Sawing machines include complete centres

Family-run sawing and cutting-off machine tool builder supplies machines and systems for sawing steel, aluminium and other non-ferrous metals as complete automation cells.

Hans Kaltenbach Maschinenfabrik was founded in 1887 and is still a family-run business.

The company, based in Loerrach, Germany is a leading manufacturer of sawing machines for steel, aluminium and other non-ferrous metals as well as machines for steel construction and steel service centres.

Nine subsidiaries in the US, Austria, UK, Czech Republic, Belgium, Switzerland, France, Netherlands and Singapore make up the Kaltenbach group.

A staff of 450 in more than 40 countries provides customer-orientated service, and a close network of international partners assures rapid deployment of specialists on site all around the world whenever necessary.

Innovative, high-quality solutions underpin the company's leading position in the market.

Today more than 120,000 Kaltenbach machines are in use worldwide.

* Product range - the product range comprises circular and bandsawing machines as well as systems for steel construction and steel service centres, such as structural drilling machines, plate processing systems and punching/shearing units.

Sawing machines are available for material dimensions of up to 1550mm wide x 700mm high (KBS 1551 DG).

Well-known as a specialist for circular saws, Kaltenbach consolidates its market position with a range of excellent band sawing machinery, with a wide model range offering the optimum solution for any application.

Many models are available in several versions, from semi-automatic through automatics to full CNC production sawing cells.

All machines are manufactured to the highest quality standards: when Kaltenbach attained DIN EN ISO 9001 in 1996 it was the one and only manufacturer of sawing machines with ISO certification.

In addition, Kaltenbach is your single-source partner for all metal sawing needs: from initial contact to onsite installation and into production.

A savvy sales and applications staff, customize machine solutions according to the customer's needs.

Comprehensive parts availability and service back-up second to none completes the package, with a service hotline on stand-by for first-tier support.

* Training and seminars - the technology and Training Centre showcases state-of-the-art production engineering to steel fabricators and stockholders.

In a custom display area in excess of 700m2, nine CNC machines outline the company's wide range of section and plate processing machinery: sawing - drilling - coping - flame cutting, as well as punching and shearing.

The Technology and Training Centre provides the following services.

Demonstration of machines tailored to customers applications.

Time studies and production optimisation.

Training for operating and maintenance personnel.

* Seminars and workshops covering specific topics, such as the following.

The application of band saws and circular saws in the cutting of structural sections.

CAD/CAM applications in steel fabrication.

Layout planning for structural steel fabricators.

Preparatory work for steel stockholders.

The Technology and Training Centre was designed to meet the demands of production engineering as well as logistics and information technology.

The centre is equipped with a PC network connecting the machinery with a CAD/CAM workstation.

In order to offer an even greater depth of services Kaltenbach cooperates closely with partner companies in the fields of bending, shot-blasting and surface treatment, material lifting technology and CAD/CAM software.

These companies also provide their expertise at the frequent Kaltenbach training sessions.

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