ASFROM Outsole Edge Trimming Machine FAQ
ASFROM Outsole Edge Trimming Machine FAQ
Outsole Edge Trimming Machine Base Q&A
ഒന്ന്. അടിസ്ഥാന ഉൽപ്പന്ന വിവരങ്ങൾ
Q1: What is the ASFROM AT-701 Outsole & Upper Trimming Machine?
A1: The ASFROM AT-701 is a professional outsole and upper trimming machine. It adopts a dual-blade collaborative working mode featuring high-speed cutting by the upper knife and rotational movement by the lower knife. It is suitable for trimming upper linings (women‘s shoes, sandals, men’s shoes, full-top shoes, boots, etc.) and deburring various soles (rubber, plastic, PU soles, etc.). The machine is equipped with a built-in knife cooling device and sharpening device, and optional vibration and rotating brackets for boots are available to achieve precise trimming of complex areas.
Q2: What are the main technical parameters of the AT-701 Trimming Machine?
A2:The core parameters are as follows:
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Model: AT-701;
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Power Supply: 220V / 50HZ / 1Phase (standard configuration; 380V version also available);
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Power: 250W (220V standard version) / 370W (380V high-power version);
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Machine Size: 1000mm × 500mm × 1150mm;
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Packing Size: 1200mm × 700mm × 1400mm;
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Net Weight: 50KG;
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Gross Weight: 60KG。
Q3: What are the standard electrical specifications of the ASFROM AT-701? Is voltage customization available?
A3:The AT-701 offers two standard voltage configurations:
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220V / 50HZ / 1Phase: Power 250W, suitable for factories with conventional single-phase power supply;
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380V / 50HZ / 3Phase: Power 370W, suitable for factories with three-phase power supply, providing stronger power output.



二.pplicable Industries & Materials
Q4: Which production fields is the ASFROM AT-701 suitable for?
A4:This machine is mainly suitable for the following production fields:
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Footwear industry: Trimming upper linings for various shoe types (women‘s shoes, sandals, men’s shoes, full-top shoes, boots, etc.) and deburring various soles (rubber, plastic, PU soles, etc.);
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Rubber products: Removing flashes and burrs from rubber parts;
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Plastic products: Edge trimming of plastic components;
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Leather goods: Edge trimming of leather products, handbags, etc.
Q5: What types of materials can the AT-701 trimming machine process?
A5:The machine is suitable for a wide variety of materials, including but not limited to:
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Rubber: Natural rubber, synthetic rubber soles, and rubber parts;
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Plastic: PU, PVC, TPU soles and plastic components;
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Leather: Genuine leather, synthetic leather, microfiber for uppers and leather goods;
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Textiles: Upper fabrics, lining fabrics, etc.
Equipped with a knife cooling device, the machine effectively reduces tool temperature during high-speed cutting, preventing thermal damage to materials, making it especially suitable for trimming heat-sensitive materials.
三. Special Knowledge of Machine Components
Q6: What is the core structure and working principle of the AT-701 trimming machine?
A6:The equipment adopts a dual-blade synergistic design:
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Upper knife: High-speed rotating cutting, responsible for actively removing burrs;
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Lower knife: Rotational movement cooperating with the upper knife to form a shearing action, assisting the cutting.
During operation, the operator lightly places the workpiece against the knife position. The high-speed cutting of the upper knife combined with the rotational movement of the lower knife easily and thoroughly removes any type of burrs and flashes. Through precise control of cutting angle and pressure, it ensures that the upper, sole, or product body is not damaged during the efficient trimming process, thus improving product quality.
Q7: What are the respective functions of the knife cooling device and the sharpening device on the AT-701 trimming machine?
A7:The machine is equipped with two core auxiliary functions:
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Knife cooling device: During high-speed cutting, friction between the knife and material generates significant heat. The built-in cooling device effectively reduces tool temperature, preventing the knife from annealing and softening due to overheating, thereby extending tool life. It also prevents high-temperature damage to heat-sensitive materials (such as foamed EVA, PU, etc.), ensuring trimming quality;
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Knife sharpening device: Equipped with a sharpening device, operators can quickly and conveniently grind and maintain knives directly on the machine, keeping blades sharp without the need to remove knives for off-site sharpening. This reduces downtime and ensures continuous trimming quality and efficiency.
Q8:What special configuration does the AT-701 boot-specific trimming model have?
A8:The AT-701 offers an optional boot-specific trimming model, featuring two sets of dedicated brackets that can be installed at the front end of the lower shaft:
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Vibration/swing bracket: Allows swing at a certain angle, adapting to the curved trimming requirements of different boot shaft areas;
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Rotating bracket: Adjustable rotation angle, enabling the operator to easily find and fix the best trimming angle and position.
By adjusting the swing and rotation angles of the brackets, operators can efficiently and accurately complete complex trimming tasks of the boot shaft lining or excess edges — a special function that standard trimming machines cannot perform.
四.Standard Operation Process
Q9: What is the standard operation process of the ASFROM AT-701 trimming machine?
A9:The machine is simple to operate. The standard process is as follows:
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Pre-operation check: Confirm the power connection is normal; check that the upper and lower knives are firmly installed without defects;check that the cooling device is working properly;
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Start the machine: Turn on the power switch; the motor drives the upper knife to reach normal operating speed;
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Trimming operation: The operator holds the workpiece (sole, upper lining, leather goods, etc.) and lightly contacts the knife position at an appropriate angle, moving smoothly along the burr edge to complete the trimming;
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Knife maintenance: If the knife feels dull during operation, use the built-in sharpening device for quick grinding; the cooling device runs continuously to prevent overheating;
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Quality inspection: Check whether the trimmed product edge is smooth, free of residual burrs, and undamaged;
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Cleaning and shutdown: After operation, clean the debris from the blade and machine body, and turn off the power.
Q10: How can the AT-701 trimming machine ensure no damage to the product body during operation?
A10:The equipment ensures trimming precision and safety through the following features:
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Synergistic effect of upper-knife high-speed cutting + lower-knife rotational movement concentrates cutting force at the burr position with minimal impact on the product body;
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Operator technique control: It is recommended that operators hold the product at an appropriate tilt angle against the knife and move smoothly along the burr edge, avoiding excessive force or prolonged停留 at the same position;
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Blade sharpness: The built-in sharpening device allows blades to be kept sharp at all times, effectively reducing cutting resistance and avoiding拉扯 damage caused by dull knives;
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Cooling protection: The built-in cooling device prevents knife overheating, avoiding high-temperature damage to heat-sensitive materials (such as foamed EVA, PU, etc.).
五.Machine Structure & Components
Q11: What are the core components of the ASFROM AT-701 trimming machine?
A11:The machine mainly consists of the following 7 core systems/components:
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Base and body: Supports the overall structure and provides an operating platform;
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Upper knife system: High-speed rotating cutting tool that actively removes burrs;
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Lower knife system: Rotational movement cooperating knife, providing support and auxiliary shearing;
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Motor drive system: 250W/370W single-phase/three-phase motor that drives the upper knife to rotate;
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Cooling device: Built-in cooling system that reduces heat generated during high-speed cutting;
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Sharpening device: Machine-mounted sharpening equipment for convenient on-site blade sharpening;
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Optional bracket system (boot-specific): Swing bracket and rotating bracket, installed at the front end of the lower shaft for trimming complex boot shaft areas.
Q12: How does the cooling device of the AT-701 trimming machine work?
എ12:The built-in cooling device of the AT-701 is designed to control the heat generated during high-speed cutting. The specific working method is as follows:
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The cooling device continuously acts on the knife working area, removing heat from the knife surface through conduction or convection;
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Effectively prevents the knife from softening due to high-temperature annealing, maintaining blade hardness and cutting performance, extending tool life;
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Also prevents high temperatures from transferring to the workpiece surface, avoiding melting, discoloration, or deformation of heat-sensitive materials (such as EVA foam, PU materials, etc.);
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No manual intervention is required; the cooling device starts automatically with the equipment, reducing operational complexity.
六. Core Functions & Features
Q13: What are the core advantages of the ASFROM AT-701 compared to ordinary trimming equipment?
എ പതിമൂന്ന്:Five core advantages:
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Dual-blade synergistic high-efficiency cutting: Upper-knife high-speed cutting + lower-knife rotational movement, easily and thoroughly removing all types of burrs, far more efficient than manual scissors or ordinary single-knife trimmers;
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Built-in knife cooling device: Effectively reduces heat generated during high-speed cutting, prevents thermal damage to materials, extends tool life;
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Integrated sharpening device: No need to remove knives for off-site sharpening; blades can be quickly ground on the machine, reducing downtime and maintaining continuous sharpness;
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Multi-functional: Trims both upper linings (women‘s shoes, men’s shoes, sandals, full-top shoes, boots) and sole edges (rubber, plastic, PU), reducing equipment investment;
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Boot-specific option: Optional swing and rotating brackets for precise trimming of complex boot shaft areas — a special feature superior to ordinary trimming machines.
Q14: What is the practical significance of the cooling and sharpening functions of the AT-701 trimming machine for production?
A14:The cooling and sharpening functions directly affect production efficiency and quality:
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Cooling function: Knife temperature can rise rapidly during high-speed cutting. Continuous high temperatures can cause the blade to anneal and soften, reduce cutting force, and even scorch heat-sensitive materials. The cooling device effectively controls knife temperature, extends the blade replacement cycle, and reduces tool procurement costs;
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Sharpening function: Knives naturally become dull after prolonged use. Previously, knives had to be removed and sent for off-site sharpening or replaced with new ones, which was time-consuming. The built-in sharpening device allows operators to complete blade grinding within 1-2 minutes, restoring sharpness and significantly reducing downtime;
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Combined effect: The combination of cooling + sharpening can significantly extend the service life of a single set of knives, comprehensively reducing the cost of knife consumables in the trimming process.
七. Safety & Performance
Q15: What are the safety precautions when operating the AT-701 trimming machine?
A15:To ensure operator safety, please pay attention to the following:
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Hand safety: Keep hands at a safe distance from the knife during operation. Never touch the blade directly with hands while the knife is running;
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Workpiece fixing: When trimming small workpieces, use auxiliary tools to secure them, preventing the workpiece from being pulled into the blade;
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Eye protection: Operators are recommended to wear safety goggles to prevent cutting debris from splashing into the eyes;
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Maintenance shutdown: Turn off the power and wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before performing blade replacement, cleaning, sharpening, or lubrication;
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Cooling device inspection: Regularly check whether the cooling device is working properly to ensure the knife is not damaged by overheating;
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Power safety: Ensure the power cord is not damaged and the equipment is properly grounded to avoid electric shock risks.
Q16: What are the common blade issues after long-term operation of the AT-701 trimming machine? How should they be handled?
എ16:Common issues and solutions are as follows:
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Blade dulling: Increased trimming resistance and uneven edges. Solution: Use the built-in sharpening device for on-site grinding to restore sharpness;
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Chipped blade edge: Jagged marks appear during trimming. Solution: If the chip is minor, use the sharpening device to grind it; if severe, replace with a new knife;
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Knife overheating: Scorching or discoloration at the material edge during trimming. Solution: Check whether the cooling device is working properly; confirm that cooling medium is sufficient;
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Loose blade: Excessive vibration and abnormal noise during trimming. Solution: Stop the machine and check the tightening screws; confirm the blade is firmly installed.
It is recommended that customers inspect the blade condition daily before starting work, regularly use the sharpening device to maintain blade sharpness, and keep spare knives on hand to minimize production downtime.
八. Model Selection Consultation
Q17: What key conditions should be confirmed when purchasing the ASFROM AT-701 trimming machine?
A17:Purchasing requires confirmation of 4 core dimensions:
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Power supply conditions: Confirm the factory site voltage (220V single-phase or 380V three-phase) and frequency (50Hz/60Hz). Standard configurations are 220V/50Hz single-phase (250W) or 380V/50Hz three-phase (370W). Consult the brand to confirm whether 110V or 60Hz customization is supported;
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Material type: Confirm the main material types to be trimmed (rubber/EVA/PU/leather/fabric) and whether they are heat-sensitive, to assess the necessity of the cooling device;
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Trimming area requirements: Confirm whether the main trimming areas are upper linings, sole edges, or complex parts like boot shafts. For boots, choose the special model with swing and rotating brackets;
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Daily output requirements: The AT-701 is a single-station manual machine. Assess whether it matches daily output targets. For mass production, consider multiple units.
Q17: Can the boot trimming brackets be installed by the user after the AT-701 machine is delivered?
A17: The boot-specific swing bracket and rotating bracket for the AT-701 are optional accessories and are recommended to be ordered together with the machine. If the installation interface has been reserved at the factory, users can install them themselves according to the manual. If the interface has not been reserved or the accessories have not been ordered, retrofitting may involve mechanical modifications. Therefore, if your production requirements include boot trimming, please clearly state this to the brand at the selection stage so that the configuration can be completed before delivery, avoiding the complexity and additional costs of later retrofitting.

