Transforming Art into Science

Converting art into science

Slitting is transformed from an art into a science by controlling the six factors of slitting so that they are consistently applied. Identify a blade profile that is well suited for the material and keep the blades sharp. Determine the best cant angle and never change the angle. Make sure the overlap is properly set across the entire web each time the material is slit. Use the appropriate amount of side force without overdoing it. Set the overspeed that is appropriate for the material, and maintain the geometry of the machine. The more these factors are able to be set and controlled, slitting will become a science and good slit quality can be achieved each time a material is run. pP