Boiler making demands the assembly of complex components, but before this can be carried out all parts must be prepared as accurately as possible. Three dimensional parts such as pipes and dished ends can be particularly difficult and for high quality bevel and profile cutting of these components, ESAB Automation has introduced the VBA Wrist. This innovative 3D process technology can also be used for both normal 2D vertical weld and edge preparation of steel plate.

By totally eliminating manual measuring and manual cutting, as well as reducing workplace handling and post cutting operations, the VBA wrist will appeal to all boiler makers.

In combination with ESAB's Vision Control, extremely small bevel tolerances can be achieved and due to its compact design and low weight, the VBA Wrist can be used with the ESAB Suprarex SXE-P cutting machine.

The VBA Wrist operates on a new patented principle.

In contrast to conventional systems, the tool centre point (TCP) of the VBA Wrist remains fixed in space during swivelling.

Its high accuracy adapts perfectly to every cutting task and its integration into CNC cutting machines provides uncomplicated control of the cutting process.

Cutting parameters are automatically set for various material thicknesses as well as bevel angles, significantly reducing programming requirements.

Exactly repeated cycles in bevel cutting for X and Y cuts provide the highest cutting quality even on complex geometrics.