What to Look for When Choosing an Ultrasonic Food Cutting Machine

        In the modern food processing industry, ultrasonic cutting technology has become the preferred choice for processing highly viscous, multi-layered, and fragile foods (such as mousse cakes, cheese, and nougat). However, faced with a dazzling array of brands on the market, with prices ranging from thousands to tens of thousands of US dollars, how should purchasing managers choose?

        Without understanding the core components, you may encounter problems such as rough cut surfaces, severe blade sticking, and even frequent equipment downtime. Based on years of R&D experience, Meishun has summarized five core factors that must be considered when purchasing an ultrasonic cutting machine.

        Ⅰ. Frequency and stability of ultrasonic systems

        The ultrasonic system is the "brain" of the machine. Common frequencies on the market are 20kHz and 40kHz.

        • 20kHz: High power, suitable for cutting harder or thicker products (such as whole trays of frozen cakes).

        • 40kHz: Higher vibration frequency, finer cut, suitable for extremely delicate and easily deformable desserts.

        Key point: Ask the supplier if it has an automatic frequency-tuning function. A good ultrasonic generator can automatically adjust the frequency according to the cutter's condition, ensuring consistency during long-term continuous cutting.

        Ⅱ. Blade material: Why must it be titanium alloy?

        Ultrasonic blades operate under high-speed vibration, and their material directly determines their lifespan and food safety.

        • Professional Configuration: Choose food-grade titanium alloy.

        • Design Details: Observe the blade width and shape design. For round cakes and tray cakes, the blade geometry should differ to achieve optimal cut smoothness.

        Ⅲ. Drive system: The precision of the servo motor determines the yield rate.

        The uniformity of each cake slice cut by ultrasonic welding depends on the displacement accuracy of the robotic arm.

        • Stepper motors: Low cost, but prone to step loss at high speeds, leading to dimensional deviations.

        • Servo motors: Fast response and high precision.

        Our recommendation:For factories pursuing standardized production,a multi-axis servo control system is standard. It can achieve complex cutting patterns (sectors, squares, triangles) with errors controlled to the millimeter level.

        Ⅳ. Flexibility and ease of use of software systems

        • Touchscreen Interface (HMI): Excellent equipment should have a visual user interface and support the storage of multiple product recipes.

        • Function Integration:Check if the software supports "one-click mode switching." For example, when cutting cakes of different shapes at different times, simply select the program on the screen, and the machine should automatically adjust the cutting path without requiring manual mechanical adjustments.

        Conclusion: Invest in expertise, not just machines.

        As a leading global expert in ultrasonic cutting solutions, Meishun provides in-depth customized solutions from stand-alone machines to fully automated production lines.Our titanium alloy cutting tools and high-precision servo systems have helped hundreds of baking factories worldwide upgrade their production processes.

        Want to know which configuration is best suited for your product? Contact us today for a customized solution.