ACE NEWS

May 2008

Automated Construction Equipment (ACE) launches the automated door and window sub-assembly station. Built for continuous, high output production, the automated station allows for the simultaneous assembly of 2 window rough openings or 2 single door openings. There are squaring plates on 2 sides of each table and electrically driven compression bars on the opposite 2 sides for perfectly square construction.
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ACE Framing Systems

The ACE framing tables come in 3 series:

ACE Model 20 SF Framing Table (Patent Pending)

This unit can build frames up to 20’ high X 26’ long and is variable down to 4’.

There are 2 carriages, one on either side of the table on which are mounted the twin screw dolly machines. Both carriages are mobile, variable down to 4’. The carriages run the full length of the table. Control of the movement of each carriage is available on either side of the table.

Compression of the rails to the studs takes place as the operator closes the framing table. Final compression of the studs into the rail is accomplished by means of a pneumatically operated platen which firmly holds the rail and studs until fastening is complete.

The twin screw dolly machines which run the full length of the carriage, have cartridge style screw guns, holding 150 screws per cartridge. The operator lines the screw guns up to the stud and rail. He then triggers the guns which simultaneously screw the stud to the rail, both top and bottom.

When all studs are connected to the rails, the operator opens the table, activates the pop-up rollers and the completed frame is rolled out to the next operation.

The framing table includes “DeviceNet” capability which can connect to a plant ethernet system for integration with the original architectural/structural software program and for real time, remote monitoring of activity and function .

ACE Model 16 SF Framing Table (Patent Pending)

Our mid-range unit can build frames up to 16’ high X 16’ long , and is variable down to 3’6”

. There are 2 carriages, one on either side of the table on which are mounted the twin screw dolly machines. One carriage is fixed and the other is variable. The carriages run the full length of the table. Control of the movement of the variable carriage is available on either side of the table.

Compression of the rails to the studs takes place as the operator closes the framing table. Final compression of the studs into the rail is accomplished by means of a pneumatically operated platen which firmly holds the rail and studs until fastening is complete.

The twin screw dolly machines which run the full length of the carriage, have “Muro” cartridge style screw guns, holding 150 screws per cartridge. The operator lines the screw guns up to the stud and rail. He then triggers the guns which simultaneously screw the stud to the rail top and bottom.

When all studs are connected to the rails, the operator opens the table, activates the pop-up rollers and the completed frame is rolled out to the next operation.

The framing table includes “DeviceNet” capability which can connect to a plant Ethernet system for real time, remote monitoring of activity and functions.

The modular table can be expanded with 8’ or 16’ extensions to allow the building of floor panel sections up to 24 or 32 feet in length by 12” deep. This feature also comes with a moveable, intermediate span support for the extended length of the floor joists.

ACE Model 10 SF Mobile Framing Table (Patent Pending)

The smaller smaller Model 10 can build wall panels from 7 feet through 10 feet high by up to 16 feet long. This innovative unit can be mounted on a trailer for transport from site to site. There are 2 carriages, one on either side of the table on which are mounted the twin screw dolly machines. One carriage is fixed and the other is variable. The carriages run the full length of the table. Control of the movement of the variable carriage is available on either side of the table.

Compression of the rails to the studs takes place as the operator closes the framing table. Final compression of the studs into the rail is accomplished by means of a pneumatically operated platen which firmly holds the rail and studs until fastening is complete.

The twin screw dolly machines which run the full length of the carriage, have “Muro” cartridge style screw guns, holding 150 screws per cartridge. The operator lines the screw guns up to the stud. He then triggers the guns which simultaneously screw the stud to the rail top and bottom.

Sheathing can be completed on the framing table. When framing and sheathing functions are complete, the operator opens the table, activates the pop-up rollers and the completed frame is rolled out ready for installation on the project.

ACE EasiFramer (Patent Pending)

This unique mobile unit uses the frame of the table as the frame of the trailer. It is a variation of the ACE Model 10 Framing Table, capable of being towed from site to site, set up and made operational in minutes. Carriages on either side are optional and the machine is suited for either wood frame construction or light gauge steel construction.

Among its features are: ajustable guides to fix studs at 16”, 24” or custom spacing, ajustable stop for non-standard panels, twin air outlets for nail guns or screw guns, twin electrical outlets for nail guns, screw guns or cut-off saw, center support for window and door frame placement. Air driven pop-up rollers for easy panel delivery, platform levelers at all 4 corners, powder coated finish, 14” radial tires, e-z lube axle. 2,000 pound tonge jack and A-frame coupler for 2” ball.

The EasiFramer is ideal for the smaller framing or general contractor who wants to double production with less labor and whose clients are in multiple locations.

Bi-directional Tables

The bidirectional tables are 16’ X 6’. They are designed and located in combinations to receive panels of various sizes from the framing tables and transfer those panels to the sheathing tables. The transfer can be in a straight line or lateral transfer via pop-up pneumatic operated rollers onto a second sheathing table.

Sheathing Tables

The sheathing tables are 16’ X 16’. They are exceptionally sturdy to accommodate one or more operators to work on the top to complete and subcomponent or sheathing functions. Each table has 4 pneumatically operated pop-up rollers to transfer the finished panels to the final run out rollers.

Final Run-out Rollers

The run-out rollers are the staging area for panels to be picked up either by a mechanical lift such as an overhead crane, fork truck etc. or transfer to a cart for bundling and shipment.

Scissor Lift/Panel Stacker

The scissor lift stacker is a pneumatically operated table for receiving and stacking panels as they leave the run-out rollers. The panels are bundled, labeled and made ready for shipment on this unit.

Material Conveyor System

This unique and proprietary system for moving studs and rails up to 24 feet long to the framing tables on a 4 foot wide conveyor which automatically returns the empty carts to the picking station. The conveyor system is two tiered with pneumatic transfer elevators to lower the material transport carts to the powered lower level.

The specially designed carts allow for 4 way movement on 2 axis without turning the cart. This means that materials loaded onto the carts at the picking stations at right angles to the framing tables are always parallel to the operators at the framing stations. In addition, the carts have adjustable spacer bars to allow separation of different materials. The conveyor systems are shipped in 20 foot sections and are easily unloaded and assembled on-site with simple bolt together design. All powered sections are pre-wired and factory tested.

General

Each piece of equipment is designed in modular format for ease of container or flatbed truck shipment. Simple, on-site bolt together assembly and plug-in electronic connections facilitate early production. All power units are factory tested prior to shipment.