Case Studies / High-speed cutting of special steels

High-speed cutting of special steels

ONL HSS  ·  Japan  ·  Steel service centers

3 → 1machines replaced
Multi-shiftcontinuous duty

The Challenge

Continuous cutting of extremely tough steels to tight tolerances at the lowest possible cost per cut. The real constraint was floor space: one machine had to do the work of three, in a smaller footprint, across multiple shifts.

  • Replace the output of three conventional saws
  • Fit a compact footprint
  • Hold tight tolerances at high volume
  • Safe loading and unloading in a high-intensity environment

The Solution

An ONL HSS built around high-speed carbide cutting of tool and alloy steels, with the feed system and clamping engineered to keep the cut stable enough to protect blade life.

  • Heavy-duty frame and oversized components
  • Carbide blade for high-speed cutting and long life
  • Brushless linear head feed on ball screws
  • Encoder-controlled material clamping
  • No vibration or noise during the cut
  • Industry 4.0 ready for remote monitoring

The Results

  • Cutting cycle time down significantly
  • Tight tolerances and excellent cut quality
  • Longer blade life from controlled cutting motion
  • Stable cutting even on the hardest steels
  • Fast return on investment from low operating costs

Project Overview

Client
Japanese company cutting and distributing high-strength steels
Year
2022–2023
Technology
ONL HSS — high-speed sawing technology
Location
Japan
Industry
Steel service centers

Technology

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