From Crystals to Ceramics: Diamond Wire Saw Machine Cuts 9 Categories of Materials

In the field of hard and brittle material processing, laboratories and scientific research institutions have always had a problem that is difficult to solve. There are many types of sample materials. There are high-value crystals such as monocrystalline silicon and sapphire. There are also hard and brittle ceramics such as alumina and zirconia. There are also metal alloys, composite materials, biological tissue specimens. Each material has different hardness, brittleness and structure. Therefore, their requirements for cutting equipment are also different.

The old approach was to buy a few specialized pieces of equipment. Each device cuts only one or two materials. Doing so will not only take up laboratory space, but also increase procurement costs.

The STX-4001 diamond wire saw machine launched by Shenyang Kejing Automation Equipment Co., Ltd. is designed for this requirement. This equipment can cut 9 categories of materials. Process the size to 1 meter. The workbench weighs 1.5 tons. It provides laboratories and scientific research institutions with a multi-purpose cutting solution for one machine.

One Machine Has Multiple Functions: 9 Categories of Materials Can Be Cut

One of the features of the STX-4001 diamond wire saw machine is that it can cut a variety of materials. This equipment can cut a variety of materials with hardness lower than diamond wire. There are nine specific categories:

The first category is ceramic materials. Including alumina ceramics, zinc oxide ceramics, semiconductor ceramics, conductive ceramics and non-conductive ceramics. Ceramics have high hardness and relatively brittle. Cutting with traditional methods may cause chipping and cracks. STX-4001 uses diamond wire to cut, which has less stress on the material. The cut surface is relatively flat and smooth.

The second category is crystal materials. Including graphite, monocrystalline silicon and polycrystalline silicon, sapphire, aluminum oxide crystals, cesium iodide crystals, etc. Crystal materials are widely used in the photovoltaic and semiconductor industries. The 1-meter stroke of STX-4001 can handle silicon ingots and ingots of larger size. Its cutting accuracy ensures the thickness consistency and surface quality of the slices.

The third category is glass materials. Including fluoride glass, optical glass, quartz glass, infrared glass, and glass tubes. Glass is sensitive to the heat during cutting. STX-4001 uses cutting oil to cool down, which protects the cutting surface from being burned.

The fourth category is metal materials. Including iron, aluminum, copper, titanium alloys, magnesium alloys, as well as non-ferrous metals such as zinc sulfide and ferrite. There is less heat during cutting. The edges of the cut samples are cleaner, have fewer burrs, and are not easily deformed.

The fifth category is composite materials. Including PVC boards, carbon fiber composites, and glass fiber composites. The bonding force between layers of composite materials is weak. If cutting using traditional methods, separation may occur between layers. Diamond wire saw cuts gently and will not damage the original structure of the material.

The sixth category is rock materials. Including natural rocks, jade, jade, meteorites, and agate. Geological research and gem-processing often require cutting such materials. STX-4001 can perform accurate slicing with less material loss.

The seventh category is thermoelectric materials. Including bi*h telluride, lead telluride, and silicon-germanium alloys. These materials are highly brittle. Cutting quality will affect the accuracy of subsequent performance tests.

The eighth category is infrared optical materials. Including zinc selenide, zinc sulfide, silicon, germanium and other infrared crystals. Such materials have applications in the fields of optics and electronics. They have high requirements for cutting accuracy and surface quality.

The ninth category is biomedical materials. Including plasticized specimens, such as human and animal organs, combined sections of soft and hard tissues, teeth and other histological specimens. There are also orthopedic soft and hard tissues, such as the femur, hip joint, vertebral body, and bone tissue samples with implants. There are also cardiovascular stent slices, stone slices and other medical tissue slices.

Technical Support: Why One Equipment Can Cut Multiple Materials

STX-4001 can cut 9 categories of materials, supported by these technologies.

The pneumatic tension system helps stabilize the cutting. Tension control affects the cutting quality and the service life of the diamond wire. STX-4001 uses a pneumatic tensioning system and is equipped with imported pneumatic parts. Compared with traditional mechanical spring tension, the tension output by this system fluctuates less. Helps prevent tension changes that cause wire breakage or warping of slices.

The PLC control system makes operation easier. The equipment uses a PLC control system and is equipped with a large size touch screen. The operator can set parameters such as linear speed and feed speed. The linear speed is adjustable between 0 and 5 meters per second. The feed speed is adjustable between 0.05 and 100 mm/min. Different materials have different requirements for cutting speed. With this system, it is easier to adjust parameters when cutting different materials.

The processing range can cover samples of different size. The STX-4001 has a Z-axis and Y-axis travel of 1 meter. The size of the workbench is 1.2 meters long and 1 meter wide. The workbench weighs 1.5 tons. From a few millimeters of biological tissue slices to a 1-meter-long silicon crystal rod, cutting can be completed on the same equipment.

There is less heat during cutting.  The diamond wire saw machine produces less heat when cutting. Coupled with the cooling effect of the cutting oil, the cutting surface is unlikely to be thermally damaged. This is important for biomedical samples and infrared optical materials.

Multi-purpose Solution for One Machine in the Laboratory

Dedicated cutting equipment is usually tailored to specific materials and specific needs. The STX-4001 can meet a variety of cutting needs in the laboratory. It has certain reference value for university laboratories, scientific research institutes and corporate R & D centers. Using the multi-purpose method of one machine, the equipment investment is relatively small, the space occupied is smaller, and maintenance and after-sales docking are more concentrated. During the experiment, samples do not need to be transferred between different equipment, and the process is relatively simple.

About Shenyang Kejing

Shenyang Kejing Automation Equipment Co., Ltd. is a company focusing on the research and development and manufacturing of material cutting, grinding and polishing equipment. It has many years of technical accumulation in the field of diamond wire saw machines. The product line covers diamond wire saws, cutting machines, grinding and polishing equipment and other categories, providing laboratories and industrial users with integrated solutions from sample cutting to surface treatment.

The company's core team has long-term experience in the field of material processing equipment, and can provide equipment selection suggestions and process parameter guidance based on users 'specific cutting needs. STX-4001 diamond wire saw can design a variety of support fixtures according to user needs and provide customized services.

In terms of after-sales service, Shenyang Kejing provides a one-year warranty and lifelong technical support. The products have served many universities, scientific research institutes and corporate R & D centers at home and abroad.

The delivery cycle of STX-4001 is 44 working days, and the supply capacity is 10 sets per batch. Optional cutting oil, silent oil-free air compressor, DX-100 single crystal direction finder and other accessories. International logistics supports FedEx. CE certification, UL or CSA certification is available upon customer request.