Kasto Bandsaw Series
Cuts Up to 20 Inches
Kasto-Racine Inc., Export, Pa., has introduced the Kasto-Tec series of fully automatic, high-performance bandsaws that cut material up to 20 inches in diameter.

Features of the series include twin-column design, ball-screw bar feed with incremental feed, remnant ends as close as 1.38 inches, no-trim cut feature, programmable speeds and feeds, heavy duty chip conveyor and clamping on both sides of the saw blade.

For more information, call 724-325-5600 or e-mail saws@kastoracine.com. (2007)

DoALL’s Miter Saw Cuts Angles at Low Cost
The new Model C-230 DGSA semi-automatic miter cutting saw from DoALL Sawing Products, Des Plaines, Ill., is a low-cost machine ideal for fabricators and others cutting a variety of angles, the company claims. It can cut rounds up to nine inches in diameter and rectangles up to 11 inches by 6 1/2 inches at 90 degrees, and the head swivels 45 degrees left or 60 degrees right for even greater versatility.

A dual output band motor drives the one-inch blade at 115 fpm using a 1 1/2-horsepower output and at speeds of 230 fpm with 2 hp output. Other features include an adjustable hydraulic head feed control, band brush, double tapered bearings on the swivel support, a manual quick-lock vise and a built-in coolant system.

The C-230 DGSA has a cast-iron saw arm and swivel base and uses saw guides with carbide inserts.

For more information, call 847-803-7355 or visit www.doallsawing.com. (2007)

Scotchman Cold Saw Cuts Tubes, Solids, Extrusions
Scotchman Industries, Philip, S.D., has introduced the CPO 315 Roller Feed Automatic Cold Saw, a fully automatic cold saw that provides uninterrupted, high-quality cutting on both ferrous and nonferrous tubing, solids and extrusions, the company claims.

The CPO 315 RFA comes equipped with a supply table or a full-bundle loading attachment. Either system allows the saw to automatically load, trim, cut and sort lengths up to 120 inches and hold plus/minus 0.004-inch in lengths of material up to 3 1/2 inches in diameter.

With optional equipment, operators can program multiple lengths, feed directly into a deburring machine or acquire form jaws that can handle thin-wall applications without distortions.

For more information, call 605-859-2542 or visit www.scotchman.com. (2007)

Kaltenbach Expands Its Line of Dual Column Bandsaws
Kaltenbach, Columbus, Ind., has expanded its KBC line of dual column horizontal production bandsaws to include a 16-inch by 16-inch capacity model. The KBC 410 NA standard specs include a 5.4 HP frequency controlled main drive motor, NC programming of length and quantity, and a chip conveyor. Optional accessories include full stroke bundle clamps, coolant atomizer system and blade deflection monitoring system. 

For more information call 1-800-TALK-SAW or visit www.kaltenbachusa.com. (2007)

DoALL Designs Non-Ferrous Saw
DoALL Sawing Products, Elk Grove Village, Ill., has designed a non-ferrous circular carbide saw capable of cutting a 2- by 2-inch section of aluminum in two seconds with a 125 RMS finish. The saw’s actual capacity of 3-1/2 inches is designed to meet high-speed production requirements on non-ferrous bar stock and extrusions with a material feed rate ranging from 16.4 to 32.8 feet per minute.

The carbide tipped 14-inch diameter blade is precision machined for uniform thickness to pass through the blade guides at speeds ranging from 1,535 to 4,100 rpm with a kerf of just over 1/16th inch.

The operator-friendly touch screen control panel displays manual and automatic operations, as well as the job parameters including tool width, cutoff length and timing for the gearbox brake to eliminate backlash. It also has a help menu with error diagnostic descriptions that makes finding faults and making corrections quick and simple, the company claims.

Standard equipment on the high speed circular saw includes an automatic magazine loader with a pusher feed system that handles a range of cutoff lengths for extended unattended running times, and a multiple nozzle mist lubrication system for producing nearly dry cut parts.

For more information, call 317-379-6611 or e-mail dklingstein@doall.com. (2007)

Mooney Introduces Kanefusa Saw Blades
Pat Mooney Inc., Addison, Ill., has introduced high-performance Kanefusa Saw Blades, designed to cut faster with less material loss due to kerf.

The tooth geometry of Kanefusa blades is designed for lower cutting forces, high blade RPM, high resistance to chipping and good swarf curling. Consisting of cermet or tungsten carbide, the teeth have a 300 percent longer edge life compared with metal or band saw blades, the company claims. To ensure that blades are free from distortion and have uniform thickness, Kanefusa Saw Blades are precision-flattened and ground. 

For more information, call 800-323-7503 or visit www.patmooney.com. (2007)

DoALL’s New Band Saw
Features Wider Blade
DoALL Sawing Products, Elk Grove Village, Ill., has released the Model DC-310NC dual-column metal cutting band saw, featuring a wider 1 1/4-inch blade for greater beam strength. The saw also features a more powerful 5-hp band drive motor that can saw rectangles up to 12 by 12 inches and rounds up to 12 inches in diameter, the company claims.

The DC-310NC has numeric controls with 10-job programming capacity, including the number of cuts and cut lengths. The control panel is ergonomically placed and has an eight-line alphanumeric display with operator prompting messages for easy set-up and feedback of machine operations. Kerf compensation and multiple indexing are automatically controlled.

Other features for production sawing include a powered band brush, rapid travel vise index control, multiple indexing up to 10 times with a 16-inch stroke and separate motors for the hydraulic system and coolant pump. Coolant is applied through the spring-loaded, zero clearance carbide faced saw guides.

For more information, call 847-258-8862, or e-mail jcarey@doall.com. (2007)

Mid-Range Production Saw
Has Advanced Features
DoALL Sawing Products, Elk Grove Village, Ill., is introducing its new Model DC-310NC dual column metal cutting band saw. The saw has a wider 1 1/4-inch blade for greater beam strength and a more powerful 5-hp band drive motor that can saw rectangles up to 12-by-12 inches and rounds up to 12 inches in diameter.

The saw features numeric controls with 10-job programming capacity that includes the number of cuts and cut lengths. The control panel is ergonomically placed and has an eight-line alphanumeric display with operator prompting messages for easy setup and feedback of machine operations. Kerf compensation and multiple indexing are automatically controlled.

Other features for production sawing include a powered band brush, rapid travel vise index control, multiple indexing up to 10 times with a 16-inch stroke and separate motors for the hydraulic system and coolant pump. Coolant is applied through the spring-loaded, zero clearance carbide faced saw guides.

For more information, call 847-258-8862 or visit www.doallsawing.com. (Published July 2006)

Scotchman Intros New Cold Saw
Scotchman Industries, Philip, S.D., offers the CPO 315 Roller Feed Automatic Cold Saw, a fully automatic cold saw said to provide uninterrupted, high-quality cutting on tubing, solids and extrusions. The CPO 315 RFA comes equipped with either a supply table or a full bundle loading attachment. Either system allows the saw to automatically load, trim, cut and sort lengths up to 120 inches (60 inches is standard) and hold tolerances of plus/minus 0.004-inch in lengths of material up to 3-1/2 inches in diameter. With optional equipment, the saw can be programmed for multiple lengths, feed directly into a deburring machine or use form jaws to handle thin-wall applications without distortion. CPO 315 RFA Saws are available in ferrous and non-ferrous models.

For more information, call 800-843-5545 or visit www.scotchman.com. (Published June 2006)

Bahco Easy-Cut Blade
Cuts Many Materials
Bahco North America Inc., Scranton, Pa., offers its new Easy-Cut blade, which it calls the first in a new generation of truly universal bandsaw blades. Available now through Bahco’s worldwide distribution network, Easy-Cut is a single blade designed to cut a wide array of materials. Easy-Cut is claimed to last up to four times longer than a conventional blade with no sacrifice in quality. Its patented tooth design makes it suitable for cutting materials ranging from plastics, aluminum and copper to stainless and tool steel.

For more information, call 800-828-9893 or visit www.bah-co.com/us.

Pat Mooney Mitre Saw Uses Direct Drive
Pat Mooney Inc., Addison, Ill., introduces the Titan Model from the FMB Pro Mitre Series of FMB Direct Drive Saws. These FMB saws claim to combine the speed of an abrasive saw, the precision of a cold saw and the versatility of a bandsaw all in a small footprint.

The Titan precision mitre cuts 0 degrees to 60 degrees with a 14-inch cutting capacity. The saw features a hydraulic control downfeed and rugged variable-speed saw drive allowing it to easily cut a wide range of materials efficiently and accurately, the company says. The FMB Accu-Cut Blade Guide System is said to allow for trouble-free precision and uses carbide blade guides with a set tolerance of 0.0007 inches.

The FMB Titan is designed to handle thin-wall tubes, profiles as well as heavy steel sections and hard solid material. The Titan features variable blade speeds of 62 to 310 feet per minute, 24-inch length stop, a heavy duty clamping vise with quick clamp action, in-feed and out-feed roller supports and an available recirculating flood coolant system.

For more information, call 800-323-7503 or visit www.patmooneysaws.com. (Published June 2006)

Tru-Cut Aggressor Phantom
Cermet Blades Up Production
Aggressor Phantom cermet-tipped saw blades from Tru-Cut Saw, Brunswick, Ohio, are claimed to offer major improvement in blade life and production vs. conventional blades. Aggressor blades cut up to 1,200 sfm because of a special C-shaped chip breaker on the face of the cermet or carbide insert that allows faster chip removal and more aggressive cutting speeds.

For more information, call 800-878-8761 or visit www.trucutsaw.com. (Published June 2006)

Koike System Uses Cameras
to Optimize Use of Remnants
The Losnai Factory System from Koike Sanso Kogyo, parent of Koike Aronson North America, Arcade, N.Y., is designed to help metal plate cutters use material more efficiently, increase machine productivity and shorten production cycles. The Losnai navigation technology uses a CCD camera to identify remnant materials that are randomly put on the cutting table. Then the KAP (Koike Automatic Programming) system in the cutting machine’s controller identifies the shape, holes and positioning of the remnant plate and creates a CNC program for cutting more parts. The program is transferred directly to the CNC cutting machine and cutting begins in a matter of minutes.

For more information, call 585-492-2400 or visit www.koike.com. (Published June 2006)

Catalog Features 21 Blades
The new saw blade catalog from DoAll Sawing Products, Des Plaines, Ill., features 21 types of blades in a variety of pitches and widths. The saw blade selection includes bi-metal, tungsten-carbide tipped, carbon steel, knife-edge, tungsten grit and diamond grit blades designed for cutting everything from mild steels to exotic alloys, silicon, glass, plastic and low-density materials like foam.

The catalog also describes SAM, DoAll’s Solutions & Application Manager, which answers questions regarding the best blade, feed or speed for any application.

For more information, call 888-DoALLSaw or visit www.doallsawing.com. (April 2006)

Bahco Intros Easy-Cut
Universal Bandsaw Blade
Bahco North America Inc., Scranton, Pa., has introduced its new Easy-Cut blade, the first in a new generation of universal bandsaw blades. Available through Bahco’s distribution network, the Easy-Cut offers a single blade designed to cut a wide array of materials. Bahco’s Easy-Cut blade is said to last up to four times longer than a conventional blade when cutting across a variety of materials with no sacrifice in quality.

Its tooth design permits the Easy-Cut blade to operate over a larger selection of materials, making it equally qualified for use with nonferrous materials ranging from plastics, aluminum and copper to stainless steel and tool steel. Available in a variety of widths, the Easy-Cut blade works with small, medium or large workpieces.

For more information, visit www.bahco.com/us. (Jan. 2006)

Starrett Introduces Blades
for Cutting Structural Steel
The L.S. Starrett Co., Athol, Mass., has introduced a line of production cutting bi-metal saw blades said to resist heat, abrasion and shock for faster, more efficient cutting of structural steel.

Gladiator Emperor blades are designed for production cutting of structurals including bundled, tubing, I-beams, angle iron and wide-flange beams. The blades feature large teeth with up to a 12-degree positive rake angle for cutting of steels up to 42HRc, stainless, nickel-based and nonferrous alloys.

Gladiator Emperor blades are available in six widths and thickness, from one inch by 0.035 inches to 2 5/8th inches by 0.063 inches with TPI ranges from 2-3 to 5-8. They are also furnished in 150-foot and 250-foot coils.

For more information, contact the L.S. Starrett Co. at 978-249-3551 or visit www.starrett.com. (Jan. 2006)

Advanced Machine
Adds to AMSAW Automatic Saw Line
Advanced Machine & Engineering Co., Rockford, Ill., has added the AMSAW S300 to its family of sawing systems. The AMSAW S300 is designed for efficiency, speed and increased productivity for cutting ferrous and nonferrous materials. It has a capacity of 3 to 12 inches and utilizes saw blade diameters from 24 to 36 inches. The spindle motor is 60 HP/45KW and has operator-friendly controls. The AMSAW S300 allows for cut lengths up to 30 inches and multi-indexing when length exceeds 30 inches. Accuracy for length is plus/minus 0.005 inch.

The AMSAW S300’s compact design incorporates hardened spindle gears with minimum backlash. It uses cermet or carbide tipped, disposable or regrindable saw blades. Unattended sawing is possible with the automatic bar loading table. If required, AMSAW S300 can be designed and built to a customer’s specific requirements.

For more information, call 815-962-6076 or visit www.ame.com. (Jan. 2006)

Scotchman Cold Saw Designed for High Volume,
Long-Length Cuts
The CPO 315 RFA Roller Feed Automatic Cold Saw from Scotchman, Philip, S.D., comes equipped with either a supply table or a full-bundle loading attachment. Either system allows the saw to automatically load, trim, cut and sort lengths up to 120 inches, double the standard size. It holds plus/minus 0.004-inch tolerance in length on up to 3 1/2-inch diameter material.

With optional equipment, users can program multiple lengths, feed directly into a deburring machine or acquire form jaws that can handle thin wall applications without distortion. The machine is designed for high-volume and long-length applications that require accurate, clean cuts.

For more information, contact Scotchman Industries at 800-843-8844 or visit www.scotchman.com. (Jan. 2006)

SAM Helps Increase Sawing Productivity
DoALL Sawing Products, DesPlaines, Ill., has introduced SAM, the Solutions & Applications Manager, a free service to help companies maximize their sawing productivity. SAM is available to answer questions regarding sawing applications toll-free at 888-DoALLSAW or via the web site at www.doallsawing.com.

The SAM service can be used to inquire about the best blade for sawing a particular material. It can deliver information on the optimum feeds and speeds to produce the highest cutting rate or best surface finish. The service can determine which cutting fluid is best for the application. Or SAM can answer specific sawing questions.

For further information, contact Jim Carey at 888-DoALLSAW, ext. 61002 or E-mail jcarey@doall.com. (Jan. 2006)

Finishing Saw Stores
Up to 500 Parameters
The Model PCS-824021 finishing saw from Granco Clark, Belding, Mich., includes a precision sawing system, back gauge loader system, chip collection system with rotary valve and a precision measuring unit. The saw’s pneumatic clamping system grips the extrusion at both the back gauge and saw blade without marring the extrusion. THK slide guides exert even control to prevent flexing or guillotining of the clamp that can compromise the cut. The cutting stroke can reach 750 inches per minute and a return of 1,000 inches per minute. Back-gauge clamping allows the computer-controlled back gauge to achieve fast indexing and return speeds, with an advance up to 1,400 inches per minute and a return up to 2,000 inches per minute.

The saw has latches and safety interlocks to minimize blade change time and simplify maintenance. Equipped with an Allen Bradley programmable logic controller, the saw is capable of storing cutting parameters for up to 500 customer part numbers.

For more information, call 800-918-2600, or visit www.grancoclark.com. (Jan. 2006)