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Roll Slitting

Roll slitting is a process that cuts large rolls of materials like paper, film, or fabric into narrower rolls or strips. It involves unwinding the large roll, slitting it into smaller widths using rotating circular blades, edge guiding to keep the material aligned, and rewinding the narrower rolls. Roll slitting is commonly used in printing, packaging, and textiles industries to create more manageable materials and minimize waste.

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Roll Slitting

Roll slitting is a process that cuts large rolls of materials like paper, film, or fabric into narrower rolls or strips. It involves unwinding the large roll, slitting it into smaller widths using rotating circular blades, edge guiding to keep the material aligned, and rewinding the narrower rolls. Roll slitting is commonly used in printing, packaging, and textiles industries to create more manageable materials and minimize waste.

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ROLL SLITTING

PRESENTED BY-SHLOK SONI(21122009)


INTRODUCTION

Roll slitting is a process that involves cutting


large rolls of material, such as paper, film, or
fabric, into narrower rolls or strips.
It's commonly used in industries like printing,
packaging, and textiles to create smaller, more
manageable rolls or sheets from larger ones.
PROCESS OF ROLL SLITTING

Stages of roll slitting vary depending on the specific materials used in the slitting process.
1. Unwinding: The large roll of material is mounted on an unwind stand, and the material is
fed into the slitting machine.
2. Slitting: The material passes through one or more sets of rotating circular blades that cut it
into narrower rolls or strips.
3. Edge Guiding: To ensure the material stays aligned and the slits are consistent, edge
guiding systems are often used to monitor and adjust the position of the material.
4. Rewinding: After slitting, the narrower rolls or strips are rewound onto individual cores or
shafts, creating the final products.
5. Quality Control: Quality checks may be performed during or after the slitting process to
ensure the accuracy of the width and the overall quality of the finished rolls.
TYPES OF ROLL SLITTING

Razor Slitting Crush Cutting


This method uses sharp circular blades Crush slitting involves pressing a blade against the
to make clean cuts in materials like material to create a controlled fracture. It's commonly
paper, film, or foil. used for materials that are easily deformable, such as
D2 steel is the most commonly used foam.
material for blades. (D2 steel is a kind Hardened steel with rubber covering is used for blade.
of ledeburite tool steel)
Score Slitting
Log Slitting
In score slitting, a scoring wheel is used to
Log slitting is used to cut large-diameter rolls into
create a partial cut in materials, making it
smaller, with multiple slitters to create several
easier to tear or fold the material along the
narrower rolls.
score lines.
Blades are made up of high speed steel.
Scoring wheel is made-up of M2 steel.
APPLICATION

• Widely used in the printing industry.


• Packaging industry
• Textiles industries
• Automotive industries
• Production of Electronic components
• Medical Industry , food industry
ADVANTAGES

• Roll slitting can be used for a wide range of materials, including paper, plastic, fabric, film, foil,
and more, making it a versatile process.
• Roll slitting minimizes material waste, reducing scrap and saving costs.
• Customization can be made.
• Smaller, slit rolls are easier to transport and store.
• Smaller rolls are easier to handle and manipulate during further processing.
LIMITATIONS

• Extremely thick or rigid materials may not slit well, and very delicate materials can be damaged
during the process.
• Blades used in roll slitting can wear out over time, which can lead to decreased cutting quality and
the need for regular maintenance.
• Roll slitting is not suitable for cutting complex shapes.
CONCLUSION

Roll slitting is a crucial process in many industries, enabling efficient material


conversion and enhancing product functionality. Continual advancements in slitting
technology aim to improve precision, efficiency, and sustainability.
Thank you

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