Hydraulic shear for round bar up to 1-1/2″ diameter. Fully automatic operation for cutting items such as bolt blanks and other solid round parts. It can also be used as a rebar cutter. The MSI-100 will provide you with clean cuts and features such as crop cutting, sorting of drops, and accurate counting of parts.

Standard Features

  • Easy setup and operation
  • 200,000 pounds cutting force
  • Cuts 1/2″ to 1-1/2″ diameters, up to 135,000-pound tensile cold or hot finished material
  • Finished part lengths up to 12 foot
  • Automatic bar feeds to 40 foot
  • Cuts up to 40 PPM on 24″-long parts
  • Cuts up to 25 PPM on 36″-long parts
  • Automatic end crop and sorting of drops
  • Cylindrical dies provide exceptional cut
  • PLC control features:
    • Auto parts count control
    • Control of crop length
    • Easy die stroke setup
    • Password protection
  • Machine layout configured to your requirements
  • Send your parts and specifications for evaluation and our engineers will work with you to create the perfect shear for your application

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Frequently Asked Questions

What diameter bar can the MSI-100 cut?

The MSI-100 shears round bar up to 1-1/2 inches in diameter using 200,000 pounds of cutting force. If your material runs larger than that, or you are cutting a shape other than round, tell us what you are working with and we will tell you whether we can build for it.

How many parts per minute can the MSI-100 cut?

Up to 40 parts per minute in automatic operation. The actual rate depends on part length and material, since shorter parts cycle faster. The machine counts parts as it cuts, so you know what came off it without stopping the line to count.

What is the difference between the MSI-100 and the MSI-70?

The MSI-100 is the automatic machine: up to 1-1/2 inch bar, 200,000 pounds of force, up to 40 parts per minute, with automatic drop sorting and part counting. The MSI-70 is semi-automatic, uses a pinch roller feed, and cuts with 140,000 pounds of force. The right pick comes down to the size of bar you cut and how much of it you run.

Does the MSI-100 sort out the drop end automatically?

Yes. The machine cuts until it reaches the end of the bar, then diverts that short end away from the finished parts. Nobody has to stand there picking drops out of the bin, and your good parts stay good.

Can the MSI-100 cut rebar?

Yes, within its diameter range. Rebar is one of the applications this machine handles, though the deformed surface means grip and feed setup differ from smooth round stock. Send us a sample of what you are cutting and we will confirm it before you order.

Do sheared bar ends need finishing before threading or forging?

Shearing leaves a slight deformation at the cut, which is normal and usually acceptable for bolt blank production. If your process needs a square, finished end, a chamfering machine cleans it up in the same line. We build both, so we can tell you honestly whether you need the second machine or not.

How long does it take to train an operator?

Most teams are cutting the day the machine hits the floor. There is very little to learn, and you get phone support from a real person in Beaumont after delivery.