Secotom

Advanced precision cutting machine with large capacity and application flexibility

Secotom

Cutting capacity 50 x 165 mm.
Automatic precision cutting machine
Cut-off wheel size 75 – 203 mm/ 3- 8” dia.
Intuitive user interface for easy operation
Ultra-flexible T-slot table for precision cutting
Automatic X-movement for cutting series
Laser light for precise positioning

The very first Secotom precision cutting machine was launched in 2001 and became an immediate success. Since then, thousands of Secotoms have left our production to serve laboratories worldwide. An intuitive user interface means that hardly any training is required. The optional automatic X-movement supersedes time-wasting re-positioning, and a movable T-slot table allows for sectioning a range of sizes and shapes. Secotom contains multiple additional features such as a laser light, an ExciCut mode for hard materials, and intelligent feed control.

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Scarcely any training is required due to the easy settings with an intuitive user interface

A simple user interface and a color display make for ultra-easy operation. There are no complex menus. Set the parameters with a multifunction knob and use the joystick for fast positioning of the workpiece, as well as automatic height adjustment of the cut-off wheel. That’s it.

Re-positioning of a workpiece is superseded by the automatic X-movement

Make a series of cuts without wasting time on re-positioning your workpiece, with the optional X-movement. The table has 40 mm movement, and you can choose up to four slides of different thicknesses.

Achieve the right position on the first attempt with a little help from the positioning laser light

Positioning can be time-consuming, but the positioning laser light on Secotom makes the job much easier by pointing out the position for your section. Use the laser light in combination with the joystick for easy positioning.

Section a wide range of sizes and shapes with ultra-flexible and movable T-slot table

The cutting table in Secotom allows you both ultra-precision and flexibility for a wide range sizes and shapes. You are able to section large and deep workpieces (up to 70 mm / 2.8” diameter or 165 x 50 mm / 6.5”x2). The table has 8 mm t-slots and you can choose between a wide range of clamping tools to find just the right fit for your cut and the highest degree of precision.

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Feature — Scarcely any training is required due to the easy settings with an intuitive user interface

Key features for the optimal precision cut:

Video: A unique look behind the protective shield of the updated Secotom precision cutter

Discover all the advantages of one of our most popular precision cutting machines, the Secotom, in this unique look behind its protective shield. You will experience the automatic X-movement, which supersedes re-positioning of the workpiece, the super easy settings that require hardly any training, the option of sectioning a wide range of sizes, shapes, and material with the ultra-flexible T-slot table - and much more.

Video: A unique look behind the protective shield of the updated Secotom precision cutter
Laser light points out the position for your cut

The laser light is a great help when clamping, as it points out the position for your cut. This makes positioning easy and fast.

Laser light points out the position for your cut
Intuitive user interface makes for ultra-easy operation

The Secotom requires no programming, and there is no risk of your getting lost in complex menus. It is designed with a large color display for easy operation. The navigation and change of parameters works quickly and easily by a turn/push knob.

Intuitive user interface makes for ultra-easy operation
Large, movable table for sectioning large and deep workpieces

The cutting table measures 258 x 184 mm / 12.2" x 7.2" and is ideal for sectioning large and deep workpieces. The flexibility of this large cutting table makes it optimal for clamping.

Large, movable table for sectioning large and deep workpieces
Automatic X-movement for serial cutting without re-positioning

An optional X-table allows for serial cutting without re-positioning which make the cutting sequence much faster.

Automatic X-movement for serial cutting without re-positioning
Cut-off wheel height adjustment

The cut-off wheel in Secotom can be height adjusted to a range of 40 mm (1.6") which makes it possible to use a variety of clamping tools and stands for dovetail specimen holders. In addition, it enables the use of a large variety of cut-off wheel sizes, and makes it easy to compensate for wheel wear.

Cut-off wheel height adjustment
Build-in recirculation cooling tank for a smaller footprint

The build-in recirculation tank grants you a smaller footprint and better accessibility. The tank has a barrier inside to catch the largest cutting debris which reduces blockage of the cooling nozzles.

Build-in recirculation cooling tank for a smaller footprint
ExciCut mode for hard materials minimizes the risk of thermal damage

ExciCut is used when sectioning extremely hard materials that cannot be sectioned directly, minimizing the risk of thermal damage of the workpiece. ExciCut works by moving the cut-off wheel up and down as the cutting table moves forward. This ensures that a small contact area between the cut-off wheel and the workpiece and provides better access for the coolant.

ExciCut mode for hard materials minimizes the risk of thermal damage
OptiFeed intelligent feed control to avoid motor overload

Sectioning irregular sized workpieces can be difficult, as the risk of damage to the workpiece or the cut-off wheel is high. As the contact area between the workpiece and wheel gets larger, the force increases to maintain the preset feed speed, and this may overload the cut-off machine. But thanks to OptiFeed, the feed speed is automatically reduced in this situation, and when the contact area gets smaller again, the feed speed is automatically increased to the preset maximum.

OptiFeed intelligent feed control to avoid motor overload
Direct connection to external exhaust system

Sectioning certain materials may produce both harmful and unpleasant fumes. For a healthier environment, Secotom is prepared for direct connection to an external exhaust system, in line with our general recommendation to install an exhaust from the cutting chamber.

Direct connection to external exhaust system
Optional Manual Dresser

The manual dresser makes it easy to dress diamond and CBN cut-off wheels.
The cutting ability gradually reduces when sectioning, and the cut-off wheel rim will appear shiny because of the workpiece’s material deposits on the wheel surface and wear on the abrasive. The cutting ability can be restored by dressing, and the manual dresser makes it easy. You can even dress while sectioning to ensure the best result.

Optional Manual Dresser

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Model types

Secotom is available in three versions.

Secotom-60

Secotom-60 is ideal for cuts on a variety of workpieces that require changes to the clamping setup and cut-off wheel position. With features such as an 8.0 mm T-slot with exchangeable T-slot plates, a touchpad, a joystick and a turn/push knob, intelligent feed control, a laser light, ten stored methods, a database, and an optional automatic X-table.

Secotom-20

Secotom-20 is ideal for single cuts on a variety of workpieces that require small changes to the clamping setup and the cut-off wheel position. With features such as an 8.0 mm T-slot with exchangeable T-slot plates, a touchpad, a joystick and a turn/push knob, intelligent feed control, three stored methods, and a laser.

Secotom-6

Secotom-6 is ideal for single cuts on standard workpieces with minimal changes between jobs. With features such as an 8.0 mm T-slot table unit, a touchpad and a turn/push knob, and one stored method.

Struers’ equipment is in conformity with the provisions of the applicable International Directives and their appurtenant Standards.
Struers’ products are subject to constant product development. Therefore, we reserve the right to introduce changes in our products without notice.

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Cutting consumables

Abrasive cut-off wheels

Extremely hard ferrous metal (500 < HV < 1400).

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Abrasive cut-off wheels

Very hard ferrous metal (400 < HV < 800).

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Abrasive cut-off wheels

Hard Ferrous metal (275 < HV < 750).

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Abrasive cut-off wheels

Medium hard ferrous metal (200 < HV < 550).

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Abrasive cut-off wheels

Medium soft ferrous metal (100 < HV < 500).

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Abrasive cut-off wheels

Soft ferrous metal (75 < HV < 375).

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Diamond cut-off wheels

For materials with HV 500-2400.

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CBN cut-off wheels

For materials with HV 500-2400.

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Additives for cutting

For recirculation, cooling and cleaning.

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Challenge

At Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery, they wanted to increase their precision sectioning even more when preparing turbines components for materialographic analysis. They wanted to be faster and more efficient and have a more efficient clamping solution for oddly shaped and tiny workpieces.

Solution

Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery chose the Secotom-60 precision cutting machine for their lab. Not only because of the cutting machines’ great certainty but also because it is important for Siemens to be supported by a great materialographic knowledge bank such as Struers.

Result

With the Secotom precision cutting machine, the lab got a fast, silent and easy to operate cutting experience with no limit clamping options due to the ultra-flexible T-slot table.

Mikael Berggren, Laboratory Technician, Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery

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