Case Studies / Fully automated square cutting

Fully automated square cutting

SVC HSS  ·  Worldwide  ·  Steel service centers

100sblanks per plate
0manual handling
<18 mopayback

The Challenge

Several service centers needed to automate cutting square blanks of varying sizes out of large-format plate. Each plate meant many cuts, and every cut meant repositioning by hand.

  • High cut count per plate
  • Long repositioning times
  • Repetitive cycles and manual handling risk
  • Cycle time and material waste both under pressure

The Solution

The SVC HSS uses a rotating blade guide to switch between longitudinal and cross cuts without moving the plate, an automated clamping gauge, and nesting software to lay out the cuts.

  • Rotating blade guide — no plate repositioning between cuts
  • Fully automated movable clamping gauge
  • Nesting software to optimize layout and cut waste
  • Hundreds of blanks from one plate without operator intervention
  • Finished pieces left arranged on the external table for unloading

The Results

  • Cycle time per plate reduced significantly
  • Manual handling during cutting eliminated
  • Material waste down through nesting
  • Mixed batches handled continuously
  • Return on investment inside 18 months

Project Overview

Client
Steel service centers supplying alloy steel plate
Year
2024–2025
Technology
SVC HSS — vertical bandsaw, rotating blade guide, fully automated
Location
Worldwide
Industry
Steel service centers

Technology

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