I. Informations générales sur le produit

Q1: What is AFC‑525A Flatbed Hydraulic Cutting Machine?

A1:AFC‑525A Flatbed Hydraulic Cutting Machine is a 25‑ton general‑purpose hydraulic flatbed cutting machine, upgraded universal version of AFC‑525. It features auto slow‑cut when platen touches die, die‑setting and stroke fine‑tuning mechanism. Comparing with traditional mechanical cutting machine, it achieves energy‑saving and low‑noise performance. Extended worktable fits both shoe factories and leather‑goods factories for die‑cutting handbags, wallets and mobile‑phone cases. Up‑stream can connect skiving and laminating machines, cut parts go to edge‑folding downstream.
Extension: Model difference comparison
‑ AFC‑525: Special for shoe midsole & outsole, smaller worktable, optimized for pin‑hole dies.
‑ AFC‑525A: Universal model with larger worktable for both shoe‑material and leather goods, energy‑saving & low‑noise.
‑ AFC‑780: 80‑ton four‑column heavy‑duty model for thick‑material & multi‑layer heavy‑load luggage‑leather.

Q2: What are the core technical parameters of AFC‑525A Flatbed Hydraulic Cutting Machine?

A2:

1.Model No.: AFC‑525A
2.Max cutting force: 25T
3.Cutting stroke: 50‑150mm
4.Motor power:3HP / 2.2KW
5.Hydraulic oil filling quantity:70kg
6.Worktable dimension: Top 500×1600mm; Lower 520×1600mm
7.Machine dimension:1920×610×1620mm
8.Packing size:2000×700×1830mm
9.N.W:1400kg；G.W:1500kg
Extension: Avoid continuous full‑25‑ton operation which accelerates cylinder seal aging. Stroke setting rule: platen lifting height shall be slightly larger than total thickness of die plus stacked materials.

Q3:What are the main features of AFC‑525A Flatbed Hydraulic Cutting Machine?

A3:

1.High‑precision auto slow‑cut: Platen switches to slow‑cut automatically upon die contact. Minimal dimensional deviation between top‑bottom layers in multi‑layer cutting, extends service life of die and cutting board.
2.High efficiency & energy‑saving: Compared with traditional mechanical cutting machines, cutting action is light and fast, reduces power consumption and improves productivity.
3.Die‑setting plus fine‑tuning mechanism: Fast, accurate adjustment for high‑low dies. Adjustable stroke reduces operator labor intensity.
4.Low‑noise operation: Low working noise improves workshop environment and operator comfort.
Extension: High universality for shoe‑materials, handbags, wallets, mobile‑phone‑case leather goods. Die sharpness directly affects cutting quality and machine load. Blunt die causes incomplete cutting and abnormal noise.

II. Secteurs d'activité et matériaux concernés

Q4:What products and materials can AFC‑525A Flatbed Hydraulic Cutting Machine process?

A4:Process various shoe‑materials for shoe factories, as well as flexible leather‑goods such as handbags, wallets and mobile‑phone‑cases in leather‑goods factories with custom cutting dies.
Extension: Only for flexible /semi‑flexible materials. Not for metal or rigid plastic. Do not stack excessive layers, otherwise bottom‑layer material may be incompletely cut.

Q5: What production scenarios is AFC‑525A Flatbed Hydraulic Cutting Machine mainly used for?

A5:Applied in shoe factories and leather‑goods processing plants for die‑cutting of shoe‑materials and leather goods. Up‑stream connects BMF‑228 skiving machine and various laminators. Cut semi‑finished parts go to A‑292 / AFB‑202 edge‑folding machine for downstream process.
Extension: Support both mass‑production and small‑batch sampling. One machine can switch between shoe‑material and leather‑goods orders.

三. Utility, Installation & Commissioning

Q6: What utility conditions are required for AFC‑525A Flatbed Hydraulic Cutting Machine?

A6:Power supply: three‑phase power, reliable protective earthing is mandatory. No compressed‑air source required. Floor load‑bearing ≥1500kg. Keep workshop ventilated, keep hydraulic oil away from open fire. Reserve space for die handling, operation and maintenance.
Extension: Verify doorway and aisle dimension before machine delivery. Hydraulic oil is flammable; basic fire‑fighting equipment shall be equipped in workshop.

Q7: What are requirements for installation & placement of AFC‑525A Flatbed Hydraulic Cutting Machine?

A7:Place machine on flat hard load‑bearing floor and level whole unit. Reserve surrounding clearance for die disassembly‑assembly and maintenance. Keep away from high‑temperature heat source and open fire. No obstacles above worktable.
Extension: Do not place tight against wall for convenient oil‑circuit and electrical maintenance.

Q8:What is complete test‑running operating procedure for AFC‑525A Flatbed Hydraulic Cutting Machine?

A8:

1.Confirm reliable power earthing; clean oil tank and fill hydraulic oil; make motor oil‑pump rotation consistent with arrow mark on housing; level whole machine.
2.Clean worktable, place corresponding cutting die. Complete die alignment with die‑setting device and set cutting stroke via fine‑tuning mechanism.
Extension: Never place hands between platen and die during die‑setting.
3.Load stacked material for trial‑cut. Check full penetration and dimension compliance of top‑bottom‑layer samples.
4.Fine‑tune stroke parameters. Start mass‑production only after sample acceptance.
5.Pay attention to machine noise during production; stop machine immediately for troubleshooting upon abnormal sound.
6.Shutdown for maintenance: cut off main power; wait for full hydraulic‑system cooling; place support block between platen and worktable before repairing.

Q9: What precautions for die‑setting and stroke fine‑tuning operation?

A9:Set stroke just to fully cut‑through material. Do not over‑press to prevent damage to die and cutting board. Re‑perform die‑setting and fine‑tuning after replacing dies of different height. When switching between shoe‑material and leather‑goods production with changed stack thickness, re‑check stroke parameters; old parameters cannot be reused directly.
Extension: Pay attention to noise change. Run several trial cuts for brand‑new die to verify cutting quality.

IV. Structure et composants de la machine

Q10: What are the 5 core assemblies of AFC‑525A Flatbed Hydraulic Cutting Machine?

A10:5 modular core assemblies:
1.Machine frame & worktable assembly; 2.Hydraulic‑cylinder actuator unit; 3.Hydraulic pump & oil‑circuit assembly; 4.Die‑setting & fine‑tuning mechanism; 5.Electrical operation‑control system.
‑Machine frame & worktable assembly: frame, extended upper‑lower worktable, upper platen.
‑Hydraulic‑cylinder actuator unit: cylinder assembly realizing platen lifting / lowering and auto slow‑cut action.
‑Hydraulic pump & oil‑circuit assembly: oil pump, oil tank, solenoid valve, pressure‑regulating valve, oil pipe, oil‑seal sealing parts.
‑Die‑setting & fine‑tuning mechanism: die‑setting parts, stroke fine‑tuning components.
‑Electrical operation‑control system: operation buttons, electric‑control box.
Extension: Wearing‑parts list: cylinder oil‑seal & O‑ring, high‑pressure oil pipe, solenoid‑valve coil. Spare‑part stock is recommended to reduce downtime.

Q11:What is the function of auto slow‑cut function?

A11:Platen automatically slows down upon die contact to reduce impact. Ensure dimension consistency for multi‑layer cutting, lower impact wear of die and cutting‑board and extend spare‑part service life.

Q12: What are functions of die‑setting plus fine‑tuning mechanism?

A12:Quickly adapt dies with different heights for alignment. Fine‑tuning mechanism precisely controls cutting stroke. Shorten die‑change setup time and reduce operator labor intensity.

五.Safety, Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Q13: What safety notes for AFC‑525A Flatbed Hydraulic Cutting Machine?

A13:

1.Machine must be reliably earthed for three‑phase power supply against electric‑shock hazard.
2.Keep hands away from gap between platen and worktable during platen downward stroke to avoid crush injury.
3.For maintenance & die replacement: cut off main power; wait for full hydraulic‑cylinder cooling; place solid support block between platen and worktable.
4.Do not remove protective covers. Only trained personnel are allowed to operate machine.
5.Stop machine for troubleshooting in case of oil leakage. Do not run machine with fault.
Extension: Keep body parts away from under‑platen area during die‑setting. Operators shall avoid wearing loose sleeves.

Q14: What is maintenance schedule for AFC‑525A Flatbed Hydraulic Cutting Machine?

A14:Per shift: Clean debris on worktable; inspect hydraulic oil leakage; observe machine running noise; test operation buttons.
Weekly: Inspect oil‑pipe joints and cylinder oil‑seal for leakage; check die cutting edge; tighten external fasteners.
Every half‑year: Fasten all electrical terminals; inspect solenoid‑valve and relay performance; check wear status of moving pairs.
Yearly: Replace hydraulic oil and clean oil‑tank & filter; perform full‑machine overhaul. Evaluate wear of oil‑cylinder, oil‑pump and sealing‑parts; replace aged & worn spare‑parts.
Extension: Lower platen to low‑position and apply dust‑proof protection for long‑term shutdown.

Q15: Common faults and troubleshooting guidelines?

A15:

1. Large dimension deviation between top‑bottom layers for multi‑layer cutting: Verify auto slow‑cut function is active; redo die‑setting and stroke fine‑tuning.
2. Fast die wear: Excessive pressing stroke, reduce cutting depth; confirm auto slow‑cut function works normally.
3. Insufficient cutting pressure & incomplete penetration: Excessive stacked layers; insufficient stroke setting; clogged oil filter; deteriorated hydraulic oil.
4. Hydraulic oil leakage: Aged cylinder oil‑seal; loose oil‑pipe joints.
5. Abnormally loud running noise: Check fasteners; oil‑pump fault; air entering oil‑circuit. Extension‑added frequent site faults:
6. No cutting action: Confirm emergency‑stop reset; verify oil‑pump rotation; inspect solenoid‑valve power‑supply.
7. Poor cutting quality after switching between leather‑goods / shoe‑material orders: Stack‑thickness changed without stroke readjustment, perform fine‑tuning again.

六.Model Selection

Q16: Which customers are suitable for AFC‑525A Flatbed Hydraulic Cutting Machine?

A16:Recommended for shoe‑making factories and leather‑goods factories. 25‑ton universal hydraulic cutting with extended worktable for both shoe‑materials, handbags, wallets and mobile‑phone‑cases. Up‑stream matches skiving and laminating machines, cut parts feed to edge‑folding machine.
Extension:
✅ Suitable scenarios: One machine for both shoe‑material and leather‑goods; require low‑noise & energy‑saving; no need for 80‑ton heavy‑load pressure.
❌ Unsuitable scenarios: Mass‑production of thick multi‑layer heavy‑load luggage materials; processing metal or rigid hard‑plastic.
Alternative suggestion:
1.Choose AFC‑525 if only cutting shoe midsole & outsole.
2.Choose AFC‑780 (80‑ton four‑column hydraulic cutting machine) for thick‑material heavy‑load luggage cutting.