Rotating-head tube cutoff machines are a great way to speed up production and enhance safety and efficiency on your factory floor. However, these systems can also do much more. Besides chamfering and beveling, these cutoff systems can easily integrate features such as pin-stamping, laser etching and label printing to offer complete downstream tracking for any order. The Final Finish …
How To Choose the Right Rotating Head Cutoff Machine For Your Needs
Hautau offers a wide range of rotating head cutoff machines, each of which is designed for a particular purpose. Here is a brief rundown on what our machines do and how to choose the one that is right for your needs! The RC Series–A Rotating-Head Cut Off Lathe for Every Need The RC Series is designed to cut, face and …
How Integrated Machine Safety Improves Manufacturing Output
One of the most important concerns facing any company today is worker safety. Maintaining a safe environment is among the top priorities for most organizations, since safety translates into higher production levels, lower insurance rates, and better overall worker performance. With fewer lost-time accidents, companies run more smoothly and save money, as well as provide a better place for their …
Tube Beveling and Chamfering Options
Processing metal tubes starts with two major groups of operations: cutting and end-finshing. Many machines can do one of these things well, but not the other. For example, some stationary lathe machines cut metal tubing with a fair degree of accuracy, although vibration tends to be a problem for conventional cut-off lathes, leading to inaccurate cuts and high tool wear. …
Managing Large and Complicated Orders With an MES System
An MES or Manufacturing Execution System is more than just production management software. This system can help you handle the toughest and most complex orders, by creating a smooth workflow from raw material to finished product. With the right equipment and data transfer infrastructure in place, you can reduce setup time and scrap and be sure of consistent product flow. …
Finishing Processes for Metal Tubes
If you use tubing in manufacturing your product, an out-of-date tube cutting process may be limiting your overall production. You might consider just upgrading to an automatic cutoff saw or an automatic cutoff lathe. However, if your specifications require that the cut pieces to be deburred, chamfered or end-finished, the cutting operation is the easy part. The secondary deburring or …
Preventative Maintenance Can Help Extend Machine Life
Having made the wise investment in a rotating-head tube cutoff machine, the next step should be obvious: taking care of your machine so you get continuous production for years to come. Unfortunately, this may not be as easy as it sounds. Many business owners do not understand the maintenance schedule for a high-end machine very well, or the managers they …
Creating a Seamless Workflow with MES Software
When we think about making money with any business, we must necessarily consider how a company conducts its everyday activities. Workflow is a concept that has a huge impact on not only productivity, but also on profitability for any business. Simply put, the better a company’s workflow, the more likely it is to generate profits. Unfortunately, many businesses lose potential …
Eliminating Steps in Production With A Rotating-Head Cutoff Machine
One of the biggest problems producers face in processing metal tubes, particularly if they want to finish as well as cut, is excessive steps. Every time production stops for changeovers or recalculations, time is wasted unnecessarily. The ideal system is streamlined, offering producers seamless loading, cutting, finishing, and unloading or packaging options. But for many producers, this process is cumbersome. …
How Automation Changes Your Creative Process
In the world of manufacturing, automation is often the key to productivity increases. While productivity is important, it is also important not to lose sight of the creativity required to produce excellent materials. While some claim that automation can destroy creativity, turning every manufacturing process into a “cookie cutter” operation, this is not necessarily true. With the right machines, your …