Differernce Between Cut to Length Line and Complete Slitting Line

In the stamping industry, coil material is the starting point. Various processing steps are performed on the coil material to obtain the final product. Both the cut-to-length line and the complete slitting line are used for preliminary processing of the coil material before further processing. Next, we will explore the differences between them.

1. Applications

First, we need to understand the process content of both. A cut-to-length line uses a shearing machine to cut materials horizontally, obtaining sheets of the same length. A complete slitting line uses a cutter shaft to cut materials vertically, obtaining coils of the same width. Sheet materials are generally used directly for subsequent processing. Although coils can also be used, they may sometimes need to be cut crosswise.

2. Feeding

Generally, feeding is done by a feeder to precisely control the feeding length and accuracy. For cut-to-length lines, a feeder is essential to ensure consistent sheet length. For slitting lines, to ensure a consistent cut width, only the blade spacing of the cutter shaft needs adjustment; therefore, a feeder can be omitted if high precision is not required.

3. Material Receiving



The cut-to-line line collects sheet material using a stacking system. The slitting line uses a winding machine for material receiving, similar to an uncoiler with a main shaft.

4. Effects

Slitting lines can incorporate additional cutter shafts within the production line for deburring, resulting in a smoother material surface. In contrast, cut-to-length lines only perform one cross-cut before direct transport and collection. Due to the structure of the production line, it is difficult to perform detailed repairs on the sheet material.

In summary, although slitting and cut-to-length lines are two different processing methods, they are sometimes used in combination. We need to select and flexibly adjust them based on actual production needs. If you are interested in slitting or cut-to-length production lines, please contact us. Thank you for reading.