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Hydmech H-18A Automatic Dual Post Horizontal Band Saw

Fully automatic NC feed band saw Horizontal 457 x 457mm capacity

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NZ Prepared, installed and supported nationwide by Scott Machinery.

Rectangle capacity (WxH) 457 x 457mm
Round capacity 457 mm
Square capacity 457 x 457mm
Blade size 5842 x 41mm
NZ owned Since 1989
Industry people Practical machine advice
Auckland + Christchurch Two support hubs
Nationwide support Installation, training & service
Parts & accessories Large local range

Product overview

About this machine.

Fully automatic NC feed band saw Horizontal 457 x 457mm capacity

Quality Canadian Manufacturing

Key features

  • One piece design – no alignment necessary
  • Spilt front vise allows for short remnant length
  • Cast iron shuttle features automatic multi-indexing up to 863 mm in a single stroke with automatic kerf compensation.
  • Cast iron guide arms. The idler side guide arm is mechanically connected to the front vise moveable jaw for proper guide arm spacing at all times.
  • Hydraulic positive down feed
  • Blade chamber separates material from cut part
  • 7.5 kW VFD. True direct blade drive – no belts/pulleys
  • Full capacity, full stroking hydraulic vises
  • High resolution feed rate valve allows for constant feed rate when cutting special alloys
  • Cast iron band wheels
  • Automatic PLC control programmable up to 99 jobs with 5 in queue.
  • Replaceable blade brush
  • Robust steel base
  • Automatic chip removal auger
  • Easy access electrical panel and hydraulics

Blade breakage switch

  • Hydraulic band tensioning with digital readout
  • Hydraulic carbide guide tensioning
  • Hardened, replaceable wear plates
  • Safety door interlocks
  • Flood coolant with wash down hose
  • Work light

Key features

  • Full capacity hydraulic overhead bundling
  • Variable vise pressure
  • Blade deviation
  • Mist lubrication
  • Out of stock switch
  • Pedestal control
  • Roller discharge table
  • Vertical alignment rollers
  • Laser light
  • Idler conveyors
  • Powered conveyors

Published data

Specifications

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Rectangle capacity (WxH) 457 x 457mm
Round capacity 457 mm
Square capacity 457 x 457mm
Blade size 5842 x 41mm
Blade drive 7.5 kW VFD
Blade speed range 15 - 110 m/min
Machine weight 3855 kg
Table height 787 mm
Floor size (LxWxH) 3225 x 2248 x 2350mm

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