Burr-Free Cutting – Steel Tubes | Tridex CS1-E
Challenge
Tubes are cut one at a time with a standard abrasive cutting saw, leaving burrs. This requires a secondary process of wire brushing and tumbling to deburr tubes and remove any debris. Older machines have poor accuracy and outdated safety features. Debris from abrasive cuts causes frequent maintenance issues.
Design a process that can cut multiple tubes burr-free simultaneously without damage from debris. Reduce the number of steps in the production process. Provide a machine that won’t deteriorate over time.
Process
The Tridex CS1-E Burr-Free Electrochemical Cutoff Machine delivers precise, burr-free electrochemical cutoff, eliminating stress and mechanical distortion while producing a clean, heat-affected-zone-free part with every cut. Its all-stainless-steel construction resists corrosion and debris, simplifies maintenance, and its configurable right- or left-hand design lets a single operator run multiple machines simultaneously.
By eliminating secondary operations such as deburring, wire brushing, and tumbling, the CS1-E significantly improves production times and reduces overall process costs. The ECG process applies low cutting force to extend wheel life, while an integrated filter system removes fine debris to protect both the material and the machine throughout operation.
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The Tridex CS1-E Burr-Free Electrochemical (ECG) Cutoff Machine cuts burr-free, virtually eliminating the need for deburring or other corrective secondary operations and reducing scrap. ECG can cut almost all metals burr-free, making it an attractive option for cutting medical tubing. To increase efficiency, the CS1-E can cut multiple bars or tubes per cycle, limited only by part diameter.
