Cut-to-Length & Blanking
Cut-to-Length and Blanking
Cut-to-Length and Blanking are both cutting services that can help you process large rolls of steel materials into sheets or parts of specific sizes. The difference between them is that the former cuts the metal into rectangular materials, while the latter can produce various shapes.
The Cut-to-Length production line involves four steps. Uncoiling and Leveling aim to unwind the coil and ensure the flatness of the final sheet. Feeding ensures that the leveled sheet is precisely fed into the shearing equipment. Cutting, or Shearing, ensures that the metal sheet is cut to a fixed length. Stacking is the final step, where the cut sheets are neatly stacked without manual labor, facilitating further processing or transportation.
The Blanking production line steps are similar to uncoiling, but the cutting step is more complex. You can choose between Stamping Blanking and Laser Blanking to achieve different effects. Speaking of effects, just like Zhaojian, whether you need metal parts of any shape and size, we can efficiently meet your expectations with varying techniques of cutting. Contact us now.
Machines Used and Specifications
Whether on a Cut-to-Length or Blanking production line, the following machines are used: Uncoiler, Leveler, Feeder, Shearing Machine, and Stacker. However, for the core cutting process, Blanking is more complex and involves the use of a Stamping Press or Laser Cutting Machine. Below are the maximum specifications that the machines in these two processing operations can accommodate.
| Process | Max Thickness (approx.) | Max Width (approx.) | Max Length (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cut-to-Length | Up to 25 mm | Up to 2500 mm | Typically up to 12,000 mm |
| Blanking | Up to 12 mm | Up to 2000 mm | Varies, often smaller pieces |
Use Cases and Applications
Cut-to-Length is widely used in industries such as construction, automobile, and home appliance, providing steel sheets in various standard or custom sizes.
Blanking is widely applied in the automobile (body panels, components), home appliances, electronics, aerospace, and other industries, manufacturing initial blanks of steel parts that require specific shapes.