Slitting is a sheet metal cutting process with circular knives, which is used to. Slitting is a sheet metal cutting process with circular knives, which is used to split wide coiled sheet metal into narrower widths or for edge trimming of rolled sheet.

What is slitting process making?

Slitting is a metal manufacturing process wherein a coil of material, such as aluminum or steel, is slit into the lengths and widths specified by the end application. As the material runs through the machine, the steel rolls are moved through extremely sharp circular blades, making the cuts.

What does a slitting operator do?

Slitter operators set up, operate, or tend machines, in order to cut, slit, bend, or straighten sheets of metal, paper, or other materials to specific widths. Slitter operators must also ensure quality, by examining various end-products and observing pre-defined tolerances.