We often encounter customers inquiring about cutting different materials such as silicone tubes, PVC pipes, and heat shrink tubes, asking if our HZX-100 Precision Tubing Cutter can handle such a variety of materials. In general, our sales team advises against using the machine in this way.

Now, let’s delve into how the cutting mechanism of our HZX-100 device works. Firstly, the machines produced by Fortune Sky Technologiesare equipped with two types of blades: utility knives and high-speed steel SKD-2 blades, as detailed on our product pages.

Let’s discuss when to choose a utility knife. The utility knife is extremely thin, sharp, and cuts directly from top to bottom, resulting in a very smooth cut. It is commonly used for cutting materials such as PVC pipes, PU pipes, 2-part pipes, as well as commonly used plastic pipes like silicone and nylon. Since these pipes require a smooth cut, a utility knife is the perfect choice. Coupled with Fortune Sky Technologies’ dedicated Sai Gang cushion block, the cut materials are exceptionally neat, with a smooth and burr-free edge.

The second type is the high-speed steel blade. It consists of two blades, with the upper one being movable and the lower one fixed. The cutting principle is similar to that of scissors, gradually passing from one side to the other. This type of blade is suitable for cutting flat or sheet-like materials, such as heat shrink tubes, battery sleeves, various sleeves, non-woven thin films, and paper materials.