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New Semi Automated Cut-Off Cell from A W Bell Machinery


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W Bell Machinery has just shipped the first of their new semi- automated cut off cells – model


ACS560. Designed to complement their existing range of manual cut off and fully automatic systems, the ACS560 is a fully enclosed, joystick operated cut off cell. “Our manual range of saws have been extremely popular for their ability to greatly improve safety and be versatile with different part configurations, however many of our customers require a fully enclosed system to better contain sparks and dust and further remove the operator from the danger zone,” explains Stephen Murtagh, Engineering Manager for A W Bell Machinery. “The ACS560 aims to satisfy customer requirements while still providing a highly flexible


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machine suitable for a wide variety of part configurations and sizes.” Four axes of motion provide of


maneuverability both the cutting


wheel and the work piece. A fifth axis provides additional rotation of the work-piece, with standard chuck configurations or customized tooling available. A laser line provides a clear visual indication of the cutting plane. With proportional control on all


axes, part alignment is quick and easy from the operator position outside the cabinet. During the cutting cycle, side motion, part rotation and rapid feed are electronically locked out to prevent unwanted loading on the cutting wheel. As with all A W Bell Machinery cut off systems, hydraulic control is utilized,


enabling fast starting and stopping of the cutting wheel. It has also provided the ability to use a compact cutting head arrangement.


Furthermore, feedback


from the cutting head is measured to automatically reduce the cutting feed rate should the load become too high. A key requirement was to easily load and unload the clamping system with the possibility for crane access. The integrated jib crane and door system that opens up this loading area achieves both of these tasks. Available as an option to the


standard ACS560 is an automatic cycle to complement the manual operation of this machine. A teach program and part storage allow for fast programming and part changeover at the shop floor


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