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bandsaws OBVIOUSLY, bandsaw machines and bandsaw blade technology have made huge advances over recent years, but it does not mean that we can relax because there is still a lack of technology when it comes to machine control. It is the operators “experience” that decides what speed the blade runs at and the operators “experience” that decides the downfeed rate of the machine, which means it is the saw operator and not management that control production and the saw operator that dictates overheads in terms of blade life and blade costs. Danobat has introduced its new iSOFT control system to eliminate this factor. This new system allows companies to achieve maximum production rates together with optimum blade life with minimum input from the operator. By simply selecting different options from a very simple screen the machine works automatically with a higher reliability than any human being. Among different options the user can find variables such as: material grade, so once chosen among carbon steel, stainless steel, nimonic or non-ferrous materials, solid or tube, the machine will automatically set its own parameters in terms of cutting rates and blade speed and will continually adjust

itself, depending on the cross section of material and the blade condition. So, although at the moment the most important factor that influences cutting efficiency is the operator’s experience and it is the operator’s experience that decides the blade speed and the downfeed and also decides indirectly

about the blade life, this has now changed to a more scientific process thanks to Danobat.

Developing greater machine control

eliminates the guess work, but allows the operator to input a specific make of blade to ensure that the correct running-in procedure is being followed. The machine will also calculate the weight of each cut component and display that weight on the control console. The result of the iSOFT is maximum production and optimum blade life. Danobat – Spain Website: www.danobatgroup.com

While most material specifications are pre-programmed into the iSOFT, there are spare programs so that companies can add their own specific material groups, if required. Another unique feature is automatic “running-in” of a new blade, whether it be bi-metal, carbide or a new blade (futurible nueva cinta). This is an area that tends to be neglected and results in premature blade failures. With the Danobat system, it not only

Precision circular saw blades AKE is a manufacturer of circular saw blades with many years’ experience in development and production. Its customers include specialists from all fields of the metal processing industry. The company offers the technology and economic efficiency required to improve production processes sustainably. application of these circular saw blades is to be found with an average cutting range of 80mm for solid material, particularly where there are increased demands on the cutting edge quality and tolerances of the saw blade.

The blade is suitable for all thin-walled tubes and profiles, and provides high cutting quality by use of good guiding features and high material utilisation due to the thin kerf. The extremely small tooth pitch allows high feed rates and short cycle times. AKE Knebel GmbH & Co KG – Germany Fax: +49 7433 261 100

The ‘tubeExtreme cut’ precision circular saw blade represents another successful development from the long-established company – a product with jointed carbide tips and a very small tooth pitch of 4.5mm.

Wagner by AKE is a range of high- performance saw blades designed for cutting steel, non-ferrous metals and composite materials. The field of

Email: info@ake.de Website: www.ake.de

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