Two common types of coil processing machine in the metalworking industry are the cut to length line and the coil slitting machine, each of which has its own characteristics in terms of construction, function and application. Understanding the difference is critical to choosing the right machine for the job. Cross cutters and slitting shears are two types of equipment commonly used in the metal processing field, and they are mainly used for cutting sheet metal. Although their function is somewhat similar, i.e. to cut sheet metal, there are significant differences in their operating principles and areas of application. Below is KINGREAL introduction to the differences between cross shears and slitting shears.
I. Basic Concept
- Cut To Length Line: Cross-cutting machine is mainly used to cut the metal sheet transversely to the required length. It usually consists of two sets of upper and lower blades. When the sheet metal is fed into the machine, the transverse cutting is realized by the fast closing movement of the upper and lower blades. This type of machine is suitable for fixed length cutting requirements in mass production.
- Coil Slitting Machine: The metal slitting machine is used to cut metal sheets longitudinally into strips of a specific width. It consists of one or more sets of rotating cutter wheels that cut along the length of the sheet as it passes through the machine, thus producing multiple strips of uniform width. Slitting machines are particularly suitable for the production of strips of material of varying widths.
2. The functional difference
- Cut to length machine: the emphasis is on the accuracy of the length and the control of flatness after cutting. Commonly used in the production of plates that need to be fixed length, such as manufacturing plates, automobile plates, home appliance plates and so on.
- Steel slitting machine: the emphasis is on the precise control of the width and the flatness of the edge. Suitable for industries that require strips of multiple widths, such as metal strips, refrigeration equipment, construction materials, etc.
3. Technical characteristics
- Cut to length production line: usually equipped with a set of fixed transverse cutting knives, can quickly complete the cutting, efficient production of fixed-length sheet. Normally speaking, the metal sheet will be directly carried out the automatic stacking process after the cross-cutting machine has finished cutting.
- Steel slitting machine: equipped with a set of adjustable longitudinal cutters, can be cut according to the need for different widths of the strip, with high material utilization and flexibility. For the longitudinal shear, after the completion of the longitudinal shear also need to carry out coil winding work and need to ensure the precision of the coil winding and then packaged into the secondary processing applications.
4. Field of application
Different manufacturing and processing scenarios will be based on the material handling needs to choose a cross shear or slitting machine. For example, cross shears are mostly used in automotive manufacturing and home appliance sheet production; while longitudinal shears are mostly used for manufacturing metal strips, seals, decorative strips, etc.
When selecting a cross shear or slitting machine, consider your specific production needs, material type, expected output, and processing accuracy requirements. Understanding the characteristics of each machine and the applicable scenarios can help you make a more reasonable choice of equipment and improve productivity and product quality.
