Application of metal band saws in mechanical construction
In the field of mechanical construction, from mining equipment to engineering machinery, from agricultural machinery to special vehicles, the cutting efficiency and precision of metal materials directly affect the performance and manufacturing cost of equipment. With its high adaptability, low loss and intelligent characteristics, metal band saws are gradually replacing traditional cutting processes and becoming the “core weapon” of mechanical construction equipment manufacturing.
Typical application scenarios of metal band saws
The field of mechanical construction involves a large number of heavy, special-shaped and high-strength metal component processing. Metal band saws are particularly outstanding in the following scenarios:
1.Manufacturing of core components of construction machinery
Track plate and roller cutting: Track plates of equipment such as excavators and bulldozers need to withstand extreme impact. Metal band saws can accurately cut ultra-high-strength alloy steels such as 40CrMnMo, with a sawing seam of only 1.8mm, and material loss is reduced by 30%.
Hydraulic cylinder barrel processing: For hydraulic cylinder barrels with an aspect ratio of more than 20:1, metal band saws can stably cut through a double-column structure, and the end face verticality reaches 0.05mm/m, which directly meets the requirements of precision honing.
Boom and arm forming: A factory of Sany Heavy Industry uses a CNC band saw to achieve one-time cutting of 20-meter-long steel beams, and the processing efficiency is more than 3 times higher than that of flame cutting.
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2.Production of wear-resistant parts for mining machinery
Crusher jaw plate cutting: High-hardness materials such as manganese steel (ZGMn13) are prone to thickening of the hardened layer due to thermal cutting. The cold cutting process of the band saw can maintain the toughness of the material and extend the service life of the jaw plate by 15%-20%.
Conveyor chain link processing: For mass-produced chain link parts, the automated band saw machine cooperates with the mechanical arm to load and unload materials, achieving continuous cutting of more than 200 pieces per hour, with an accuracy error of ≤±0.2mm.
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3.Special vehicle chassis manufacturing
Armored vehicle bulletproof steel plate processing: Military or mining vehicles need to cut multi-layer composite armored steel plates. Metal band saws use variable frequency speed regulation to adaptively adjust cutting parameters to avoid interlayer peeling.
Crane main beam cutting: XCMG uses a gantry band saw to complete the cutting of a single box beam with a length of 28 meters and a cross-section of 500mm×300mm, shortening the construction period by 40%.
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Technical advantages: Double breakthrough in efficiency and precision
Compared with traditional plasma cutting and laser cutting, metal band saws have the following advantages in the field of mechanical construction:
| Dimensions | Metal band saw | Traditional process shortcomings |
| Material adaptability | Can cut all metals with hardness below HRC60 | Laser cutting has poor effect on highly reflective materials (such as aluminum and copper) |
| Energy cost | Power consumption is only 1/5 of plasma cutting | Plasma cutting gas is expensive |
| Environmental friendliness | No smoke, no slag, supports dry cutting | Flame cutting produces a lot of harmful gases |
| Support for complex working conditions | Can be deployed on the construction site | Fixed equipment depends on the factory environment |
Typical case: In a tunnel boring machine manufacturing project, an intelligent metal band saw was used to process a 2-meter-diameter shield machine cutter support ring. The single-piece cutting time was reduced from 12 hours to 4 hours, and the scrap rate was reduced from 8% to 1.5%.
Metal band saws are reshaping the metal processing ecology in the field of mechanical construction with their characteristics of “efficiency, precision and flexibility”. From workshops to construction sites, from standard parts to special parts, this technology not only reduces manufacturing costs, but also promotes a leap in the performance of engineering equipment. In the future, with the deep integration of intelligent and sustainable technologies, metal band saws may become the core engine of the “smart manufacturing revolution” in the field of mechanical construction.
| Technical Specifications| Model | CH-1000 |
| Cutting capacity 0° (flat) (length x width) | 1000*1000 mm |
| Cutting capacity 0° (round) | 1000 mm |
| Cutting capacity 0° (square) | 1000*1000 mm |
| Cutting speed infinitely variable | 15~60 m/min(inverter) |
| Stop length(single stroke) | N/A |
| Accuracy of the feeding(single feeding) | ±0.2 mm |
| Saw blade size | 67×1.6×9820 mm |
| Saw blade tension type | Hydraulic |
| Workbench height | 560 mm |
| Motor rating main drive | 11 kw |
| Motor rating of hydraulic feed | 3.75 kw |
| Overall dimensions (length x width x height) | 4560x2170x3040 mm |
| Weight(NET WEIGHT) | 9200 kg |
If you are also in the field of mechanical construction industry, need to cut large steel structures, process complex special-shaped components or need to process high-strength materials, and are looking for a suitable metal band saw machine, welcome to consult Shanghai Antis. We are an experienced band saw equipment supplier with rich experience in mechanical equipment manufacturing and application, and can provide you with professional technical support.