Automatic Sawing of Heavy Materials

The KASTOwin F 10.6 fully automatic band sawing machine from KASTO, Inc. (Export, PA) is now available with a moveable material support table to easily and reliably feed in and position heavy, bulky stock, such as ingots, permanent molds, materials with pre-forged geometries, large tools or offset shafts – a versatile, robust and economical standard solution for a wide range of sawing applications. The KASTOwin F 10.6 has a cutting range of 1,000 mm x 1,060 mm and is particularly suitable for steel manufacturers, steel traders and large-scale toolmakers.

The support length of the table is 2,600 mm, and the table has a travel distance of 3,700 mm and a bearing capacity of up to 18 tons. It can travel at a speed of up to 3 meters per minute and do so with exceptional positional accuracy. The table is moved in the longitudinal direction by two linear guides, each equipped with four lubricated linear roller bearings. Precision feed is achieved by means of a zero-play ball screw spindle, while a hydraulic horizontal vice mounted on the outfeed side of the saw band holds the workpiece in place. This saw excels thanks to its robust steel construction, a cutting accuracy of ±0.1 mm per 100 mm of cutting length, as well as cutting speeds of up to 150 meters per minute.

An extensive range of accessories for the KASTOwin F 10.6 is available, including a laser to depict the projected cutting trajectory, a travelling hydraulic horizontal vice at the end of the table, support surfaces with wearing plates and infrared remote control. A wide range of individual stop, alignment and clamping devices are also available for the saw.

KASTO, Inc., 3002 Venture Court, Export, PA 15632-8949, 724-325-5600, www.kasto.com.