Design and Functional Features

Unlike standard beading machines, the SME-S features structural elements optimized for working with circular workpieces:

• Specialized Working Area (Mandrel/Tooling):

  • The working tools (rolls) are installed around a specialized mandrel or support ring that defines the inner diameter of the clamp.

  • Instead of a deep throat (reach), the focus is on providing precise support for the workpiece during the forming process.

• Tension Strip Forming Device:

  • The primary function is forming a profile (e.g., a lock or groove) at the end of a metal strip, followed by rolling the strip into a ring and forming the tension element.

  • This results in a band with a perfectly flat surface and a robust circumferential joint.

• Automation and Control:

  • The SME-S is equipped with an advanced PLC control system.

  • The Touch Screen allows the operator to enter and store parameters (diameter, material thickness, profile parameters) in the program memory.

  • This ensures high repeatability and minimizes changeover time when switching to a different clamp diameter.

• Motorized Feed:

  • The machine implements motorized material feeding and/or motorized adjustment of the upper roll.

  • The forming speed is continuously adjustable (e.g., $0–20\text{ m/min}$), which is critical for accurate ring rolling.

• Diameter Range:

  • Specialized Prinzing models for clamps are often capable of working across a wide range of diameters—for instance, from 175 mm to 620 mm.

Typical Technical Specifications