Slices cables with precision and uniformity from core punching to final slicing adjustable rings and multiple dies ensure effortless handling and accurate measurements for all types of PVC household and control cables providing perfectly parallel and ready-to-analyze samples which helps operators use it easily and efficiently
| Deviation | What Happens Physically | Measurement Consequence |
|---|---|---|
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Uneven / angled cut (>0.1°) |
1. The slice face is slanted, not perpendicular to the cable axis. | 1. The insulation thickness appears different at each point — one side thicker and another thinner. |
| 2. The microscope measures a longer diagonal path, not the true wall thickness. | 2. Produces false high readings. | |
| 3. Edges of insulation smear under the blade. | 3. Results in edge deformation and inconsistent measurements. | |
|
Slice too thick (>5 mm) |
Optical backlighting becomes uneven. | Blurred edges cause inaccurate edge detection. |
|
Slice too thin (<0.5 mm) |
Slice curls, warps or tears. | Irregular edge contour causes boundary misidentification. |
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Thickness variation > ±0.05 mm |
Different samples show inconsistent wall values. | Leads to high GR&R error (>10%). |
From Tough XLPE to Smooth Slices in Seconds
The Cross-Linked Manual Slicer delivers precise and uniform cutting for cross-linked cables. Designed for ease of use, it ensures fast and accurate ring cutting and slicing, making sample preparation simple and reliable.
Effortless Cable Preparation with Long-Lasting Performance
The XLPE Cable Slicer provides uniform, parallel samples for accurate measurement and analysis. It works with PVC, household, and control cables, comes with spare blades and multiple dies, and ensures safe, low-noise operation.
Transform Cable Slicing with One Smart Machine
An Three-in-one cable preparation solution combining slicing, stripping, and slitting. Compact, semi-automatic, and accurate, it boosts productivity with a speed of 3 pieces/min and flexibility for various cable diameters.
Fully Automatic Cable Slicing & Stripping
A fully automatic, PLC‑controlled Slicer & Stripper that combines two machines into one — touch‑screen programmable, equipped with 10 blades for fast, reliable, hands‑free cable processing.
| Issue with Manual Cutting | How It Impacts Their Business |
|---|---|
| Uneven, angled cuts | False low/high insulation readings → Non-conformance in audit |
| Smeared or torn insulation | Damaged polymer layers → incorrect wall thickness and wrong conclusions |
| Inconsistent thickness slices | No repeatability → No proof of process control |
| Blade deflection on hard XLPE | Measured wall thickness doesn’t match real section |
| Human-dependent results | Each operator gives different results → not acceptable under IEC audits |
| No photographic or digital record | Can’t defend quality if a lot is questioned |
| Slow sample prep | Production delay, reduced lab throughput |
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