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News Release from: Saws UK | Subject: Alligator CS range of circular carbide saws
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 14 May 2008
Circular carbide saws slice up steel
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Saws UK has introduced its Alligator CS range of circular carbide saws, one of which is claimed to effortlessly cut through 90mm diameter steel bar in little over 10s.
Claimed by Saws UK to outperform three bandsaws in terms of productivity, the Alligator CS range of circular carbide saws offer shorter cycle times, For example, the Alligator CS 100 Circular Saw will effortlessly cut through 90mm diameter steel bar in just over 10s The ability to cut steel at such high productivity rates is owed to the ruggedness of the sawing head chassis manufactured from high strength cast iron
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 23 Jul 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The reduced vibration also reduces noise and improves cutting accuracy.
For example, the Alligator CS Circular Saws have an accuracy level of 0.05mm.
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* Modern drive concept - a ball screw drive gives an even saw feed that is infinitely variable.
The construction, with the optimal arrangement of the centre of gravity under the rocker arm further prevents vibration, said Saws UK.
The company added that these factors optimise profitability.
A high specification PLC components work in conjunction with a servo assisted control unit that guarantees a continuous exchange of signals.
The PLC system enhances cutting times and improves user friendliness, allowing cutting programmes to be entered on-line.
The combination of the ball screw drive, hydraulic material gripper and servo drive permits the 0.05mm tolerance levels.
Variable speeds simplify the linkage with subsequent production processes, while cutting programs permit the variable feed of semi finished parts, bale loaders, diagonal or chain magazines for resolving short non-productive times.
* Four sizes - the Alligator CS range of Circular Saws is offered in four size ranges.
The CS-65, CS-85, CS-100 and CS-130 that can cut round bar in diameter sizes from 65mm, 85mm, 100mm and 130mm respectively.
All options offer TCT Carbide or HSS blades, so the rotation speeds range from 18-200 rev/min, 12-180 rev/min and 18-180 rev/min for the four saws.
The saws have a chip conveyor that is an auger type on the DC65 and belt driven on the larger three saws.
* Automatic loading - included are an auto loading magazine and lubricating device with pressure control, chip conveyor, tools and the sorting of initial crop and rest piece as standard accessories.
The range has optional accessories that include the following.
* End finishing, * Bundle loader.
* Remote maintenance.
* Weighing systems.
* Length measuring.
* Chain magazines.
* Rest piece (offcut) utilisation.
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