In conventional tube cutting processes, the workpiece is typically held by a rear chuck that rotates and moves it forward for sequential cutting. A portion of the tube remains gripped by the chuck jaws, and the cutting head cannot infinitely approach these jaws due to physical constraints. The un-cut section between the cutting head and the rear chuck jaws is termed the "tail length" or "tail material." This leftover segment often goes to waste. For instance, if a tube cutter has a tail length of 25cm, then in a 6.5-meter tube, 4% of the material is wasted. Cutting 200 tubes a day could mean nearly 50 meters of material lost.

How to Reduce Waste of Tube Cutting: Achieve Zero Tailing with Qihai Factory

In the world of industrial manufacturing, tube cutting waste—often called "tailings" or "tail material"—represents a significant source of material inefficiency and unnecessary cost. However, with Qihai Factory's advanced laser tube-cutting technology, achieving zero tailing has become a practical reality, offering clients unparalleled material utilization and technical support.

The Path to Zero Tailing: Qihai FactoryKey Technological Strategies

Enlarged Front Chuck Bore Diameter: By allowing the tube held by the rear chuck to pass through the front chuck, the physical distance between the cutting head and the rear chuck jaws is reduced. This can decrease the tail length to 17cm, achieving a 97% material utilization rate.

Optimized Chuck Structure: The front chuck's width is minimized to its extreme, further shortening the gap for the cutting head to access. This can reduce the tail length to 13cm, boosting the material utilization rate to 98%.

Dual X-Axis Design for Jump Cutting: An industry-first in some national contexts, this design enables the cutting head to "jump" between the front and rear chucks for cutting. This drastically minimizes the distance to the rear chuck jaws, slashing the tail length to an impressive 8cm and raising the material utilization rate to 99%.

Breakthrough Four-Chuck Design for Zero Tailing: The most significant leap comes from Qihai Factory's innovative adoption of a four-chuck system. This design enables the tube to be reversed during cutting. By transferring the holding point, no section of the tube remains permanently gripped and out of the cutting head's reach. This breakthrough achieves a 0mm tail length, enabling 100% material utilization and true zero tailing cutting.

The Qihai Advantage: Technical Excellence and Support

Qihai Factory doesn't just provide machinery; it delivers comprehensive waste-reduction solutions. By leveraging technologies like the four-chuck system and optimized cutting path algorithms, Qihai Factory ensures that clients can maximize their raw material use, significantly lowering production costs. Their commitment extends beyond the sale, offering rigorous technical support services to help customers seamlessly integrate and optimize these advanced cutting processes for their specific operational needs.

Through superior engineering and a deep understanding of laser processing dynamics, Qihai Factory stands at the forefront of sustainable manufacturing, transforming tube cutting from a waste-generating process into a model of efficiency.