Shearing · Q11K/E Series

Guillotine Shear

A guided guillotine shear with adjustable rake, hydraulic hold-down and programmable backgauge for controlled cutting across changing sheet sizes and material strengths.

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Technical specifications

Q11K/E technical specifications

The Q11K/E-6 × 2500 guillotine shear is rated for 6 mm thickness across 2,500 mm. Its stroke rate is 16–25 per minute and its adjustable rake range is 0.5–1.5° (30′ to 1°30′). Select the row for your sheet width and check the blade setting against material strength and edge-finish requirements.

Model	Cutting Thickness	Cutting Width	Oil Tank	Stroke Rate	Backgauge Range	Rake Angle (° / ′)	Main Power	Pump	Weight	Overall Dimensions
Unit	mm	mm	L	times/min	mm		kW	ml/r	t	L×W×H mm
Q11K/E-6*2500	6	2500	300	16–25	20–800	30′-1°30′	7.5	20	5.8	3200×1950×2050
Q11K/E-6*3200	6	3200	300	14–20	20–800	30′-1°30′	7.5	20	6.7	3900×1950×2075
Q11K/E-6*4000	6	4000	340	12–17	20–800	30′-1°30′	7.5	20	8	4640×2000×2100
Q11K/E-6*5000	6	5000	340	8–14	20–800	30′-1°30′	11	32	14.3	5780×2100×2380
Q11K/E-6*6000	6	6000	340	7–12	20–800	30′-1°30′	11	32	18.8	6750×2200×2500
Q11K/E-8*2500	8	2500	300	13–20	20–800	30′-1°30′	11	32	6.3	3150×1970×2055
Q11K/E-8*3200	8	3200	300	11–18	20–800	30′-1°30′	11	32	7.6	3850×2050×2100
Q11K/E-8*4000	8	4000	340	9–16	20–800	30′-1°30′	15	32	10.6	4650×2100×2400
Q11K/E-8*5000	8	5000	350	8–15	20–800	30′-1°30′	15	32	15.8	5700×1950×2600
Q11K/E-8*6000	8	6000	580	7–14	20–800	30′-1°30′	15	40	20.5	6750×2250×2615
Q11K/E-10*3200	10	3200	300	9–16	20–800	30′-2°30′	15	32	8.4	3850×1720×2242
Q11K/E-10*4000	10	4000	405	10–16	20–800	30′-2°	22	63	12.1	4680×1895×2335
Q11K/E-13*2500	13	2500	405	10–20	20–800	30′-2°	22	63	7.8	3250×1950×2110
Q11K/E-13*3200	13	3200	405	9–18	20–800	30′-2°	22	63	10.5	3900×2070×2315
Q11K/E-13*4000	13	4000	405	8–16	20–800	30′-2°	22	63	13.8	4800×2150×2460
Q11K/E-13*5000	13	5000	505	7–14	20–1000	30′-2°	22	63	22.5	5800×2270×2800
Q11K/E-13*6000	13	6000	1020	6–12	20–1000	30′-2°	37	80	27.5	6950×2450×3050
Q11K/E-16*2500	16	2500	475	9–18	20–800	30′-2°30′	22	63	9.5	3280×2020×2270
Q11K/E-16*3200	16	3200	475	8–17	20–800	30′-2°30′	22	63	12.5	3950×2150×2450
Q11K/E-16*4000	16	4000	595	7–15	20–800	30′-2°30′	22	63	15.3	4800×2130×2550
Q11K/E-16*5000	16	5000	595	5–11	20–800	30′-2°30′	30	63	23	5810×2330×2780
Q11K/E-16*6000	16	6000	1020	6–11	20–1000	30′-2°30′	37	80	33.5	7000×2500×3000
Q11K/E-16*8000	16	8000	2060	4–8	20–1000	30′-2°30′	45	100	63	9050×3180×3500
Q11K/E-20*2500	20	2500	510	7–16	20–800	30′-3°	30	63	12.8	3200×2220×2520
Q11K/E-20*3200	20	3200	510	6–15	20–800	30′-3°	30	63	14.3	3950×2150×2600
Q11K/E-20*4000	20	4000	640	6–14	20–800	30′-3°	37	80	21.1	4750×2400×2900
Q11K/E-20*6000	20	6000	1500	5–11	20–1000	30′-3°	30×2	63×2	44.8	7000×2850×3350
Q11K/E-25*2500	25	2500	750	5–14	20–800	30′-3°30′	37	80	15.3	3270×2000×2650
Q11K/E-25*3200	25	3200	820	5–10	20–800	30′-3°30′	37	80	18.8	3970×2200×2670
Q11K/E-25*4000	25	4000	1200	5–8	20–800	30′-3°30′	45	100	26.5	4900×2800×3190
Q11K/E-30*2500	30	2500	780	5–12	20–1000	30′-3°	45	100	21.9	3450×2500×2900
Q11K/E-30*3200	30	3200	1000	4–10	20–1000	30′-3°	45	100	27.5	4150×2700×2850
Q11K/E-30*4000	30	4000	1400	3–7	20–1000	30′-3°30′	55	125	35.5	5200×2600×3350
Q11K/E-40*2500	40	2500	1370	4–8	20–1000	30′-4°	55	125	37.2	4000×2950×3150

Cutting inputs

Choose by material, cut quality and handling

Choose Q11K/E around material strength, thickness, cut width, edge criteria and handling.

Material and thickness

Provide grade, shear strength, thickness range and flatness so capacity, rake and gap are matched to the actual stock.

Cut length and support

Define cutting width, programmed cut-length range, blank size, front support and how finished pieces leave the machine.

Edge criteria

Record perpendicularity, straightness, burr and flatness requirements together with the downstream operation and inspection method.

Production and safety

Confirm stroke rate, controller, rake and gap functions, rear support, guarding, foot control and destination requirements.

Machine in operation

See the Q11K/E cutting sequence

Use the sequence to assess sheet support, positioning and removal for your work.

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Product systems

Inside the guillotine shearing system

Q11K/E uses a guided upper blade beam. Rake, blade clearance, holding and programmed positioning are selected around the sheet and required cut.

Frame and guided blade beam

Frame

Support the cutting assembly

The frame supports the worktable, hold-downs and guided upper beam as one cutting assembly.

Match the working length and material-specific thickness capacity to the intended sheets.

Guillotine shear blade beam and hold-downs behind the front guard

Guided blade beam

Maintain the blade path

The upper beam carries the moving blade. Its guidance establishes the blade path throughout the cutting stroke.

The exact guide arrangement follows the selected Q11K/E model. Review it together with the required cut and working length.

Rake and blade clearance

Geared adjustment drive mounted on the side of a guillotine shear

Rake adjustment

Set the cutting angle

Rake sets the cutting angle along the blade. Its setting must suit the sheet material and thickness.

Review the rake range for the selected model. Automatic rake adjustment depends on the ordered configuration.

Blade clearance

Match the gap to the sheet

Blade clearance is the gap between the cutting edges. Set it for the material and thickness being processed.

Review the installed blade set and gap-adjustment method. Automatic gap adjustment is configuration-dependent.

Hydraulics and sheet holding

Hydraulic drive system of a Q11K/E guillotine shear

Hydraulic system

Drive the cutting stroke

Hydraulic cylinders drive the guided upper beam through the cutting stroke.

Use the selected model's pump, main-power and stroke-rate values when reviewing the hydraulic package.

Row of hydraulic sheet hold-downs above the shear cutting edge

Sheet holding

Secure the sheet before cutting

Hold-downs secure the material before the cut. Their contact arrangement forms part of the sheet support system.

Review the holding arrangement against the material surface, sheet dimensions and part geometry.

Backgauge and material flow

Backgauge

Position repeat cut lengths

The backgauge establishes the programmed cut length by locating the sheet against a reference.

Check the selected model's travel range and the workpiece reference edges. Servo positioning depends on the ordered package.

Guillotine shear loading area with front sheet support

Material flow

Plan loading and removal

Front support, loading access and finished-part removal determine how material moves through the machine.

Review stock weight, blank size and remnant handling. Additional rear support or handling equipment depends on the ordered package.

Control and safeguarding

Control system

Set up the cutting job

The controller brings the available positioning and setup functions into the operator's cutting sequence.

Confirm the controller and enabled functions for the selected configuration, including any automatic rake or gap adjustment.

Optical guarding device beside the shear access area

Safeguarding

Define the protection package

Safeguarding covers access to the cutting area and the operator's loading and retrieval workflow.

Specify guards, interlocks, rear access, emergency stops and any optical devices for the delivered installation.

Sample cutting and inspection

Sheet resting on a front support roller at the shear cutting area

Sample cutting

Trial a representative sheet

A sample cut shows the combined effect of blade setup, holding, hydraulic motion and positioning on the intended material.

Agree the material, thickness and part drawing. Include the intended sheet support and removal route in the trial.

Measuring a sheet-metal part with a digital caliper

Cut inspection

Check the agreed acceptance criteria

Inspect the sample's dimensions and required edge condition against the agreed drawing and acceptance criteria.

Confirm the measurement method and relevant requirements for burr, straightness, squareness and flatness before the trial.

Select the Package Against Material and Edge Criteria

Q11K/E models and setup options

Use the selected Q11K/E model data for numeric selection and keep optional setup functions explicit.

Model Data

Use the selected Q11K/E model row for thickness, width, stroke rate, backgauge, rake, power, pump, weight and dimensions.

Configured Options

Controller, servo backgauge, automatic rake or gap, rear support, light device, guarding and automation interfaces are conditional.

Confirm Before Ordering

Confirm material strength, edge and squareness criteria, blade setup, handling, utilities and the complete safety package.

Before start-up

Installation and commissioning

Prepare utilities, lifting and the installation area, then coordinate start-up and handover.

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Before production

Operator and programming training

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In operation

Maintenance and troubleshooting

Get support with the machine model, serial number and a clear description of the issue.

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Planned spares

The right spare parts

Identify your machine and component so our team can check compatibility and availability.

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Self-service

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Contract scope

Service and warranty scope

Your quotation or contract defines included services, warranty, exclusions and responsibilities.

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Project enquiry

Discuss your project

Tell us what you want to make or improve. Technical details and drawings can follow.

Material, thickness and part size
Drawings and production volume
Location and project timing

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