Multi-Wire Saw Machine for Cutting Silicon/Sapphire
Ingots/Quartz semiconductor materials
The multi-wire saw is a versatile and technologically advanced
cutting equipment. This specific model is meticulously designed to
meet the squaring and multi-wire slicing requirements of hard and
brittle materials such as sapphire ingots and quartz. It boasts
exceptional flexibility and multifunctionality, capable of
performing both single-wire squaring (for specialized scenarios
demanding high cutting precision) and multi-wire
squaring/slicing, significantly enhancing production
efficiency—truly a multi-purpose machine.
Its broad application scope extends beyond sapphire ingots and
quartz to include semiconductor materials, monocrystalline
silicon, polycrystalline silicon ingots, and various gemstones
(e.g., for squaring and slicing). During cutting, the equipment
demonstrates outstanding performance, equipped with a precision
temperature control system that precisely regulates cutting
temperatures to prevent adverse effects of thermal fluctuations on
cutting accuracy and material quality. Additionally, it is
environmentally friendly and highly efficient, delivering
high-precision slicing with minimal warpage and stable,
reliable slice quality. Compared to traditional cutting equipment,
it reduces cutting costs while maintaining quality, delivering
superior economic benefits for enterprises.
Multi-Wire Saw Machine Operating Principle
The multi-wire saw operates on the principle of high-speed
diamond wire carrying abrasives to grind-cut materials. The
detailed process is as follows:
1. Wire Mesh Formation
- The diamond wire is unwound from the pay-off reel, guided
through a precisely arranged series of guide wheels, and
finally taken up by the take-up reel, forming a stable and
tightly packed diamond wire mesh in the cutting zone. The pay-off
and take-up reels are driven by motors with precise control to
ensure the diamond wire moves continuously and at a constant
speed, providing a stable foundation for cutting. The guide
wheels precisely direct the wire’s path, ensuring the mesh is
neatly aligned for stable and accurate cutting.
2. Workpiece Feeding and Cutting
- The workpiece (e.g., sapphire ingots, monocrystalline silicon) is
fed into the cutting zone along a pre-set path and feed rate by
servo-driven mechanisms, gradually approaching the high-speed
moving diamond wire mesh. When the workpiece contacts the wire, the
abrasive-laden wire grinds and cuts it into thin slices or specific
shapes. High-precision servo motors control the feeding motion,
ensuring cutting accuracy and precision.
3. Tension Control
- Tension in the cutting wire is critical. A tension control
system (comprising tension sensors, controllers, and actuators)
monitors and adjusts the wire’s tension in real time, maintaining
it within an optimal range. Tension sensors detect wire tension and
relay signals to the controller, which adjusts it via actuators
(e.g., cylinders, motors) to keep the tension constant. Stable
tension prevents wire breakage from excessive force or accuracy
loss from insufficient tension, ensuring stable and efficient
cutting.
4. Cooling and Lubrication
- Cutting generates significant heat, which can deform the workpiece
or accelerate wire wear. A coolant is sprayed onto the cutting
zone via a nozzle system to dissipate heat, lowering temperatures
of both the workpiece and wire. The coolant also lubricates the
cutting interface, reducing friction, improving efficiency, and
enhancing slice quality.
Multi-Wire Saw Machine Characteristic
1.Optimized Machine Layout Design
- The machine is divided into functional zones, separating the main
cutting area from the wire take-up/pay-off operation area.
This design shields the wire system from external interference,
improving operational stability and reliability. The open cutting
zone allows easy access for routine operations and maintenance,
enhancing usability and service efficiency.
2.Simplified Guide Wheel Design
- The number of guide wheels is optimized to eight, reducing
traditional wheel counts. This cuts consumable usage and
operational costs while minimizing energy loss and improving energy
efficiency.
3.High-Quality Drive Components
- Taking the TJ450 model as an example, its key drive components
(e.g., main motors, guide wheel shafts) use imported parts,
ensuring higher precision and reliability. This minimizes
operational errors/failures, elevating cutting quality and
production efficiency.
4.Low-Noise Operation
- The machine operates at low noise levels, preventing hearing
damage to operators during prolonged use and providing a healthier,
more comfortable working environment.
5.Servo Motor-Driven Control
- Critical functions—wire pay-off/take-up, wire threading, spindle
rotation, wire tension, and worktable feeding—are powered and
controlled by servo motors. These motors offer high-precision
control and rapid response, ensuring stable machine operation,
cutting accuracy, and efficiency.
6.Closed-Loop Tension Feedback Control
- Wire tension (during pay-off and take-up) is regulated via
closed-loop feedback: tension sensors detect real-time tension,
sending signals to the controller, which adjusts it through
actuators to maintain constancy. Stable tension is key to cutting
precision and wire stability, directly improving quality and
efficiency.
7.Tension Warning System
- An integrated tension warning function triggers alerts if
abnormal fluctuations occur. Operators can promptly address issues,
preventing wire breakage caused by tension instability, reducing
downtime, and boosting productivity.
Multi-Wire Saw Machine Primary Applications
1.Semiconductor Industry
- Used for slicing semiconductor materials (e.g., monocrystalline
silicon, polycrystalline silicon)—a critical process for
manufacturing integrated circuits and chips. High-precision cutting
ensures dimensional accuracy and material quality, providing
premium raw materials for downstream semiconductor fabrication.
2.Sapphire Industry
- Essential for squaring and slicing sapphire ingots, which are
valued for their hardness and wear resistance. Widely applied in
LED substrates, optical windows, and other fields, the machine
enables efficient, high-precision cutting to meet the stringent
quality demands of sapphire products.
3.Optical Material Industry
- Suitable for cutting gemstones (e.g., rubies, emeralds) and
optical glass, which are hard, highly transparent, and
high-value. The machine achieves precise cuts, preserving optical
material quality and performance to meet the needs of optical
instruments, jewelry, and related sectors.
4.New Energy Industry
- In photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing, it slices monocrystalline and
polycrystalline silicon ingots into thin wafers for solar cells.
Efficient cutting boosts wafer yield and quality, reducing PV power
generation costs and advancing renewable energy development.
Multi-Wire Saw Machine FAQ
1. Q: What materials can a multi-wire saw cut?
A: Multi-wire saws efficiently cut hard, brittle materials like
silicon wafers, sapphire, quartz, ceramics, and gemstones with
high precision.
2. Q: Why is a multi-wire saw better than traditional cutting
methods?
A: It achieves faster cutting speeds, thinner slices, and
lower material waste due to its high-speed wire (up to 1000m/min)
and multi-blade cutting design.
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