Guillotine cutting is a type of processing of sheet metal, including aluminum, steel, bronze, brass and copper. Guillotine knives have relatively square edges. Regular sharp blades are often not strong enough to cut sheet metal, so guillotine shears have a beveled blade for added strength and durability.
There are many different models of knives, ranging from small hand-held knives to large outdoor knives. Manual guillotine knives can be pneumatic or electric to provide extra strength and power for cutting thick or sturdy metals.
Most large floor guillotines can be operated with a foot pedal or control panel, and have a programmable cutting mechanism that ensures high cutting precision. Some devices are designed to cut in straight lines only, while others can make angled or curved cuts.
These tools are used in a wide variety of industries, in manufacturing, shops and in the field. They can be used to cut into pieces automotive and aircraft parts, building materials, or components used in manufacturing and industry. Many builders use some type of guillotine shears on site to cut metal roof panels, HVAC pipes.
Guillotine knives can also be used to punch, or punch a series of holes in a sheet of metal without cutting it completely.
A milling machine is used in the metalworking industry to remove excess material. Metal milling is: shaped and volumetric cutting, tapping, turning, folding with routing, planing and drilling.
The milling machine is capable of working with a variety of metals - from aluminum to stainless steel. Soft materials are processed at high speeds, while hard materials require lower speeds.
Milling machines can machine flat, angled, curved or uneven surfaces. In addition, they can be in vertical or horizontal orientation. A vertical milling machine has a spindle axis that stands vertically, and the horizontal one is called a "mill".
The work can be controlled manually or using a program in the CNC. In addition to the traditional X, Y, and Z axes, a CNC milling machine often contains one or two additional axes. This provides great flexibility and precision.
