Introduction to the Labcut 250XY Abrasive Cutting Machine
A Cutting Machine using up to 250mm/10in cutting with an automated XY worktable

 

 

Features
  • The cutting head can be clamped at a selected height

  • The work table moves in the X and Y direction (into the cutting wheel) making it possible to:

    1. Position the cut precisely

    2. Take repeated sections

    3. Section bars longitudinally to minimise cross sectional cutting areas

  • recirculating coolant tank fitted in base cabinet

  • Side access ports for long bars

  • RH & LH quick lock vices

 

The Labcut 250XY is a versatile cutting machine which in its basic form uses an XY worktable with a powered drive into the cutting wheel. In this way long samples or xxxx. It is a compact unit which is constructed as a floor standing unit with a base cabinet containing the coolant tank. One or two quick lock vices can be fitted to hold the material or special fixtures can be supplied. The standard canopy has 3 large viewing windows for all round viewing of the cutting process. One option available for the Labcut 250XY converts it into a standard Labcut 250 with quicklock vices and side lever to raise/lower the head whilst preserving basic functions of the XY machine.

Cutting Head

The 12.7mm/1/2in diameter spindle is belt driven by a powerful 2.2KW/3HP 3 Phase motor. The long life sealed spindle bearings do not require lubrication. The cutting head can be clamped at a suitable height so that the sample can be driven through the cutting blade. Abrasive or Diamond Cutting Blades up to 250mm/10in can be fitted. Adapters are provided for 32mm/1 1/4in wheel hole size. The standard wheel speed is set at 4000 rpm, other belt and pulley combinations give different wheel speeds for particular applications. An optional inverter can be fitted for variable speed between 2000 and 5000 rpm.

Interior of the cutting machine showing the cutting head fixed in position

 

Mounted on the the XY work table is a vice holding a sample. The work table is powered so that the sample moves into the cutting wheel

Work Table

The XY work table has a movement of 100mm/4in in the X direction and 100mm/4in in the Y direction (into the cutting wheel.) A DC motor drives the stage in the Y direction at a speed which can be varied to suit the cutting process. e T slots for fitting the 2 quick lock vices. The vices have 63mm/2 1/2in capacity. The side access ports in the canopy can be used for passing long bars of large dia. through the vices.

X and Y movement is 100mm/4in

 

Y movement into the cutting wheel is powered by a DC motor

 

Variable speed drive with forward and reverse control

 

Vice design to suit samples to be cut

 

Cutting head can be clamped at selected height

Electronics

The electronics are contained in a lockable compartment fixed to the rear panel. The front control panel has switching for the various machine functions. These include Power Indicator, Cutting Head Motor ON/OFF , Coolant Pump ON/OFF, Interior Light ON/OFF. The front panel switching is low voltage.

 

 

 

 

Manual/Auto
Power on
Cutting head motor on
Coolant pump on
STOP
note: canopy opens after 5 second delay

Powered Y movement towards – away, speed

Emergency stop Power indicator

Interior light on/off
Rear Electrics Panel showing:
  • DC motor driving worktable
  • Variable speed control
  • PLC logic controller
  • 24V control circuits

Canopy

The canopy is safety interlocked and cannot be opened whilst the wheel is running. It has a large front viewing windows and 2 side windows. Access ports on both sides of the canopy are provided for cutting long bars of material.

The machine generally conforms to European CE and USA safety regulations
  • 1,2 safety interlock on canopy opening with time delay
  • Guard surrounds cutting wheel
  • Viewing windows made from impact resistant material
  • Low voltage switching on control panel

Coolant Circulation

The machine can be used for wet or dry cutting. An external coolant circulating tank is provided for the bench top model. For the floor standing unit this coolant tank is located in the base cabinet. The 55l/min circulation pump ensures adequate supply of coolant in the cutting area.

Coolant System is located in the base cabinet of the cutting machine

  • It comprises: coolant tank, pump, delivery and drain tubes (shown in base cabinet)

  • flexible coolant jets in area of cutting

  • wash down hose provided

  • Note in cases where heavy sludge is produced during cutting a paper band filter unit is available as an option

Options for the Labcut 250XY

1.Inverter for variable speed 2000-5000rpm

2.Coolant mist system where liquid coolant cannot be used

3.Spark chute/extraction manifold for dry cutting

(not shown)

4. Conversion for conventional cutting:

The XY Stage can be simply removed and RH & LH quick-lok vices fitted -capacity is 63mm/2.5in. The head is released and a side lever used to raise/lower the cutting head

Specification


Cutting:

The sample mounted on a XY stage is moved into the cutting wheel at a selected speed. The precise position of the cut can be set

Cutting Head

Spindle diameter: 12.7mm /1/2in
Motor: 2.2KW/3HP
Wheel size: up to 250mm/10in dia.
Wheel Speed: 3600rpm, belt driven
Head csn be clamped at a suitable height

Work Table:
XY stage mounted on T-slots on work table
X and Y movements are 100mm/4in
Y movement powered by geared DC motor
180W/o.25HP at variable speed
X movement manual 25mm/1in Sample vice mounted on XY stage

Canopy
Side & front viewing windows for allround view.
Interior light, side access ports safety interlock switch

 

 

Coolant Circulation:
Coolant tank in base cabinet for floor standing unit
55L/min circulating pump Flexible coolant jets with washdown hose

Front Panel Controls
With the following functions:
cutting head motor ON, coolant pump ON
STOP, Y movement TOWARDS/AWAY
Y movement speed, E-Stop,
Interior light ON/OFF

Dimensions & weight
521mm (w) x 685mm (d) x 1400mm
(h) 20.2in (w) x 27in (d) x 55.1in (h)
Weight: 110Kg / 242lbs

Ordering Information

8-X25-001-00 Labcut 250XY Cutting Machine, Floor Standing 3 phase 380-415V 50 Hz incl. Powered XY stage, coolant circulation system
8-X25-002-00 Labcut 250XY Cutting Machine, Floor Standing 3 phase 208-220V 60 Hz
8-X25-003-00 Labcut 250XY Cutting Machine, Floor Standing 3 phase 460V 60 Hz
8-X25-005-00 Conversion kit for conventional cutting incl. RH & LH vices, hydrocheck, side lever for raise/lower cutting head
6-025-490-00 Inverter for Wheel speed variation incl cabinet and controls 6-025-060-00 Coolant Mist system