KleenCut is an automatic high-speed cutting system that provides virtually burr-free cuts that usually require additional finishing operations.
KleenCut – cutting technology based on supported shears
KleenCut is a cutting technology based on supported shears. The KleenCut™ method uses tools that are ground to fit both the outside and inside diameters of pipes. The inner tools, punches, and the outer tools, dies, are separated into two sections and surround the pipe to be cut on each side. So Ventor offers : Haven KleenCut™ model 600 series, which is designed for thick-wall, short-length parts, and Haven KleenCut™ model 700 series using a cutting process that automatically cuts precise lengths of pipe.
KleenCut is an automatic high-speed cutting system that provides virtually burr-free cuts that typically require additional finishing operations. The cut is made by shearing across the plane of the workpiece and with no loss of material. The technology is ideal for mandrel-drawn tubes or tubes of equivalent dimensional tolerance, but is also used in welded solutions. The pipe is supported by two outer die rings and an inner punch assembly that form the shear plane. Half of the tool set is stationary, while the other half moves both vertically and horizontally. Once the raw pipe is in place, the moving side shears separate the pipe from the stationary side. This cycle is repeated for the entire length of the unworked pipe, and then the next piece is automatically fed into the starting position. Burr-free cutting usually does not require final finishing operations, but the system can be easily integrated into secondary processes such as milling. The system has a high capacity, cutting up to 5,700 pieces per hour with a cut length tolerance of +/-0.010 inch (+/-0.25 mm).
The KleenCut™ method uses tools that are ground to match both the outside and inside diameters of the tubes. The inner tools, punches, and the outer tools, dies, are separated into two sections and surround the pipe to be cut on each side. When the pipe is positioned to provide the appropriate length for the cut, a hydraulic system moves the movable tool section vertically and horizontally. This results in a scissor cut relative to the stationary section.