The Pros and Cons of CutOff Machine Types

 

When you want to process a large batch of metal tubes in a single run, there are various ways of getting the job done.  Of course, metal tubes can still be cut by hand, but this is a time-consuming and laborious process, and most manufacturers have now turned to automation to get their large batches delivered quickly.  These manufacturers have the option of choosing from several different types of cut-off machines, each with their own set of “pros” and “cons.” 

The basic division between types of tube cutting machines are the movement of the head:  stationary or rotating.

Stationary Head Cutting Machines

A stationary head cutting machine does exactly what the name implies:  holds the cutting head stationary while the tubes move into position, either by being manipulated by hand or by a machine.  The cutoff process centers around this stationary cutting head, so moving the tubes into position becomes the focus of the process. 

The benefits of this type of setup include low-cost and ease of use for small runs.  However, there are also several disadvantages to a stationary head cutting setup.  For one thing, the movement of the tubes often results in chips or snags at the cutting edge, which can lead to damage to the tubes or injury to workers.  Further, most stationary-cut tubes require a second milling process for chamfering or shaping; this may require transporting the tubes to a different location, adding a step to the labor process as well as the purchase of two machines instead of one.  Finally, many stationary head cutting machines are incapable of cutting varied shapes and are limited in the range of tube sizes they can accommodate.

Rotating Head Cut Off Machines

A rotating head cutoff machine uses a completely different mechanism for handling metal tubes.  Unlike the stationary head cut off machine, where the tubes are fed in by hand, the rotating head machine moves the cutting mechanism around the tube, which is held stationary during the process.

This type of tube cutting and chamfering process has many advantages.  First, it allows for much finer and more precise cuts than a stationary cutting saw can provide.  The tube being held stationary allows a servo-controlled rotating head to swiftly make custom cuts and shapes that are simply not possible on a stationary head.  Furthermore, the rotating head means that the tube is cut while being held still, leading to far less kerf waste and burring.  When a tube is cut using a rotating head, the precision of the cut allows the operator to control, to a large degree, the slips that often cause burring or chipping.  This makes the cuts safter for workers to handle.  Finally, a rotating-head machine can often handle much larger loads than a stationary machine, and make multiple cut lengths at once, shortening the processing time. Because the cuts and chamfering are all done in one spot, this also cuts down on labor in processing metal tubes.

Hautau has been creating rotating-head cutoff machine solutions for years and is here to help you find the right processing machine for your business.  Call us today to learn more.




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