Link motion and oscillating cutting systems

What happens during cutting depends first of all on the cutting technique used: link motion or oscillating cutting systems. In link motion systems, the tool blades move parallel to each other. In oscillating cutting systems, the upper blade moves toward the workpiece with a rotatory movement. Oscillating cut systems have the advantage of particularly high rigidity and are therefore used for exceptional conditions.

Kerf and cut angle

The larger the shear zone, the cleaner the cut edge. But how is the largest possible shear zone achieved? The secret lies in the choice of the right cut angle and the right kerf. Both have to be adapted to the material to be cut and its thickness in such a way that the material breaks as late as possible. In the process it must be kept in mind that the kerf near the shear zone also influences the width and depth of the infeed as well as the cutting power and burr formation. The cutting angle depends first of all on the hardness and thickness of the sheet as well as the power of the shears.