CNC cutting technologies include three main types of machines that play a crucial role in industrial steel processing: Plasma Cutting, Laser Cutting, and Press Brake-Guillotine Shear. These machines are designed and utilized according to different application needs. The selection of these machines depends on the type of material to be cut, its thickness, the precision requirements of the cut, production speed, and cost factors. Each type of machine offers advantages for specific industrial needs, and the right choice helps optimize productivity and cost efficiency.
Plasma Cutting
Plasma cutting is typically preferred for cutting thick and conductive metals. It is widely used in industries such as construction, automotive, and shipbuilding. It operates at moderate speeds, and the cutting surface can often be rough. It is cost-effective and has a high thermal impact.
Machine Capacity:
- Table Size: 2500 mm x 12000 mm
- Plasma Cutting Capacity: Up to 60 mm material thickness
- Oxygen Cutting Capacity: Up to 200 mm material thickness
- Pipe Cutting Capacity: Minimum diameter 50 mm, maximum diameter 600 mm, length 12 meters
Plasma cutting is a method that uses a high-temperature jet of ionized plasma gas to cut metals and other conductive materials. In plasma cutting, a focused jet of plasma gas is directed onto the material, and the high energy of the jet melts the metal, allowing the cutting process to take place.
Laser cutting provides high precision and quality in thin materials. However, the cost is generally higher, and it may not be economical for thick materials.
Plasma cutting is advantageous for economically cutting thick and hard materials. The cutting surfaces are rougher and precision is lower, but it offers cost advantages.
Plasma cutting is widely used in industrial steel manufacturing for cutting various materials. Here are some materials that can be processed with plasma cutting:
- Carbon Steel: Commonly used in industrial steel manufacturing, carbon steel can be cut quickly and efficiently with plasma cutting.
- Stainless Steel: Known for its high strength and corrosion resistance, stainless steel can be processed smoothly and cleanly with plasma cutting.
- Alloy Steel: Used in applications requiring high durability and strength, alloy steels can be effectively processed with plasma cutting.
- Galvanized Steel: Zinc-coated for corrosion resistance, galvanized steel can be easily cut with plasma cutting.
- High-Strength Low-Alloy (HSLA) Steel: Preferred in construction and structural applications, HSLA steels can be effectively processed with plasma cutting.
- Heavy Steel Plates: Thick steel plates used in shipbuilding, construction, and heavy industry applications can be cut with plasma cutting.
Plasma cutting offers high speed, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in processing these materials, making it a popular choice in industrial steel manufacturing.
Laser Cutting
Laser cutting is used for applications requiring thin and precise cuts. It is ideal for industries such as automotive, aerospace, and electronics. It provides very high cutting precision, has a very high cutting speed, and thermal deformation during cutting is almost non-existent. However, it is more expensive compared to plasma cutting. Machine Capacity:
- Wear Plate and Black Sheet Cutting: Up to 20 mm material thickness
- Chrome Cutting: Up to 15 mm material thickness
Laser cutting is a manufacturing method that uses high-powered laser beams to cut materials. This technology cuts by melting or vaporizing the material through the intense heat generated by the laser. When combined with CNC (Computer Numerical Control) technology, a laser cutting machine can perform extremely precise and complex cuts. The CNC laser cutting process allows for high cutting speeds, surface integrity, and precision.
Fiber laser cutting is a technology that offers significant advantages, especially in metal cutting. The main advantages are:
- High Cutting Speed: Fiber lasers have higher cutting speeds compared to other types of lasers. This is a major advantage in mass production processes.
- High Precision and Cutting Quality: Fiber lasers can operate with very high precision, allowing for fine details and complex geometries to be cut accurately.
- Versatility in Materials: Fiber lasers are particularly effective on metals (stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, etc.) and have a wide range of applications in cutting and drilling these materials.
- Low Maintenance Requirements: Fiber lasers have fewer mechanical parts and require less maintenance than other types of lasers, reducing operating costs.
- Environmentally Friendly and Energy Efficient: Fiber lasers use energy more efficiently and are environmentally friendly. They save on energy consumption compared to other types of lasers.
-Steel
-Stainless Steel
-Aluminum
Press Brake-Guillotine Shear
Press Brake-Guillotine Shear is used for cutting and bending metal sheets. It has a wide range of applications, including construction, furniture, and automotive. It can perform quick cuts and precise bends, and as a cold process, it has no risk of thermal deformation. It offers economical solutions for mass production. Machine Capacity: For a length of 3 meters:
- Stainless Steel Cutting: Up to 6 mm
- Wear Plate and Chrome Cutting: Up to 8 mm
- Black Sheet Cutting: Up to 15 mm
A guillotine shear is an industrial machine used for cutting metal sheets. Various cutting shapes and techniques can be employed during the cutting process. Here are the cutting shapes that can be achieved with a guillotine shear and their characteristics:
- Straight Cut:
- Definition: The process of cutting the metal sheet along a straight line.
- Applications: The most common type of cut, used to divide sheets into specific sizes.
- Advantages: The cutting process is quick and efficient, with a typically smooth cutting surface.
- Angle Cut:
- Definition: The process of cutting the metal sheet at a specific angle.
- Applications: Used in applications where metal parts need to be cut at specific angles, such as in construction and assembly.
- Advantages: Provides flexibility for special designs and applications.
- Strip Cut:
- Definition: The process of cutting the metal sheet into long, narrow strips.
- Applications: Used in applications requiring metal bands or strips, such as frame making or fastener production.
- Advantages: Ideal for cutting long pieces and reduces material waste.
- Multiple Cuts:
- Definition: The process of making multiple cuts simultaneously.
- Applications: Used in applications requiring mass production.
- Advantages: Increases production speed and saves time.
- Parallel Cut:
- Definition: The process of cutting the metal sheet along parallel lines.
- Applications: Used for sheets that need to be divided into equal-sized pieces.
- Advantages: Ensures consistent and smooth pieces.
- Corner Cut:
- Definition: The process of cutting the corners of the metal sheet.
- Applications: Used in applications where the corners of sheets need to be rounded or sharp corners need to be removed.
- Advantages: Provides aesthetics and safety, especially in decorative and assembly processes.
- Hole Cutting:
- Definition: The process of creating holes in specific areas of the metal sheet.
- Applications: Used in applications requiring mounting holes or ventilation holes.
- Advantages: Provides precise and clean hole cutting.
- Punching:
- Definition: The process of cutting or removing small parts from specific areas of the metal sheet.
- Applications: Used to create holes, slots, or special shapes.
- Advantages: Provides high precision and detailed cutting.
Guillotine shears are widely used in industrial metalworking processes due to their high cutting precision and efficiency. The type and technique of cutting are chosen based on the type of material being processed and the desired outcome.
Located in Trabzon, Turkey, Tekmetsan is a firm equipped with advanced technologies in industrial steel processing. Our facilities feature all types of CNC cutting machines, including plasma cutting, laser cutting, and guillotine shears. This allows us to offer our customers high precision, fast production, and cost efficiency. Additionally, with our extensive machine capacity, we can meet all your cutting and bending needs.
