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Arena Pedestal Sink Single Hole Faucet Drilling Whi
Arena Pedestal Sink Single Hole Faucet Drilling Whi
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Installation Entry Lock Hole Saw Kit Drill Bit New Hole Saws Mandrel Woodwokring
Installation Entry Lock Hole Saw Kit Drill Bit New Hole Saws Mandrel Woodwokring
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Round Vessel Sink Single Hole Faucet Drilling White
Round Vessel Sink Single Hole Faucet Drilling White
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No5 VIX BIT SELF CENTERING GUIDE PILOT HOLE DRILL
No5 VIX BIT SELF CENTERING GUIDE PILOT HOLE DRILL
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IKEA Drill template for easy marking of hole positions for knobs or handles
IKEA Drill template for easy marking of hole positions for knobs or handles
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No3 VIX BIT SELF CENTERING GUIDE PILOT HOLE DRILL
No3 VIX BIT SELF CENTERING GUIDE PILOT HOLE DRILL
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Classic Utility Room Tub 1 Hole Faucet Drilling White
Classic Utility Room Tub 1 Hole Faucet Drilling White
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No 9 5 3 VIX BIT SET CENTERING PILOT HOLE DRILL
No 9 5 3 VIX BIT SET CENTERING PILOT HOLE DRILL
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Preston Wall Mount Sink Single Hole Drilling White
Preston Wall Mount Sink Single Hole Drilling White
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No9 VIX BIT SELF CENTERING GUIDE PILOT HOLE DRILL
No9 VIX BIT SELF CENTERING GUIDE PILOT HOLE DRILL
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Handrail 12mm Dia Drill Hole Round Glass Clip Support
Handrail 12mm Dia Drill Hole Round Glass Clip Support
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3 pieces of 17mm Diamond coated drills drill bit bits hole saw core tile granite
3 pieces of 17mm Diamond coated drills drill bit bits hole saw core tile granite
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Kohler K 2955 1 0 Basin Lavatory 1 Hole Drilling White
Kohler K 2955 1 0 Basin Lavatory 1 Hole Drilling White
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Tile In Kitchen Sink With 4 Hole Faucet Drilling
Tile In Kitchen Sink With 4 Hole Faucet Drilling
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Acrylic Foot Bath Single Hole Faucet Drilling White
Acrylic Foot Bath Single Hole Faucet Drilling White
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Handrail 12mm Dia Drill Hole Round Glass Clip Support
Handrail 12mm Dia Drill Hole Round Glass Clip Support
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12mm Drilling Hole Round 135 Degree Glass Support Clip
12mm Drilling Hole Round 135 Degree Glass Support Clip
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Wall Mount Sink Single Hole Faucet Drilling White
Wall Mount Sink Single Hole Faucet Drilling White
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KOHLER K 6626 5 G9 Cast Iron Enamel Kitchen Sink 5 Hole Faucet Drilling  NEW
KOHLER K 6626 5 G9 Cast Iron Enamel Kitchen Sink 5 Hole Faucet Drilling NEW
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Impact Pedestal Sink 1 Hole Faucet Drilling White
Impact Pedestal Sink 1 Hole Faucet Drilling White
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Handrail 12mm Dia Drill Hole Round Glass Clip Support
Handrail 12mm Dia Drill Hole Round Glass Clip Support
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Door Lock Wood Flat Bit Hole Saw Set for Electric Drill
Door Lock Wood Flat Bit Hole Saw Set for Electric Drill
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12mm Drilling Hole L Shaped Glass to Glass Clip Support
12mm Drilling Hole L Shaped Glass to Glass Clip Support
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Decorative Utility Room Tub 1 Hole Faucet Drilling
Decorative Utility Room Tub 1 Hole Faucet Drilling
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12mm Drilling Hole L Shaped Glass to Glass Support Clip
12mm Drilling Hole L Shaped Glass to Glass Support Clip
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12mm Drilling Hole Round 135 Degree Glass Support Clip
12mm Drilling Hole Round 135 Degree Glass Support Clip
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Kohler K 6491 3 0 Kitchen Sink 3 Hole Faucet Drilling
Kohler K 6491 3 0 Kitchen Sink 3 Hole Faucet Drilling
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12mm Drilling Hole Glass to Glass Squared Clip Support
12mm Drilling Hole Glass to Glass Squared Clip Support
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15 Stainaless Steel Sink Plate faucet hole drill bit
15 Stainaless Steel Sink Plate faucet hole drill bit
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Door Lock Wood Flat Bit Hole Saw Set for Electric Drill
Door Lock Wood Flat Bit Hole Saw Set for Electric Drill
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12mm Drilling Hole Glass to Glass Squared Clip Support
12mm Drilling Hole Glass to Glass Squared Clip Support
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12mm Drilling Hole L Shaped Glass to Glass Support Clip
12mm Drilling Hole L Shaped Glass to Glass Support Clip
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Door Lock Wood Flat Bit Hole Saw Set for Electric Drill
Door Lock Wood Flat Bit Hole Saw Set for Electric Drill
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125 Stainaless Steel Sink Plate faucet hole drill bit
125 Stainaless Steel Sink Plate faucet hole drill bit
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12mm Drilling Hole Squared Glass to Glass Clip Support
12mm Drilling Hole Squared Glass to Glass Clip Support
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Kohler K 4876 0 White Amaretto bidet with single hole faucet drilling
Kohler K 4876 0 White Amaretto bidet with single hole faucet drilling
$389.81
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12mm Drilling Hole L Shaped Glass to Glass Clip Support
12mm Drilling Hole L Shaped Glass to Glass Clip Support
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Glass Door 8mm Drill Hole Stainless Steel Handle Knob
Glass Door 8mm Drill Hole Stainless Steel Handle Knob
$11.88
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Self Rimming Kitchen Sink With 4 Hole Faucet Drilling
Self Rimming Kitchen Sink With 4 Hole Faucet Drilling
$260.07
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Handrail 12mm Drilling Hole Squared Glass Clip Support
Handrail 12mm Drilling Hole Squared Glass Clip Support
$6.71
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No 14 VIX BIT SELF CENTERING GUIDE PILOT HOLE DRILL
No 14 VIX BIT SELF CENTERING GUIDE PILOT HOLE DRILL
$49.95
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12mm Drilling Hole Squared Glass to Glass Clip Support
12mm Drilling Hole Squared Glass to Glass Clip Support
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Door Lock Wood Flat Bit Hole Saw Set for Electric Drill
Door Lock Wood Flat Bit Hole Saw Set for Electric Drill
$8.80
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KOHLER LEIGHTON PEDESTAL SINK  BASE K2326 1 LIST 883 NEW 1 HOLE DRILL
KOHLER LEIGHTON PEDESTAL SINK BASE K2326 1 LIST 883 NEW 1 HOLE DRILL
$199.00
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Pedestal Sink White DECOLAV Single Hole Faucet Drill Oval Front Ceramic Pedestal
Pedestal Sink White DECOLAV Single Hole Faucet Drill Oval Front Ceramic Pedestal
$89.00
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Kohler K 6650 0 White Sudbury service sink with two hole faucet drilling
Kohler K 6650 0 White Sudbury service sink with two hole faucet drilling
$401.77
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Self Rimming Kitchen Sink 3 Hole Faucet Drilling and
Self Rimming Kitchen Sink 3 Hole Faucet Drilling and
$281.86
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Hole Saw Drilling Tool w Wood Flat Bit for Wooden Doors
Hole Saw Drilling Tool w Wood Flat Bit for Wooden Doors
$8.59
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12mm Drilling Hole Round 135 Degree Glass Support Clip
12mm Drilling Hole Round 135 Degree Glass Support Clip
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12mm Drilling Hole Squared Glass to Glass Clip Support
12mm Drilling Hole Squared Glass to Glass Clip Support
$6.64
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Self Rimming Kitchen Sink With 4 Hole Faucet Drilling
Self Rimming Kitchen Sink With 4 Hole Faucet Drilling
$208.15
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BLUM ECODRILL DRILLING JIG FOR HIDDEN HINGES PLUS HOLES FOR MOUNTING SCREWS
BLUM ECODRILL DRILLING JIG FOR HIDDEN HINGES PLUS HOLES FOR MOUNTING SCREWS
$110.00 (1 Bid)
Time Remaining: 5d 3h 57m

Kohler K 1997 1 0 White Wall Mount Lavatory with Single Hole Faucet Drilling
Kohler K 1997 1 0 White Wall Mount Lavatory with Single Hole Faucet Drilling
$138.81
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Silverline 273238 1 4 Inch Pilot Drill for Use with Bi Metal Hole Saw Arbors
Silverline 273238 1 4 Inch Pilot Drill for Use with Bi Metal Hole Saw Arbors
$4.57
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Self Rimming Kitchen Sink With 4 Hole Faucet Drilling
Self Rimming Kitchen Sink With 4 Hole Faucet Drilling
$401.47
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Hole Saw Drilling Tool w Wood Flat Bit for Wooden Doors
Hole Saw Drilling Tool w Wood Flat Bit for Wooden Doors
$8.94
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Kohler K 4898 0 White Portrait bidet with single hole faucet drilling
Kohler K 4898 0 White Portrait bidet with single hole faucet drilling
$494.64
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INSTALLATION ENTRY LOCK HOLE SAW KIT DRILL BIT TOOL
INSTALLATION ENTRY LOCK HOLE SAW KIT DRILL BIT TOOL
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Hole Saw Drilling Tool w Wood Flat Bit for Wooden Doors
Hole Saw Drilling Tool w Wood Flat Bit for Wooden Doors
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Irwin 10502855 5 283mm Step Drill Bit 10 Hole
Irwin 10502855 5 283mm Step Drill Bit 10 Hole
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12mm Drilling Hole Squared Glass to Glass Clip Support
12mm Drilling Hole Squared Glass to Glass Clip Support
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12mm Drilling Hole Glass to Glass Squared Clip Support
12mm Drilling Hole Glass to Glass Squared Clip Support
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Handrail 12mm Drilling Hole Squared Glass Clip Support
Handrail 12mm Drilling Hole Squared Glass Clip Support
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KEIL 711713068 Hole Drill Bit M16 With SDS Plus Shaft and Pilot Drill  68 mm
KEIL 711713068 Hole Drill Bit M16 With SDS Plus Shaft and Pilot Drill 68 mm
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12mm Drilling Hole Glass to Glass Squared Clip Support
12mm Drilling Hole Glass to Glass Squared Clip Support
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Handrail 12mm Drilling Hole Squared Glass Clip Support
Handrail 12mm Drilling Hole Squared Glass Clip Support
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12mm Drilling Hole Round 135 Degree Glass Support Clip
12mm Drilling Hole Round 135 Degree Glass Support Clip
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Self Rimming Kitchen Sink With 4 Hole Faucet Drilling
Self Rimming Kitchen Sink With 4 Hole Faucet Drilling
$238.20
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Handrail 12mm Drilling Hole Squared Glass Clip Support
Handrail 12mm Drilling Hole Squared Glass Clip Support
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Handrail 12mm Drilling Hole Squared Glass Clip Support
Handrail 12mm Drilling Hole Squared Glass Clip Support
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12mm Drilling Hole L Shaped Glass to Glass Support Clip
12mm Drilling Hole L Shaped Glass to Glass Support Clip
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Handrail 12mm Drilling Hole Squared Glass Clip Support
Handrail 12mm Drilling Hole Squared Glass Clip Support
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8mm Drill Hole Stainless Steel Handle Knob for Glasss Door
8mm Drill Hole Stainless Steel Handle Knob for Glasss Door
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ELKAY TOP MOUNT DOUBLE EQUAL BOWL STAINLESS STEEL KITCHEN SINK 2 HOLE DRILLING
ELKAY TOP MOUNT DOUBLE EQUAL BOWL STAINLESS STEEL KITCHEN SINK 2 HOLE DRILLING
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8mm Drill Hole Stainless Steel Handle Knob for Glasss Door
8mm Drill Hole Stainless Steel Handle Knob for Glasss Door
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Self Rimming Kitchen Sink With 4 Hole Faucet Drilling
Self Rimming Kitchen Sink With 4 Hole Faucet Drilling
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Self Rimming Kitchen Sink With 4 Hole Faucet Drilling
Self Rimming Kitchen Sink With 4 Hole Faucet Drilling
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Glass Door 8mm Drill Hole Stainless Steel Handle Knob
Glass Door 8mm Drill Hole Stainless Steel Handle Knob
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Tile In Kitchen Sink With 4 Hole Faucet Drilling
Tile In Kitchen Sink With 4 Hole Faucet Drilling
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10 Round Magnetic Kitchen Cabinet Door Catch Just drill a Hole   6Q
10 Round Magnetic Kitchen Cabinet Door Catch Just drill a Hole 6Q
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Handrail 12mm Drilling Hole Squared Glass Clip Support
Handrail 12mm Drilling Hole Squared Glass Clip Support
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Self Rimming Kitchen SInk With 3 Hole Faucet Drilling
Self Rimming Kitchen SInk With 3 Hole Faucet Drilling
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Irwin 10502850 4 12mm Step Drill Bit 9 Holes
Irwin 10502850 4 12mm Step Drill Bit 9 Holes
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8mm Drill Hole Stainless Steel Handle Knob for Glasss Door
8mm Drill Hole Stainless Steel Handle Knob for Glasss Door
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8mm Drill Hole Stainless Steel Handle Knob for Glasss Door
8mm Drill Hole Stainless Steel Handle Knob for Glasss Door
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12mm Drilling Hole Round 135 Degree Glass Support Clip
12mm Drilling Hole Round 135 Degree Glass Support Clip
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12mm Drilling Hole Squared Glass to Glass Clip Support
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Glass Door 8mm Drill Hole Stainless Steel Handle Knob
Glass Door 8mm Drill Hole Stainless Steel Handle Knob
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12mm Drilling Hole L Shaped Glass to Glass Clip Support
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8mm Drill Hole Stainless Steel Handle Knob for Glasss Door
8mm Drill Hole Stainless Steel Handle Knob for Glasss Door
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INSTALLATION ENTRY LOCK HOLE SAW KIT DRILL BIT NEW
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8mm Drill Hole Stainless Steel Handle Knob for Glasss Door
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8mm Drill Hole Stainless Steel Handle Knob for Glasss Door
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Self Rimming Sink With 3 Hole Faucet Drilling
Self Rimming Sink With 3 Hole Faucet Drilling
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8mm Drill Hole Stainless Steel Handle Knob for Glasss Door
8mm Drill Hole Stainless Steel Handle Knob for Glasss Door
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Self Rimming Sink With 3 Hole Faucet Drilling
Self Rimming Sink With 3 Hole Faucet Drilling
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Self Rimming Sink With 4 Hole Faucet Drilling
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Self Rimming Kitchen Sink With 3 Hole Faucet Drilling
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Self Rimming Sink With 3 Hole Faucet Drilling
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Self Rimming Kitchen Sink With 3 Hole Faucet Drilling
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Hole Drilling
Hole Drilling

The End Of The Beam Drill Line?

For structural steel fabricators - the guys who cut, weld, shape and create joists, trusses and beams for office towers, hospitals, bridges, arenas - the last word in automation over the past several years has been the CNC beam drill line. A beam drill line is a machine tool that uses a conveyor to move a steel beam or "girder"into position, then drills holes - specifically bolt holes - in various locations along the steel piece, following the details provided in an engineering drawing of what the end product is to be.

An automated beam drill line is a big step in efficiency, compared to the traditional way of making various measurements on the bare beam to mark it as indicated by the engineering drawing, then drilling the holes manually - typically using a standard drill press. This time-consuming approach was an all manual process.

The Computer-Numerical-Controlled (CNC) beam drill line can download the digital drawing file, assess exactly where the holes belong, "probe" the beam using the drill head and positioners, then drill through the steel at very high speeds using super-hard carbide drill bits and cutting fluids. The bolt holes are made seemingly in the "blink of an eye" and most of the labor is getting the on and off the line and uploading the digital drawing into the machine's software.

That's a huge advantage over the "old fashioned" method, but there's a certain limitation, and it's a pretty important one. THERE ARE TYPICALLY MANY MORE MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS THAT MUST BE DONE ON THE STEEL BEAM. Cutting different features (such as copes, notches, bevels) into the , trimming off the end of the section to get it to the required length, and "scribing" different characters and symbols into the workpiece are additional operations typically required on many steel beams. How many of these can be performed by a CNC beam drill line? Sadly, none of them.

In summary, while a beam drill line boosts productivity of drilling bolt holes, it doesn't automate any of these other tasks.

A radically different fabrication method has come to the fabrication industry that performs hole drilling operation just as fast and accurately as the beam drill line, but performs a comparable level of automation to the many additional operations done to structural beams. It uses high-definition plasma cutting to thermally cut through or scribe the steel.

This technology is similar to the beam drill line in that the steel is transferred into the plasma torch vicinity, the digital file containing all the feature information is loaded into the plasma machine's PC-based control system, and the cutting torch tip touches the workpiece to figure out (and remember) precisely where it's located and envelope and surface features. Then the plasma torch starts cutting bolt holes . . . and notches, copes, cutouts, bevel cuts, miter cuts . . . the full range of operations associated with structural steel fabrication.

The automated plasma cutting machines can produce all these needed features, going from one side of the beam to the other side. When it's done, all the needed operations are finished - there's no need to move the steel piece to another operation. The plasma machines are kind of a "one stop shop" for fabricators.

Different versions of these plasma machines are coming on the market, with a variety of capacities and prices. As for the venerable beam drill line . . . the heyday of beam drill line technology has come and is on its way out.

There's a lot more info here: The Demise of the Beam Drill Line?
How To Cope Steel Beams - Completey Automated

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admin posted at 2008-7-14 Category: home improvement