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New Guillotines

Supplying and servicing sheet metal guillotines since 1975. AFM Europe is the sole UK distributor for Ermaksan, new hydraulic guillotines including swing beam and variable rake models, with in-house engineers for installation and support.

Metal cutting guillotines also referred to as swing beam shears, power shears, sheet metal guillotines, or variable rake guillotines, are identified by different names that often reflect their specific design features. At AFM our Hydraulic swing beam shears and variable rake guillotines are built to perform for many years in heavy gauge sheet and plate cutting workshops. For cutting lighter gauge sheet metal our smaller guillotine models offer the perfect solution.

Our New Ermaksan Guillotines

As Ermaksan’s sole UK distributor, we carry their full guillotine range and hold spare parts and replacement blades in stock shorter lead times on service, no waiting on third-party suppliers.

Whether you need variable rake control for mixed thicknesses or a reliable swing beam shear for general fabrication the Ermaksan guillotine range covers it. We can help you match the right model to your material, cutting length and throughput requirements.

Our New Pearson Guillotines

Pearson Cutmaster guillotines are built for straightforward, dependable cutting. Our engineers install and service both Ermaksan and Pearson, so you get the same aftercare regardless of brand.

The Pearson Cutmaster range suits workshops that want dependable everyday cutting, available in both swing beam and variable rake configurations

What are Hydraulic Guillotines?

An ERMAKSAN hydraulic tilt shear with an 8mm capacity. - resized

Hydraulic guillotines cut sheet and plate quickly and accurately using hydraulic power. They’re a popular choice in fabrication because they offer consistent results, dependable operation and strong performance across day-to-day cutting jobs. They’re especially well-suited to workshops that want repeatable cut quality, simple operation and reliable uptime. If you’re cutting a steady mix of materials and thicknesses, a hydraulic swing beam guillotine is often the most practical and cost-effective option.

What are Variable Rake Guillotines?

A cutmaster VR- Variable Rake Guillotine - No Background

PA variable rake guillotine lets you adjust the blade angle (rake angle) depending on the material and thickness you’re cutting. That extra control helps improve cut quality and reduce distortion. particularly when your work varies between thin sheet and heavier plate. Variable rake models are a strong fit for fabrication and manufacturing environments where the workload changes frequently and you want the flexibility to tune cutting conditions rather than relying on one fixed setup.

What can you cut on a Sheet Metal Guillotine?

A sheet metal guillotine can cut a wide range of materials, the right specification depends on thickness, sheet size and the finish you need.

Steel

From mild steel to higher-strength grades, guillotines handle a wide range of thicknesses depending on machine capacity and blade specification.

Stainless Steel

Hydraulic and variable rake guillotines produce clean, accurate cuts on stainless steel when the machine capacity and blade setup match the job.

Aluminium

Aluminium is typically easier to cut than steel. Both swing beam and variable rake guillotines work well with the right blade gap and settings.

Titanium

Harder materials require careful capacity matching and setup. Variable rake models can help improve control on tougher cuts where appropriate.

Brass & Copper

Softer metals cut efficiently with lower cutting force and good edge finish when blades are correctly set and gap is adjusted.

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