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HEM Saw H130 Bandsaw Machines
Gerald R. Harris founded HE & M, Inc. (HEM) in 1964. For fifty years, HEM Saw has maintained its reputation as the manufacturer of quality and durable bandsaw machines. HEM Saw remains a leader in the bandsaw industry, consistently setting the standard with more patented innovations than any other bandsaw manufacturer in the world. HEM manufactures more than 70 different models of production bandsaw. One of their most successful achievements is the H130 Series bandsaw machine. The cutting capacity for this series ranges from 16” x 16” W to 10” x 20” W when cutting shapes. All three use a 10hp motor with 2hp hydraulics. …
Materials Handling Affects Cutting Process
Materials handling is the process of loading, unloading, staging, and transferring of cutting materials. Different types of materials handling systems on bandsaw machines include power in and out feed roller conveyors, to cross- transfer systems, and the automated cut-to-weight systems. There are also sorting and ejection units. Some manufacturers will allow users to modify or upgrade materials handling systems on the bandsaw depending on the customers production needs. A solid materials handling system is important for any sawing operation: especially for fabricators that deal with bundles and large profiles. The primary use of a materials handling system is to assure …
Q905 Series Rip Portable Mill/Resaw Blade
The Q905 Series – Rip Portable Mill and Resaw Blade is a bandsaw blade that is primarily used for resaw purposes, ripping, and wood processing application. This blade is just one of the new materials that Sawblade.com has to offer. Resaw application is commonly found in wood shops. It is a process of cutting boards or logs into thinner pieces of material. Most woodworkers prefer using a bandsaw instead of a circular saw for most re-saw and/or wood cutting applications. Unlike a circular saw, a bandsaw does not cause kickback. Minimum loss and efficient cutting operation/ finish are achieved due to a bandsaw’s narrow …
The H90 Bandsaw Machine
The HEM H90 Bandsaw is a semi-automatic machine that will out-perform other bandsaws in many ways. The evolution of technology has played a large role in the evolution of bandsaw machines. HEM technicians used the latest technology to design the H90, which can be left to run unattended, making the operator’s job more efficient and productive. HE&M Saw (HEM) has completely eliminated the guesswork that used to be required to achieve productive and efficient cutting performance. Many cutting houses, machine shops, fabricators, and start-up steel warehouses are discovering the advantages of having modern equipment, which the HEM H 90 Bandsaw Machine provides. Standard features …
Sharpening Saw Blades
Sharpening bandsaw blades is a widely known and acceptable practice in both metal and wood cutting industries. It is applied, however, and almost exclusively, to the woodworking set. A primary problem encountered in the woodworking shop is dull saw blades. Objects encountered while cutting wood include nails, bullets, and other similar materials, all of which will help to dull a saw blade. These extractions from green wood cause damage on the edges of sharp teeth. Dull blade teeth aren’t useful and shouldn’t be utilized. Buying a new saw blade is an option, and so is sharpening the dull blade. There are two ways to …
Bandsaw Newbie-Refresher Course
A preventive safety course for bandsaw operators new to the machines as well as for those quite familiar with them. All bandsaw operators should possess adequate knowledge of mechanics, materials, and most important — safety — prior to any cutting procedure. Lack of experience combined with lack of knowledge will jeopardize not only the materials but the machine and worse, the machine operator. Every bandsaw machine offers various operating features, and before using any particular machine, it is important to be familiar and possess a minimum of confidence prior to operating. Aside from possessing thirty+ years of experience in a variety of shops and …
