Cut-Off Machine

ALPHA FLYING SHEAR SYSTEMS

Backed by 60+ years of expertise, Alpha Flying Shears deliver ultimate high-performance tube cutting technology. Featuring a reduced footprint with maximized reliability, speed, and tooling life, this next-generation system ensures unmatched precision and guaranteed increased yield for your mill.

Proven Performance: Powered by Alpha’s legendary double-cut technology, the global benchmark for high-speed tube cutoff systems.
Advanced Engineering: Optimizes floor space and maximizes uptime with automatic lubrication and quick-change tooling.
Intuitive Controls: Simple, easy-to-use operator interface with real-time feedback that minimizes the learning curve for new operators.
24/7 Global Support: Dedicated service engineers are available 24/7/365 to provide equipment service and hands-on training.

The Alpha Mach Flying Shear efficiently processes tubes up to 5″ (double cut) or 6″ (single cut) in diameter, delivering flawless cuts on high-tensile carbon, boron, and stainless steels, as well as aluminum and copper.

Features

Capability to cut tube diameters up to 6.625 inch
Short cut lengths possible, without extended cycle times from a saw cut
Double flywheel and flying ram enable short part lengths with a wall thickness up to 0.25 inches
Distortion free shearing at high speeds with the double-cut dieset option
Heavy duty press frame, totally enclosed for maximum safety.
High performance rack and pinion drive system for superior length control
Upright or Inclined (for non-round geometries) orientations available
Single or Double cut dieset option available
Programmable for multiple batch production
System diagnostics and simple maintenance fault display

Specifications

Type

Details

Accelerator Model

AC Rack and Pinion

Maximum Tube O.D.

5.000″ (127 mm) Double Cut

Minimum Tube O.D.

0.750″ (19 mm) Double Cut

Maximum Tube O.D.

6.000″ (152.4 mm) SC-600 Single Cut

Minimum Tube O.D.

1.000″ (25.4 mm) Single Cut

Maximum Wall Thickness

0.250″ (6.4 mm)

Minimum Wall Thickness

0.028″ (0.7 mm)

Material

1008/1010 Low Carbon Steel

Maximum Tensile*

75,000 psi (412N/mm2)

Maximum Mill Speed

350 FPM (107 MPM) *Higher speed available with special dieset stretch 2” and 3”.

Cut Length Tolerance (Provided the mill velocity variation does not exceed 1% per second.)

+/- .039″ (1 mm)

Dieset Weight

975 lbs. (442 kg) (Includes Tooling)

Main Motor

40 HP (2) or heavy duty 60 HP (2)

Accelerator Motor

85 HP

Hydraulic Motor

5 HP

Tooling

Alpha® blades and jaws are precision tools for a precision dieset. Using genuine Alpha® Tooling ensures correct operation and long dieset life.

Blades

Both horizontal and vertical blades can be supplied. Blade profiles are generated using computer aided design to achieve the optimum blade geometry for the application in question. ATS2 material offers increased blade life, especially with stainless and high tensile steels.

Alpha® Shear Blades come in a variety of configurations designed to yield a specific benefit

Angle Point for square or profile tubing
Radius Point for round tube
Angle Radius Point/Double Radius for large diameter product
Offset Point for special non-round profiles

Jaws

Available for the complete diameter range and equivalent profiles, Alpha™® jaw sets are manufactured from high strength steel and undergo a complex heat treatment process to ensure high wear resistance. Alpha® jaw sets are precision tools engineered for long life and durability

Manufactured from high speed tool steel
Precision cut to a tolerance of ±0.004inches (0.102mm)
Hardened for long term durability