Complex extrusion notches become difficult to manage when every change in profile geometry requires another manual setup. The PMI-CNC 4S brings four-axis CNC control to the notching process, allowing programmed movements to position the saw for more sophisticated cuts in aluminum profiles. The system is built for manufacturers producing recurring components with changing notch locations and geometry, where automated positioning can reduce setup work while keeping the cutting process consistent from part to part.
PMI-CNC 4S 4-Axis Notching Saw System Features:
The PMI-CNC 4S moves beyond the fixed cutting geometry of a conventional profile notcher. As a multi-axis aluminum notching saw, the system coordinates controlled machine movements to produce more varied notch configurations without requiring the operator to manually reposition the work for every change. This gives manufacturers greater flexibility when processing aluminum components with multiple or more complex notch requirements.
With four controlled axes, the 4-axis CNC extrusion notching system can incorporate positioning information into the machining sequence rather than relying on repeated mechanical adjustments. That becomes particularly valuable when a production run includes recurring profiles with defined notch locations, angles, or dimensions that need to remain consistent from one component to the next.
The programmed aluminum profile notch machine is intended for applications where repeatability and setup efficiency become increasingly important as part complexity grows. Storing the required movements within the CNC process reduces dependence on manual setup between recurring components and provides a more controlled workflow for preparing extrusions before assembly or additional fabrication.
| Specification | Value |
| Machine Type | 4-axis CNC notching saw system |
| Controlled Axes | 4 |
| Primary Material | Aluminum and other nonferrous profiles |
| Operation | Automatic CNC |
| Process Focus | Programmed profile notching |
The Pat Mooney PMI-CNC 4S 4-Axis Notching Saw System is a four-axis CNC circular-saw system for programmed notching of aluminum and non-ferrous profiles. Its operating format, head arrangement, and working range define where it fits within aluminum and non-ferrous production.
A 5-hp motor drives a 20-inch blade at 3,000 rpm. CNC travel includes 15.75 inches in X, 15.75 inches in Y, 23.62 inches in Z, and 360-degree head rotation on the A axis. Servo ballscrew feed and horizontal clamping support a 7 × 7-inch cutting depth. Final machine selection depends on the complete material range, profile geometry, required angles or features, finished length, tolerance, production volume, blade requirements, clamping, material support, and part handling.
Common applications include:
X, Y, and Z positioning combine with continuous 360-degree head rotation.
Servo ballscrew motion moves the saw through stored notch geometry.
The A axis approaches the profile from different angular positions without manual head indexing.
The published square depth defines the primary profile envelope.
The system controls X, Y, and Z linear movement plus 360-degree A-axis head rotation.
The listed cutting depth is 7 × 7 inches with a 20-inch blade.
The 4S moves one saw head through four CNC axes, while the LJK machines use separate vertical and horizontal heads plus a rotating table.
The A axis provides 360-degree rotation, but actual access still depends on profile size, clamp position, blade clearance, and programmed path.
Part datum, profile dimensions, notch coordinates, approach angle, cut depth, sequence, clearance moves, blade data, and clamp locations define the program.