Cut-off machine Qcut 500 A

The Qcut 500 A is the powerhouse of the large cut-off machine family. Equipped with a highly dynamic axis drive and automatic trave cut/chop cut functions, the system cuts large components with exceptional precision, minimal contact, and outstanding speed.

  • Fast, powerful cuts: The highly dynamic axis drive allows rapid traverses of up to 80 mm/s and greatly reduces cutting time
  • Versatile applications: Cutting of particularly long samples is easily possible thanks to side openings on both sides
  • Multi-Position Process (MPP): Simultaneous positioning and automatic cutting of different components on the machine table

1. Ergonomic control panel

  • Large 12.1“ industrial touchscreen with intuitive QATM software
  • Quick setup, control of all axes with joystick

2. Robust machine body

  • Sturdy powder-coated aluminum construction
  • Integrable recirculating cooling unit
  • Automatic central lubrication of the axes

3. Large machine table

  • Made of stainless steel with integrated longitudinal and cross T-slots
  • Secure clamping of complex workpiece shapes using the T-slot table or Easy clamping system
  • Dimensions: 550 x 500 mm (with Z-axis W x D), 700 x 500 mm (without Z-axis W x D)
  • Load capacity: up to 400 kg
  • Travel: X: 345 mm, Y: 200 mm, Z: 150mm

4. Large cutting chamber

  • Large sliding door provides easy access and visibility
  • Side swing door for convenient access to cutting chamber
  • Side openings on the right and left for long samples
  • Break-resistant LED interior lighting

5. Optimized swivel arm

  • Highly efficient cooling system
  • Increased cutting capacity thanks to parallel guided cut-off wheel guard
  • Laser alignment aid for easy workpiece positioning

Cut-off machine Qcut 500 A Features

Stainless steel machine table

Spacious machine table enables precise work even under heavy loads.

  • Integrated T-slots for the Easy clamping system for quick mounting of clamping tools
  • Efficient and reliable fixation of complex geometries using clamping devices
  • Load capacity up to 120 kg (including clamping devices)

Laser alignment

Optional laser alignment projects the cutting line directly onto the workpiece, enabling precise positioning and exact cut placement.

  • Easy positioning of workpieces
  • Precise clamping without much effort

Robust machine with large cutting chamber

Robust, powder-coated aluminum machine body features a large sliding door with scratch-resistant laminated safety glass and convenient side access door.

  • Machine body with integrable recirculating cooling unit and automatic central lubrication
  • Large cutting chamber access with safety interlock — doors open only when cut-off wheel is stationary
  • Side opening on the right for long samples

Precision cross feed

The table-integrated Z-axis maintains consistent cutting height while the automatic cross feed with serial cutting function delivers precise parallel cuts.

  • Simple and intuitive serial cutting
  • The multi-position process (MPP) allows more complex serial cutting to be carried out

Rotation tool

The optional rotation tool features a vertical rotary feed parallel to the wheel with software-controlled angle input.

  • More uniform cutting surfaces and cutting quality
  • Cutting time is halved for rotationally symmetrical parts
  • Protects against cut-off wheel run-out

Intuitive and easy operation

Large 10.1” industrial touchscreen with intuitive QATM user software and joystick.

  • Easily manage process parameters and create customer-specific maintenance tasks (200 user programs can be saved)
  • Parameters such as feed rate, travel distance, and cutting force can be changed during automatic operation

Pulsed cutting

For thick and difficult-to-cut materials, the adjustable automatic pulsed cutting provides gentle sectioning with optimal cooling of the cut interface.

  • Enhanced cutting results for larger components
  • Superior cooling of contact surfaces

Cutting force dependent feed control (X- and Y-Axis)

The feed rate automatically decreases when cutting force reaches a preset limit, protecting the machine, sample, and clamping tools from overloading while ensuring time savings through variable feed control.

  • Time savings thanks to variable feed rate

Cut-off machine Qcut 500 A Accessories

Recirculation cooling unit

Compact, integrable cooling system for standard applications.

  • Can be integrated into the housing and extended
  • Multi-chamber filtration
  • Inlet sieve with filter bag (see consumables)

Belt filter system

Large cooling and filter system for continuous operation, e.g. in serial applications.

  • Tank size: 285 l
  • Filtering capacity: 100 l/min (referring emulsion)
  • Pump capacity: 100 l/min

Centrifugal Separator

Work safety: Working environment with improved air quality.

  • Removes coolant mist
  • Purifies the air and increases visibility
  • Exhaust power 452 or 500 m3/h depending on voltage

Perfect cutting – Cut-off wheels from QATM

Cutting is more reliable, safe and efficient when processed with the right ingredients: knowledge, care and the right choice of consumables and instruments. The Qprep range includes specially developed cut-off wheels for a wide variety of materials and requirements.

  • Low thermal influence on the specimen during the cutting process
  • Wet abrasive cutting achieves very fine surface finishes after cutting
  • Optimal cutting shortens the further preparation process

Fast, Powerful, Flexible – Qtool Clamping devices 

Our innovative clamping devices are used to clamp workpieces securely and precisely to ensure exact cutting and grinding processes. There is a wide range of different clamping devices that have been developed for specific applications and workpiece sizes.

  • Suitable for regular and irregularly shaped samples
  • Fast, repeat-accurate clamping of regularly shaped samples
  • Large range of different clamping tools and systems available

Features

Cutting wheelup to ø 508 mm/20″
Max. cutting capacityø 190 mm
Wheel flange sizeø 32/40 mm
X-axis automatic420 mm
Y-axis automatic280 mm
Z-axis automatic (option)200 mm
Precision Z-axis0.1 mm
Table with Z-axis WxD550 x 500 mm, stainless
Table without Z-axis WxD700 x 500 mm, stainless
T-slot12 mm
Speedvariable 1000-2800 /1000-2400 rpm
Connection power30 KVA
Drive power (main drive)15 kW, S1 operation
W x H x D1300 x 1820 x 1250 mm
Weight~ 1000 kg (depends on equipment)

Brochures

Product data sheet Qcut 500 A

Qcut 500 A Catalogue pages

 

Technical Articles

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Metallographic cutting or sectioning usually marks the first step of the metallographic sample preparation process. In most cases it is necessary because the part or solid body is too large for the following metallographic grinding and polishing steps carried out on a laboratory scale. Depending on part geometries and material hardness as well as employed analytical techniques, different cutting techniques and consumables are used. The aim of this article is to explain the principle of materialographic cutting as well as the consumables and parameters which can influence the cutting result.

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