| HARSLE 1250X4 Full CNC Sheet Metal Slotting Machine with V Shape |
A metal slotting machine, also known as a slotter, is a machine tool used for cutting slots, keyways, and other recesses into metal workpieces. It operates similarly to a shaping machine but is specialized for cutting slots and grooves rather than flat surfaces.
Here are some key features and aspects of a metal slotting machine:
Slotting Mechanism: The main feature of a slotting machine is its cutting mechanism, which typically consists of a vertical ram with a cutting tool attached to its lower end. The ram moves up and down vertically, cutting into the workpiece as it descends.
Tooling: Slotting machines use various types of cutting tools, including single-point cutting tools, rotary broaches, or slitting saws, depending on the specific application and requirements of the slot being cut.
Table: The workpiece is mounted on a table that can move horizontally and sometimes vertically to position the workpiece accurately under the cutting tool. The table may also have indexing capabilities for cutting multiple slots at precise intervals.
Feed Mechanism: Slotting machines have a mechanism for providing the necessary feed movement to the cutting tool as it cuts into the workpiece. This may be achieved using a crank and connecting rod mechanism or through hydraulic or pneumatic systems.
Control Mechanism: The operator controls the movement of the ram, the speed of cutting, and the feed rate of the tool through various control mechanisms, such as handwheels, levers, or electronic controls depending on the machine's design.
Accuracy and Precision: Slotting machines are capable of producing slots with high accuracy and precision, making them suitable for applications where tight tolerances are required.
Versatility: Slotting machines can cut slots of various shapes and sizes, including straight slots, circular slots, and irregularly shaped slots, making them versatile for a wide range of applications.
Safety Features: Like all machine tools, slotting machines are equipped with safety features such as guards, emergency stop buttons, and interlocks to ensure the safety of operators during operation.
Overall, metal slotting machines are essential tools in manufacturing and machining operations for producing precise slots and keyways in metal workpieces, and they come in various sizes and configurations to suit different production needs.
HARSLE is a leading and professional metal working machine manufacture in China, which was established in 1997 and located in the cultural ancient city of Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. After 20 years of development, it has been a famous and influential modern enterprise that owns three subsidiary cooperations; They are Nanjing HARSLE Machine Tool Co., Ltd; and Nanjing HASS CNC Machine Tool Co., Ltd; and HARSLE INDUSTRIAL LIMITED. Its sales revenue has been increased by over 100% yearly in recently years.
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