Pipe Cutting

331 South Main Street
Washington, PA 15301
724-228-1900 - Phone
724-228-4311 - Fax
sales@chapmancorporation.com


	Computer-Controlled Operations Result in Cost-Savings For You

Vernon Pipe Cutter02 Chapman Corporation has added a new computer-controlled pipe cutting machine to its fully equipped Fabrication Shop. The four-axis machine is manufactured by the Vernon Tool Company.

The operator control console loads pre-programmed cuts for standard bevels, fish mouths, miters, multiple intersections, centerline offsets, elbow supports, gusset slots, and circular/rectangular holes. It can handle pipe sizes ranging from 3” to 42” in double random lengths. The torch travels the length of the profiling bed, enabling us to cut pipe 31' long without repositioning the pipe. It uses both Oxy Acetylene and Plasma cutting systems.

Chapman's engineers and designers program cutting information from CAD-generated fabrication drawings on Vernon's Windows-based software. It is transferred from the Engineering Department to the machine via a connection on the company's computer network. Thousands of these custom-designed programs can be stored locally on the Vernon pipe cutting machine. It utilizes an internal Pentium Processor, 256 MB of RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive and 54X CD-ROM.

Square Ends
The Vernon pipe cutting machine compensates for out-of-round pipe using an automatic sensor system. All height sensing as well as compensation operations are under computer control.

Efficient Handling
An efficient material handling system includes a integrated pipe conveyor system which results in easy loading and unloading into the cutting bed by an assistant or the operator.

No “Dress Up”
Programmable control eliminates manual measuring and marking; grinding of joints to “dress up” unsatisfactory pipe end profiles; and extra fit-up time.


	6 Special Cutting Functions Assist Operator:

Single Step - To Run the Program Block by Block in the Non-Cutting Mode
Retrace - To Restart the Cut if the Torch Accidentally Extinguishes
Dry Run - To Execute the Entire Cut at Maximum Speed in Non-Cutting Mode
Return to Program Start - To Starting Point From Any Location in the Program
Abort - To Discontinue the Cut Altogether and Return to Program Start
Feed Hold - To Pause the Motion at Any Point in the Program


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Computer-Controlled Operations Result in Cost-Savings For You

Square EndsThe Vernon pipe cutting machine compensates for out-of-round pipe using an automatic sensor system. All height sensing as well as compensation operations are under computer control.

Square Ends
The Vernon pipe cutting machine compensates for out-of-round pipe using an automatic sensor system. All height sensing as well as compensation operations are under computer control.