Material Removal
Abrasive Cutoff Machine: CS1-A
The Tridex CS1-A Precision Abrasive Cutoff Machine provides fast, clean cuts with minimal burrs. Its robust design uses high-precision, CNC-grade components for superior accuracy when cutting solid bars and tubes.
Common Applications for Abrasive Cutoff:
- Stainless and Nickel Alloy Forging Blanks
- Hardened Tool Steel Rod
- Tungsten and Molybdenum Rod
- Rubber/Metal Extrusions
- PEEK and PEEK-SilTM Tube
- Dental Alloys
- Ceramics
- Ferro-Magnetic Alloys
Product Details
Key Features
- Compact, robust design for superior tolerance and finish.
- Fast, clean cuts with minimal burrs.
- Cuts multiple tubes or bars per cycle.
- Easy setup and operation using a color touchscreen HMI.
- Programmability and flexibility of changing cut lengths without operator input.
- Offered in right- or left-hand configuration to create a work cell with one operator running two machines.
- All stainless construction, including a full-access stainless splash guard and coolant tank.
- No painted surfaces.
- Fixtures and jobs can be changed in one minute.
- Thin, inexpensive rubber bond wheels never go dull or need sharpening, minimizing kerf loss.
- Mitsubishi PLC Control System.
- All feed components are protected from the coolant.
- Leaves parts with a smooth surface finish, 0.2 – 0.4 RA typical.
- Can also use diamond and CBN wheels.
Specs
- Cutting Capacity – Diameter: Standard .012” (0.3mm) to 1.25” (32mm); optional 2.5” (63.5mm)
- Cutting Capacity – Length: min .25” (6mm), no maximum
- Positioning Accuracy: 0.0004” (0.01mm)
- Traverse Speeds: 600 inches/min (15,240 mm/min)
- High Precision Spindle: Ceramic Bearings and Air Purge
- Direct Drive Spindle Motor: 7.5 HP (5.6kw) Servo Motor – No DriveBelt
- Carbide Blade Guides: Low profile with simple adjustment control
- Control: Operator pendant color touch screen
- Fixtures: Quick change – no tools required
- Coolant Supply Tank: 50 Gallon (200 Liter) Stainless Steel
- Safety Standards: Meets CE and ISO-13849.1
- Air: 4CFM @ 80PSI
- Power: 460V, 60Hz standard. 380V, 50Hz optional
- Machine Footprint: 137 x 79 x 79 inches (3,480 x 2,000 x 2,000mm)
- Machine Weight: 3,300 lbs (1,497kg)
Commonly Used Materials
- Tool Steels
- Stainless
- Inconel
- MP-35
- Hast-X
- Tungsten
- Glass
- Ceramics
- Carbon fiber