Metallographic cutting robot with 5 axes
Streamline complex metallurgical analysis with precise and versatile 5-axis cutting technology, designed to maximize efficiency by reducing manual handling while ensuring consistent cutting quality across varied material specimens.

Executes Precision Cutting and Material Analysis
The Qcut 600 BOT from QATM is a fully automated metallographic cutting robot designed to enhance precision and efficiency in material testing and analysis. Featuring up to 5-axis operation, it enables complex cutting sequences without the need for time-consuming repositioning, thanks to its patented rotary table system. Primarily used for slicing metal and alloy specimens, the Qcut 600 BOT is integral to operations in metallurgy, automotive, and aerospace sectors. It accommodates large cutting discs up to Ø 610 mm, ensuring versatility for various workpiece sizes. Dynamic cut-off wheel measurement and automatic parameter adjustment ensure consistent, high-quality results, while integrated recirculating cooling and central lubrication systems optimize performance and reduce maintenance needs. The machine supports modular extensions for further customization, making it suitable for diverse operational requirements, from laboratory settings to industrial environments. With a robust steel construction and customizable clamping solutions, the Qcut 600 BOT promises reliability and precision, equipped to handle the rigorous demands of modern material science.
Benefits
- Streamlines workflow by eliminating the need for manual reclamping, enhancing productivity.
- Ensures consistent cutting quality with dynamic adjustment of parameters for precise results.
- Adapts to complex component geometries with modular rotary axis expansion.
- Minimizes maintenance with integrated recirculation cooling and central lubrication systems.
- Facilitates remote diagnostics and support, reducing downtime and service costs.
- Applications
- Metal components,Aerospace materials,Industrial machinery components,Materialographic samples,Structural metals,Hardness test specimens,Metallurgical analysis,Alloy samples,Engineering materials,Automotive parts
- End products
- Structural beams,Aerospace brackets,Automotive brake discs,Engine pistons,Industrial machine gears,Gear components,Metallographic test specimens,Metallic turbine blades,Hardened steel samples,Alloy shafts
- Steps before
- Material preparation,Sample positioning,Clamping
- Steps after
- Analysis,Polishing,Hardness testing
- Input ingredients
- cutting discs,workpieces,large components,metal samples,complex components
- Output ingredients
- cut metal pieces,processed components,precision-cut samples
- Market info
- QATM is renowned for its expertise in manufacturing high-quality metallographic equipment and consumables, providing innovative solutions for material testing and analysis, which are trusted by laboratories and quality control professionals globally.
- Automation
- Fully Automatic
- Number of Axes
- 5 (X/Y/Z/B/C)
- Cutting Wheel Diameter
- up to ø 610 mm / 24“
- Travel Speed
- up to 80 mm/sec
- Rotary Table Range
- 360° (B-axis)
- Swivel Range
- B-axis
- Clamping Table Diameter
- ø 600 mm
- Load Capacity
- 150 kg
- Positioning Accuracy
- ±0.1°
- Main Drive Power
- 15 kW,S1
- Connection Power
- 30 kVA
- Dimensions (W x H x D)
- 1640 x 2200 x 1480 mm
- Machine Weight
- approx. 1600 kg
- Recirculating Cooling
- Integrated
- Central Lubrication
- Automatic
- Speed Range
- 1000 - 2400 rpm
- Cutting Wheel Penetration
- Max. 244 mm
- Precision Z-axis Positioning
- 0.1 mm
- Automation level
- Fully automated
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Changeover time
- Minimal due to automatic adjustments
- Cleaning method
- Integrated recirculation cooling
- Cutting optimization
- Automatic detection and adjustment
- Remote maintenance
- Direct fault diagnosis via VPN
- Clamping possibilities
- Unlimited,with modular customization
- Material handling
- Ergonomic control panel and joystick operation
- Cut-off measurement
- Dynamic automatic adjustment
- Soft start-up control
- Automatic,for component detection
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Table diameter
- 600 mm
- Load capacity
- 150 kg
- Number of Axes
- 4 or 5 (X/Y/Z/B or X/Y/Z/B/C)
- Control panel type
- 12.1" TFT touch display with joysticks
- Remote maintenance
- VPN connection for online support
- Additional axis
- Modular C-axis
- Clamping solutions
- Individually tailored