Metal sheet slotting machines are commonly used in the construction and decoration industry. They can perform V-grooving on metal sheets such as stainless steel and aluminum, creating a small radius of curvature on the edges of the bent workpieces and reducing the bending force required for the sheet. They can also be used to pre-position the curved edge length before bending to ensure accurate dimensions after bending. These machines are newly developed equipment that has been widely promoted in recent years.
Functional Features:
1. After V-grooving the metal sheets, the slotting machine reduces the bending force required for the sheet, allowing long sheets to be bent on lower-tonnage bending machines.
2. The slotting machine can also create engraved grooves on the metal sheets to pre-precisely position the dimensions of the curved edge length. This ensures high precision of the bending edge length by following the pre-engraved grooves during the bending process.
3. The slotting machine allows control of the depth of grooving on the metal sheets, enabling the bending of special profiles on regular bending machines. Without grooving, some special profiles cannot be bent on bending machines or would require complex and specially designed molds to complete the task.
Excellent Configurations:
1. High-power imported air-cooled spindle with high precision, long lifespan, stable operation, excellent startup performance, high torque, and improved efficiency for high-speed operations.
2. Unique tool-changing mechanism allows for easy replacement of required tools. The dedicated tool-setting table enables precise compensation for tool length errors. Tool change time is only 10 seconds, and the standard tool magazine can hold 8 tools, with the option for a larger capacity tool magazine.
3. Adopting imported PMI square linear guides with double-row and four-column ball sliders, providing high load-bearing capacity, smooth operation, high precision, and high strength. The high-quality steel rails ensure precision and wear resistance, with a lifespan 10 times longer than circular guides. Accurate down-cutting with imported ball screws.
4. Advanced file preprocessing function helps users correct errors in processing files in a timely manner. The software has good compatibility and can work with various CAD and CAM design software such as Type3/Artcam/Caste/Wentai.
5. High-power vacuum pump with stable performance, low temperature, low noise, environmental friendliness, long lifespan, and easy maintenance. Effectively solves the problem of difficult water circulation and refilling in cold weather.
6. The worktable is an internationally leading vacuum adsorption table made of composite wood, providing high adsorption force and the ability to firmly hold materials of different sizes without deformation.
7. Intelligent protection for the worktable prevents damage caused by misoperation or software errors. Intelligent processing boundary protection prevents mechanical collisions caused by design layouts exceeding the processing range.
8. Automatic lubrication system with oil injection, allowing one-touch operation for convenient use and better machine maintenance.
9. Equipped with high-power servo motor drive system imported from Japan, with dual motor drive for the Y-axis, enabling high-speed operation with a rapid traverse speed of over 60 meters per minute.
10. The electrical system adopts imported frequency converters, Mitsubishi servo drivers and motors, Siemens electrical components, etc. This avoids the common problem of high failure rates in ordinary domestic electrical components, providing stronger stability, durability, and safety.
11. Equipped with precise tool clamping position adjustment and automatic tool setting system, making tool change operations more convenient and efficient, directly improving production efficiency.
12. Separate control cabinet operating system for easier operation.
Excellent Configurations
Applicable Places:
Metal sheet slotting machines are specifically designed for the high-end architectural metal decoration industry. They can perform V-grooving on stainless steel sheets, aluminum sheets, composite aluminum sheets, steel sheets, and other metal sheets, meeting the special needs of high-end decoration in places such as hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, banks, and airports.
Classification and Comparison:
Metal sheet slotting machines are typically designed in two main forms: vertical and gantry. Gantry slotting machines originated from Korea and were imported equipment that gained popularity. However, after using them, many drawbacks were discovered compared to vertical slotting machines. Based on the comparison, the following distinguishing features can be summarized:
1. Precision Advantage: The depth of grooving directly affects the bending result. If the depth error reaches 0.05mm, the bending position R will be noticeably inconsistent. During operation, a vertical slotting machine's cutter travels in a fixed straight line position relative to the table, with a distance accuracy between the cutter tip and the table within a range of 0.02mm. In contrast, a gantry slotting machine works with a platform that is over 1.5 meters wide and over 4 meters long, making it difficult to control accuracy within a range of 0.1mm. Therefore, the precision of a gantry slotting machine is far inferior to that of a vertical slotting machine.
2. Power Consumption: When slotting, a vertical slotting machine's ram moves back and forth, weighing around 60kg. In contrast, a gantry slotting machine's gantry and ram move together, weighing around 1000kg. The energy consumption of the gantry slotting machine is more than 10 times that of the vertical slotting machine, making the vertical slotting machine an energy-saving and environmentally friendly equipment.
3. Processing Range: A vertical slotting machine has over a dozen independent clamping plates and clamps for automatic clamping of the workpiece. It can process sheet materials of any size, allowing grooving in both horizontal and vertical directions, with a minimum workpiece size of 80*80mm. A gantry slotting machine is only suitable for grooving large sheet materials. After grooving in the vertical direction, the sheet may deform, making it impossible to clamp it horizontally and perform grooving in that direction.
4. Processing Technology: The worktable of a vertical slotting machine is made of high-quality mold steel, undergoes heat treatment, and is finely ground to achieve a mirror-like surface finish. The worktable of a gantry slotting machine is made of ordinary iron plate through welding, and its hardness is lower than that of stainless steel sheets. This can cause scratching and damage to the blades, resulting in an uneven worktable surface and the appearance of blemishes on the processed products.
5. Easy Installation: A vertical slotting machine is made of welded steel plates, providing high strength, stable and quiet operation. It only requires placement and leveling on a flat and solid cement floor to ensure stable operation. It is also easy to move and install using lifting equipment. In contrast, a gantry slotting machine, due to the high-speed movement of the gantry and the need for platform adjustment, requires a concrete foundation according to the installation drawing, involving extensive construction work.
6. Safety of Use: A vertical slotting machine automatically clamps and positions the workpiece using hydraulic systems, with automatic operation, keeping the operator away from the moving parts of the machine. In a gantry slotting machine, the workpiece is clamped within the machine's moving range, and the gantry and control parts move together. The high-speed movement of the gantry can easily cause personal injuries to the operator, posing significant safety risks.
Safety of Use
7. Comprehensive Recommendation: Based on the characteristics of each form, if there are a significant number of irregularly shaped plates (cut by laser), it is recommended to choose a vertical slotting machine. If there are mostly whole sheets or symmetrically shaped pieces (square or rectangular), it is recommended to choose a gantry slotting machine. Considering the aforementioned features, it is evident that both machines have their own advantages in terms of precision, energy consumption, processing technology, and installation. However, the price of gantry slotting machines on the market is slightly lower than that of vertical slotting machines, so users can make their own choices based on their specific circumstances.
Operational Guidelines:
1. Start by cleaning the platform using an air duct, ensuring there are no metal shavings or debris present.
2. Place the metal sheet on the platform, aligning the starting end with the first pressure foot. If the metal sheet has a protective film, place it with the film side facing down.
3. Determine the position of the cutting tool. If it is not in the correct position, it can be corrected by using the "Origin Alignment" function. However, it is recommended to minimize the use of "Origin Alignment" operations.
4. Check the condition of the blades and determine if a blade change is necessary (use high-speed steel blades for iron plates and alloy blades for stainless steel plates).
5. Blade changes should be performed by a designated person, and when using alloy blades, a 35mm-high tool-setting block should be used for support.
6. After completing the necessary preparations, input the calculated bending dimensions into the machine. Pay attention to adding an error for the first cut (the error should be determined through actual measurements), and leave extra material for the final pressure plate.
7. After inputting the work parameters, ensuring that the first cut is not less than 8mm, press the "Slotting Preparation" button to make the first cut. Once the cutter retracts and the position indicator flashes "OK," move the gantry to the next cutting position by pressing the "Gantry Move Backward" button, then execute the next cut by pressing the "Ram Move Forward" button. Repeat this process until all dimensions have been cut.
8. After completing the final cut, manually move the gantry backward and release the material pressure switch to remove the sheet.
9. Clean the worktable.
Precautions:
1. Lubricating oil should be added before starting the machine each day.
2. The depths of single cuts should be as follows: 0.33, 0.22, 0.15, 0.15, 0.15, 0.15, 0.15, 0.10, 0.10.
3. The "Slotting Preparation" button is used as a preparation step before slotting in full-automatic mode. Do not press this button during the slotting process.
4. After inputting a new program, press the "Emergency Stop" switch and then reopen it before pressing the "Ram Move Forward" button to start the slotting process.
5. When bending angles are less than 90 degrees, use a chamfering tool to widen the grooves.
6. Avoid frequently toggling the switches in the electrical cabinet. When shutting down, simply turn the key to the off position.
7. During the slotting process, use an air duct to blow away metal shavings from the platform support frame. No debris should be present below the platform.
8. If the sheet support frame (pressure foot) is loose, use an Allen wrench to tighten the screws.
9. Regularly check the coolant level and the angle of coolant injection.
10. In the event of a machine malfunction, immediately stop the machine for repair and avoid operating it while it is malfunctioning.
Functional Features:
1. After V-grooving the metal sheets, the slotting machine reduces the bending force required for the sheet, allowing long sheets to be bent on lower-tonnage bending machines.
2. The slotting machine can also create engraved grooves on the metal sheets to pre-precisely position the dimensions of the curved edge length. This ensures high precision of the bending edge length by following the pre-engraved grooves during the bending process.
3. The slotting machine allows control of the depth of grooving on the metal sheets, enabling the bending of special profiles on regular bending machines. Without grooving, some special profiles cannot be bent on bending machines or would require complex and specially designed molds to complete the task.
Excellent Configurations:
1. High-power imported air-cooled spindle with high precision, long lifespan, stable operation, excellent startup performance, high torque, and improved efficiency for high-speed operations.
2. Unique tool-changing mechanism allows for easy replacement of required tools. The dedicated tool-setting table enables precise compensation for tool length errors. Tool change time is only 10 seconds, and the standard tool magazine can hold 8 tools, with the option for a larger capacity tool magazine.
3. Adopting imported PMI square linear guides with double-row and four-column ball sliders, providing high load-bearing capacity, smooth operation, high precision, and high strength. The high-quality steel rails ensure precision and wear resistance, with a lifespan 10 times longer than circular guides. Accurate down-cutting with imported ball screws.
4. Advanced file preprocessing function helps users correct errors in processing files in a timely manner. The software has good compatibility and can work with various CAD and CAM design software such as Type3/Artcam/Caste/Wentai.
5. High-power vacuum pump with stable performance, low temperature, low noise, environmental friendliness, long lifespan, and easy maintenance. Effectively solves the problem of difficult water circulation and refilling in cold weather.
6. The worktable is an internationally leading vacuum adsorption table made of composite wood, providing high adsorption force and the ability to firmly hold materials of different sizes without deformation.
7. Intelligent protection for the worktable prevents damage caused by misoperation or software errors. Intelligent processing boundary protection prevents mechanical collisions caused by design layouts exceeding the processing range.
8. Automatic lubrication system with oil injection, allowing one-touch operation for convenient use and better machine maintenance.
9. Equipped with high-power servo motor drive system imported from Japan, with dual motor drive for the Y-axis, enabling high-speed operation with a rapid traverse speed of over 60 meters per minute.
10. The electrical system adopts imported frequency converters, Mitsubishi servo drivers and motors, Siemens electrical components, etc. This avoids the common problem of high failure rates in ordinary domestic electrical components, providing stronger stability, durability, and safety.
11. Equipped with precise tool clamping position adjustment and automatic tool setting system, making tool change operations more convenient and efficient, directly improving production efficiency.
12. Separate control cabinet operating system for easier operation.
Excellent Configurations
Applicable Places:
Metal sheet slotting machines are specifically designed for the high-end architectural metal decoration industry. They can perform V-grooving on stainless steel sheets, aluminum sheets, composite aluminum sheets, steel sheets, and other metal sheets, meeting the special needs of high-end decoration in places such as hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, banks, and airports.
Classification and Comparison:
Metal sheet slotting machines are typically designed in two main forms: vertical and gantry. Gantry slotting machines originated from Korea and were imported equipment that gained popularity. However, after using them, many drawbacks were discovered compared to vertical slotting machines. Based on the comparison, the following distinguishing features can be summarized:
1. Precision Advantage: The depth of grooving directly affects the bending result. If the depth error reaches 0.05mm, the bending position R will be noticeably inconsistent. During operation, a vertical slotting machine's cutter travels in a fixed straight line position relative to the table, with a distance accuracy between the cutter tip and the table within a range of 0.02mm. In contrast, a gantry slotting machine works with a platform that is over 1.5 meters wide and over 4 meters long, making it difficult to control accuracy within a range of 0.1mm. Therefore, the precision of a gantry slotting machine is far inferior to that of a vertical slotting machine.
2. Power Consumption: When slotting, a vertical slotting machine's ram moves back and forth, weighing around 60kg. In contrast, a gantry slotting machine's gantry and ram move together, weighing around 1000kg. The energy consumption of the gantry slotting machine is more than 10 times that of the vertical slotting machine, making the vertical slotting machine an energy-saving and environmentally friendly equipment.
3. Processing Range: A vertical slotting machine has over a dozen independent clamping plates and clamps for automatic clamping of the workpiece. It can process sheet materials of any size, allowing grooving in both horizontal and vertical directions, with a minimum workpiece size of 80*80mm. A gantry slotting machine is only suitable for grooving large sheet materials. After grooving in the vertical direction, the sheet may deform, making it impossible to clamp it horizontally and perform grooving in that direction.
4. Processing Technology: The worktable of a vertical slotting machine is made of high-quality mold steel, undergoes heat treatment, and is finely ground to achieve a mirror-like surface finish. The worktable of a gantry slotting machine is made of ordinary iron plate through welding, and its hardness is lower than that of stainless steel sheets. This can cause scratching and damage to the blades, resulting in an uneven worktable surface and the appearance of blemishes on the processed products.
5. Easy Installation: A vertical slotting machine is made of welded steel plates, providing high strength, stable and quiet operation. It only requires placement and leveling on a flat and solid cement floor to ensure stable operation. It is also easy to move and install using lifting equipment. In contrast, a gantry slotting machine, due to the high-speed movement of the gantry and the need for platform adjustment, requires a concrete foundation according to the installation drawing, involving extensive construction work.
6. Safety of Use: A vertical slotting machine automatically clamps and positions the workpiece using hydraulic systems, with automatic operation, keeping the operator away from the moving parts of the machine. In a gantry slotting machine, the workpiece is clamped within the machine's moving range, and the gantry and control parts move together. The high-speed movement of the gantry can easily cause personal injuries to the operator, posing significant safety risks.
Safety of Use
7. Comprehensive Recommendation: Based on the characteristics of each form, if there are a significant number of irregularly shaped plates (cut by laser), it is recommended to choose a vertical slotting machine. If there are mostly whole sheets or symmetrically shaped pieces (square or rectangular), it is recommended to choose a gantry slotting machine. Considering the aforementioned features, it is evident that both machines have their own advantages in terms of precision, energy consumption, processing technology, and installation. However, the price of gantry slotting machines on the market is slightly lower than that of vertical slotting machines, so users can make their own choices based on their specific circumstances.
Operational Guidelines:
1. Start by cleaning the platform using an air duct, ensuring there are no metal shavings or debris present.
2. Place the metal sheet on the platform, aligning the starting end with the first pressure foot. If the metal sheet has a protective film, place it with the film side facing down.
3. Determine the position of the cutting tool. If it is not in the correct position, it can be corrected by using the "Origin Alignment" function. However, it is recommended to minimize the use of "Origin Alignment" operations.
4. Check the condition of the blades and determine if a blade change is necessary (use high-speed steel blades for iron plates and alloy blades for stainless steel plates).
5. Blade changes should be performed by a designated person, and when using alloy blades, a 35mm-high tool-setting block should be used for support.
6. After completing the necessary preparations, input the calculated bending dimensions into the machine. Pay attention to adding an error for the first cut (the error should be determined through actual measurements), and leave extra material for the final pressure plate.
7. After inputting the work parameters, ensuring that the first cut is not less than 8mm, press the "Slotting Preparation" button to make the first cut. Once the cutter retracts and the position indicator flashes "OK," move the gantry to the next cutting position by pressing the "Gantry Move Backward" button, then execute the next cut by pressing the "Ram Move Forward" button. Repeat this process until all dimensions have been cut.
8. After completing the final cut, manually move the gantry backward and release the material pressure switch to remove the sheet.
9. Clean the worktable.
Precautions:
1. Lubricating oil should be added before starting the machine each day.
2. The depths of single cuts should be as follows: 0.33, 0.22, 0.15, 0.15, 0.15, 0.15, 0.15, 0.10, 0.10.
3. The "Slotting Preparation" button is used as a preparation step before slotting in full-automatic mode. Do not press this button during the slotting process.
4. After inputting a new program, press the "Emergency Stop" switch and then reopen it before pressing the "Ram Move Forward" button to start the slotting process.
5. When bending angles are less than 90 degrees, use a chamfering tool to widen the grooves.
6. Avoid frequently toggling the switches in the electrical cabinet. When shutting down, simply turn the key to the off position.
7. During the slotting process, use an air duct to blow away metal shavings from the platform support frame. No debris should be present below the platform.
8. If the sheet support frame (pressure foot) is loose, use an Allen wrench to tighten the screws.
9. Regularly check the coolant level and the angle of coolant injection.
10. In the event of a machine malfunction, immediately stop the machine for repair and avoid operating it while it is malfunctioning.
