A CUT ABOVE: SAWING SYSTEMS

REPLACE THREE TO FOUR PRODUCTION SAWS OR BAND SAWS
A single Nishijimax CNC Carbide Cutoff System can replace three to four production saws. Available exclusively from Pat Mooney Inc. (Addison, IL), Nishijimax systems cut more parts per hour and more parts per blade than a standard production saw.

Developed in 1990, Nishijimax Cutoff Technology was originally introduced to improve the uptime demands of Japanese automotive forgers. By integrating Cutoff Technology into a sawing machine, Nishijimax has achieved dramatic reductions in operations (cuts from 50 sec to 7 sec), high rpm with minimal kerf and swarf and greater chip load than any other production saw.

Nishijimax Systems are equipped with a range of features that promote productivity. Designed for fully automatic cycles, all Nishijimax saws feature auto loaders and bar stockers. After a bar length has reached the remnant end, the loading table introduces a new bar on the in-feed conveyor. The gripper vise locates the bar and feeds it into trim cut position. During this cycle, the remnant end is discharged into a scrap bin, and the trim cut is made and discarded into a scrap bin.

The machine then feeds to proper cut length and continues production. The machine will continue to cycle as long as bars remain on the table or until a pre-determined number of cuts are made. With an exclusive NC Saw Spindle Feed Axis, a precise feed rate is set automatically and input chip load is maintained. The saw blade feed rate is controlled via an AC Servo Motor with Encoder, a Mitsubishi Programmable Servo Drive and a precision ball screw. Compared to hydraulic systems, there is no fluctuation for temperature or condition of the oil. What's more, job set up takes less than five minutes with the CNC Controller.

Other features include an original powdermetal saw blade brake for zero vibration when the blade enters the cut, a gearbox oil chiller to maintain constant gearbox temperature throughout 24/7 operation, thereby extending the life of the gearbox and the saw blades and an easily accessible oil pressure adjustment valve. Magnetic and drag style automatic chip conveyors are offered as options.

The saw head travels on hardened and ground linear rails and the saw blade housing is mounted to the massive saw head. The saw blade is guided into the workpiece by ceramic guides that provide 6-point contact for zero deflection and blade wobble. Nishijimax blade capacities range from 2.75 in to 9.00 in. Three types of Kanefusa "throw away" blades are available from Pat Mooney for use with this system, including TA-4 high performance and versatile blades, ST-4 higher grade blades for more demanding applications, and TI-4 featuring coated blade technology.

Plate Saws
The new NHC-SQA Plate Saws are fast and accurate enough to replace three to four band saw machines. The surface finish and surface quality of the cut plate is dramatically improved compared to band sawing. These Plate Saws are available in two models. The NHC-850SQA is designed for traverse sawing of plate. The NHC-8310 is designed for sawing longitudinally. Both machines are fully automatic; plate is positioned and cut to an exact size simply by programming the NHC-SQA.

The NHC-850SQA can saw plate up to 3 in thick and 24 in wide. The NHC-8310SQA can handle plate that is 4 in thick and 20 ft long. Use of a unique saw spindle drive system for the NHC-SQ Series results in 15 rpm to 115 rpm blade speeds with unusually precise torque control. A 21 hp induction motor drives the saw blade spindle via a reduction gearbox. The rpm of the gearbox in controlled by a FREQROL Inverter Drive.

The saw blade feed rate is controlled via an AC Servo Motor with Encoder, a Mitsubishi Programmable Servo Drive and a precision ball screw. Compared to hydraulic systems, there is no fluctuation for temperature or condition of the oil. Job set up takes less than five minutes with the CNC Controller. Further increasing precision, the NHC-SQ Series is equipped with a horizontal and an overhead clamping hydraulic clamping system. This ensures that material is flat and square during cutting. www.patmooneysaws.com

A NEW CONCEPT IN BAND SAWS
The Mantis is the lightest band saw in its class. Available from Wheeler-Rex (Ashtabula, OH), it comes complete with either a chain vise or a flat vise. Vises can be changed quickly and easily with just three bolts. It cuts ¼ in to 6 in steel, stainless steel, cast iron, conduit or polyethylene/polypropylene pipes. It can make angled cuts and can cut large and/or bundled pipes with ease. www.wheelerrex.com

BOILER TUBE PANEL SAW CUTS HARD PIPE SQUARE ON-SITE
A versatile air-powered panel saw that produces perfectly square cuts on stainless steel, super duplex, Inconel, concrete lined pipe, and other hard materials is available from Esco Tool (Holliston, MA). The APS-438 Air-Powered Saw features a standard fiberglass reinforced blade or optional carbide-tipped steel blade and produces a 4-3/8 in deep cut. Providing ±1/16 in accuracy and no HAZ, this saw easily attaches to boiler panels using two weld tabs or a quick-clamp for trimming new panels and is offered with a rigid chain-mount clamp system to permit single pipe work.

Faster and cleaner than a reciprocating hack saw for pipe chop-off applications, the APS-438 Air-Powered Saw is ideal for fabrication shop and fit-up work at job sites. Powered by a 3 hp motor, it requires only 80 cfm @90 psi, and weighs only 28 lb. www.escotool.com

MQL NOZZLE FOR BAND SAWING DOES THE WORK OF THREE
Accu-Lube (Glenview, IL) introduces a new specialty band-sawing nozzle for Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL), the RL-Nozzle, which is more compact than previous models and features better spray performance for superior lubrication application.

The RL-Nozzle attaches to a two-pump MQL applicator system and features two internal atomizing chambers where lubricant is broken up before it is sprayed onto the tool. The smaller lubrication particles give a more even, constant spray for constant lubrication and protection. The RL-Nozzle sprays lubricant from three different places so this single nozzle does the work of three nozzles and since the lubricant and air are mixed right at the nozzle, not back in the applicator, there is no lag time or dry cutting. ITW ROCOL North America (Glenview, IL ) designs and manufactures the Accu-Lube product line. www.itwfpg.com

FAST SAWING OF FERROUS/NON-FERROUS BARS, BILLETS, RAILS, PROFILES, PIPES, TUBES
Advanced Machine & Engineering's (Rockford, IL) AMEAMSAW® high-speed, production saw machines are specifically designed to use carbide blades to improve the cutting speed of ferrous and non-ferrous material, bars or billets, rails, profiles, pipes and tubes. Standard design features include:
? Highly compact, rigid design

? Hardened spindle gears ground for minimum backlash

? Special saw blade guide and dampening device for accurate cutting to stabilize the blade and prolong tool life

? Low-maintenance design

? Dry operation – no coolant needed

? Saw blade changeover in less than three minutes

? Double and triple measurement strokes for extra length cuts

? Fast, dependable chip disposal
www.ame.com

CUT CURVES AND CIRCLES IN STEEL
Arcus, Inc. (Louisville, KY) has released its new generation steel cutting 7.25 in circular saw blade, which cuts curves, and circles in steel using a metal-cutting circular saw. The same contoured shape of the Arcus® Wood and Masonry Blades to cut circles and curves in wood has progressed to the metalworking industry. Using the aluminum compass guides with the Pivot Point for steel with the Arcus® Steel Cutting Blade is recommended for precision cuts that ensure longer blade life.

This new method of cutting is designed for when curves or circles are need by steel fabricators, welders, millwrights, ironworkers, auto body shops, steel roofing contractors, and metal sculptors. This ARCUS® cutting method is efficient and results in cuts that require no grinding or cleanup before welding saving time and less impact on the environment. www.arcusblade.com

BAND SAWS CUT LARGE AND TOUGH MATERIALS
A line of automatic and semi-automatic band saws that are designed to efficiently cut larger-sized materials is available from Behringer Saws, Inc. (Morgantown, PA). The HBP Series Band Saws accurately and economically cut solid forgings, slabs, profiles, molds or bundled materials up to 82.6 in diameter.

Each saw in the HBP Series is constructed with strong cast iron frame construction and a twin-column parallel down-feed design for proper saw blade tensioning to deliver quick, efficient and forceful low vibration cutting for smooth cuts. These large saws are available in automatic, table and gantry designs. The HBP Series Band Saws also come with roller conveyors in the tabletop or gantry versions with a traversing saw frame for quick and efficient handling of heavy materials pre- and post-cut.

Using 3 in wide band saw blades, these large HBP Series Band Saws feature frequency-controlled 20.1 hp main drive motors with a variable speed range of between 27-275 sfm as the standard. Options are available for 49 sfm to 443 sfm and 66 sfm to 558 sfm motors. Hydraulic and hardened clamping jaws on the band saws ensure steady and precise cuts at all speeds. These band saws require minimal operator intervention as they are controlled by a programmable logic controller (PLC) and feature an easy-to-use operator's terminal with diagnostic display, data entry and program storage. www.behringersaws.com

HORIZONTAL BAND SAWS FOR DRY AND WET CUTTING
Ideal for dry and wet cutting, the 7 in x 12 in Dayton Horizontal Band Saw from W. W. Grainger uses a heavy-duty TEFC motor, a three-speed drive system that is easily changed with a lever, and a variable-speed hydraulic power feed. The 4YG30 band saw is made from heavy-duty, welded steel for durable, rigid, accurate and straight cuts. Three multi-point bearing blade guides keep the blade in line. The band saw also comes equipped with a cooling system.

Economical miter band saws from Dayton are made from heavy-duty steel for added rigidity and vibration-free performance. The saw heads on the 8 in 2LKT9 and 10 in 2LKU1 swivel left or right to cut from any angle from 0 to 45 deg quickly and easily while the work piece remains fixed. Both models feature adjustable blade guides for accurate square cuts, a rapid acting vise and a dual roller in-feed table. The saws come with heavy-duty rubber wheels, telescoping handles for easy portability and movement and a hydraulic feed system. The saws operate at three different speeds, so they can handle a wide variety of materials. An optional coolant system is available for the 10 in 2LKU1 model. www.grainger.com

BAND SAWS CUT STRUCTURAL MATERIALS
DoALL Sawing Products (Wheeling, Ill.) introduced the new StructurALL series of band saw machines, which are ideally suited for cutting all types of structural materials. Some of the standard features throughout the family include:
? Rounded band doors, covers and panels, for a sleek modern look

? Larger pentagonal base for better chip and fluid management

? Integrated fork-lift pockets for easier transporting of machine

? Standard flood coolant-thru-the-guides system (mist is optional)

? New "easy-to-handle-n-dump" chip totes

? Relocated and improved operator controls

The 400S is the introductory machine. Swiveling 45 deg, it's designed for the small to medium fabricator or machine shop looking to make extremely accurate (straight or miter) cuts in smaller quantities. The 400S features a 9 in high x 16 in wide capacity of rectangles and 10-3/4 in rounds, at 0 degrees. This manual machine can be equipped with a variety of options, such as pneumatic head-lift and pneumatic vise attachments. Also in the product line is the fully hydraulic (clamping and head-lift) 500DS. Double-swiveling 45 deg in one direction and 60 deg the other, it's made for a fabricator cutting multiple angles in the same work piece. The 500DS features a 14 in x 20 in capacity of rectangles and 15 in rounds at 0 deg.

The 500-SNC is the fully automatic member of the family. This model incorporates new, relocated NC touch controls. Now swiveling 60 deg, this model is even more versatile and ideally suited for production cutting of a variety of structural materials, straight or miter cuts. The 500SNC features a 14 in x 19 in capacity of rectangles and 14 in rounds at 0 degrees. Speed of cutting is increased with its 40 in stroke and 8X multiple index. Adding an optional nesting fixture will increase production exponentially. www.doallsawing.com

BAND SAW USES MOTOR BRAKE FOR ADDED SAFETY
Grizzly's (Bellingham, WA) G0513x2B 17-in band saw with motor brake features a 2 hp 220V single-phase motor, a built-in magnetic motor brake that stops the blade in less than three seconds for added safety, and computer-balanced cast iron wheels. The G0513x2B also comes with a heavy-duty cast iron fence with removable 6 in aluminum resaw fence attachment, heavy-duty cast iron table trunnion for extreme table rigidity, double upper and lower ball bearing blade guide and a quick-release blade tensioner. www.grizzly.com

FEED SAW PERFORMS CUT-OFF AND VERTICAL SAW OPERATIONS
KBC Tools & Machinery (Sterling Heights, MI) is distributing the Roll-In Gravity Feed Saw. The saw features accurate gravity feed with hydraulic speed control and depth stop, four-blade speeds to select from (70/140/270/525 sfpm), accepts blades from ¼ in to ¾ in wide, and has a rugged simple construction for easy maintenance and long service life. With a cut-off capacity of 14 in and four speeds, it not only allows you to work on wood, plastic and metal like as with a traditional vertical saw, it is also designed to be an accurate cut-off machine, allowing you to notch, slit, slot, contour, rip, and profile. www.kbctools.com

GENERAL PURPOSE DOUBLE BAND MITER SAWS
Palmgren's (Chicago, IL) general-purpose cut-off saws are equipped with swiveling saw heads that move both right and left while keeping the work piece in one position during miter cuts. A built-in protractor allows for fast, accurate angle selection. The saws are ideally suited for jobs that require from one to many accurate angle cuts. The 83308 unit has a 8 in round cutting capacity and the 83310 model has a 10 in capacity and comes with an optional 82209 coolant system. www.palmgren.com

BAND SAW FOR MITER CUTTING ON BUNDLES
Scotchman® Industries (Philip, SD) is featuring the SH 1419 Band Saw with their metal fabricating solutions. This machine has a swing head for mitering without material movement, provides straight, accurate cuts, and is ideal for bundle cutting. The SH 1419 Band Saw has 60 deg of mitering ability, with capacities of 14 in x 19 in at 90 deg and 14 in x 10-1/2 in at 30 deg. It is American-made, with many standard features and equipment including: a large 1-1/4-in blade, carbide guides, preset blade tensioning, power blade brush and a 3 hp variable-frequency AC drive, with speeds from 70 to 400 sfpm.

Other standard features include a self-contained hydraulic unit that offers a quick-approach, head hold and separate cutting feed rate, feed force adjustments, a re-circulating flood coolant system and all necessary guarding to comply to ANSI standards. This general-purpose band saw provides maximum versatility and longevity, with minimum maintenance. With their massive heads, large blades, and array of standard features, these machines are designed to handle the toughest applications for years of production. www.scotchman.com

CARBIDE TIPPED BLADES FOR SHOCK AND WEAR RESISTANCE
The L.S. Starrett Company's (Mount Airy, NC) Versatix? MP was developed specifically for cutting structural steels, sections, tubes and small solids. The Versatix MP bi-metal blade has a patent-pending tooth design that easily copes with the shock loading conditions associated with intermittent cutting. This blade is also ideal for manual "pull down" band saw machines where there is inevitable variation in the feed rate. Built in new state-of-the-art manufacturing cells, Starrett's Advanz carbide-tipped blades have a triple-chip carbide tooth selected for its toughness, shock and wear resistance. The Advanz FS replaces the previous carbide-tipped Type I blade. It is ideal for use as a foundry saw, cutting aluminum castings, masonite, plastics, composites and abrasive wood. Replacing the carbide-tipped Type III blade, the Advanz TS blade was developed specifically for cutting high alloy metals and difficult-to-machine steels. www.starrett.com

PUSH FEED SYSTEM REDUCES DEFECTS
TigerStop (Vancouver, WA) was recently granted a European Patent on their System and Method of Marking Materials for Automated Processing for their TigerScan and TigerSaw with Rapid Laser Scan Systems. The new TigerScan is a push-feed defect-optimizing system. This package has many of the same features as the TigerSaw, but is more compact in size. TigerScan optimizes material, counts pieces, and gives the right length, in the right quantity, with minimum material and waste. It is faster and more reliable than crayon scanning methods and doesn't leave marks on material. TigerScan will automatically print out clear easy-to-read labels for each part while processing material. TigerScan's TigerOptimizer allows the operator to put up any stock length and enter it into the system. The TigerOptimizer finds the optimal use of the material based on the parts list that was input into the controller either manually or by downloading from a computer.

TigerSaw automatically positions material (up to ±0.008 in repeatable positioning accuracy) and accurately cuts parts. After the part is cut, it can automatically be labeled with TigerSaw's ink-jet printing, then each part can drop from the outfeed table onto the return conveyor for easy sorting of parts. TigerSaw eliminates the need to set manual stops, so the operator stays in front of the saw, and TigerTurbo can push materials weighing up to 600 lb. Every cut is accurate, with no variation in quality from operator to operator. TigerSaw's high-speed saw stroke allows operators to process up to 12,000 lineal feet per shift. Precision ground tables and heavy-duty construction maintain crucial accuracy and speed with robust reliability. www.tigerstop.com

HEAVY DUTY BAND SAW WITH FOOT BRAKE

Woodstock International, Inc. (Bellingham, WA ) introduced the Shop Fox® Model W1770 21-in 5-hp Heavy-Duty Band Saw with Foot Brake. The Shop Fox features a 5 hp, 220V 1725-RPM motor, quick-stopping emergency foot brake, geared table-tilting mechanism with positive lock for extra table stability. The unit is built with a heavy-duty cast iron fence with removable 6 in extruded aluminum resaw fence attachment, and double upper and lower ball bearing guides. The Shop Fox accepts blades from 1⁄4 in to 13⁄8 in. www.shopfox.biz