An automated circumferential welding system guarantees uniform and resistant joints, high productivity, constant quality, reduction of processing times and total reliability in the most demanding sectors.
The circumferential welding lathes of the TO and PFM series represent technologically advanced solutions for the automation of welding processes on cylindrical or tubular components. Designed to guarantee welded joints of the highest quality, these systems are used for processing pipes, tanks, covers, flanges and other round products, ensuring a homogeneous finish along the entire perimeter of the piece.
During the operating cycle, the component rotates around its axis and the welding torch – whether MIG, TIG or PLASMA – performs the joint with extreme precision and continuity. The uniformity of the process allows not only to obtain an excellent aesthetic result, but also a superior mechanical resistance, ideal for applications subjected to high stresses such as internal pressures, vibrations or dynamic loads. The system also allows high execution speeds, significantly reducing production times, a strategic aspect for the management of high-volume batches.
To complete the offer, the ESP series integrates hydraulic expansion systems specifically designed for the automated welding of dished heads on ferrules. These systems use expanders with interchangeable sectors, made of bonded material and heat treated, able to guarantee low wear, thermal stability and constant precision over time. The precision locking of the bottom on the ferrule allows a perfectly centered and defect-free weld.
The systems can be configured in a wheeled version on rails with a mobile beam and double hydraulic expander, to adapt to variable tank sizes. All systems are managed through advanced numerical controls with integrated PLC, which allow detailed programming of welding parameters, ensuring repeatability, constant quality and process traceability.
The applications of these technologies are many and extend to the most demanding sectors: energy, chemical and petrochemical industries, automotive, aerospace, shipbuilding, and the production of pressure plants or industrial tanks. The integration of automation, robustness and intelligent control makes ESP lathes and systems indispensable solutions for companies that aim for high performance and certified quality in circumferential welding.
