Slitting

Slitting is a shearing process used to cut wide coils of material into several coils of narrower width as the material passes lengthwise through circular blades.

Process Characteristics

Is limited to relatively thin materials (0.001 to 0.125 in.)
Burrs are normally present to some extent on slit edges
May be used on ferrous and nonferrous metals, plastics, and paper
Is a high production, width-control process

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Information provided is from Manufacturing Processes Reference Guide by Robert H. Todd, Dell K. Allen, and Leo Alting.--1st ed. Published by Industrial Press Inc., 1994.