Cutting Machines 101 with Alber Bandknives Germany
Cutting polyurethane foam is a topic we’ve discussed before, and conversion—the process of cutting foam into shapes—is an integral sector of the polyurethane foaming industry. We know this because cutting machines often make up over 75% of Sunkist’s yearly sales. Many of our most loyal customers started as simple conversion plants with just two or three types of cutting machines.
Because they are so commonplace, cutting machines are often overlooked. They do not require the chemical expertise of continuous foaming, but they are still a school of knowledge unto themselves.
That’s why Sunkist has decided to collaborate with Alber Bandknives Germany. We’re bringing you expert knowledge about cutting polyurethane foam from both the machinery end and the blade end. Together, we will answer every question you might have about bandknives and foam cutting. Want all upcoming articles delivered right to your inbox? Subscribe to our mailing list now!
Cutting Machines 101
Here at Sunkist, we have nine different types of foam cutting machines:
- Vertical Cutting
- Horizontal Cutting
- Long Splitting
- Block Cutting
- Trimming
- Convoluting
- Peeling
- CNC Cutting
- Hydraulic Press
Bandknives 101
written in collaboration with Georg Hank from Alber
Cutting with knives makes up a large part of our daily life, and everybody knows kitchen knives, razor blades, and wood saws. Throughout history, swords with legendary properties have become famous in many places.
Here we talk about industrial knives.
The criteria that determine the selection of a cutting machine also applies to the correct selection of a knife. Precision, efficient cutting, and durability are the key factors.
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