Tube Mill Operation

TUBE MILL OPERATION

Description
The tube mill operator course is designed to provide operators with a solid foundation and task based knowledge, about machine and process functions and general operating and quality procedures.

Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this class, you will:

Understand tube mill function
Be able to identify tube mill components
Be able to explain tube mill functions
Understand roll form basics
Know where the safety devices are located
Be able to load the uncoiler
Be able to feed tube into the mill
Be able to run tube mill in different modes
Be able to take qality measurements
Be able to change tube mill parameters
Be able to change cut-off knife

Outline

Folded Tube Overview
Folded Tube Mill vs. Welded Tube
Material Composition, terminology, specifications, Pattern
Power Transmission, Roll Stand Design
Safety Features, Safety Device Locations
Visual Machine Inspection/Familiarization
Uncoiler, Lubrication System
Roll Forming Tooling, Dual-Servo Cutoff, Tube Trayer
Uncoiler, Operator Interface
Primary Screens used in AUTO Mode
Length Change Screens, Manual Screens
Trayer Manual Screens, Fault History Screen
Coil Change Procedure
Startup and Shutdown Procedure
Quality, Job Instructions, Part Inspection Instructions
Photomicrograph Sample Preparation & Evaluation
Gage Instructions
Quality Data & Production Documentation
Preventative Maintenance, Troubleshooting
Equipment, Tooling & Asset Number Matrix
Roll Forming Basics , Uncoiler, Tube Fluxing System
Exit Conveyor & Diverter Table
Electrical Control System, A-B Contrologix 5000
A-B Servos, Miscellaneous controls
Preventative Maintenance, Operator PM Schedule
Skilled Trades PM Schedule
Tooling Changeover Procedure, Spare Parts

Duration
16 hours (two days)

Audience
Operators, supervisors

Course Material
Each participant will receive their own class binder with all reference material and exercises, so that these can be repeated later.

Hands-On Exercises
Customer specific