One of the most common band saws manufactured for use in CNC machine shops is the Hem H130 Pivot Band Saw Series . There are 3 models of Hem H130 Pivot Band Saw currently. The 3 pivot saws are the H130HM-1 , H130HA-9 , H130HA-C , proudly made in the U.S these saws are ideal for cutting a variety of smaller solids & shapes with the capacity range in 16″ x 16″ W (10″ x 20″ W Rectangle). These machines run with a 10HP motor and 2HP Hydraulics and take a 17’ x 1.50” x .050″ blade. That …
The Advantage of a Pneumatic Feed System over Hydraulic Feed System
One of the most significant systems that affect a band saw operation is the Feed System. This system is vital in achieving a high end quality production rate. Smooth operation depends on how a feed system works with the whole machine. A proper cut is achieved when the head of the saw steadily drops when it works its way ithrough cutting certain materials. This feature is critical to every band saw operation. There are various types of feed systems. The most common types of feed systems are the Hydraulic Feed System and Pneumatic Feed System. A hydraulic saw uses …
AF 2000 Coolant – What is it Best Used For?
Cutting Fluids or Coolants are lubricants, designed specifically for metal working and machining processes. There are various kinds of cutting fluids, which include oil, oil-water emulsions, pastes, gels, aerosols (mists), and air or other gases. They may be made from petroleum distillates, animal fats, plant oils, water and air, or other raw ingredients. Depending on context and on which type of cutting fluid is being considered, it may be referred to as cutting fluid, cutting oil, cutting compound, coolant, or lubricant. Most metal working and machining processes can benefit from the use of cutting fluid, depending on workpiece material. Common …
The Velox 530 DSA Band Saw
A name that is gaining popularity in the industry of late is the VELOX company of North Carolina. With more than 20 years of band saw production practice with SGS ISO 9001 certification, this company provides excellent results for metal cutting industries. Velox manufactures metal cutting band saw machines that can be used in a wide range of applications. Its cutting capacity can process large steel H beams and heavy steel mold forms. This machine comes in many different sizes – iincreasing it’s versitiity. Its smallest machine is a 13” heavy duty band saw, while its largest is a 20” …
What is a Carbide Band Saw Blade?
There are three types of band saw blades that most manufacturers and distributors carry — carbon blades, bimetal blades and carbide band saw blades. The last type could be the hardest saw blades which are ideal in the most demanding production cutting applications – at least those used in the steel industry. Diamond tipped blades are a current topic of conversations in some circles, but not one we will address here. Carbide band saw blades are highly engineered using the latest in blade technology. They are made by welding a ball of micro grained carbide which is a very …
When to Move Up From a Utility Band Saw to a Production Band Saw?
The basic tool that are commonly found in a workshop is a band saw machine. Its main use is to cut small to large materials such as wood, plastic, metal, etc; into straight, regular, irregular, or curved shapes of different sizes. Band saws, whether horizontal machines or vertical machines are divided into two categories depending on the sizes of the materials that they are cutting. These two categories are Utility Band Saws and/or Production Band Saws. Utility band saw machines are small to medium in size. These sized band saws usually sit on a bench, table or stand. They …
What Tooth Pattern Should Be Used When Cutting Tubing
Cutting tubing is a very common application for any type of band saw machine. Companies that provide services for tube cutting or normal band saw users ensure that the cutting results are square and precise. That is why correct equipment like proper band saw machine set up and blade use is needed for a success of this type of cutting operation. Band saw blades are manufactured in different style and tooth patterns. The selection of a correct tooth pattern for a band saw blade in a cutting application as described is one of the most important elements affecting cutting …
What Tooth Pattern Should I Use in Cutting Solids?
In metal cutting band saw machines, when cutting solids like bundles, structural steels, channels, and beams, the tooth pattern or the arrangement of the cutting portion of the saw blade should be considered. Saw blades have different tooth patterns which are applicable and suited for certain types of materials. Every material being cut should have the appropriate tooth pattern for the blade to maximize its use. The correct tooth pattern is determined by the thickness on the cross section of the material to be cut. There should be a minimum of three teeth in the work at all times, …
The Trajan 812 Horizontal Band Saw
The Trajan 812 utility semi automatic band saw machine is capable of performing cutting operations on a variety of round, rectangular, structural and tubular stocks. The basic saw is divided into two sections: the machine base and the blade frame. The machine base supports the blade frame and the saw vise. It contains the coolant tank, coolant pump, electrical control enclosure, feed cylinder and the length gauge. The blade frame contains the band wheels, band blade, blade drive gear box and motor, adjustable blade guide arms, blade guide, chip brush, blade tensioning system and the operator’s control station. The Trajan …
The Hyd Mech S20 Band Saw
When it comes to band saw machines, Hyd Mech is one of the best known and leading band saw machine manufacturers in the world. Hyd Mech is a company that carries various selections of band saw machines from Horizontal and Vertical; including Automatic and Semi-Automatic machines. The company started with the vision of a one man; a Polish immigrant and engineer named Stan Jasinski. He founded Hyd Mech Company in 1978 in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada. Hyd-Mech’s best-selling band saw machine is the Hyd Mech S20. The Hyd Mech S20 band saw is one of the metal cutting machines …
