A rotating head cutoff machine is designed to make precise cuts in metal stock. Using a rotating head cutoff tool to cut and finish metal pipes or cylinders allows manufacturers to increase quality and speed up production time when compared with older cutting lathes. Tube cutting and chamfering becomes much easier, and large, complicated orders can be handled in a single run instead of through multiple, time-consuming and labor intensive processes.
How Does a Rotating Head Cutoff Machine Work?
Unlike traditional lathes, a Rotating-Head Cutoff Machine features a servo-driven cutting head that moves around the stock, which is held stationary. This ability to rotate the cutting head around the material, rather than having the metal tube spin against a stationary cutting surface, is the key to the rotating head machine’s efficiency. These machines allow users to make cuts at different angles and positions, creating a versatile, wide range of capabilities for both rough cutting and finishing. The cutting head can be adjusted to various angles, enabling users to make straight cuts, beveled cuts, and even intricate shapes and designs.
Rotating head cutoff machines are particularly useful in tasks that require precise cuts and intricate finishes, or cutting tasks that involve a range of lengths and thickness of pipe for a single run. The rotating head cutting tool can be programmed for the most complicated and intricate finishes imaginable, with precise results each time. Because the machine reduces or removes almost all vibration caused by standard lathes, the final products are far more accurate than with older systems.
Another feature of a rotating-head cutoff system is its versatility and efficiency. They make cutting metal rods, pipes, or bars quick and simple, with the sorting and cutting order created by the computerized operating system rather than a human operator. This means loading, sorting and processing metal tubes is no longer dependent upon worker speed, and safety and efficiency are both prioritized.
The benefits of using rotating head cutoff tools extend beyond their versatility. These machines are designed to be durable and long-lasting, providing reliable performance over time. They are also designed with safety features such as guards and handles to ensure user protection during operation. Additionally, many models have adjustable speed settings, allowing users to control the cutting speed based on the material being cut.
Perhaps the most important gain manufacturers make when they switch to rotating-head cutoff machines is control. With the right system, the user can receive feedback through an MES from loading of raw material to final packaging of finished products. The addition of loading and unloading accessories can make even the most complicated orders a hands-off process, without sacrificing any control over quality, accuracy and efficiency.
At Hautau, we have been creating amazing rotating-head cutoff machine systems for decades. Our professionals can help you design the right system for your particular needs. Give us a call today to learn more about how we can help you increase speed, efficiency, and accuracy off all your metal tube orders.