Instant Data Transfer of Band Saw Blade Cutting Parameters to Machine

WESPA® (Melsungen, Germany), the European partner of Simonds Saw LLC (Fitchburg, MA), can produce instant “blade-to-machine” data transfer of machine-specific cutting parameters with their Individual Performance Cutting (IPC) custom band saw blades program. This innovative instant data transfer technology directly supports the Industry 4.0 concept and is an industry first for band saw blade manufacturers. By using a mobile device and scanning a QR code on the saw blade or blade box, saw operators can point the scan to the machine to transfer a complete, unique data set so the machine can begin cutting. Industry 4.0 is a current manufacturing trend designed to increase automation and data exchange from machine to machine. Using this technology, machines share and process data, adapting and recalibrating as needed to maximize performance. Industry 4.0 is essentially “artificial intelligence meets manufacturing.”

The IPC Solution uses a Band Saw Blade Simulator Program to improve sawing productivity up to 60 percent by significantly improving the performance, productivity and ROI of a user’s sawing operation. The Simulator enables a user to model their sawing application and compare the results obtained with conventional saw technology to unique blade/ tooth configurations designed specifically by Simonds/ WESPA for the user’s application.

Simonds Saw LLC, 139 Intervale Road, PO Box 600, Fitchburg, MA 01420, 800-426-6226, Fax: 800-513-2529, www.simondssaw.com.