Steel Angle Fabrication by FICEP incorporates punching, drilling, notching, marking, shearing XP T

Notching of angle, angle iron miter cuts, angle coping, angle iron corner joints, angle iron bracing in addition to punching, drilling marking and shearing of angle is part of the miscellaneous steel fabrication processes required in angle iron. The comprehensive steel fabrication technology that FICEP has engineered into their XP-T angle lines addresses these fabrication processes.
Notching is accommodated in both legs of the angle with a diverse arrangement of multiple notching tools that can be automatically selected and orientated to achieve unrivaled flexibility for these applications.
The industry leading speed of the XP-T angle line makes this the CNC angle line of choice for diverse manufacturing applications and also for typical tower fabrication.
Several unique innovative features have been incorporated into this unique product to make it the “Worlds Fastest Angle Line” on the market today. Each tool diameter features its own punch cylinder assembly so it can be positioned to the required gage line while other diameters are punched. This eliminates the time to change gages as this occurs in masked time. Up to six different punch press assemblies can be furnished to accommodate different hole size requirements without a tool change.
Roller material clamp assemblies stay engaged with the angle even during material positioning to eliminate the requirement to clamp and unclamp the material for each punching cycle.
A positive rack and pinion material positioning system generates industry leading accuracy and speed. The carriage positioning system enables full automation including automatic stock length loading, measuring, discharge of finished parts and the removal of the scrap or drops while maximizing material utilization. This unique level of automation permits one attendant to monitor the production of several lines.
Marking is integrated into the line to establish part identification. This can be achieved with either a system of indexable cartridges each containing multiple characters or a fully programmable marking press.
A servo powered hydraulic power unit delivers the optimum combination of oil flow and pressure based upon the actual status of the press cycle.