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When deciding to purchase a V-grooving machine, you may face the dilemma of choosing between a gantry (horizontal) V-grooving machine and a vertical V-grooving machine. Let me explain the difference between the two.
Currently, there are two types of V-grooving machines on the market: vertical and horizontal.
The structure of the vertical V-groover is similar to that of the door frame type. The fixture is used to position the sheet metal at the corresponding processing position. After clamping, the V-groove is processed by the cutter movement. The tool only performs linear movement of the processing, and the sheet metal is moved to cooperate with the tool processing.
The principle of the horizontal V-groover is opposite to that of the vertical V-groover. It has a large working table, and the sheet metal is fixed on the table by pressure clamps. The cutter is a gantry automatic mechanical structure. The tool moving device on the gantry first locates the machining route on the Y-axis, and then the gantry drives the tool to perform the V-groove machining on the X-axis. The sheet metal is fixed and processed by the movement of the cutter.
Each type of groover has advantages and disadvantages (Table 1).
Each type of groover has advantages and disadvantages (Table 1).
Item | Vertical V Groover | Gantry V Groover |
Processing range | When processing workpieces that need to be grooved around, if the workpiece is long, you need to add a table to carry the workpiece when processing the short side, which is inconvenient to operate. | Three-axis CNC machining with a large processing range, suitable for a variety of large-sized shapes. |
Worktable processing technology | The worktable surface is made of high-quality mold steel after overall heat treatment, and is finely ground by a grinder. The surface fineness reaches a mirror effect. | The worktable surface is welded by ordinary iron sheet metals. The hardness of the workpiece is higher than it. The grooving steel wire, damaged blades, etc. will make the worktable surface pitted (requires the self-planing function to restore the worktable surface regularly). |
Processing efficiency | The minimum distance between the V-shaped groove and the edge is 10mm, and the cutting speed is 40m/min. | The minimum distance between the V-shaped groove and the edge is 8mm, and the cutting speed is 50m/min or higher. No need for reciprocating feeding, so is more efficient. |
Power loss | The tool carrier moves back and forth with less loss (main motor power 4.4kW). | The gantry and the tool carrier are moving back and forth together, and the loss is large (the main motor power is 5.5kW). |
Safety | The vertical grooving machine automatically clamps the workpiece by hydraulic pressure, automatically positions and works automatically. The operator is away from the moving parts of the machine. | The workpiece is clamped within the movement range of the machine. The gantry moves at high speed, and the control part runs with the gantry. The operator needs to pay attention to safe use. |
Overall effect | Due to the need for automatic feeding after gripping the workpiece, the iron scraps generated by the grooving often scratch the decorative surface, and frequent alignment and movement are required when processing large-sized workpieces, which is more likely to damage the surface. | The workpiece does not need to be moved during processing. It can be operated by one person during the whole process, and the decorative surface of the workpiece will not be scratched, ensuring the surface processing quality (an important reason for use in the elevator industry). |
The application characteristics of the two can be seen from the comparison items.
The specific choice of equipment for processing needs to be determined according to industry requirements and workpiece characteristics.(slotting) is not as good as the vertical V-grooving machine.
Furthermore, if the sheet metal is in a non-specific shape (cut by laser cutting), and more grooving lines will be needed, then we suggest you choose a vertical V-grooving machine.
If the sheet metal is a whole piece or a more symmetrical piece, such as square or rectangular, we recommend choosing the gantry or horizontal type V grooving machine.
In addition, the current price of the gantry type V grooving machine is slightly lower than the vertical V grooving machine, and the gantry type is still the more popular option and is selected by most customers.
The gantry (horizontal) V grooving machines are mainly intended for sheet metal under 4mm while vertical v grooving machines are intended for sheet metal thicker than 4 mm.
As customers have higher and higher requirements for the aesthetics of their products, the application of the grooving process is becoming more and more widespread.
It is believed that the grooving process will definitely bring more benefits and contributions to the manufacturing industry in the future.
Chinabuy CNC is willing to work with all potential teams or individuals who have the ambitious goal for this job. We will provide thoroughly support and help to expand the market, If you have interest, you can send mail to lyndonwang01@gmail.com and we will have further discussion.
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