Integrated Third Chuck for Zero-Tailing Laser Pipe Cutting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current laser pipe cutting devices face limitations such as material waste, complex control systems, and reduced load-bearing capacity due to their design, which restricts their ability to efficiently cut long and thin pipes with precision and accuracy.
Innovation Solution
A laser pipe cutting device with a third chuck that integrates both fixed and rolling clamping functions, allowing for continuous three-point support and reduced lathe bed length, enabling higher precision and efficiency in cutting long and thin pipes while achieving zero-tailing and simultaneous feeding and discharging.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a two-chuck pipe cutting device is used, then the structure is simple and easy to operate, but long materials cannot be cut or discharged
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the functions of fixed clamping and rolling support into a single integrated chuck structure. The fixed chuck includes both fixed clamping jaws for axial positioning and rolling support jaws for radial support, merging multiple functions into one component. This allows the device to handle long materials effectively while maintaining structural simplicity.
2Manufacturing precision
If a three-chuck device is used, then larger weight and more accurate cutting are supported, but material waste is serious and automatic discharging cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic clamping where the fixed clamping jaws can be loosened and tightened at different stages of the cutting process. During offside cutting, the fixed clamping jaws are loosened to allow the pipe to be pushed forward, enabling automatic discharging without manual intervention. This dynamic adjustment eliminates material waste while maintaining cutting accuracy.
3Productivity
If a four-chuck pipe cutting device is used, then zero-tailing cutting and simultaneous feeding and discharging are achieved, but the lathe bed length increases and load bearing capacity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functions of multiple chucks by integrating fixed clamping and rolling support capabilities into a single fixed chuck structure. This consolidation reduces the number of separate components needed, thereby shortening the lathe bed length while maintaining the ability to achieve zero-tailing cutting and simultaneous feeding and discharging operations.
4Productivity
If a four-chuck pipe cutting device is used, then zero-tailing cutting and simultaneous feeding and discharging are achieved, but the device complexity increases and control becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple clamping and support functions into a single fixed chuck with both fixed clamping jaws and rolling support jaws. This integration reduces the number of independent components that need to be controlled, thereby simplifying the control system while maintaining high cutting efficiency and enabling zero-tailing cutting operations.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution enhances cutting efficiency and precision, reduces material waste, and simplifies control systems, allowing for more accurate and cost-effective cutting of long and thin pipes with reduced lathe bed length.
Implementation Method 1
laser pipe cutting device includes a cutting head, a lathe bed, a first chuck, a second chuck and a third chuck
Implementation Method 2
laser pipe cutting device
Data Source
AI summary
A laser pipe cutting device is provided. It includes a cutting head, a lathe bed, a first chuck, a second chuck and a third chuck; the first chuck is a fixed chuck for positioning axially and radially a pipe fitting; the second chuck is a rolling chuck for positioning radially the pipe fitting; and a fixed clamping disc and a rolling clamping disc are arranged on the third chuck at both ends. In the scheme, the third chuck integrates both the rolling clamping function and the fixed clamping function to achieve larger supporting weight and more accurate clamping precision, so that the chucks can drive a thin pipe fitting to rotate at a higher speed, the cutting efficiency is improved, and no-dead-angle and zero-tailing cutting is achieved.