A range of swing-frame pivoting-bow bandsaws has been launched by Milton Keynes-based Kasto Ltd (
www.kasto.com).
As a large percentage of the parts used in the manufacture of the various models are identical, the saws are offered at attractive prices, says the company.
Called KastoMicut, the machines are designed for the accurate cutting to length and mitre cutting of tubes, sections and solid materials.
Four model variants are available: manual (P 2.6); manual clamping with hydraulic down-feed (E 2.6); hydraulically actuated clamping and down-feed (U 2.6); and fully automatic (A 2.6) with ballscrew-driven material feed, carbide blade guides and an optional chip conveyor.
These saws supersede six machine models in the KastoPractical and KastoFunctional series, compared with which they have higher-power motors and greater band tension, allowing a 50% increase in cutting force.
The feed rate is constant throughout, avoiding lost productivity due to the blade slowing towards the centre of the cut. Blade speed is steplessly variable from 20 to 120m/min, allowing a range of materials to be processed.
KastoMicut saws have a cutting range of 260mm for round stock and 310 x 260mm for flat stock. Mitre cuts are possible at continuously adjustable angles from -45to +60deg.
A torsionally rigid vibration-damped cast-iron frame provides support for the saw blade, ensuring top-level cutting quality, even in difficult-to-cutmaterials. Many accessories are available, including a rotary table to support the material.
The shortest cut length is 6mm, with a residual length of 15mm for manually cut pieces or 40mm in automatic operation, allowing users to make maximum use of their material. The cutting accuracy is 0.1mm per 100mm of height.