The Edmo Group – specialists in aluminium extrusion profiles, aluminium fabrication and powder coatings – has recently purchased a Mecal SW453 Reverse double mitre saw from Addison Saws.

Edmo operates out of two locations – Ross-on-Wye and Wednesbury – and it was the need to further increase and improve upon its current mitring process that prompted the purchase of the new double mitre saw.
“The amount of mitring operations we have to apply are extensive,” states managing director David Ashton, “and looking at key ways in which we can improve that process, as well as increase productivity, is key for us as we look to further our impact on a competitive market. We were highly impressed with the capabilities of the Mecal and saw for ourselves how the machine handled complex operations, which in turn led us to make the purchase. In addition, we were very pleased with how smoothly the installation and commissioning of the Mecal proved to be.”
The Mecal is a double mitre saw with pneumatic positioned inward/outward tilting heads that offer a range of -22.5° to +135°, together with mechanical stops for intermediate angles. A large sector plate ensures accurate angle settings, with default positions set at 90° and 45°. The control system with graphical display and its USB data storage is easy to use for either quick random cuts or pre-programmed cuttings.
“Edmo’s strength lies in its ability to project manage complete turnkey supply solutions and, although it’s early days, we are confident that the Mecal will no doubt lead to increased productivity across our aluminium extrusion division,” says Ashton.
For further information www.addisonsaws.co.uk

Meba Saw has introduced the MEBAmat 330, an automatic straight-cutting bandsaw with 330 mm capacity. Available in the UK from ADS Precision, its carbide-compatible power package means the saw is designed for cutting solid bar, tubes and profiles, even from hardened, difficult-to-cut materials.

The saw runs continuously for single or multi-shift operations, whether operating two shifts, or unmanned three-shift operations. This fully enclosed saw is compact and practical. It saves space, has a larger machine door with a gas damper to keep it safely open, and allows easier access to faster blade changes and bandsaw maintenance. What’s more, Meba says that it does not sacrifice operator safety. The Plexiglas cut-outs allow safe observation and monitoring of the sawing process, while swarf and chips are prevented from exiting the machine envelope.
According to the company, a key feature of the saw is its ease of use. There is a material database in the controller which produces cutting values. With its search function, the material can be selected (length, width and other dimensions) before a saw blade and optimal cutting values are recommended. The operator can store cutting jobs with the saw’s memory function, while the machine can also import sawing programs from CAD.
The MEBAmat 330 is designed to offer solid, smooth, accurate cutting with its ball leadscrew feeding and latest linear ball guideways. Additional options include laser-monitored height detection and material width collision detection.
For further information www.adsprecision.com