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ANCHU Shear 5/8" x 10' US — Hydraulic Guillotine Shear
Heavy-duty hydraulic guillotine shear engineered for North American fabrication and plate-processing shops. Delivers up to 5/8" mild steel capacity across a 10' working width, with reinforced construction for reliable, repeatable plate cutting in demanding structural and heavy-fabrication environments.
Max thickness (rating): 5/8" mild steel* · Cutting length: 10' (≈ 3200 mm) · Voltage: 480 V, 3-phase
*Rating applies to mild steel within a specified tensile strength range at full 10' length and defined duty cycle. Capacity for stainless, HSLA, and other alloys must be reviewed per application.
Key advantages for US buyers
- Handles up to 5/8" mild steel (≈ 16 mm) at 10' length — a heavy-plate capacity class suitable for structural, mining, machinery, and large fabrication work.
- 10' (≈ 3200 mm) cutting width accommodates standard plate sizes and long components, reducing the need for multiple setups or secondary cutting operations.
- Reinforced hydraulic guillotine design with controlled rake and blade clearance supports straight, accurate cuts on thick plate, even at near-rated conditions.
- Motorized backgauge with digital/NC control streamlines batch work, repeat jobs, and standardized blank sizes with consistent cut lengths.
- Heavy-duty welded frame and industrial hydraulic hold-downs maximize uptime, help maintain squareness, and provide repeatable dimensional results over long-term use.
- Integrates easily with press brakes, lasers/plasma tables, and plate storage systems as the heavy-plate front end of a complete fabrication or plate-processing cell.
Technical overview
Max cutting thickness (rating): 5/8" mild steel (≈ 16 mm)
Capacity defined for mild steel at full 10' length. Actual limit depends on tensile strength, plate condition, and duty cycle. Higher-strength materials (stainless, HSLA) require reduced thickness and/or cut length compared to mild steel.
Max cutting length: 10' (≈ 3200 mm)
Supports one-pass shearing of full plate width for structural members, machine bases, heavy panels, and nested layout blanks. Reduces handling and secondary trimming operations for many heavy-plate jobs.
Backgauge: Motorized, digital/NC control (example stroke ≈ 24–40")
NC backgauge provides programmable cut lengths and batch settings. Exact stroke, positioning accuracy, and repeatability are defined by the ANCHU backgauge configuration selected for this model.
Shear type: Hydraulic guillotine
Hydraulically driven upper blade beam in a near-vertical path. Guillotine geometry maintains controlled rake angle and blade clearance along the full 10' cutting line, a key factor for predictable cutting of thick plate.
Frame & construction: Heavy welded steel, reinforced for thick plate
Reinforced welded frame engineered to absorb high cutting loads with minimal deflection, supporting long-term squareness and straightness on heavy plate and large components.
Hold-downs: Hydraulic, full-length clamping
Multiple hydraulic hold-down cylinders clamp material along the cutting line before the stroke. Proper clamping is essential for safe, accurate shearing of 5/8" thick plate and helps stabilize long parts during cutting.
Power: 480 V three-phase (other voltages on request)
Standard US industrial power. Machine can be adapted to sites with different voltages using ANCHU PowerPhase phase converters and transformers, subject to power and duty-cycle review for heavy-plate operation.
Controls: Programmable cut length, batch quantity, foot pedal with emergency stop
Digital/NC controls support repetitive work, standardized blanks, and safe operation. Foot pedal actuation allows hands-free clamping and cutting with integrated emergency-stop circuitry.
Safety: Front/side guards, safety interlocks, emergency stop
Safety systems and guarding designed around common industrial expectations. Final compliance depends on site-specific guarding, risk assessment, and operating procedures.
Extended specification details
The values below represent typical ranges for a 5/8" × 10' heavy-duty hydraulic guillotine shear. Replace all “example” values with exact ANCHU certified specs before publishing or using for engineering decisions.
Strokes per minute (example at full stroke): ≈ 4–7 spm
Representative cutting rate at maximum stroke for 5/8" plate. Higher stroke rates may be achievable at reduced thickness or with shortened stroke. Actual performance depends on hydraulic power unit sizing and NC control tuning.
Rake angle (example): ≈ 1–3°
Rake angle strongly affects cutting force, twist, and edge quality on heavy plate: lower rake improves squareness and reduces twist but increases force; higher rake reduces force while potentially increasing twist on narrow strips and small blanks. Guillotine design keeps the effective rake controlled along the cut.
Blade clearance adjustment: manual or motorized (per configuration)
Blade clearance must be matched to thickness and material. Insufficient clearance increases force, accelerates blade wear, and can tear edges; excessive clearance increases burr and roll-over. ANCHU provides recommended clearances for each thickness/material range to balance edge quality and tool life.
Hold-downs (example): multiple hydraulic cylinders along 10'
Distributed hold-down system clamps plate flat during cutting. Cylinder count, spacing, and pressure range are defined in ANCHU mechanical drawings and spec sheets for the 5/8" × 10' configuration and option packages.
Front squaring arm length (example): ≈ 39–60"
Squaring arm with scale and mechanical stops for 90° alignment of the plate leading edge. Length and features (T-slots, flip-up stops, hardened stops) depend on selected options at order time.
Support arms: front support arms with stops
Front support arms help carry heavy plates, reduce droop at the front edge, and improve operator ergonomics. Built-in stops or fingers assist in setting repeatable front-edge positions across repeat work orders.
Main motor power (example): ≈ 40–80 hp (30–60 kW)
Typical installed motor power range for a 5/8" × 10' guillotine shear. Exact horsepower depends on the desired stroke rate, hydraulic pump selection, and expected duty cycle when operating near rated thickness and length.
Hydraulic system: conventional hydraulic power unit
Hydraulic power pack including pump, valves, reservoir, filtration, and cooling (if equipped). Oil volume, cooling capacity, and filtration must be sized for heavy-plate duty, ambient temperature extremes, and the number of shifts per day in your facility.
Backgauge travel (example): ≈ 24–40" (600–1000 mm)
Maximum programmable backgauge distance from the blades. Longer travel supports a wider variety of blank sizes and nesting patterns. Confirm exact travel and minimum distance to knives in the ANCHU spec sheet for this model.
Backgauge accuracy (example): up to ±0.004" (±0.1 mm)
Representative backgauge repeatability and positioning accuracy under proper installation and calibration. Guaranteed tolerances depend on the specific backgauge hardware and NC controller supplied with the machine.
Table height (example): ≈ 30–33" (760–840 mm)
Height from floor to table, affecting operator ergonomics and compatibility with roller tables, conveyors, and plate-handling equipment used in front of or behind the shear.
Machine weight (example): ≈ 35,000–60,000 lb
Typical weight range for a 5/8" × 10' heavy-duty guillotine shear. Floor loading, anchoring, and rigging requirements must be validated against ANCHU installation drawings and your building’s structural data.
Important: All “example” values above are indicative and not guaranteed for every configuration. For engineering and safety decisions, use the official ANCHU quotation, certified spec sheet, and installation drawing.
Cutting performance & material guidelines
The 5/8" × 10' rating is defined for mild steel at a specified tensile strength and duty cycle. Real-world performance also depends on plate thickness tolerance, material strength, rake angle, blade clearance, and how often the machine is operated near maximum capacity.
Conceptual shear force relationship:
F = τ × t × L
- F – required shear force
- τ – shear strength of the material
- t – material thickness
- L – length of cut (10' at full-width rating)
For many steels, shear strength is roughly ~0.6 × tensile strength (Rm). Use actual material data and apply an appropriate safety factor, especially when shearing 5/8" plate at full 10' length or in continuous-duty applications.
Illustrative material guidelines
| Material | Relative to 5/8" rating | Typical recommendation* |
|---|---|---|
| Mild steel (baseline) | Reference case | Up to 5/8" at full 10' per rating, assuming tensile strength and duty cycle are within specified limits and machine settings (rake, clearance, hold-down pressure) are correctly tuned. |
| Stainless steel | Higher strength than mild | Derate thickness and/or cut length. Near-limit or continuous-duty stainless applications should be reviewed with ANCHU engineering using the actual stainless grade and expected production profile. |
| High-strength low-alloy (HSLA) | Significantly higher strength | Consider lower thickness or shorter cuts, or evaluate a higher-capacity shear if HSLA forms a large portion of the workload near nominal 5/8" thickness. |
| Aluminum | Lower strength | 5/8" is usually conservative on force; focus on blade clearance, support, and handling to control burr, roll-over, and edge deformation on softer material. |
*Guidelines only. Actual limits must be verified against ANCHU capacity charts, material datasheets, and your planned duty cycle and job mix.
What this means in practice
- The machine targets heavy mild steel plate up to 5/8" at 10', and thinner materials at higher throughput, serving structural, heavy machinery, and large fabrication work.
- Near rated conditions, thickness, material strength, and duty cycle must be evaluated together; the 5/8" number alone is not sufficient to define safe capacity across all alloys.
- Correct tuning of rake angle, blade clearance, and hold-down pressure is essential to achieve acceptable edge quality, control twist, and maintain blade life on thick plate.
- For continuous near-limit operation, plan for proactive maintenance (blade rotation/resharpening schedules, hydraulic conditioning, alignment checks) and consider whether a higher-capacity shear is appropriate.
Mechanical design & cutting geometry
The ANCHU Shear 5/8" × 10' US uses a reinforced hydraulic guillotine architecture with a rigid welded frame and controlled cutting geometry to deliver straight, repeatable cuts on very thick plate.
- Welded monolithic frame: Heavy welded structure designed to distribute high cutting loads and minimize deflection over the 10' cutting length, supporting squareness and straightness in structural and precision applications.
- Guillotine blade motion: Upper blade beam travels in a guided near-vertical path, maintaining consistent rake and clearance along the cutting line, a critical factor for predictable performance at 5/8" thickness.
- Rake angle behavior: Effective rake angle is selected to balance cutting force, twist, and edge quality for the target thickness range; small adjustments in rake and clearance can be used to fine-tune performance for specific materials and strip widths.
- Blade clearance adjustment: Adjustable blade gap allows the operator to match clearance to material and thickness, reducing burr and protecting blade life.
- Hydraulic hold-downs: Multiple cylinders clamp the plate before cutting, preventing lifting or slip, which is essential for both safety and dimensional accuracy on thick, heavy plates.
Control system, backgauge & automation
Digital/NC control
- Numeric entry of cut lengths and batch quantities through the NC interface.
- Program storage for repeat jobs and common blank sizes to reduce setup time.
- Cut counters and basic diagnostics (feature set depends on NC controller model).
- Often supports stroke shortening for shorter plates, improving cycle times when full 10' stroke is not needed.
- Final control capabilities depend on the digital/NC package selected with the ANCHU shear.
Backgauge system
- Motorized backgauge with NC control for consistent, repeatable part lengths.
- Stroke range sized for typical heavy-plate blanks and nested parts (see extended spec examples).
- Program storage for common plate programs and part families.
- Integration options with conveyors, plate tables, or stacking systems as part of a plate-processing cell.
Capabilities & typical applications
This ANCHU hydraulic guillotine shear is a workhorse for shops cutting heavy sheet and plate prior to bending, thermal cutting, or welding. It can operate as a standalone material-prep station or as part of an integrated heavy-plate fabrication cell.
- Brackets, base plates, stiffeners, frames, and structural components from mild steel plate up to 5/8" thick within rated material limits.
- Large cabinets, enclosures, tank and equipment panels, and machine bases requiring 10' sheet width.
- Batch jobs and repeat production supported by programmable backgauge and NC-stored cut programs.
- Integration with press brakes, fiber lasers, plasma tables, and plate storage/racking for streamlined workflow.
- Ideal for job shops, OEMs, contract manufacturers, and general metal fabrication operations focused on heavy plate.
Implementation & support for US shops
ANCHU supports US fabricators with pre-installation planning, commissioning, and ongoing optimization of the 5/8" × 10' shear in heavy-plate workflows.
- Pre-install checks for power, floor loading, access routes, and material handling requirements.
- Review of plate sizes, thickness ranges, and job mix to confirm capacity fit and duty cycle expectations.
- Assistance with NC programming, backgauge setup, batch strategy, and shearing best practices.
- Training and handover coordinated to bring operators up to speed quickly and safely.
- Support for integration with press brakes, lasers, and downstream processes as production needs evolve.
Next step: send us your typical plate sizes and job requirements (material grade, thickness, sheet size, volumes), and we’ll confirm fit, estimate cycle times, and recommend the right configuration for your shop.
Engineering notes & technical FAQ
This section addresses questions from engineers and technical buyers: how to interpret the 5/8" × 10' rating, what affects cut quality on thick plate, and what information is needed for a proper engineering review.
How should I interpret the 5/8" mild steel rating at 10'?
The 5/8" × 10' rating is defined for mild steel within a specific tensile strength range at full cutting length and for a defined duty cycle. In practice:
- Higher-strength materials (stainless, HSLA) require more shear force and must be derated in thickness and/or cut length relative to mild steel.
- Frequent operation at maximum thickness and length increases stress on the hydraulic and structural systems and accelerates blade wear.
- Duty cycle (how often the machine runs near its rating) is as important as the peak capacity value when evaluating suitability for a given workload.
What role do rake angle and blade clearance play in cut quality?
Rake angle and blade clearance are primary tuning parameters for 5/8" plate shearing:
- Lower rake → improved squareness and reduced twist, but higher cutting force and system loading.
- Higher rake → lower force, but more potential twist and deformation on narrow strips.
- Correct clearance → minimized burr and roll-over, plus improved blade life.
- Incorrect clearance → too tight can cause tearing and rapid wear; too loose increases burr, roll-over, and edge distortion along the cut.
What backgauge accuracy and cut tolerances are realistic?
Realistic tolerances reflect both machine capability and the behavior of heavy plate:
- Backgauge repeatability is typically within a few thousandths of an inch in this class, assuming proper installation, alignment, and maintenance.
- Plate camber, residual stress, and handling affect final length and squareness, especially on long, heavy parts.
- Very tight dimensional or edge requirements may still require secondary operations such as machining, grinding, or dedicated edge preparation.
How can I confirm my materials are within safe working limits?
To validate a specific material/thickness/length combination, engineers should:
- Use actual shear or tensile strength data from material datasheets to estimate required force via F = τ × t × L, including an adequate safety factor.
- Consider maximum thickness tolerance and variability in material properties, not just nominal values.
- For stainless, HSLA, and other high-strength alloys near the limit, consult ANCHU engineering for a formal capacity and duty-cycle review.
What information does ANCHU need for an engineering review?
To provide a clear capacity assessment and machine configuration recommendation, ANCHU typically requests:
- Material type(s), grade(s), thickness range, and mechanical properties (if available).
- Sheet/plate sizes, representative cut patterns, and any critical part drawings or DXF files.
- Required tolerances for length, squareness, and edge condition, including downstream process needs.
- Expected production volumes and duty cycle: cuts per hour, shifts per day, and mix of thicknesses.
- Any special focus (e.g., predominantly stainless/HSLA, or integration into automated plate-processing lines).
With this information, ANCHU can confirm whether the 5/8" × 10' hydraulic guillotine shear is the appropriate choice or whether a different capacity or configuration better matches your workload and growth plans.
