Profile Processing & Cutting Centers for Aluminium Profiles
Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers to common questions about our Profile Processing & Cutting Centers for Aluminium Profiles
1. What is an Aluminium Profile Processing & Cutting Center?
An Aluminium Profile Processing & Cutting Center is a fully automated CNC machine that combines multiple operations into a single, continuous workflow. Instead of using separate machines for cutting, milling, and drilling, these centers perform all necessary processes on a profile in one station. Models like the MCALS 650 are designed to take a raw aluminium profile and turn it into a finished, ready-to-assemble part, drastically increasing efficiency.
2. What specific operations can these centers perform on aluminium profiles?
These CNC centers are highly versatile. They can perform a wide range of operations with high precision, including: cutting at any angle (e.g., between 30-150 degrees) , milling slots for hardware and water drainage , drilling holes for handles and hinges , and marking parts for assembly. This all-in-one capability eliminates the need for multiple separate machines.
3. How do Schtec machining centers ensure precision when processing aluminium?
Precision is guaranteed by the core technology used in our machines. The entire system is managed by a high-performance industrial PC (e.g., Beckhoff), which controls high-torque servo motors on every axis. This allows for positioning accuracy of up to 0.1 mm. Furthermore, all axes move on hardened steel rack-pinion and ball screw systems, and the machines feature a central lubrication system to ensure smooth, repeatable, and accurate movement over many years of operation.
4. What is the benefit of a multi-profile loading station?
The loading station (or infeed magazine) allows operators to load multiple raw profiles (often 8 to 11 bars) at once. The machine then automatically feeds, processes, and cuts each profile according to the pre-loaded job list. This feature dramatically reduces idle time between jobs, minimizes operator dependency, and allows for continuous, "lights-out" manufacturing, which is a massive boost to overall productivity.
5. How are job files and data transferred to these CNC centers?
To ensure seamless integration into a modern digital factory, our machining centers offer extensive connectivity options. Job files from any window design program can be transferred to the machine via Ethernet (network connection), Wi-Fi, or USB. The system can also be equipped with a barcode reader to instantly load the correct job for a specific profile, eliminating manual entry errors and ensuring maximum data accuracy from the office to the factory floor.