Metal cut to length line is a kind of equipment for processing metal coils and stacking. It is divided into stop shearing, high-speed shearing and flying shearing according to its speed. The cut to length equipment mainly consists of a loading trolley, a decoiler, a leveler, a feeding mechanism, a cut station, a conveying device, a stacking device, etc.
It is used to uncoil, level, cut and shear metal coils into flat plates of the required length and stack them. It is suitable for processing cold-rolled and hot-rolled carbon steel, silicon steel, tinplate, stainless steel and various metal materials after surface coating. The metal cut to length equipment has a high degree of automation and is simple and reliable to operate. It has high precision in fixed length and high flatness of the plate. The stacking is neat.
KINGREAL STEEL SLITTER is a professional manufacturer of metal cut to length equipment, and has formed its own system in research and development, production and sales. And KINGREAL STEEL SLITTER's metal cut to length equipment has been sold to Russia, Turkey, Egypt, India and other countries, and maintain close contacts with customers from various countries. KINGREAL STEEL SLITTER's cut to length line has been widely praised for its good quality, and has been recommended by customers to peer factories and has become a repeat customer.
KINGREAL STEEL SLITTER's engineers continue to study machines and seek new breakthroughs. Recently, they designed a heavy gauge cut to length line.
The original intention of the design of the heavy gauge cut to length line was that engineers found in a large number of visits that the market has gradually shifted from demand for thin plate metal processing to demand for thick plate metal, but there are not enough good machines on the market to provide thick plate metal processing. KINGREAL STEEL SLITTER wanted to design a heavy gauge cut to length line that can meet the needs of customers for thick plate metal processing.
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Compared with light gauge cut to length line, heavy gauge cut to length line has the following difficulties in production and manufacturing:
1. Higher requirements for shearing force and equipment strength
- Shearing force: Shearing of thick plates requires greater force. When designing, it is necessary to consider the strength of the shearing tool, the rigidity of the shearing frame, and the pressure level of the hydraulic system.
- Equipment strength: The equipment of the heavy gauge cut to length line requires higher structural strength and durability, especially the knives, frames and transmission components, which must be able to withstand long-term high-intensity shearing work.
2. Tool design and material selection
- Tool material: Thick plate shearing requires the use of high-strength and high-wear-resistant materials (such as alloy steel) to ensure the service life of the tool.
- Tool design: Thick plate shearing requires higher requirements for the angle design and gap adjustment of the tool, otherwise it is easy to cause poor plate edge quality or tool damage.
3. Drive system design
- Thick plate shearing requires a more powerful drive system, usually using a high-power hydraulic system or servo drive system. The design of the hydraulic system needs to consider higher pressure and flow to provide sufficient shearing force and movement speed.
4. Equipment stability and vibration control
- The impact force and vibration generated during the thick plate shearing process are greater, and the equipment needs better shock absorption design and rigidity to ensure shearing accuracy and equipment life.
5. Feeding and conveying system for thick plates
- Feeding difficulty: Thick plates are heavy, and the difficulty of automatic feeding and positioning increases significantly, requiring the design of a feeding system with a higher load-bearing capacity.
- Conveying system: The transportation of thick plates requires stronger rollers or conveying devices, and anti-slip and anti-deformation measures are also required.
6. Control of shearing accuracy
- Thick plates have higher rigidity and less deformation under force, but higher requirements for accuracy are required during shearing. A high-precision positioning system and control system are required to ensure the consistency of shearing dimensions.
7. Cooling and lubrication
- Thick plate shearing generates more heat, and tools and equipment require better cooling and lubrication systems to avoid tool damage or equipment failure caused by high temperature.
8. Production cost and technical difficulty
- The manufacturing cost of heavy gauge cut to length lines is higher, including the use of high-strength materials, precision machining and assembly, and more complex designs. The increase in technical difficulty also places higher demands on the manufacturer's R&D capabilities and production experience.
9. Safety Design
- During the shearing process of thick plates, the equipment bears greater energy and the safety hazards increase. More complete safety protection measures (such as safety shields, emergency stop systems, etc.) are needed to ensure the safety of operators and equipment.
The design parameters of the heavy gauge cut to length line are a key issue, especially the maximum thickness of the plate that can be processed. After in-depth market research and customer demand analysis, KINGREAL STEEL SLITTER engineers decided to expand the processing capacity of this heavy gauge cut to length equipment to metal plates with a maximum thickness of 20mm to meet a wider range of application needs.
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Market research and customer demand analysis
1. Limitations of existing shearing lines
Most common shearing lines on the market can process metal plates with a thickness of 0.3-3mm, and are mainly used in light industry and medium and thin plate processing. However, with the growth of heavy industry demand and the upgrading of the metal processing industry, customers' demand for equipment to process thicker plates has increased significantly.
2. Customer feedback
KINGREAL STEEL SLITTER communicates with previous customers to gain a deep understanding of their recent production needs and technical pain points. For example:
- Some customers need to process steel plates with a thickness of 10-20mm for bridges, building structures and heavy machinery.
- The market demand for high-strength steel plates, wear-resistant steel plates and composite plates is gradually increasing, and the thickness of these plates usually exceeds the processing range of traditional shearing lines.
1. Maximum processing thickness: 20mm
After comprehensively considering market demand and equipment performance, KINGREAL STEEL SLITTER decided to design a cut to length equipment that can process metal plates with a maximum thickness of 20mm. This parameter not only meets the needs of most customers, but also has strong competitiveness in the market.
2. Optional configuration
In order to meet the production needs of different customers, this cut to length line supports flexible configuration options, including:
- Double stacking table: improve production efficiency and suitable for mass production.
- Double leveling device: ensure the flatness of thick plates and improve shearing quality.
- Laminating function: protect the surface of metal plates to avoid scratches or damage, especially suitable for the processing of decorative plates.
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