The VW18 is a vertical tilt head frame bandsaw designed to provide exceptional cutting performance.  It’s ability to miter cut up to 45 degrees left or right make it a great machine for fabrication jobs.  A hydraulically powered full stroke vise and operator friendly controls make job set-up quick and easy.  An optional hydraulically powered head swing provides additional operator convenience.

 

 

MACHINE CONSTRUCTION & FEATURES

 

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. 

Leveling bolts are located at corners of the machine.

The machine weighs a sturdy 2,800 lbs and comes equipped with a hydraulically controlled full stroke vise. Standard vise location is to the left of the blade, but can be specified for right hand mounting.  An optional second vise is also available.

 

The machine carries a 1” blade, which is driven by a 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 Wheels - 19” high quality cast iron wheels with heavy-duty wheel & gearbox shaft bearings.

 

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

 

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 with tension pressure readout gauge for consistent and proper blade tension. Allows for quick and easy untensioning for blade changing

 

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.  A wash down hose with spray gun is also mounted at the front of the machine for machine / parts wash down.

 

Hydraulic System - a hydraulic pump supplies system pressure. The system pressure through 3-position directional valves controls vising, head advance/retract, and the optional head swing functions. Hyd-Mech’s Direct Downfeed system provides easy adjustment of both head feed rate and cutting pressure

 

 

MACHINE CONSTRUCTION & FEATURES          

 

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 selector switches and 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.

 

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.

 

MACHINE 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.

 

Hydraulic Powered Head Swing – pushbutton actuated, hydraulically powered head swing.

 

Pop Up Feed Roller - hydraulically powered lift roller providing slight material lift and roller assistance for infeeding material.

 

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

 

Idler Roller Conveyors- Type I Conveyor: 26” wide x 38” 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.

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Powered Roller Conveyors - Type I Conveyor: 26” wide x 38” 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

• 1 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 will be required – contact Hyd·Mech for details/pricing)

 

Note: Conveyors available as standard or cantilevered 10’ sections.  Cantilevered sections have legs offset at one end to allow conveyor to butt up to machine table.  Standard style conveyor does not butt up to table.

MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS

 

CAPACITY                             - 18”wide x 22” high @ 90º          18” round

                                              - 18” wide x 14” high @ 45º         14” round

                                                                               

  

MITRING CAPABILITY            - 45 degrees left to 45 degrees right

BLADE DIMENSIONS                                                     - 1” x 16’

 

BLADE DRIVE                                                                - 5 HP

 

BLADE SPEEDS                                                             - 65 - 385 SFM

             

BLADE WHEEL DIAMETER                                             - 19 Inches

 

HYDRAULIC DRIVE                                                         - 1 HP

 

HYDRAULIC TANK CAPACITY                                      - 4 US GAL.

 

COOLANT TANK CAPACITY                                         - 12 US GAL.

 

VISE CONTROL                                                           - HYDRAULIC

 

TABLE HEIGHT                                                            - 34.5”

 

MACHINE WEIGHT                                                      - 2,800 lbs

 

MACHINE DIMENSIONS                              - 38” wide x 87” long x 92” high