ABM1218 FR Double-Sided Plate/Pipe Beveling Machine
The Steelmax ABM1218 is a portable beveling machine capable of producing weld-ready bevels on flat plates of any shareable material up to 100,000 psi tensile strength.
The ABM1218 FR uses a shearing process that is silent and fast. A powerful 3 horsepower electric motor drives the machine at speeds up to 8.5 feet per minute, making it the most powerful machine in its class. The machine can produce a 1/2” (12 mm) wide bevel in a single pass and can produce a maximum 3/4” (18 mm) wide bevel on plates or round tubes from 1/4” (6 mm) to 1-9/16” (40 mm) thick in multiple passes.
A 30° bevel angle attachment is included, and interchangeable bevel angle attachments are available for 22.5°, 25°, 30°, 35°, 37.5° and 45° bevels. The machine is easily inverted to bevel the underside of the plate – eliminating the need to flip the material – improving operational safety and increasing productivity.
The ABM1218 FR produces no smoke or dust and almost no noise. Bevels are produced without thermal distortion and the material is weld-ready without additional grinding to remove dross, slag or heat affected zone (HAZ).
Features of the ABM1218 FR
- 3 horsepower motor
- Self-feeding for consistent bevel geometry from end-to-end
- 180° inversion allows for quick and easy creation of double-sided bevels – dramatically reducing material handling costs and improving safety.
- Shearing cutting wheels are long lasting, quiet and fast – beveling up to 8.5 ft/min
- Bevel pipe and round tubes 4” in diameter and larger
Benefits of the ABM1218 FR
- Functions as a traveling machine with the trolley, or as a stationary machine
- Portable machine that can easily be moved throughout the shop
- Great machine for creating weld coupons
ABM 1218 FR Technical Specifications
| Feature | Parameter |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 480V, 3 Phase, 50-60 Hz |
| Power | 2,200 Watts |
| Spindle speed | 9 RPM |
| Bevel Angle Range (β, Fig. 1) | 22.5°, 25°, 30°, 35°, 37.5°, 45° |
| Maximum Bevel Width (b, Fig. 1) | 3/4" (18 mm) |
| Maximum Bevel in a Single Pass | 1/2" (12 mm) |
| Minimum Plate Thickness | 1/4" (6 mm) |
| Maximum Plate Thickness | 1-9/16" (40 mm) |
| Minimum Plate Width | 2-3/16" (55 mm) |
| Cutting Speed | 8.5 ft/min (2.6 m/min) |
| Minimum Pipe ID | 4" (100 mm) |
| Part Number | SM-ABM-1218 FR |
Pictorial Specifications
Bevel width up to 3/4’’ (18 mm)
Bevel angles: 22.5°, 25°, 30°, 35°, 37.5°, 45°
Min plate thickness 6 mm Max plate thickness 1-9/16’’ (40 mm)
Min plate width 2-3/16″ (55 mm)
Top beveling
Bottom beveling
Pipe OD beveling Min. ID 4″ (100mm)
