TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

	Straight Head		3 Degree Cant Head
Capacity	Rectangular (w x h)	Round	Rectangular (w x h)	Round
90°	18”wide x 22” high	18”	18”wide x 20.75” high	18”
45°	18” wide x 15” high	15”	18” wide x 14” high	14”
60°	18” wide x 10.25” high	10.25”	18” wide x 9.5” high	9.5”

Mitering Capability:	30 degrees left to 30 degrees right
Blade Size:	1.25” x 16’ 3”
Blade Drive:	5 HP
Blade Speed:	65 - 385 SFM
Blade Wheel Diameter:	19 Inches
Hydraulic Drive:	.5 HP
Hydraulic Tank Capacity:	4 US GAL.
Coolant Tank Capacity:	12 US GAL
Vise Control	HYDRAULIC
Table Height:	36.5”
Machine Weight	2,800 lbs
Dimensions ( w x l x h):	36” x 94.5 x 96”
Machine Power Requirements:	240 Volt 3 phase (Other voltages require auto - transformer not supplied)

MACHINE CONSTRUCTION & FEATURES

Machine Base - The machine base is designed and produced with electro-welded steel components for maximum rigidity and support.  The saw head carriage is guided by high quality linear ways and bearings.  A 12-gallon coolant tank is built into the base.
 
In Manual mode  - the control interface displays blade speed, blade tension. All powered functions can be controlled through the manual switches and pushbuttons.

In semi-automatic mode - the interface displays blade speed, LED Readout for the band tension, feed rate, and number of pieces cut. In this mode, the vises open and shut automatically, blade starts, material is cut and the blade retracts/shuts off automatically. The display can be set to display information in several different languages.

Saw Head        Manually positioned Easy Swing head frame. Precise positioning from 60º left to 60º right with easy to read angle scale and is equipped with stops at 60o

5 HP Motor -        Heavy-duty gearbox and 5 HP, AC inverter drive controlled motor.  Blade speed is easily adjusted from the control console and the wide range of available band speeds allows for efficient cutting of many types of material.

Blade Drive -    The blade drive motor is controlled by a Mitsubishi AC inverter drive.  Provides smooth operation and infinite adjustment from 65 to 385 sfm.

Head Feed System- Dual hydraulic control with feed rate and feed force adjustments.

Blade Wheels - 19” high quality cast iron wheels with heavy-duty wheel & gearbox shaft bearings.

Adjustable Head Cant -3 Degree Canted head (NEW Adjustable Saw head that can cut at 90 deg and be adjusted to cut at 3 deg cant) – the machine is capable of cutting with the saw head at 90 degrees and the saw head with a 3 degree cant. The Quick Change Column is standard on the new VW18 Series II. This feature allows the saw head column to be set either upright at 90 Deg or at a 3° forward cant.  

Blade Guides - Replaceable carbide insert guides housed in two heavy duty guide arms provide cut accuracy of  + / -   .002” per linear inch of material.  A mechanically adjusted idler side guide arm allows for easy adjustment for proper guide arm spacing.

Vising Full stroking hydraulic vise.

Powered Blade Brush - Driven off the blade drive wheel the 3” wire brush keeps the blade gullets clean, helping to maximize blade performance and life.

Blade Tensioning – Mechanically adjusted blade tensioning. Allows for quick and easy un-tensioning for blade changing. LED Band tension is located on the control panel.

Coolant System - A centrifugal pump immersed in the 12-gallon coolant reservoir delivers ample coolant flow through carbide faced and nozzle guides. A flow cock is present for coolant quantity adjustment. 

Hydraulic System - A hydraulic pump supplies system pressure. The system pressure through 3-position directional valves controls vising, head advance/retract.

Hyd-Mech’s DDF System -
Provides easy adjustment of both head feed rate and cutting pressure. Machine sawing chart provides proper blade speed, tooth pitch, feed rate and feed force recommendations. Saw head control includes fast approach control feature for quick set ups.

Electrical System - The electrical control components are housed in a compartment in the front of the machine.  The operator manual switches are conveniently located on an articulating console positioned at the front of the saw.  Components and wiring are neatly laid out and labeled for easy troubleshooting.

Controls - Conveniently located on an articulating console on the front of the machine, the interface pushbuttons allow the operator to manually control all machine functions including emergency stops.

Blade Breakage Switch – Function of the blade tension pressure gauge/switch, will shut the machine off when the blade breaks during operation.

OPTIONAL FEATURES

Overhead Bundling - Hydraulically powered overhead clamp that moves down on the material from above.  Its downward (clamping) and upward (unclamping) movement are controlled and timed with the opening and closing of the side vise.  Very effective, and necessary for bundle cutting various materials.  Can also be effective in dampening of cutting vibration. (Capacity limited to 12” at 90 degrees, 6 “ at 45 degrees)

Variable Vise Pressure - Allows for adjustment of the clamping pressure of vise(s).  Recommended for thin wall tubing and other light material applications where standard vise pressure may deform the material.

Mist Lubrication System – Air mist system providing blade lubrication and cooling.  Alternative to standard flood system.

Optional Second Main Vise

Idler Roller Conveyors - Type I Conveyor: 26” wide x 34.5” high   
Maximum Workload – 5,000lbs

• Available in 5’ or 10’ lengths. Welded in butt couplers allow sections to be bolted together to form longer lengths as necessary.

Powered Roller Conveyors - Type I Conveyor: 26” wide x 34.5” high
Maximum Workload – 5,000lbs

• Available in 5’ or 10’ lengths.
• Welded in butt couplers allow sections to be bolted together to form longer lengths as necessary
• Includes gearbox, drive sprockets, and chain.
• 3 position, forward/stop/reverse control with choice of variable speed control (0-60 fpm) or fixed speed (60 fpm), mounted on remote pedestal with 10’ chord
• .5 HP VFD is synchronized with machine shuttle movements on automatic machines

(NOTE: If more than 30’ of powered sections are to be coupled together, extra drive capability may be required – contact Hyd-Mech for details/pricing)