Taurus Fixed Head Beam Presses
Taurus fixed head beam presses provide a robust and dependable solution for industrial die cutting applications where accuracy, consistency and substantial cutting force are required. Designed around a rigid fixed-head configuration, these machines are suitable for manufacturers processing a wide variety of flexible and semi-rigid materials across both specialist and demanding production environments.
Taurus beam presses are assembled in the UK by Cutting Systems UK and can be configured around the requirements of the individual application. Rather than expecting customers to choose from a long list of model numbers, our engineering team can consider the material, cutting dies, working area, required cutting force and production process before recommending an appropriate machine configuration.
What Is a Fixed Head Beam Press?
A fixed head beam press is a hydraulic die cutting machine in which the upper pressing beam remains in a fixed position above the cutting area. Material and cutting dies are positioned within the working area before the press applies controlled force across the cutting die to produce the required components.
The rigid construction and straightforward operating principle make fixed head beam presses well suited to industrial environments where dependable, repeatable cutting is required. Depending on the machine configuration, multiple dies or larger cutting tools can be accommodated within the working area.
How Does a Fixed Head Beam Press Work?
The material to be processed is positioned within the cutting area together with the required cutting die or dies. The hydraulic system then brings the press beam down under controlled pressure, forcing the cutting die through the material and into the cutting surface below.
Once the cutting cycle is complete, the beam returns to its starting position so that the finished components can be removed and the next cutting operation prepared.
Although the principle is relatively simple, the machine needs to be correctly specified for the application. Cutting force, working area, material dimensions, tooling and the way material is loaded and unloaded all influence the most appropriate configuration.
Why Choose a Fixed Head Beam Press?
Fixed head beam presses are valued for their strength, simplicity and versatility. For manufacturers carrying out regular die cutting operations, they provide a highly effective way of producing components accurately and consistently across repeated production cycles.
- Powerful and consistent hydraulic die cutting.
- Robust construction for industrial manufacturing.
- Accurate and repeatable cutting performance.
- Suitable for a broad range of cutting dies.
- Can accommodate a wide variety of materials.
- Machine configurations available for different production requirements.
The straightforward fixed-head design can make these presses particularly attractive where manufacturers need dependable cutting performance without unnecessary complexity.
What Materials Can Be Processed?
Taurus fixed head beam presses can be used for die cutting a wide variety of flexible and semi-rigid industrial materials. Depending on the application, these can include foam, rubber, gasket materials, textiles, technical fabrics, plastics, insulation materials and other specialist products.
The characteristics of the material are important when specifying the press. Thickness, density, component size, cutting die design and whether material is being processed in single or multiple layers can all affect the cutting force and machine configuration required.
Where Are Fixed Head Beam Presses Used?
Fixed head beam presses are used across numerous manufacturing sectors wherever shaped components need to be produced repeatedly using cutting dies. Applications can range from relatively straightforward components through to larger or more demanding industrial cutting operations.
Typical industries can include automotive component manufacture, gaskets and seals, foams, insulation, technical textiles, packaging and specialist industrial products.
The versatility of die cutting means the same fundamental machine technology can be adapted to very different manufacturing applications through appropriate tooling and machine configuration.
Fixed Head or Travelling Head Press?
Fixed head and travelling head presses both use hydraulic pressure and cutting dies, but the way the cutting area is accessed differs.
With a fixed head press, the beam remains positioned over the working area. A travelling head press uses a moving head that can be positioned across a larger cutting surface. The most appropriate design depends upon factors including component size, die dimensions, material handling and production workflow.
Neither approach is automatically better for every application. Understanding how the machine will actually be used is the best way to determine which press design offers the most appropriate solution.
UK-Assembled Taurus Fixed Head Beam Presses
Taurus beam presses are assembled by Cutting Systems UK at our production facility in Rushden, Northamptonshire. The machines incorporate carefully selected European control, hydraulic and pneumatic components together with UK-manufactured guarding that can be adapted to suit individual installations.
Building the machinery in the UK allows different specifications and configurations to be considered rather than restricting customers to a single standard machine. The result is a Taurus press that can be matched more closely to the materials, tooling and production requirements of the business.
Customers can also have the opportunity to see their machinery during assembly and testing before it is installed within their production facility.
Choosing the Right Taurus Fixed Head Beam Press
Choosing the correct press requires consideration of the complete cutting process. Material characteristics, cutting force, die dimensions, working area, production volume and operator workflow should all form part of the specification.
Cutting Systems UK takes an engineering-led approach to this process. Rather than simply comparing model numbers, we’ll discuss what you’re producing, how you’re currently cutting it and what you need the new machine to achieve before recommending an appropriate Taurus configuration.
Why Choose Cutting Systems UK?
Because Taurus beam presses are assembled in the UK by Cutting Systems, customers have direct access to the engineering team involved in specifying, building and supporting their machinery.
Our involvement can continue throughout the working life of the machine, from initial consultation and configuration through to installation, commissioning, operator training, servicing and ongoing technical support.
- UK-assembled Taurus beam presses.
- Machine configurations tailored to individual production requirements.
- Practical advice from experienced cutting system engineers.
- Professional installation and commissioning.
- Operator training where required.
- Long-term servicing, spare parts and technical support.
Speak to Our Engineering Team
If you’re considering a fixed head beam press, speak to Cutting Systems UK about your application. We’ll discuss the materials you’re processing, the cutting dies you’re using and the production requirements you need to achieve before recommending an appropriate Taurus solution.
Contact Cutting Systems UK today to discuss Taurus fixed head beam presses and find a machine configured around your manufacturing requirements.