flexible foam:

horizontal axis oscillating blade flexible foam contour cutter

*This machine is also available as a Vertical Oscillating Blade.

3D cutting made simple

The “Wintech Oscillating Blade Profiler” features an optional manual turntable for block rotation and 3D cutting. The turntable may be rotated through any angle and is easily managed by a single operator. Through the application of elegant engineering and powerful software, the Wintech Oscillating Blade Profiler profiles complex shapes simply and reliably.

2D shapes may also be created, as in single blade machines, and the other axis then used to cut the contour shapes to width (or height).

high speed oscillating blade

Wintech’s high blade speed (50 cycles / second) gives over 3 times the acceleration of other machines. The blade moves so fast that the foam is cut rather than vibrated.

With an oscillating blade, unlimited rotation is possible. Machines that use a continuous blade need to repeatedly stop cutting to perform an untwist of the blade and then recommence, adding time to the profiling job and increasing the spacing required between nested shapes.

automated block support

For improved accuracy when profiling with the horizontal blades, an optional block support can be provided. Using motorized rollers synchronized with the conveyor, the clamp stabilizes the block when profiling complimenting the precision with which the horizontal blade profiler cuts.

The clamp is raised or lowered using the horizontal blade transport, minimizing operator involvement and set up time required. When it is not in use, it is safely stored above the blades and block until required.

fast blade changes

The fine but inexpensive blades take only minutes to change. To remove a blade, a simple tool is used to release the blade from the blade clamp and the blade is then slid out. A new blade is easily inserted into the clamp and the machine is ready for use again.

The whole operation literally takes only a matter of minutes, ensuring maximum machine availability for the business of cutting foam.

comprehensive safety systems

The Horizontal Oscillating Blade machine includes comprehensive safety systems to ensure incident free operation. These systems include full length safety screens with interlocking switches and a number of emergency stop switches. Activation of one of these switches results in the immediate stopping of the blade motor. There are also air and oil sensors, blade tension sensors, and limit switches to ensure safe and trouble free machine operation.

powerful software

The Wintech Profiler software is exactly the type of feature rich package required to fully exploit the advantages of the Wintech range of Contour Cutters. It is simple to use so that operators have a minimal learning curve, and yet has many features available to ensure that the software keeps pace with a business’s many requirements.

in summary

Wintech’s range of computer controlled Contour Machine Cutters are designed to help foam converters improve their productivity, efficiency and quality.

The benefits of using a Wintech Contour Cutter are summarized below:

compared to hand controlled contour cutting systems

• Accuracy and repeatability with less reliance on operator skill.
• No rejects due to operator fatigue or error.
• Improved safety with remote operation.
• Much higher production output.
• Big Cost savings by eliminating the need to make, repair and store templates.
• Higher material utilization resulting from computer aided nesting of shapes.
• The capacity to change designs and prepare prototypes in minutes.

compared to other computer based machines

• Simpler design for lower initial cost and better reliability.
• Integrated design and cutting program. Just design then cut.
• Faster drawing and loading of shapes.
• Controlled by the easy to use Wintech Profiler software for minimum operator training time.