New, innovative and
A
automated bandsaws has been introduced by
cutting capacities from 330 to 1,060 mm. Called Kastowin, they are suitable for processing a variety of materials, especially steels, in stockholding and manufacturing. applications in a wide range of sectors including machine and tool production, automotive, aerospace and general engineering. Availability in the UK is through Kasto Ltd in Milton Keynes. The various sizes of saw are similarly constructed and the components used are largely identical. are used in each machine compared with their predecessors. The the saws at considerably lower prices than comparable products. Hilmar Gehrmann, product manager for Kastowin, explained, “Our aim was to develop an all- usual requirements. Many companies do not want expensive, custom products and instead prefer economical, standard central. All Kastowin bandsaws feature a frequency-controlled
drive that enables cutting speeds machine sizes, the saw band is hydraulically tightened and looped around hydraulic band guides, which now have interchangeable per cent of the previous cost of replacing an entire carbide guide. Their engineers place particular emphasis on trimming both the hydraulic power unit and the Each saw is available with a choice to ensure tight control over cutting and material feed movements. Kastorespond is a new system that senses saw frame movement via the ballscrew. The power drawn from the motor and hence the force on the band is constantly monitored and fed back to control. New software controls the downfeed, so that a constant chip load is maintained throughout the cut, irrespective of material cross section. To reduce idle times, a highly innovative feature eliminates the the material surface, which can waste a lot of time when the saw is programmed to cut tough materials at slower rates. Instead, the saw blade descends straight
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into the material and stops within microseconds to continue the cut at the programmed infeed rate, without damaging the teeth. A screw conveyor ensures safe, clean removal of chips. The retractable material clamping vices have been redesigned to guarantee reliable cutting in automatic
For simple, intuitive operation, the saws are equipped with the innovative touch-screen monitors and controls all relevant order requirements and sawing parameters using an in-built material library. The machine is fully enclosed to meet health safety
requirements. Nevertheless, the for set-up, single-cut operation and inspection.
range of accessories for its machines. They include various chip conveyors, hydraulic layer clamping equipment, a laser for cutting requirements, KASTO supplies saws with a performance package featuring a double chip removal brush and greater drive power.
More information on KASTO Ltd t: +44 (0)1908 571590 f: +44 (0)1908 566106
sales@kasto.uk.com www.kasto.uk.com
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