WyTube TC Series Triple Chuck Tube Laser Cutting Machine

The WyTube TC Series is a tube laser cutting machine with a system of 3 synchronized chucks (triple chuck), designed for manufacturers that process long tubes up to 15000 mm and profiles up to 515 mm in diameter, where 2-chuck systems no longer ensure the necessary stability. With a CNC bevel-cutting module at 45°, an automatic feeding system for 8,000 kg, a cutting speed of up to 120 m/min and an accuracy of ±0,1 mm, this tube laser cutting machine is the solution for heavy steel structures, the oil and gas industry, and manufacturers of industrial equipment that work with large-dimension tubes and industrial lengths.

The third chuck of the WyTube TC Series tube laser cutting machine works as an active positioning element that maintains the alignment of the material's axis over the entire length of up to 15 meters, eliminating the deflection and vibration specific to long, heavy tubes supported at 2 points. The result is a constant accuracy of ±0,1 mm over the entire cutting cycle, even on 500 mm diameter tubes with thick walls.

Key advantages of the WyTube TC Series tube laser cutting machine

• 3 synchronized chucks: superior stability over lengths up to 15000 mm. The WyTube TC Series tube laser cutting machine uses 3 synchronized HRB Harbin pneumatic chucks with automatic centering, which support and rotate the material uniformly over the entire length of 15 meters, eliminating deflection and maintaining ±0,1 mm accuracy even on the longest and heaviest tubes.

• Maximum cutting length 15000 mm, 3.75× that of dual-chuck machines. Compared with the maximum length of 4000 mm of 2-chuck systems, the WyTube TC Series tube laser cutting machine processes bars and tubes up to 15 meters long without intermediate cutting, significantly reducing the number of operations and the waste from incorrect alignment when cutting in steps.

• 45° CNC bevel module: beveling without secondary operations. The CNC bevel-cutting module up to 45° of the tube laser cutting machine allows the complete preparation of welded joints directly in the laser cutting cycle, without transferring the parts to separate beveling or grinding equipment.

• Automatic feeding system for 8,000 kg: the 8,000 kg feeding capacity of the automatic system allows the processing of heavy large-diameter bars and tubes without dangerous manual handling, with processing rates of up to 10,000 pieces per hour on small formats.

• Cutting speed 5–120 m/min, adaptable to material and thickness. The wide speed range from 5 m/min (for thick, hard materials) to 120 m/min (for thin profiles) of the WyTube TC Series tube laser cutting machine covers the entire range of material-thickness combinations with no productivity limitations.

• Closed-loop servo motor with independent travel: the closed-loop servo system and the independent left-right travel ensure a feeding accuracy of ±0,1 mm over the entire length of 15 meters, with high performance and advanced CNC control.

• Cutting head with Precitec / Raytools autofocus: the autofocus cutting head automatically adapts to the variations in the outer diameter of the tubes within tolerance, maintaining the optimal focal distance throughout the cycle with no manual intervention.

Technical specifications of the WyTube TC Series tube laser cutting machine

The WyTube TC Series versus the WyTube DC Series: when 3 chucks are necessary

The WyTube DC Series with 2 chucks is the standard solution for lengths up to 4000 mm and diameters up to 800 mm. The WyTube TC Series tube laser cutting machine with 3 chucks is necessary when: the tube length exceeds 4000 mm (up to 15000 mm), when the diameter is smaller but the mass is large and the deflection at 2 support points generates errors, or when the process requires 45° beveling integrated directly into the laser cycle without secondary operations.

The third chuck of the WyTube TC Series tube laser cutting machine is not unnecessary additional complexity; for long tubes, it is the fundamental mechanical condition for maintaining ±0,1 mm accuracy over the entire length of 15 meters. UZINEX provides free consultancy to determine the correct configuration based on the exact specifications of the tubes processed.

Applications and industries for the WyTube TC Series tube laser cutting machine

The WyTube TC Series tube laser cutting machine is intended for manufacturers in industries that work with long, large-diameter bars and tubes: the oil and gas industry, offshore construction, steel-structure plants for civil and industrial construction, and manufacturers of industrial hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.

Companies in the construction industry that produce spatial tubular structures, steel frames for industrial halls and steel bridges use the TC 4015L and TC 11 4015 models of the tube laser cutting machine for processing bars up to 15 meters, with integrated 45° beveling for all welded joints, eliminating the separate beveling stations and significantly reducing the total production cycle of the structure.

Manufacturers of agricultural equipment and cranes that use long bars and profiles made of high-strength steel find in the WyTube TC Series a tube laser cutting machine capable of processing the materials to the exact lengths required with ±0,1 mm accuracy, without lengthening operations through welding or shortening through grinding that increase cost and reduce the quality of the final structure.

How the WyTube TC Series tube laser cutting machine works

1. Automatic feeding with an 8,000 kg capacity system: the bar or tube of up to 8,000 kg is fed automatically from the material support into the chucks of the tube laser cutting machine, with automatic adjustment for the precise centering of the material.

2. Simultaneous clamping in 3 chucks: the 3 HRB pneumatic chucks with automatic centering clamp the material simultaneously at 3 points distributed along its length, eliminating deflection and ensuring the alignment of the axis over the entire length of up to 15 meters.

3. CNC programming and cut-sequence selection: the operator imports the cutting program; the CNC system with Yaskawa servo automatically calculates the sequence of advances and rotations needed for all the programmed cuts, including those beveled at 45°.

4. Cutting with autofocus at 5–120 m/min: the Precitec/Raytools autofocus cutting head follows the material surface and maintains the optimal focal distance throughout the cycle; the speed automatically adapts to the selected material and thickness.

5. Integrated beveling with the 45° bevel module: for bevel cuts, the CNC bevel module positions the head at the programmed angle (up to 45°) and performs the beveling directly in the cycle, without moving the part to another piece of equipment.

6. Unloading and preparing the next batch: the parts cut with ±0,1 mm accuracy and beveled ready for welding are unloaded; the cycle resumes with the next bar or tube from the automatic feeding support.

Frequently asked questions about the WyTube TC Series tube laser cutting machine

Why does the 15000 mm length require 3 chucks and cannot be processed with 2?

Over a length of 15 meters, a tube of 300–500 mm diameter can weigh several hundred kilograms. Supported at 2 points (2 chucks), the deflection at the middle of the length can exceed 1–2 mm even on rigid steel, an unacceptable error for precision cutting. The third chuck of the WyTube TC Series tube laser cutting machine is placed in the middle zone of the bar, reducing the deflection to under 0,1 mm and ensuring that the cutting accuracy of ±0,1 mm is maintained over the entire length of 15 meters.

Is the 45° bevel module standard or optional on the WyTube TC Series?

The CNC bevel-cutting module at 45° is available as an option for all models in the WyTube TC series. UZINEX recommends including the bevel module for customers that produce welded structures, because it completely eliminates the separate beveling processes and reduces the total production cost of the finished part. The free UZINEX consultancy includes an analysis of the customer's welding process to determine the necessary beveling angles and the optimal configuration of the bevel module.

Is the WyTube TC Series tube laser cutting machine eligible for European funding?

Yes. UZINEX supplies equipment for EU-funded projects (NRRP, the Regional Program, the Just Transition Program) and is a member of the Enterprise Europe Network. The WyTube TC Series tube laser cutting machine can be included in funding applications for modernizing production capacity. UZINEX provides the technical documentation for public procurement procedures and tenders.

Why UZINEX for the WyTube TC Series tube laser cutting machine

• Free technical consultancy: model, length and bevel module. UZINEX evaluates the lengths, diameters and thicknesses of the tubes processed, the beveling requirements and the production volume to recommend the optimal TC model and the bevel-module configuration.

• Transport, installation and commissioning included free of charge: the tube laser cutting machine is delivered, installed and calibrated at the customer's site with testing on the real materials and complete operator training.

• Extended 60-month warranty: warranty for all components with technical support and intervention in under 36 hours.

• National technical support in under 36 hours: a 24/7 telephone line and fast intervention.

• AI smart manual included: AI assistance for 96%+ of technical requests without human intervention.

• Full eligibility for European funding: documentation and support for EU, NRRP and structural-funds funding.

The WyTube TC Series tube laser cutting machine is the solution for manufacturers that process long bars and tubes up to 15000 mm and diameters up to 515 mm, with a synchronized triple-chuck HRB system, a CNC bevel module at 45°, automatic feeding of 8,000 kg, a speed of 5–120 m/min and a Yaskawa servo for constant ±0,1 mm accuracy, in 5 configurations from the TC 3012 to the TC 11 4015.