The Project
Country: USA
Industry: Kitchen equipment manufacturing and design
Previous Process: Outsourced cutting
SENFENG Equipment: SF6020GT laser tube cutting machine
Application: Straight and bevel cutting of square tubes and angle steel, mostly made of carbon steel and stainless steel
Customer Background
Our customer is a leading U.S.-based manufacturer and designer in the kitchenware industry, with decades of experience delivering innovative solutions. Dedicated to balancing economic growth with environmental and social responsibility, the company develops advanced technologies for commercial, industrial, and residential foodservice. Their extensive product portfolio includes commercial kitchen equipment, indoor and outdoor residential kitchen solutions, as well as large-scale bakery, food processing, and packaging systems. From cooking and warming to refrigeration and beverage systems, their products are trusted by professionals across the foodservice industry.
The company has significantly improved the efficiency and intelligence of its metal tube processing operations, thanks to the integration of the SENFENG SF6020GT laser tube cutting machine.
Choose the Right Laser Tube Cutter
Recommended by a trusted partner, the customer took an interest in SENFENG as a potential supplier of laser equipment. Through detailed communication, we learned that the customer needed to process square tubes and angle irons, mainly made of carbon steel and stainless steel, with most materials around 3mm thick. Due to welding requirements in later stages, certain metal parts also required bevel cutting. Since the customer’s production is largely custom-based, they needed a bevel tube laser cutting machine with high flexibility and a wide processing range.
After thoroughly evaluating their production needs, SENFENG recommended the SF6020GT, a 3kW laser tube cutting machine capable of handling various tube shapes and performing ±45° bevel cuts. This solution successfully covered 95% of the customer’s processing scenarios, offering both precision and adaptability for their workflow.
Why SENFENG SF6020GT
Wide Cutting Range
The SF6020GT laser tube cutting machine can handle pipes with diameters of up to 220 mm and supports a wide range of materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. This versatility allows the customer to process most of the tubing required for kitchen equipment manufacturing in-house, significantly reducing outsourcing and lowering overall production costs.
Processing of Special-Shaped Tubes
Thanks to its following support system and servo-driven technology, the SF6020GT laser tube cutting machine excels not only in cutting standard square and round tubes but also delivers outstanding performance when processing angle iron, channel steel, and I-beams. This capability meets the customer’s diverse and customized requirements in the kitchen equipment industry.
Bevel Cutting for Welding
Equipped with a specialized bevel cutting head and control system, the machine is capable of performing ±45° bevel cuts. This significantly improves the fit between components, making subsequent welding processes more efficient and reliable — a critical factor for kitchen machinery that must endure frequent use and rigorous cleaning.
Minimal Material Waste
Thanks to its unique clamping mechanism and chuck design, the SF6020GT laser tube cutting machine produces minimal tailing. This significantly improves material utilization and helps the customer reduce production costs.
Factory Visit & Sample Testing
After several online technical discussions, the customer decided to visit SENFENG’s U.S. branch for an in-depth evaluation of the recommended solution. During the visit, the customer was particularly interested in assessing the machine’s ability to cut angle steel and perform bevel cutting. Based on the drawings provided, SENFENG’s technical team demonstrated precise angle steel cutting and ±45° bevel cutting. The customer was impressed by the cutting accuracy and smoothness of the edges.
The customer also asked about other details such as loading and unloading operations, tailing length, delivery time, and after-sales technical support. Following the visit, after thorough discussions covering all aspects, the customer ultimately chose the SF6020GT laser tube cutting machine.
Figure 1: Sample cut by the bevel pipe cutting machine
After-Sales Service & Mass Production
After the tube beveling fiber laser cutting machine arrived at the customer’s factory, SENFENG’s U.S. technical team promptly provided on-site installation and training services. Upon completing installation and commissioning, the team conducted comprehensive training for the customer’s technical and operating staff. This training covered basic machine operation, software functions, daily and long-term maintenance, replacement and care of wear parts, as well as important installation precautions. Thanks to localized support, the customer enjoyed a smooth after-sales experience both technically and linguistically, which strengthened their confidence in continued cooperation with SENFENG.
Once seamlessly integrated into the production line, the laser tube cutting machine empowered the customer to efficiently handle both high-volume production and customized metal tube processing. This breakthrough dramatically cut outsourcing expenses and gave the customer greater command over their entire production timeline—propelling their operations toward smarter, more scalable manufacturing excellence.
Conclusion
The collaboration between SENFENG and this leading U.S. food machinery manufacturer demonstrates how advanced laser tube cutting technology can transform production capabilities. By selecting the bevel tube laser cutter, the customer achieved precise, efficient, and versatile processing of various metal tubes. This solution not only met 95% of their diverse cutting requirements but also significantly reduced outsourcing costs and improved control over the production cycle.
SENFENG remains committed to providing innovative metal pipe laser cutting machines and comprehensive service, helping clients worldwide unlock new levels of productivity and quality.
