The TEC-150 collaring machine can be equipped with an NC-controlled automatic positioning system (APS). With this system the pipe can be positioned to the desired position and angle. The system consists of rails and a pipe indexing unit.

While the pipe is stationary, the machine can be moved longitudinally on rails. The task of the indexing unit is to rotate the pipe when the collars need to be positioned at different angles relative to each other. The positioning system is easy to operate with the help of a control controller.

NC-controlled Automatic Positioning System 6000

The T-DRILL NC-positioning system is part of the T-DRILL TEC-150 collaring machine. The APS is used to position the required position and collar angle of the pipe. The automatic actuations are controlled from the machine's control panel and the control remote.

Diameters in the range 26.9-410 mm and min. 3 x D.D. and max. 6000 mm lengths (When working with smaller diameters, please contact T-DRILL Sales team to ensure I min. measurement).

Positioning tolerances:
- length +/- 0.5 mm (machine); +/- 1.0 mm (pipe)
- angle +/- 0.5º (machine); +/- 1.0º (pipe)

Longitudinal position and angle position can be seen on the digital readout