Chinese Steel Structure Manufacturer Boosts Output and Cuts Costs with Bodor's High-Power C Series and K & M Tube Cutting Solutions

Challenge

As project volumes continued to increase and construction timelines became more demanding, Dongyi required equipment that could keep pace with its expanding workload. Their operations involved processing 30–45 mm thick steel plates and large quantities of structural tubes—tasks that called for high cutting efficiency, consistent precision, and long-hour stability. With material and labor costs rising across the industry, improving utilization and reducing manual involvement became increasingly important. Dongyi sought a solution that could enhance capacity while maintaining the quality and reliability essential to steel structure manufacturing.

Solution

To support its expanding workloads, Dongyi upgraded its production line with Bodor's high-power cutting solutions. The C Series, powered by a 10kW+ laser source, delivered fast and accurate cutting on thick plates—producing clean edges that typically required no secondary processing. Even under long-hour schedules, the system maintained steady performance, running 18 hours or more per day with consistent precision.

For tube fabrication, Dongyi introduced the Bodor K Series and later expanded with the M5 four-chuck tube cutter. These machines offered quicker cutting cycles, high clamping efficiency, and significantly shorter tail lengths, helping reduce raw-material waste and minimizing manual work. Together with Bodor's responsive local service, the upgraded equipment lineup enabled a smoother, more predictable production flow across both plate and tube processing.

For Sheet Metal

Bodor C series——Fully Protective Sheet Laser Cutting Machine

· High-efficiency cutting

With 1.5G acceleration and a dual-exchange platform, the C Series delivers rapid cycle times, making it highly effective for large-volume sheet processing.

· Stable and safe structure

A 3rd-generation mortise-and-tenon bed frame and mineral-cast anti-burn plate ensure long-term structural stability, while the fully enclosed design creates a safer and more controlled cutting environment.

For Tube Metal

Bodor K series——Classic Tube Laser Cutting Machine

· High-speed tube processing

With 150 r/min chuck rotation and 100 m/min loading speed, the K Series achieves fast, efficient cutting cycles ideal for high-throughput tube production.

· Short tail cutting for better material use

Its optimized chuck-avoidance design reduces tail length to just 45 mm, improving material utilization and lowering overall tube-processing costs.

Bodor M series——Flagship Four-chuck Tube Laser Cutting Machine

· True zero-tail cutting

The M Series utilizes a four-chuck system that enables true zero-tail cutting—processing even the final tube segment without waste and maximizing material value.

· Continuous workflow with dual-process parallel processing

Through simultaneous cutting, loading, and unloading, the M Series maintains a continuous workflow, significantly enhancing productivity and reducing idle time.

Result

With the upgraded cutting workflow in place, Dongyi's production has become more streamlined and predictable. Plate and tube processing now move through the workshop with fewer interruptions, and the team is able to maintain long-hour operations without compromising consistency. Material utilization has improved, labor involvement has decreased, and overall output has become easier to scale as project demands shift.

These improvements have strengthened Dongyi's ability to plan, execute, and deliver structural steel projects more efficiently—supporting the company's continued growth and reinforcing its competitiveness in the regional steel structure market.