In industrial production processes, rod material is cut to length and machined into various designs by a range of industrial saws and other sawing machines. The different types of saw machines are categorised according to design and the tool used.
Hacksaws
Hacksaws for metalworking
The hacksaw, is a traditional mainstay and is available in a variety of sizes. This is a classic type of sawing tool and its blade is clamped into two openings on the opposite ends of a C-shaped structure. Its cut is intermittent and it features a working and idle stroke. As the blade returns, it lifts slightly to stop the cutting process.
Popular manufacturers of hacksaws include BEHRINGER, KASTO and KLAEGER.
Bandsaws
Bandsaws are highly efficient industrial saws. In addition to a low volume of waste, the processing speed possible on one of these automated saws is also a decisive factor in their popularity. There are various models available in the conventional style, as well as a selection of NC and CNC sawing machines.
Bandsaws feature a continuous cutting movement thanks to their O-shaped saw belt that glides between two wheels. However, this blade type means that the working area is restricted at one side. Bandsaws are available for industrial applications as vertical bandsaws and horizontal bandsaws.
Manufacturers of high-quality bandsaws include BAILEIGH, BEHRINGER, JAESPA and MEBA.
Circular saws
The circular saw is another saw that features a continuous cutting motion but it uses a circular shaped cutting disc with teeth along its circumference. Circular saws can therefore only perform straight cuts, but their cutting performance more than compensates.
Well-known manufacturers of circular saws include BEHRINGER, EPPLE, FORTE, KALTENBACH and OPTIMUM.
Mitre cuts are mostly required in duplicate, which is why this machine was developed. Double mitre saws belong to the circular- and cross-cut saw family. Using their two saw heads, they can create both mitre cuts in parallel on one workpiece.
Producers of high-quality double mitre saws include EISELE, ELU, RAPID and WEGOMA.
Separating machines
Although by definition not saws, separating machines can be used in the metalworking field as a type of saw thanks to their wide range of applications and the way they function.
Separating machines are available in a variety of designs for industrial use, however, they are primarily used to cut large numbers of metal profiles down to the same size. Dimensional accuracy, durability and speed are the key requirements of a metal separating machine. The machines basically consist of a rotating separating disc powered by a high-performance motor.
