The process of cutting steel is a true testament to our advancement in science and technology. Consolidated Metal Service Inc. adds value by making special adjustments to our rotary slitters and by delivering rolled steel in various widths to meet the needs of a particular industry or customer.
So what exactly is metal slitting?
Steel Slitting Process
While the process requires less than 6 AMPS and may seem relatively simple with today’s technology, it actually requires a number of machine tools and specialists operating them to produce the finished coiled steel.
Precision metal coil steel slitting, or rolled steel slitting, is the system by which wide coils of stainless steel and other various metals are fed lengthwise through a slitter. As the coils run through the machine, extremely sharp circular blades – one upper, and one lower – make the cuts.
These blades are commonly called slitter knives and can be adjusted to produce sheet metal strips of varying widths. Each of the finished strips (or strands) undergoes the recoiling process to produce a finished slit coil(s) with a narrower width.
Consolidated Metal Services Inc. can adjust our slitters to produce finished products in a wide range of widths for use across many industries. You can either choose from our inventory or bring us yours. Either way, we can meet your precise requirements with coil slits as narrow as .250 inches or as wide as 48.00 inches.
Sheet Metal Slitting Machines
Even with an efficient, systematic process, steel slitting would not be possible without a well-oiled machine. That’s why Consolidated Metal Service Inc. uses only the best equipment in order to produce the most feet per minute (FPM) possible.
There are three main parts to a steel slitting machine: an uncoiler, the sheet metal slitter, and a recoiler. The key to optimizing the quality of the steel slitting process is in the setup. Ensuring all elements are exactly aligned, that cutter spacing and slitting knife clearance are set correctly, and that quality tooling and sharp knives are used are all critical components of a high-quality setup.
Our machines have die-set-type gauge mounting rods that ensure easy setting and consistent squareness, as well as dual bearings at the knife end to minimize deflection and extend knife life. In addition, Consolidated Metal Services Inc. slitter knives are double-edged and much more efficient than single-edge knives, offering a flat, reducing twist with no resquaring and maximum slitting width, so the roll forming process goes smoothly.
With 20+ years of experience in metalworking, our operators understand the criticality of setup, proper tool use, and machine maintenance.
Slitting Services & Metals
We offer our high-speed steel slitting services for the following list of metals in various material thicknesses:
- Heavy Gauge Aluminum
- Brass
- Copper
- Hot Rolled Steel (HRP&O Steel)
- Tin Plate
- Cold Rolled Steel
- Galvanized Steel Sheet
- Painted Materials
- Electro-Galvanized Steel
- High Carbon Steel (Annealed & Tempered)
About Us
As a leader in metal processing and slitting services, you can trust Consolidated Metal Service, Inc. to provide precision coil slit products for steel coils and for a variety of other metals as well.
Consolidated Metal Service, Inc. prides itself on being one of the leaders in metal processing and slitting for over 40 years and produces metal that is made in the USA. You can be certain that our products and services will meet all your needs and demands in whatever industry you do business in. Contact us today to learn more about our precision slitting services and the other possibilities Consolidated Metals has to offer.