One of the most important goals of any production team is to streamline their process so that product is made in the quickest and safest way possible. In fact, making the fabrication process efficient is so important, there are often individuals whose only job is to monitor production and find bottlenecks. With a Rotating Head Cut Off Machine handling tube cutting and chamfering, it is possible to have quick, accurate production with far fewer slowdowns.
How Does A Rotating Head Cutoff Machine Help Speed Up Production?
The basic idea behind a rotating head cutoff machine is that the metal stock is held stationary while the cutting head moves around, cutting and finishing the tube. This is the opposite of a traditional lathe system in which the cutting head is fixed and a worker moves the stock to make cuts and finishes. How can this small difference translate into such a large difference in production speed?
First, the fact that the metal stock is held stationary removes several problems associated with traditional lathe production. When the stock is moved around the cutting head, as in many systems, burring, nicking and destruction of metal stock is a reality. Workers simply cannot mimic the automated movement of a servo-driven cutting head, and a significant amount of waste results. With an automated system, the stock is held motionless, resulting in smooth, accurate cuts every time.
Second, the fact that a rotating head machine is driven by automation software changes the entire process. Because the software can be programmed to make intricate and complicated cuts in any order you like, you can speed up and maximize efficiency of the run without having to constantly change out your materials. This is a game-changer for most production floors, where workers have traditionally shuffled metal tubes back and forth, loading, cutting and unloading the machines for every run. Now, with a rotating-head system, all the stock can be loaded at once, making complicated production runs simple.
Finally, the reduction of steps in an automated process translates into minutes and hours saved on the floor. The fact that workers do not have to handle metal tubes so frequently will ultimately save you hours of time in your larger runs, saving you money in labor. Further, because workers are not required to handle stock as often, you are eliminating many points in your production process where they could be injured. This can translate into reductions in lost time and other problems that plague hands-on businesses everywhere.
If you are looking for a way to automate your metal tube cutting and finishing processes, Hautau can help. We have been creating servo-driven, automated cutting head machines for decades. Our professionals can help you choose the right system for your business so that you can speed up your entire process while, at the same time, increase worker safety. Give us a call today to discuss how we can help you create a more efficient cutting and finishing line with a rotating-head cutoff system.