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Sawing and cutting-off machines and automation systems
News Release from: Kasto | Subject: KASTOvericut mitreing bandsaw
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 09 March 2006
Vertical bandsaw mitres in either
direction
A bandsaw is capable of mitre cutting either side of the vertical and is ideal for sawing I-beams, tubes and extrusions economically, and is available in semi- or fully-automatic versions.
A new bandsaw has been introduced by the German manufacturer, Kasto, capable of mitre cutting either side of the vertical Called KASTOvericut, it is ideal for sawing I-beams, tubes and extrusions economically, and is available in semi- or fully-automatic versions through the company's UK subsidiary in Southampton
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 23 May 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The machine offers a large cutting capacity, up to 600 x 460mm for straight cuts, within a small footprint of 2820 x 1860mm.
The mitre angle of the double-sided, swivellable saw head may be set anywhere between +60 deg and -45 deg (optionally -60 deg), either with a stop brake on the basic, manual version or via an electric drive, with the angle displayed directly at the control.
To manually adjust the mitre angle, a stop is available every 15 deg.
Speed of the 34 x 1.1mm or 41 x 1.3mm band is infinitely variable from 12 to 120m/min, or alternatively, a machine with two cutting speeds of 30 and 60m/min is available.
For optimum performance when cutting hollow profiles or forged materials with scales, the saw blade can be tilted by 3 deg to minimise burrs and speed the sawing cycle.
A built-in pressure sensor adjusts the hydraulic infeed automatically to suit the cross section of the material being cut, thereby maximising productivity, accuracy of cut and blade life.
From its entry-level version with a fixed table and manually adjustable, short stroke clamping devices, the machine can be optimised step-by-step with a continuous roller conveyor, hydraulic long stroke clamping cylinders and an automatic material feed unit.
As an option, the upper band guide arm can be hydraulically adjusted for the correct cutting height.
An auger for discharging chips is also optional.
The automatic version of KASTOvericut comes with a three-metre, single-stroke material infeed unit bolted directly to the machine.
The standard NC Kasto CompactControl centrally and ergonomically controls all operating functions.
Setting of the mitre angle, the cutting speed, a measuring stop or pusher system and the material feed vice can be NC-controlled as well.
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