Beam Cutting Presses
Introducing the Atom range of full width beam cutting presses, the advantage of such a machine is that larger dies can be used in comparisons to other types of presses. In theory where the beam cutting area is the same as the bed cutting area a perimeter die of that size can be used to cut.
When compared with travelling head presses and swing beam cutting presses, beam presses show a quicker cutting cycle. This is because the cutting beam or head does not need to be moved over the material.
Atom have manufactured a single hydraulic piston system, with this unlike many manufacturers using either 2 cylinders of 4 cylinders Atom use a single cylinder in the centre of the machine activating a series of levers and pivots to create the cutting motion and power.
This enables an accurate and uniform distribution of the cutting power across the cutting area between the beam and bed, so meaning greater quality and precision. For these reasons they are widely used when high cutting power is required, and/ or when large cutting tools are being used, in addition beam presses are also perfect for cutting multiple layers of material.
With models of beam presses ranging from 20 – 150tons Atom use three ways in which to control the depth of cutting, these can be applied to most types of beam presses:
- Pressure Setting
With this type of setting the machine operates on a pressure controlled system, this meaning that different height dies can be exchanged without the need to necessarily reset the machine - Stroke End Switch
A stroke end switch allows the beam to travel to the same position each time, so cutting dies of the same height can be interchanged without the need to stop and change the tool height setting - Mechanical Stops
Mechanical stops can be fitted to any machine with cutting power over 50 tons, the four stops can be adjusted to control the depth to which the beam can travel
All full width beam cutting presses are supplied with a mark of CE conformity.
Optional Feed Systems for Beam Cutting Presses
Allows material in either sheet or roll form to be fed through a set of powered rollers, with manual control or programmable increments.
Optional on all standard Series 3 & 6 Beam Presses
Available in the following models and specifications:
| Powered Roller Model | Max. Daylight (mm) | Max. Useable Width (mm) | Max. Transfer Speed (m/min) | Motor Power (HP/kW) |
| AL81 | 120 | 1600 | 14 | 0.5/ 0.375 |
| AL82 | 120 | 2000 | ||
| AL83 | 190 | 1600 |
All feed systems supplied with a CE Mark of Conformity.
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| Available on Series 6 beam presses, double trays & double control systems. Operates as two independent workstations | Available on Series 6 beam presses, the HT system allows large group of dies or large surface area dies to be cut. Automatic incremental cutting board movement and cut sequencing. Typically used in automotive applications. | Available on Series 6 beam presses, 'Pinch & Grab' clamp system allows the cutting of multiple layers from roll or sheet onto a belt. |
Series 3 Beam Cutting Press
Incorporates all of the advantages of cutting using a single piston full width beam cutting press, with cutting power ranging from 20 – 150 tons, and usable cutting surface from 1600x400mm to 2000x1320mm.
Available with the following options:
- Mechanical stops for increased accurate control of the cutting depth (models over 50tons)
- Feed rolls with manual & programmable incrementing
- Die rails, to secure the die tool to the beam, useful when using incrementing feed rollers
- Pad shift device, to slowly move the cutting board, helping to increase the life of the board, and provide a better, even surface to accurately cut on
The available model types are listed below:
| Series 3 Model | Working Area (mm) | Max. Cutting Power (ton) | Max. Daylight (mm) | Max. Stroke (mm) | Advancing, Cutting & Returning Speed (mm/ sec) |
| S 325 | 1600x600 | 25 | 400 | 350 | 340-65-340 |
| S 358 | 1600x800 | 50 | 350 | 300 | 340-75-345 |
| S 377/ 1 | 1600x800 | 70 | 325 | 300 | 251-24-258 |
| S 377/ 2 | 2000x800 | 70 | 325 | 300 | 251-24-258 |
| S 3110/ 1 | 1600x1050 | 100 | 325 | 325 | 251-17-216 |
| S 3110/ 2 | 2000x1050 | 100 | 325 | 325 | 251-17-216 |
| S 3110/ 2L | 2000x1320 | 100 | 325 | 325 | 251-17-216 |
| S 3165/ 1 | 1600x1050 | 150 | 245 | 200 | 161-11-144 |
| S 3165/ 2 | 2000x1050 | 150 | 245 | 200 | 161-11-144 |
All Series 3 beam cutting presses are supplied with a CE Mark of Conformity.
Series 6 Beam Cutting Press
Incorporating the same principle design features as the series 3 beam cutting press, this series offers a sliding tray as standard, but is also available with double sliding trays as two independent workstations (DT System, as above). A sliding tray offers greater visibility to the operator also allowing ease of die, material and part movement.
With cutting area's ranging from 1600x400mm to 2200x1320mm and cutting power from 20 – 150tons, options available with the series 6 are:
- Mechanical stops for increased accurate control of the cutting depth (models over 50 tons)
- Feed rolls with manual & programmable incrementing
- Die rails, to secure the die tool to the beam, useful when using incrementing feed rollers
- Pad shift device, to slowly move the cutting board, helping to increase the life of the board, and provide a better, even surface to accurately cut on
| Series 6 Model | Working Area (mm) | Max. Cutting Power (ton) | Max. Daylight (mm) | Max. Stroke (mm) | Advancing, Cutting & Returning Speed (mm/ sec) |
| S 677/ 1 | 1600x800 | 70 | 230 | 200 | 251-24-261 |
| S 677/ 2 | 2000x800 | 70 | 230 | 200 | 251-24-261 |
| S 6110/ 1 | 1600x1050 | 100 | 230 | 200 | 251-17-216 |
| S 6110/ 2 | 2000x1050 | 100 | 230 | 200 | 251-17-216 |
| S 6110/ 2L | 2000x1320 | 100 | 230 | 200 | 251-17-216 |
| S 6165/ 1 | 1600x1050 | 150 | 175 | 130 | 167-11-144 |
| S 6165/ 2 | 2000x1050 | 150 | 175 | 130 | 167-11-144 |
| S 6165/ 2L | 2000x1320 | 150 | 175 | 130 | 167-11-144 |
| S 6165/ 2.2 | 2200x1050 | 150 | 175 | 130 | 167-11-144 |
| S 677/ 1DT | 1600x800 | 70 | 230 | 200 | 251-24-261 |
| S 677/ 2DT | 2000x800 | 70 | 230 | 200 | 251-24-261 |
| S6110/ 1DT | 1600x1050 | 100 | 230 | 200 | 251-17-216 |
| S6110/ 2DT | 2000x1050 | 100 | 230 | 200 | 251-17-216 |
| S6110/ 2LDT | 2000x1320 | 100 | 230 | 200 | 251-17-216 |
| S6165/ 1DT | 1600x1050 | 150 | 175 | 130 | 167-11-144 |
All Series 6 beam cutting machines are supplied with a CE Mark of Conformity.
Series 6 BP Beam Cutting Press
Employing all of the advantages of the series 6 the BP version is fitted with a cutting belt and a 'pinch & grab' clamp system. This enables the transportation and cutting of thick and multi-layer materials, both in roll and sheet form. With Atom's comprehensive and accurate nesting software up to 20 cutting cycles per minute is possible, completed using maximum speed against best possible yield.
All models in the BP series are equipped with mechanical stops, to ensure micrometric adjustment of the cutting depth.
Additional optional devices available are:
- Extension of the 'take off' unloading surface of approx. 900mm
- Cutting pad, moved by the rear clamp, this option is effective where deep penetration into the belt is required to cut the material, therefore making a cutting belt to expensive to use in such an application
- Electrically controlled die tool guides, this option allows the quick change of die as the guides are quickly moved to the width of the new die board, automatically centring if required
| Series 6 BP Model | Working Area (mm) | Max. Cutting Power (ton) | Max. Daylight (mm) | Max. Stroke (mm) | Advancing, Cutting & Returning Speed (mm/ sec) |
| S 677/ 1 BP | 166x800 | 70 | 230 | 200 | 251-24-261 |
| S 677/ 2 BP | 2000x800 | 70 | 230 | 200 | 251-24-261 |
| S 6110/ 1 BP | 1600x1050 | 100 | 230 | 200 | 251-17-216 |
| S 6110/ 2 BP | 2000x1050 | 100 | 230 | 200 | 251-17-216 |
| S 6110/ 2L BP | 2000x1320 | 100 | 230 | 200 | 251-17-216 |
| S 6165/ 1 BP | 1600x1050 | 150 | 140 | 135 | 167-11-144 |
| S 6165/ 2 BP | 2000x1045 | 150 | 140 | 135 | 167-11-144 |
| S 6165/ 2.2 BP | 2170x1045 | 150 | 140 | 135 | 167-11-144 |
| S 6165/ 2.2L BP | 2170x1315 | 150 | 140 | 135 | 167-11-144 |
All Series 6 BP beam cutting presses are supplied with a CE Mark of Conformity.
Series 6 HT Beam Cutting Press
The HT version of the Series 6 beam cutting press allows the use of large dies and/ or groups of dies, therefore meaning that large materials can be cut. A typical use of this version is in the automotive industry, for the cutting of leather hides using groups of dies for automotive seating and trim.
The die board is mounted on the powered tray and is programmable to step in the individual Increments required for the individual customers cutting requirements.
Depending on material characteristics multi-layer material can be cut at any one time.
Available with cutting power from 70-150tons and useful cutting areas from 1600x800mm to 2000x1050mm options available are:
- Mechanical stops
- Electrically controlled die tool guides, this option allows the quick change of die as the guides are quickly moved to the width of the new die board, automatically centring if required
| Series 6 HT Model | Working Area (mm) | Max. Cutting Power (ton) | Max. Daylight (mm) | Max. Stroke (mm) | Advancing, Cutting & Returning Speed (mm/ sec) |
| S 677/ 1HT | 1600x800 | 70 | 230 | 200 | 251-24-261 |
| S 677/ 2HT | 2000x800 | 70 | 230 | 200 | 251-24-261 |
| S 6110/ 1HT | 1600x1050 | 100 | 230 | 200 | 251-17-216 |
| S 6110/ 2HT | 2000x1050 | 100 | 230 | 200 | 251-17-216 |
| S 6165/ 1HT | 1600x1050 | 150 | 175 | 130 | 167-11-144 |
| S 6165/ 2HT | 2000x1050 | 150 | 140 | 135 | 167-11-144 |
All Series 6 HT beam cutting presses are supplied with a CE Mark of Conformity.
Series 6 RH Beam Cutting Press
The RH Version or receding head beam press is a useful tool when complete visibility of the material is a must. An example is the vision of imperfections when cutting leather.
The Atom receding head beam press offers one of the highest quality machines on the market in relation to speed of its advancing, cutting and receding sequence with repeating accuracy.
Options available on the Series 6 RH Version:
- Mechanical stops
- Electrically controlled die tool guides, this option allows the quick change of die as the guides are quickly moved to the width of the new die board, automatically centring if required
- Pad shift device, to slowly move the cutting board, helping to increase the life of the board, and provide a better, even surface to accurately cut on
- Feed rolls with manual & programmable incrementing
| Series 6 RH Model | Working Area (mm) | Max. Cutting Power (ton) | Max. Daylight (mm) | Max. Stroke (mm) | Advancing, Cutting & Returning Speed (mm/ sec) |
| S 677/ 1RH | 1600x800 | 70 | 230 | 200 | 251-24-261 |
| S 677/ 2RH | 2000x800 | 70 | 230 | 200 | 251-24-261 |
All Series 6 RH beam cutting presses are supplied with a CE Mark of Conformity.