Time: Besides, the workpiece steel plate should be flipped upside down, which will add on total cycle time of machine operation;

5. Summing up, which one to choose: The single head configuration, or double heads equipment, is a balance and compromise to weigh and consider for customers;

6. Working glimpse on straight edge milling operation in Wuxi JACK XBJ-16 single head Large Plate Edge Milling Machine: (Fig.4)

C. Mechanical Machine Main Body of the XBJ-16 Single Head Large Plate End Chamfering Machine:

1. Importance of Mechanical Main Frame in Long Stroke Large Plate Edge Milling Machine:

1) For delivery performance of large equipment, quality of its machine body takes the foremost factor;

2) The integrity and structure of the mechanical main frame determines on: Rigidity, strength and stability of the entire large machine, and hence fulfilled workpiece grooving produced;

2. Role of Mechanical Main Frame in Production of Wuxi JACK Large Edge Milling Machine:

This is the primary control point, throughout Order to Delivery Value Chain:

1) The key indexes of mechanical main body are its strength, rigidity, and overall dimension stability;

2) Raw material --- Wuxi JACK engineering team selects on high strength steel plates and section steels with sufficient margin in size, for producing mechanical system of the machine;

3) Process Technology --- Strictly managed welding, integral precise machining, rigorous heat treatment, and precise final assembly into finished mechanical main body of the Large Edge Milling Machine;

4) 2 sets of mechanical working tables of Wuxi JACK XBJ-16 Large Plate End Milling Equipment: (Fig.5)

5) As summary, all of these measures taken at Wuxi JACK, making sure the large machine has mechanical main body with high strength and firmness, without deformation even after long time use.

D. Technical Parameters of XBJ-16 Single Head Long Stroke Large Plate Edge Milling Machine: