HYDRAULIC CNC GUILLOTINE SHEAR
STRAIGHT SHEET & PLATE CUTTING FOR METAL FABRICATION
GUILLOTINE SHEAR
Set the cut. Position the sheet.
Prepare the next fabrication job.
- Six cutting lengths: 2.5–8.0 m / 98.4–315.0 in
- 10 mm / 0.394 in nominal cutting thickness
- Guided vertical guillotine cutting motion
- Variable rake angle and motorized blade gap
- CNC control and powered backgauge
- Hydraulic material hold-downs
- Front squaring and support arms
- Cutting-line illumination and ball-transfer table
- Sheet support and extraction configurations
- Application and final equipment review with MetalPress
GET A QUICK GUILLOTINE SHEAR QUOTE
Send us your material, thickness and cutting length. We'll help review the MGS model and handling options for your shop.
HELP US SIZE THE RIGHT SHEAR
For the fastest recommendation, include:
Material type and grade
Mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium or other material, with strength if known.
Maximum plate thickness
Include the thickest material and your normal production thickness.
Full cutting length and smallest strip
Specify the longest cut and the narrowest required finished strip.
Tolerances, finish and production volume
Tell us the required accuracy, surface condition and typical batch sizes.
Sheet handling and site power
Include support, extraction and power-supply requirements.
Have a drawing or an existing part?
Send it with the details you have. Our team can review the cutting and handling requirements.
SIX MGS CUTTING LENGTHS
Match the full cutting length to your sheet and plate work. All six MGS models list 10 mm nominal thickness; the material-specific cutting capacity is reviewed with your quotation.
MGS-2510
2.5 m / 98.4 in cutting length
10 mm / 0.394 in nominal thickness
15 kW / 20.1 HP main motor
MGS-3210
3.2 m / 126.0 in cutting length
10 mm / 0.394 in nominal thickness
15 kW / 20.1 HP main motor
MGS-4010
4 m / 157.5 in cutting length
10 mm / 0.394 in nominal thickness
15 kW / 20.1 HP main motor
MGS-5010
5 m / 196.9 in cutting length
10 mm / 0.394 in nominal thickness
15 kW / 20.1 HP main motor
MGS-6010
6 m / 236.2 in cutting length
10 mm / 0.394 in nominal thickness
15 kW / 20.1 HP main motor
MGS-8010
8 m / 315.0 in cutting length
10 mm / 0.394 in nominal thickness
15 kW / 20.1 HP main motor
CUT THE BLANK. MOVE THE JOB FORWARD.
Sheet and plate preparation for your fabrication workflow.
The MetalPress Titan Class MGS guillotine shear prepares straight-cut blanks for bending and fabrication. Powered gauging, adjustable blade clearance and material support bring the cutting setup together in one machine.
Configure the support and discharge arrangement around the parts you make. Pair the shear with your press brake and ironworker for the next operations in the shop.
TECHNICAL OVERVIEW OF THE MGS SHEAR
Match rake, blade clearance and cutting stroke to the material and required part. Review narrow strips and surface-sensitive work with your quotation.
Powered backgauging works with the front supports, squaring arm and material hold-downs. Sheet-support and extraction options are selected for the part-handling sequence.
Specify both the full cut length and the material grade and thickness. The nominal thickness in the model table is a selection starting point; final usable capacity is confirmed for the application.
Controller, backgauge travel, motor package, guarding, site power and handling options are confirmed on the final equipment list. Review the working requirements with MetalPress when configuring the machine.
STANDARD FEATURES
CNC SHEAR CONTROL
Set up the cut from a swivel-mounted touchscreen.
The MGS CNC interface brings backgauge positioning and shear setup to the operator. A hanging swivel control panel keeps the screen within reach while material is positioned at the front table.
Set the required cut length and working stroke for the job. Controller functions and the supplied control package are confirmed with your machine configuration.
VARIABLE RAKE & BLADE CLEARANCE
Match the cutting setup to the sheet.
Variable rake lets the cutting angle be adjusted for the application. Motorized blade-clearance adjustment helps set the gap between the upper and lower blades for the material being sheared.
Rake, clearance and support affect edge quality and strip distortion. Provide the material grade, thickness and narrowest required strip so the cutting setup can be reviewed.
THREE-POINT ROLLER GUIDES
Guide the blade carrier through the cut.
A three-point roller-guide arrangement supports the upper blade carrier. The front guide preload keeps the carrier engaged with its guide surfaces as the blade travels.
This guided vertical cutting motion works with the rake and clearance settings to control the shearing action across the sheet.
POWERED BACKGAUGE
Position the next cut behind the blade.
The powered rear backgauge positions material to the required cutting dimension. Ballscrew drive and linear guides support controlled travel, with positioning managed through the CNC interface.
Backgauge travel and available retract functions depend on the ordered configuration. Specify your longest part, shortest cut and production sequence when requesting a quote.
BALLSCREW & LINEAR GUIDES
A guided drive for repeat positioning.
The rear gauging assembly uses a ballscrew, bearing supports and a linear-guide arrangement. These components guide the backgauge through its positioning travel.
For repeated parts, include the required dimensional tolerance and cut quantities. Our team can review the gauging arrangement against your production requirements.
RIGID FRAME DESIGN
A welded structure built around the shearing load.
The machine frame uses welded steel plate construction. The frame and machined guide locations support the cutting beam and help limit deflection during shearing.
Choose the model around both plate thickness and full cutting length. Confirm application capacity for your material and setup.
HYDRAULIC HOLD-DOWNS & FRONT GUARDS
Support the sheet as the blade enters the cut.
Hydraulic hold-downs clamp the sheet at the cutting area. The front finger guard covers the hold-down and blade region while leaving access for sheet positioning.
Front supports, the squaring arm and cutting-line illumination assist setup. The complete guarding and safety package is specified with the machine and installation.
CUTTING BLADES
Set the gap. Maintain the edge.
The guillotine cutting action moves the upper blade past the lower blade. Adjustable blade clearance allows the cutting gap to be set for the material and thickness.
The blade package uses heat-treated 9CrSi material. Blade selection, edge condition and available reversible cutting edges should be reviewed for the work you plan to process.
ELECTRICAL CONTROL SYSTEM
Organized controls for the shearing platform.
The electrical-control package brings together the CNC interface, motor controls and machine switching components. The package includes Schneider electrical components.
Confirm the component list, supply voltage and site requirements when configuring your machine.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Controlled power for the cutting cycle.
The hydraulic assembly supplies and controls the motion of the shearing mechanism. Valve control manages the cutting cycle and supports coordinated movement of the machine functions.
Hydraulic components and circuit details are matched to the ordered model. Service access and the installation environment should be considered during machine selection.
HYDRAULIC OIL PUMP
Supply the hydraulic circuit through each cycle.
The oil pump supplies the hydraulic circuit throughout the cutting cycle.
Oil specification, filtration and maintenance intervals are confirmed in the machine documentation. Follow the supplied service instructions for the final configuration.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT & ACCESSORIES
Select sheet support, extraction, drive and service options to suit your material, finished parts and production requirements.
PNEUMATIC REAR SHEET SUPPORT
Support the sheet behind the cutting line.
The optional pneumatic rear support holds material behind the blade during positioning and cutting. The support moves with the cutting and discharge sequence to guide the sheet and cut part.
Adjustable support speed and a tilting discharge movement help coordinate handling. Select this option around the sheet size, surface finish and part-handling requirements.
REAR SUPPORT & DISCHARGE SEQUENCE
Coordinate support with the cut.
The optional rear support arrangement combines a material stop, support frame and pneumatic movement. It raises the sheet for the cut, then guides the cut piece toward the discharge ramp.
Review the support and discharge sequence with your typical part dimensions. Access behind the machine and downstream handling space also affect the layout.
FRONT SHEET EXTRACTION
Bring selected cut pieces back to the front.
An optional front extraction arrangement moves selected cut pieces through an extraction ramp and into a front drawer.
Specify the required part length, thickness and quantity when discussing this option. The usable extraction range is confirmed with the ordered handling package.
BRUSH TABLE & ANGLE POSITIONING
Add support for finished surfaces and angled setups.
Optional brush surfaces can be fitted to the table and movable front support arms to help protect sheet finishes. An adjustable angle-positioning device uses a scale and quick locking handle for angled part setups.
Specify the material finish and the parts you need to cut so the front support and positioning options can be selected together.
BACKGAUGE SWING-UP
Provide clearance for longer workpieces.
The optional swing-up backgauge arrangement moves the stop clear for selected workpieces beyond the normal gauging range.
Review the required clearance and operating sequence with your quotation. Swing-up access does not increase the machine's rated plate-cutting capacity.
LUBRICATION ACCESS
Keep service points accessible.
An optional manual lubrication pump and routed lines provide access to the machine lubrication points. The system is intended to support regular lubrication of the specified moving components.
Lubricant type and service intervals are provided with the final machine documentation. Include maintenance access in the proposed installation layout.
HYDRAULIC OIL COOLING
An option for managing hydraulic oil temperature.
An optional air-cooling package helps manage hydraulic oil temperature when the operating environment and cutting workload call for additional cooling.
Discuss ambient temperature, shift length and expected production cycles with our team to review whether the cooler belongs in your machine configuration.
SERVO DRIVE CONFIGURATION
Review the drive package for your duty cycle.
An optional servo-drive package is available. Select the drive arrangement around the hydraulic system, cutting workload and operating pattern.
Ask our team to confirm the supplied motor and drive arrangement. Energy use and sound levels depend on the final machine, cycle and working conditions.
MGS GUILLOTINE SHEAR SPECIFICATIONS
Compare the six MGS models in US and metric units. Nominal thickness is listed from the model table; confirm cutting capacity for your material grade, thickness and full cutting length.
On smaller screens, scroll the tables horizontally to compare models.
| SPECIFICATIONS – US STANDARD | ||||||
| Specification | MGS-2510 | MGS-3210 | MGS-4010 | MGS-5010 | MGS-6010 | MGS-8010 |
| Nominal cutting thickness (in) | 0.394 | 0.394 | 0.394 | 0.394 | 0.394 | 0.394 |
| Cutting length (in) | 98.4 | 126.0 | 157.5 | 196.9 | 236.2 | 315.0 |
| Main motor power (HP) | 20.1 | 20.1 | 20.1 | 20.1 | 20.1 | 20.1 |
| Machine weight (lb) | 14,330 | 17,637 | 26,455 | 35,274 | 52,911 | 70,548 |
| SPECIFICATIONS – METRIC STANDARD | ||||||
| Specification | MGS-2510 | MGS-3210 | MGS-4010 | MGS-5010 | MGS-6010 | MGS-8010 |
| Nominal cutting thickness (mm) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Cutting length (mm) | 2500 | 3200 | 4000 | 5000 | 6000 | 8000 |
| Main motor power (kW) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Machine weight (kg) | 6500 | 8000 | 12000 | 16000 | 24000 | 32000 |
US values are approximate conversions of the metric specifications. Listed weights are approximate; conversions treat the stated ton values as metric tonnes. Material-specific capacity, backgauge travel, rake range, installed dimensions and equipment details are confirmed with the quotation. Options are selected separately. Specifications are subject to final configuration review.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT GUILLOTINE SHEARS
The MetalPress Titan Class MGS Series is a hydraulic CNC guillotine shear for straight cutting of sheet and plate. It uses a guided upper blade, adjustable rake and blade clearance, with a powered rear backgauge for positioning.
The MGS Series offers six cutting lengths: 2,500, 3,200, 4,000, 5,000, 6,000 and 8,000 mm. These correspond to approximately 98.4, 126.0, 157.5, 196.9, 236.2 and 315.0 inches.
The MGS model table lists a nominal cutting thickness of 10 mm, approximately 0.394 inches, across the six models. Usable capacity depends on material grade, strength, blade setup and cutting length. Confirm the rating for your material with MetalPress.
Rake angle changes how the cut progresses across the sheet. Blade clearance sets the gap between the cutting edges. Both settings affect the cut edge and strip distortion, so they should be matched to the material and thickness.
The powered backgauge is configured with the machine. MetalPress confirms the final travel and retract functions with the equipment package in your quotation.
Available configurations include pneumatic rear sheet support, front extraction, brush table surfaces, an angle-positioning stop and a swing-up backgauge. Select these options around the part size, finish and handling sequence.
Yes. A guillotine shear prepares straight sheet and plate blanks for subsequent fabrication. A press brake handles bending, while an ironworker combines punching, section shearing and notching. Select each machine for its intended operations.
Send the material type and grade, maximum thickness, full cutting length, smallest strip, part tolerances, expected production volume and sheet-handling requirements. Include drawings and the site power supply when available.
Expert Advice
Guillotine Shear Application Fit Notes
Size a shear for the actual material and full cutting length. Nominal thickness alone does not describe capacity for every grade or the edge quality needed on a narrow strip. Provide the material strength, cut dimensions, strip width and required tolerance.
Plan how the full sheet enters the machine and where the cut piece goes next. Finished surfaces, heavy blanks and repeated batches can change the support, gauging and extraction options that make sense for the job.
For the next bending operation, explore the MetalPress servo hydraulic CNC press brake. For MGS model and handling selection, request a guillotine shear quote.