Precision Tube Cutting: Rothley Ltd Installs DIMAKIN Coldsaw

Precision Tube Cutting at Rothley Ltd with the DIMAKIN CS-315-DM Cold Saw

Clean, repeatable cuts are fundamental to high-end hardware manufacturing. When parts require immediate assembly, coating, or welding, out-of-square edges and heavy burrs add unnecessary handling time and cut straight into workshop margins.

At Rothley Ltd, maintaining consistent cut quality across decorative rails, structural tubing, and metal hardware systems is essential. Operating from Wolverhampton with over 190 years of market presence, Rothley supplies leading DIY, architectural, and trade partners across the UK.

To expand capacity and ensure accurate cutting across tubes and hollow sections, Rothley recently integrated the DIMAKIN CS-315-DM Cold Saw into their manufacturing operations.

The Challenge: Clean Cuts Without Rework

Processing thin to medium-wall metal profiles presents common fabrication hurdles:

Thermal distortion: High-speed abrasive methods create excessive heat, damaging surface finishes and leaving discoloured edges.
Excessive deburring: Jagged edges require dedicated grinding operations before components can move down the finishing line.
Mitre precision: Handrails and jointing systems require exact angular repeatability across every production run.

To maintain throughput, Rothley needed a dedicated, compact cold saw capable of producing square, burr-free cuts straight off the blade.

The Solution: DIMAKIN CS-315-DM Manual Dual-Mitre Cold Saw

The DIMAKIN CS-315-DM is designed specifically for fabrication and engineering workshops that cut tube, pipe, and light structural sections regularly.

DIMAKIN CS-315-DM OVERVIEW
Blade Diameter	315 mm
Mitre Range	Dual mitre: 45° Left & 45° Right
Vice Clamping	Double-sided cam-action clamp
Cooling System	Integral flood coolant pump
Drive Transmission	Cast iron reduction gearbox

Why it fits Rothley’s cutting line:

Burr-Free Finishes: Running an HSS circular blade at controlled speeds ensures a cold, precise slice rather than a tear, eliminating severe burrs and thermal heat transfer.
Dual-Mitre Saw Head (±45°): The saw head pivots smoothly to both sides, allowing angle cuts without rotating long lengths of tube across the shop floor.
Dual-Clamping Vice: Material is securely clamped on both sides of the blade, preventing off-cut chatter, extending blade life, and ensuring square tolerances.
Integrated Coolant Delivery: Flood coolant washes swarf away from the cut face instantly, keeping tooth temperature stable and extending saw blade longevity.

Direct Workshop Benefits

Since introducing the CS-315-DM, the cutting cell delivers measurable gains:

Reduced Secondary Handling: Cut tube ends require little to no dressing, moving directly to downstream assembly or packaging.
Predictable Consumable Costs: Unlike disposable abrasive wheels, HSS blades can be resharpened multiple times, keeping operational costs low over time.
Safe, Ergonomic Operation: The low-voltage dead-man handle, fully enclosed safety guard, and quick-locking vice ensure operator comfort and safety throughout the shift.

Supporting UK Manufacturing

At DIMAKIN, we don’t just sell equipment; we build partnerships. Backed by extensive UK-held machine stock, spare parts, and on-call service support, we help fabricators across Britain run dependable production lines.

We are proud to see another established UK manufacturer putting DIMAKIN precision to work.

Thank you to Jude and the entire team at Rothley Ltd for choosing DIMAKIN Machinery!