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On the pulse
Speed demon
Birkett Cutmaster has their ability to control inherent loss and material wastage,
launched two new pulse vibrations produced by the particularly when cutting high
cutting bandsaws – thus bandsaw blade. value metals, helping to reduce
extending its range of metal By reducing tooth tip and control production costs.
cutting bandsaws to four. vibrations, the pulse cutting The full range of pulse cutting
The new Amada PCSAW430AX action of the machines is said to bandsaws provides a fast,
and PCSAW530AX single pulse reduce tooth chipping and accurate cut, with a high quality
bandsaws complement the cutting resistance, extend blade finish throughout the cutting
existing PCSAW330 and double life and improve the quality of cycle. In operation, the pulse
pulse cutting PCSAW700 cut when compared to more cutting action of the PCSAW is
machines in its offering, giving conventional bandsaws. provided by a high output
the user a wider choice of Through the reduction of chatter servomotor, which ensures
machines when selecting oscillations, noise levels are kept constant blade speed control of
optimum cutting capacities. to a minimum, even when the longitudinal force and
The first single pulse cutting cutting large diameter hard eliminates vibration in the
PCSAW330 machines – which steel bars. cutting area.
Cutmaster recently sold to At Intoco, the PCSAW330 has In effect – for the first pulse –
Gloucestershire-based Intoco provided extended blade life the servo drive wheel sends a
and the Halesowen distribution when using Amada Smartcut bi- vibration to cancel out the
centre of Sandvik Materials metal blades, which are 0.5mm frictional vibration of the blade.
Technology UK, are already thinner than standard M42 The second pulse enhances With the UK launch of the advances to the established waste material and its
providing a number of cost blades. The pulse cutting action penetration force by sending new Behringer HBM400 SC HBM high performance management.
saving user benefits through of the saw also reduces kerf vibration dampening pulses to (Speed Cutting) machine, bandsaw range, which has been A further advance through the
the blade. The mechanically Kaltenbach claims that used extensively since its UK experience gained from the
induced pulses are created by cutting speed and machine launch in 2002, for the rapid HBM includes enhancement of
a precise set of multi-lobe cams performance have reached cutting of ferrous and non- the Behringer servo feed, cutting
mounted above the blade, new levels. ferrous metals. The HBM ALU pressure control system, which
spinning at a predetermined Through the use of new, series in particular, remains ensures constant blade feed
rate to strike the blade at speed cutting technology, popular for the high speed while controlling precise,
exactly the same time – thus Kaltenbach reports that the cutting of aluminium, according optimum cutting pressure,
producing successive pulses HBM400 SC bandsaw advances to Kaltenbach. thereby preventing blade
that assure proper damping. cutting speeds up to seven The quantum leap in overload. The sophisticated
The successive pulses times faster than conventional performance now achieved by system optimises high speed
reduce cutting resistance and bandsaws, achieving high the HBM400 SC comes from the cutting efficiency and precision,
tooth chipping, enabling performance, automatic, ongoing, maximisation of whilst maximising and
increased blade life and precision straight cutting of all performance potential offered by prolonging blade life.
improved surface finishes. solid metals, up to 400mm technological advances in Controlled from an
diameter or 400mm by 400mm bandsaw blade construction ergonomic, neatly integrated
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in section. combined with Behringer’s console, the HBM400 SC is user
CUTMASTER
The new saw has evolved expertise in machine technology. friendly in operation and features
through continuous The resultant HBM400 SC simple to operate CNC screened
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development and ongoing performance achieves cost- instructions. Fully enclosed and
effective cut cycle times capable using a robust vibration free
of replacing several structure, the sound attenuating
conventional saws, while design achieves quiet operation,
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and quality. operation. Particular attention
High output and cutting has also been given to
performance are the mainstay of maximising the efficient removal
the HBM400 SC. Comparing like of swarf, using an optimised
for like, Kaltenbach says that chip clearance system. All chips
conventional bandsawing are rapidly transported directly
Pedrazzoli
machines for example will into a chip conveyor and a large
typically cut 150mm diameter, capacity, easily accessibleBROWN
16MnCr5 material when using a removal container, housed in the
Saws
bimetal blade, at an output base of the machine.
World’s favourite circular
speed of around 80cm²/minute, A number of machine
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saw.
taking approximately 150 options are available to
Manufactured for over
seconds per cut. With a TCT precisely match customer•
60 years.
(tungsten carbide tipped) blade, production requirements,
Spares and after sales
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cutting performance is including automated input
support.
enhanced at a removal rate of gripper feed and measuring
130cm²/minute. The HBM400 system and input/output roller
DoALL C-3028NC
Soitaab 3,000mm Gantry
SC will make the same cut at way and transverse conveying
For all your
Bandsaw
500cm²/minute in a time of 21 options to ensure ease of
sawing
Gantry capacity 3,000 x 3,000 x 5,000.
seconds – a significant seven material handling.
Fast loading and setup of complex jobs.
fold gain. The HBM400 SC operatingneeds
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NC control. Simple load and unloading from a flat table.
The HBM400 SC utilises a system can also be configured
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Ergonomic design. Horizontal, vertical and diagonal cutting
specially developed, thinner to integrate with other plant
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Choice of models. reduces need to reset the job.
bandsaw blade, just 1.1mm processes to provide efficient
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Rigid column design. Horizontal cuts along the entire stroke length.
thick, which reduces the cutting and seamless integration.
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Solid build quality.
force per tooth. Importantly this
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NC control.
achieves a much narrower kerf
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of only 1.7mm when compared
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SAWS –
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April 22nd – 08
production machinery Sawing line 260 mm capacity
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20 March 2010 • Production Engineering Solutions
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