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	Hand Operated Cutting Press Hand Operated Cutting Press. - The Hand Operated Test Sample Cutting Press has been specifically designed to cut shapes such as test samples from relatively flexible materials, such as plastics, fabrics, boards and paper. In most cases, the thickness of the material that can be cut will not just depend on the strength of the material, but also on the lateral flexibility of the material to allow the cutter to penetrate down into, and pass through the material. In other words, if the material is too rigid, the thickness of the material that can be cut will be reduced because the outside edges of the cutter blades will bind in the material, and therefore reduce the available cutting force. The press generates on average up to 600kg (6KN) of cutting force. (Dependant on strength of operator). Standard features include Fine height adjustment of cutter, Supplied with cutting mat, Arbour locking tool, Hexagon key, 1 year return to base warranty, Product user manual. Optional accessories available Cutting tools to any shape or standard, Different shanks to suit most cutting presses, Cutting Mats, Ray-Ran also produce a wide range of cutters for this Press - see seperate heading called Cutters
	Model 1 CNC Milling Machine The Ray-Ran Model 1 CNC Milling Machine is a vertical 3 axis rapid prototyping machine tool that is ideal for cutting thick test samples and components. The machine is supplied as standard fully guarded with a wide up and over door which has an electrical interlock for user safety and emergency cut out switch. With USB connection the machine is connected to a personal computer or laptop, and is operated using the versatile but user friendly Windows¢â Flashcut CNC PC software. The 8000- 34000rpm spindle is capable of cutting materials in 3 dimensional, simultaneous motions. Pre-written CNC programs are available direct from Ray-Ran for any shape or size of test sample to any International test standard, eliminating the need for CAD trained operators. For the advanced user, the system has been designed to accept industry standard G & M codes ensuring full compatibility with leading professional computer aided design software. Unlimited part program size capability allows files to be run as large as your computer's hard drive will allow. No previous CNC programming experience is required as 2 dimensional CAD drawings in *.dxf drawing file format can be imported into the Flashcut software. Once required parameters have been entered, Flashcut automatically generates the G-Code program to machine the sample. This appartus has been designed to complement the Ray-Ran test sample injection moulding apparatus and the Ray-Ran range of test sample cutting products, For the production of test sample from sheet material up to 25mm thick Features include 300 mm x 260 mm x 80 mm XYZ axis, 500 mm x 440 mm table size, Variable spindle speeds from 8,000 rpm to 32,000 rpm, Optional Tool Changing System available, Small footprint design for desktop or bench mounting, Totally enclosed safety cabinet for user protection, Emergency Stop Button, Single line and continuous run modes with manual feed rate override, Computer interface with cabling and Windows¢â Flashcut CNC PC software, Drop down menus with graphical display ¡á3 Dimensional graphical tool path preview, Low cost CNC programs available to any International test standard, Set of 3 Carbide milling cutters, Vice and clamps, Uses industry standard G & M codes ¡á Product user manual, CE declaration of conformity, 1 year return to base manufacturer's warranty.
	Model 2 CNC Profile Cutter Large CNC Milling Machine designed for the pipe manufacturing industry. Primarily to cut samples from thick walled pipe sections and thick sheet up to 60mm Fully guarded with wide up-and-over door. with an X axis of 900 mm, Y axis of 300 mm Z axis of 80 mm with a table size 500 mm by 440 mm A range of cutter spindles available with speeds up to 23,000 rpm Operated from a stand alone PC and Flashcut CNC PC Software
	Pneumatically Operated Cutting Press The Pneumatically Operated Test Sample Cutting Press has been specifically designed to cut shapes such as test samples from relatively flexible materials, such as plastics, fabrics, boards and paper. In most cases, the thickness of the material that can be cut will not just depend on the strength of the material, but also on the lateral flexibility of the material to allow the cutter to penetrate down into, and pass through the material. In other words, if the material is too rigid, the thickness of the material that can be cut will be reduced because the outside edges of the cutter blades will bind in the material, and therefore reduce the available cutting force. The press generates on average up to 5000kg (50KN) of cutting force. The press has been designed to operate up to 10 bar (150 psi) but generally 7 bar (100 psi) will be adequate for cutting most materials. Standard features include , Pneumatically operated, Polycarbonate safety guard, 0–10 bar pressure regulator, Fine height adjustment of cutter, Supplied with cutting mat, Arbour locking tool, Hexagon key, 1 year return to base warranty, Product user manual. Optional accessories available Cutting tools to any shape or standard, Different shanks to suit most cutting presses, larger bed & throat sizes can be manufactured, Compressor. Ray-Ran also produce a wide range of cutters for this Press - see separate heading Cutters
	Small Injection Moulding Machine The Ray-Ran Test Sample Injection Moulding Machine is a low cost sample moulding machine with a compact design for vertical bench mounting. The simple Cylinder/Die extraction system eliminates purging when changing from one colour or material to another. The machine is supplied with a basic cam-operated tool block with Special bearings to accommodate the Increased Pressure which will accept any number of low cost tool inserts machined to any shape that will fit within the Tool Block parameters of 175mm x 40mm x 12.7mm. Tool Inserts to suit any International Standard, e.g. ASTM, ISO, DIN, JIS, etc., can be supplied for tensile dumbbells, colour plaques, impact bars, etc. The apparatus has been designed to operate up to 10 bar (150 psi) which is adequate for moulding most materials. Digital heating up to 400 deg C melts the polymer which is the extruded into the mould. Digital tool block heating is included for more efficient polymer flow into the mould with temperatures up to 200 deg C to prevent freezing. Standard features include Quick release cam-lock tool block, Digital temperature controlled cylinder, Automatic Nozzle-to-tool Locking Device. A Unique Design that intensifies the Locking Force as the Injection Pressure increases, Polymer feeder Hopper, Small footprint for Bench Mounting, Low cost Tool Inserts to all International Standards, Quick Change Cylinder, Nozzle and Die, Audible and Visual alarms for Tool Locking, Optional accessories available Interchangeable cylinders to 70cm3, Interchangable Nozzles & Die’s, Compressor.
	Test Sample Notching Cutter The Auto Cycle Notching Cutter. has been designed to machine a very precise stress concentration notch in test specimens to ensure that breakage of the specimen takes place at the same section each time a test is carried out. Mainly intended for use with plastic polymer materials, the variable speed range of the cutter and traverse feed enables the optimum cutting conditions to be established for each different material The apparatus is capable of producing notch profiles to all International test standards, such as ASTM D256, ISO 179 and 180. The cutters are made from tungsten carbide which is an extremely hard and durable material. The cutting edges are optically profile ground to very close tolerances. Different cutter profiles are available to suit standard and special notch requirements. The Dual Tooth Cutting Wheels are made from tungsten carbide with cutting edges that optically ground to very close tolerances. The standard wheel fitted to the apparatus is the 0.25mm radius cutter. However 0.1mm and 1.0mm radius, and 0.8mm and 2.00mm ‘U’ notch cutter wheels are available. Ray-Ran is also able to offer wheels to customers specifications if required. Standard features include Advanced dedicated microprocessor control, Optical profile ground and diamond lapped dual tooth cutter wheels, Notches to any International test standard including Izod, Charpy, "U" and "V" notches, Notch depth dial indicator comparator, Slip gauge to set up the dial indicator comparator to accurately measure the remaining width under the notch, Micro adjustment notch depth, Standard notch depth setting blocks Multi-sample loading, Setting rail forming an integral part of the vice to centralise test samples, Variable cutter speed with memory feature, Cutter speed range from 350 rpm to 2000 rpm, Anti-vibration linear motion slide, Variable metric and imperial traverse speeds with memory feature, Traverse speed range from 0.081 mm/rev to 1.0 mm/rev (0.003 in/rev to 0.04 in/rev), Fast return traverse speed, Easy to read digital speed liquid crystal display, Touch membrane keypad, Easy clean removable waste tray, Fully traceable certificate of calibration, Product user manual, CE mark of conformity, 1 year return to base warranty.
	Trammel Cutters - Thin Materials Trammel Cutters Ideal for cutting an accurate strip of thin film material.

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