The Ultimate Buyer's Guide for Purchasing pipe automatic feeding device

What is a CNC Metal Pipe Laser Cutting Machine?

CNC metal pipe laser cutting machine is an automatic tube cutter that can create precise metal tube cuts in various shapes and styles with the cooperation of computer and laser generator. CNC laser tube cutting machines can cut any programmed shape on metal tubes in various directions and angles. The laser-cut shapes can be designed and updated flexibly and quickly through computer programming. The high flexibility of laser tube cutters provides strong technical support for more and more personalized metal fabrication, thereby reducing the use of molds and labor costs.

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The modular design with the CNC controller realizes the unmanned and full data production of the pipe cutting operation. Compared with traditional metal pipe cutting system such as flame cutting, plasma cutting and water jet cutting, the precision of laser-cut metal pipes is much higher. The CNC laser tube cutter can be flexibly adjusted according to these deformations, which is also beyond the reach of many traditional metal tube cutting tools.

CNC laser tube cutting machine features with centralized operation, flexible cutting, automatic loading and unloading, and the clamping is convenient and fast. It comes with precision rack and double drive mode, which is easy to maintain and maintain, and is basically maintenance-free. It works with professional tube cutting software, which is the fundamental guarantee for effectively saving materials and improving cutting efficiency. Based on these advantages, laser pipe cutting machines are widely used in the processing of round pipes, square pipes, rectangular pipes and special-shaped pipes in fitness equipment, office furniture, kitchen cabinets and other industries.

How Does a CNC Laser Tube Cutter Work?

Laser tube cutters use a CNC controller to direct the fiber laser cutting head to cut in various directions and angles, combined with a chuck on a rotary attachment to rotate the metal pipe and move it in and out, resulting in precise shapes, holes, slots, structural sections, channels, tube-end facing, mitre cuts, and custom designs on square, round, rectangular, oval, and shaped metal tubes, tubulars and profiles.

Advantages of CNC Laser Tube Cutting Machine with Automatic Feeding System

Side-hanging machine bed

Side-hanging design, lower center of gravity, stable and reliable operation, laser blanking, precision error within 0.5mm, to improve cutting precision.

Semi-automatic feeding device

Quickly loading tubes one by one. No need manual intervention, saving labor costs and increasing production efficiency.

Fully automatic self-centering pneumatic chucks.

Precision pneumatic chucks, four-jaw automatic centering clamping, stable clamping without damaging the workpieces, high cutting efficiency.

Chuck jumping for short tailings (K without)

K series can shorten the tailing length through chuck jumping.

Servo follow-up support (K normal type)

The cutting table comes with with highly sensitive and independent servo follow-up support to provide enough support force in rotation cutting and achieve high cutting accuracy.

Raytools laser cutting head

Creating complex tube cuts with a slender TRA component and a slender nozzle.

MAX laser source

Long lifespan up to 100,000 hours with high cutting speed. G5 connector for aluminum cutting. Raycus and IPG laser sources are optional.

FSCUT EtherCAT bus control system

Various auxiliary features of tube cutting is are designed to satisfy multiple processing demand.

Tubepro controller with TubesT-Lite nesting software.

3D preview of the metal tube to be cut, which is user friendly and easy to operate. The TubesT professional nesting software is optional for pipes of L-type and C-type.

Full-automatic feeding devicefor K optional

Automatic material preparation is synchronized during the processing, shortening the tube change time and improving production efficiency.

Beveling processing optional

Beveling tube cutting head (optional) is used to handle 0-45°beveling cutting.

CNC Metal Tube Laser Cutting Machine with Automatic Feeder technical parameters

BrandSTYLECNCModelST-FCTKST-FCKST-FCKTube Diameterφ10-φ120mmφ15-φ230mmφ20-φ350mmTube Length≤mm≤mm≤mmMaximum tube weight100KGS300KGS900KGSShortest remaining material45mm70mm120mmLaser PowerW ( W and W for Option)Laser GeneratorMAX (Raycus and IPG for Option)Laser Cutting HeadRaytoolsCNC ControllerFSCUT control systemPositioning accuracy±0.05mmRepeated Positioning Accuracy±0.03mmElectricity380V,220V, 50HZ or 60HZ (based on order)Price Range$25,000.00 - $66,800.00

Applications of CNC Laser Tube Cutter Machine with Automatic Loading & Unloading System

1. Automotive Industry: They are applied to cut various metal tubes for manufacturing automotive frames, exhaust systems, and suspension components. For example, precisely cutting the tubes used in car chassis structures to ensure accurate fit and high - strength connection, which improves the overall safety and performance of vehicles.

2. Aerospace Industry: These machines play a crucial role in fabricating parts for aircraft and spacecraft. They can cut complex - shaped metal tubes with high precision for engine components, fuel pipelines, and structural frameworks, meeting the strict requirements of lightweight design and high - reliability in aerospace applications.

3. Furniture Manufacturing: In the production of metal - framed furniture, small - sized metal tube laser cutting machines are used to cut tubes into different lengths and shapes. This enables the creation of unique and stylish furniture designs, such as modern - style chairs, tables, and shelves, with smooth edges and accurate dimensions.

4. Medical Equipment Manufacturing: They are used to cut metal tubes for medical devices like surgical instruments, hospital beds, and rehabilitation equipment. High - precision cutting ensures the quality and safety of medical products, which is of vital importance in the medical field.

5. Electronics Industry: For the production of electronic device enclosures and internal support structures made of metal tubes, these cutting machines provide precise cutting solutions. This helps to meet the miniaturization and high - performance requirements of modern electronic products.

Laser Cut Metal Pipe Projects

Things To Consider

CNC laser tube cutting machine is a high-quality fiber laser metal cutter that can achieve high-speed and high-efficiency cutting of round tubes, square tubes, special-shaped tubes and other metal shapes. Especially with the popularization and promotion of the concept of automation in recent years, the newly upgraded metal pipe laser cutting machine production equipment not only achieves automatic production and processing, but also improves the limitations of traditional laser cutting, saves time and effort, reduces costs, and is faster and faster. With high precision, it can achieve fine laser cutting of pipe punching, cutting, intersecting lines and various special-shaped and complicated patterns that are difficult to achieve by conventional methods. What should be considered in the daily use?

1. The spindle speed change must be carried out after parking. Gears should be fully engaged when shifting. When the machine tool is found to be abnormal, stop the machine immediately for inspection.

2. Before cutting, adjust the tool and clamp the work. The length of the clamping part shall not be less than 50 mm. The parking baffle should be fixed, and the work can only be carried out after the sequence test of clamping, loosening, forward, and backward.

3. When the machine tool is rotating, no part of the human body should contact the transmission parts. When operating, tie the cuffs, and it is strictly forbidden to wear gloves to work. The human head should deviate from the cutting direction.

4. When changing the tool, measuring the workpiece, lubricating, and cleaning the pipe head, it must be stopped.

5. When cutting the pipe head, it is necessary to prevent the pipe head from flying out and hurting people.

6. When the long material pipe is put into the material rack and the lead wire is loosened, measures should be taken to prevent the pipe from rolling, impacting and crushing people.

7. When using the grinding wheel pipe cutting machine, you should check in advance whether the grinding wheel is damaged, cracked, damp, and whether the power cord is reliable.

8. The dust removal device of the pipe cutting machine should be in good condition before cutting.

9. No one should stand in the direction of workpiece in and out.

Package for CNC Metal Pipe Cutting Machine with Fiber Laser Generator

1. Strong water resit bottom in plywood.

2. Laser source (separated plywood case) and spare parts on the laser bed.

3. Corner protect by foam and fixed by protective film.

4. All covered by strong and hard protective film.

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5. Vacuum packing.

6. Inside steel frame protector.

7. Plywood packing and steel strip outside fixed the box.

8. Finishing packing by normal container or frame container.

Pre-Sale Service for CNC Metal Tube Cutting System with Fiber Laser Generator

Free Sample Cutting Service

For free sample cutting/testing, please send us your CAD file (.plt or .ai), we will do cutting in our factory and make video to show you the cutting process and result, or send samples to you to check the cutting quality.

Progressing Solution Design

According to customer’s product processing requirement, we can design the unique solution that supports higher manufacturing efficiency and better processing quality for customer.

Customized Machine Design

According to customer's application, we may revise our machine according to customer's convenience and high production efficiency.

After-Sale Service for CNC Laser Metal Tube Cutter with Fiber Laser Generator

1. We will supply the laser machine with training video and user's manual in English for installing, operation, maintenance and trouble-shooting, and shall give technical guide by remote,such as TeamViewer, , , Mobile, , Skype, 24/7 online chat, and so on, when you meet some problem of installation, operation or adjusting. (Recommended)

2. You can come to our laser machine factory for training.We will offer professional guidance. Direct and effective face-to-face training. Here we have assembled equipment, all sorts of tools and testing facility. Training Time: 3~5 days (Recommended)

3. Our engineer will do a door-to-door instruction training service at your local site. We need your help to deal with the visa formality, prepaid traveling expenses and accommodation to us during the business trip and service period before their dispatch. It's better to arrange a translator (if no English-speaking) for our engineers during the training period.

Warranty for CNC Laser Metal Pipe Cutting System with Fiber Laser Generator

1. The entire machine comes with 1-year limited warranty (excluding consumable parts).

2. Long life-time maintenance, after-sale department will offer 24/7 English online support.

3. Except the damage artificially, we are responsible for offering the fittings free of charge during warranty.

4. After the warranty period expired, the buyer only need to pay the actual maintenance cost.

5. Certificate support: CE, FDA, SGS.

If you have an idea to get a free quotation of CNC metal tube cutting machine, please answer the questions as following and tell us by , so that we can recommend the most suitable laser machine and quota the affordable price to you directly.

1. Do you need to cut metal sheets/plates, metal pipes/tubes only or both?

2. If need to cut tubes, What is your tube length, diameter and max thickness?

3. For cutting metal sheet, what is the max working area required?

4. After processed, what the materials will be used for? (Applications)

5. Which seaport is the nearest to you?

6. Do you have any experience in the CNC laser metal tube cutting system?

7. What is your online chat way? Such as Skype and .

8. Are you an end user or reseller?

Author: Dr. Emilia Varhimo | Read Time: 10 minutes | Last Updated: October

So, you want to explore pipettes? From Techniques to Trade-Ins: The Guide to Choosing the Right Pipette for Your Application

Laboratory work is pertinent to an exceptionally broad scope of principles and professions. But for all the different research fields, there is a unifying factor – most rely on pipettes to safely and accurately transfer liquid samples and conduct repeatable experiments. Most – if not all – basic laboratory guides feature sections about pipettes and pipetting techniques. Indeed, pipetting is one of the most common tasks performed in lab settings and one of the most important. It is important to remember that pipetting is not a one-size-fits-all process. Everything from liquids to workflow can directly influence the pipettes, accessories and pipetting techniques that should be used. Because pipetting occurs so frequently in lab settings, it stands to reason a user would want to ensure proper equipment and techniques are always used.  

But what constitutes proper equipment and technique?  

There are several factors to consider regarding pipettes and pipetting but making these choices does not have to be a daunting task. Sartorius offers an all-inclusive buyers guide for selecting pipettes and pipetting accessories and a robust library of resources, so there is never a missed step when it comes to technique, maintenance, etc.  

Decisions, Decisions: Choosing the Perfect Pipette

Deciding your laboratory requires pipettes is the easy part. The breakdown of needs and variables will ultimately determine which pipette and accessory choices will make the most sense.

Quick Tip: A good rule of thumb is to remember the highest accuracy levels are achieved by choosing the smallest volume pipettes capable of handling your volumes. Pipettes are most accurate at nominal volume.

Before you purchase your next pipette, consider the following:
 

1. For which applications will the pipettes commonly be used?
2. What type of work is involved (Quality Control, pharmaceutical safety, life sciences)?
3. What is the typical workflow?
4. What are the sample materials?

Electronic Pipettes 

When the name of the game is precision – and you want to leave the variables of manual pipetting behind with the simple push of a button – it might be time to explore electronic pipettes. Sartorius Picus® 2 family pipettes are ideal for your daily liquid-handling lab requirements.

With fully electronic control, you can be sure of consistent, user-independent results. And with multiple settings, you can expedite your workflow, handling larger tasks faster than with mechanical pipettes. 

Exploring Pipetting Needs Through Applications

Understanding the specific needs of your application can help you select the right pipette and improve your results. There is a strong correlation between lab applications and the type of pipetting equipment to get the job done in the best possible way. Everything from sample medium to sterility requirements plays a role in the types of pipettes and accessories used. Knowing which pipettes and accessories most effectively mesh with various applications can keep pipetting tasks safe, accurate and repeatable - regardless of your field. 
 

Four common applications that involve pipetting include:

1. Cell-based Assays - Cells are typically sensitive and require careful handling in laboratory settings. To ensure optimal success in cell-based experiments, it is recommended that electronic pipettes be used with filter tips, using good pipetting techniques that eliminate foaming and bubble formation during cell seeding. 
2. Cell Culture Work - A common hazard in cell culture work is contamination. The invasion of mold, bacteria and mycoplasma (to name a few) is detrimental to the sample and poses a risk to the entire laboratory. Additionally, cells should only be away from incubators for a minimal amount of time to preserve their integrity. These conditions call for multichannel pipettes (to expedite workflow) that are equipped with filter tips and fully autoclavable (to prevent contamination). (Learn more about the best practices for pipetting 3D cell culture hydrogels.)
3. Microbiology - When studying bacteria, viruses, algae and other micro-organisms, contamination prevention is paramount. Mixing populations or introducing unwanted strains should be avoided. Best practices dictate aseptic working methods using sterilized lab equipment. Fully autoclavable pipettes with pre-sterilized tips and pipette controllers – fitted with sterile filters – are the optimal choice to achieve this ideal working environment.
4. Chemicals - In chemical industry labs, it can be tricky to continuously achieve reliable results due to the aggressive nature of chemicals. Pipettes engineered for reliability (such as Proline® Plus) and paired with chemical-resistant pipette tips can make the job much easier. Chemical-resistant bottle top dispensers can also reduce spillage risks. (Explore on-demand webinar on best practices for pipetting in chemical labs.)

Ready for Action: Pipetting Techniques and Best Practices

You’ve found the perfect pipette for your workplace needs. You have accessorized your equipment with pipette tips, filters, stands and everything else you need to create a fully functional pipetting workspace. 

What now? 

Now is the time to make sure you are getting the most out of your pipette by going back to basics. By employing the best practices when using pipettes and pipetting equipment, not only is the life of the equipment prolonged, but sample/experiment integrity is preserved through elimination of error. 

Keep it Maintained: Pipette Maintenance Influences Equipment Performance

Service life cycle management is an important thing to consider when purchasing equipment. Whether the field is pharma, food and beverage, university, etc., good practices and preventative maintenance are crucial to increasing the longevity of equipment. And when the going gets tough, it also helps to know your lab equipment is backed by teams of exceptional repair and service professionals. To maintain the level of purity critical in many laboratory applications, adequate cleaning and decontamination of pipettes is necessary.

Within the confines of your testing parameters are a variety of factors which, over time, could affect the performance of your pipettes and pipetting accessories. No matter where you are in the world, we are prepared to serve you – and your pipette – with service contracts and a full spectrum of repair/maintenance options to suit your needs. Let us work with you to develop optimal service solutions for your systems, instruments, and pipetting equipment. With us on your support team, you can be sure of the quality of results through the final step of your manufacturing and testing processes. 

Keep it Calibrated: Pipette Calibration for Compliance and Efficiency

In addition to cleaning and performing routine maintenance on your pipettes, the accuracy and precision of these instruments should be checked at regular intervals (keeping in mind intervals can vary according to factors like frequency of use, pipetted materials, etc.).
 

With the right pipette calibration solutions, your laboratory can achieve: 

1. Compliance – (Read Are You GLP/GMP Compliant When it Comes to Pipetting? )
2. Decline in error frequency 
3. Increased efficiency 
4. Lower calibration costs 

Whether you prefer to outsource calibration services to our team of professionals or tackle the task in-house, we have everything needed to get the job done – and done well! 

Explore how to set up pipetting quality control program for your lab. Now you’re all set! We hope this one-stop guide puts you well on your way to pipette mastery, from equipment to technique to maintenance. We are confident our liquid-handling solutions will leave you wanting for nothing in your testing and manufacturing endeavors. Let us set you up for success in pharmaceutical discovery, bioengineering, quality control – whatever you might need. 

Are you interested in learning more about pipe automatic feeding device? Contact us today to secure an expert consultation!