Thrust-Cut Fan-Gate Nipper System

Thrust-Cut Fan-Gate Nipper System
TC63R (Right Angle shown)

Fan gates as wide as 3 inches can now be cut accurately and efficiently with the TC63 Thrust Cutter.

The TC40 Thrust Cutter can cut gates as wide as 1½ inches. TC-40 Cutting Force: 165 lbs @ 80 psi. (TC-63 is 435 lbs@ 80 psi).



To convert the TC63 or TC40 into a heated nipper, order with the HC-20 controller.

Our mountable unit is trim and lightweight to lend itself to most robot arms and degating fixtures.

Each comes with pre-tapped mounting holes on 3 sides for ease of mounting and is made from a distinctive red anodized aluminum. A superior quality double-acting cylinder powers the nippers.

The cutting (bottom) blade is guided with precision slide gibbs and is limited with an adjustable blade stop. Cutting blade speed is controlled with the adjustable flow control valve.

The TC series blades are precision machined from durable alloy steel and Teflon coated to prevent plastic material from sticking on cutting surfaces.

Blades are easily replaced and are offered in High Speed and Carbide Steel versions for abrasive and otherwise hardened materials.

Both left- and right-hand units are offered for easy loading of parts with opposing gates.

The optional heated packages will make even the most difficult applications easy. Heat, coupled with the standard Teflon®-coated blades reduce the required cutting force, producing a smooth and gradual cutting action, providing the smoothest finish possible. Heated blades also greatly reduce “whitening” and other stress marks on your parts, especially acrylics and other clear materials.

HC-20 Heat Controller

TC40L
Left Hand Cutter

Shown with HC20 lead wire
Cutting Force: 165 lbs @ 80 psi
(TC-63 is 435 lbs@ 80 psi)

TC40R
Right Hand Cutter

Shown with HC20 lead wire
Cutting Force: 165 lbs @ 80 psi