Leading service centre opts for MEP saws

A major national service centre with 24 branches across New Zealand turned to Scott Machinery, the local distributor of Italy-based MEP saws, to replace two of its ageing bandsaw machines. The supplier provides a comprehensive range of structural steel, iron, plate products and steel profiles in order to meet the requirements of demanding new building designs.

Following a series of negotiations and visits to understand the customer’s needs – namely a high level of safety, precision and technology while executing cuts on mainly structural and stainless steel products – a recommendation was put forward for a Shark 350 NC HS 5.0 and Thor 860 bandsaw.

The Shark 350 NC HS 5.0 belongs to the range of MEP automatic bandsaws. Being dual-column and electrohydraulic, and executing 0° cuts on structural, stainless and alloy steels, solids and profiles, this sawing machine is suitable for both large size production batches, even on multiple work shifts and cuts in series in continuous cycle on a wide range of metals.

This structurally heavy-duty, silent and safe sawing machine was designed to also execute bundle cuts up to 350 x 350 mm, thus being versatile and able to solve the wide range of cutting needs relating to modern workshops. In this case, the customer decided to purchase three sawing machines and equip them with a spray mist system, blade deviation control device, hydraulic overhead bundlings and Kit IOT – Industry 4.0.

The Thor line is made up of dual-column semi-automatic band sawing machines designed for heavy-duty works and characterised by large cutting capacities. In this case, the customer chose the Thor 860 model, which executes 0° cuts of structural steels with size up to 860 x 860 mm.
For further information www.mepsaws.it

What machines are required for a workshop?

One of the questions that Selmach Machinery often hears is: “what machines do I need for a fabrication workshop?” Clearly, the machinery needs of customers can vary greatly, so it is difficult to choose a one-size-fits-all set-up. However, Selmach has put together a guide of the key pieces of equipment worthy of consideration. These include welding machines, pillar drills, steelworkers, roller tracks and bandsaws.

According to Selmach, a bandsaw can achieve a lot of cutting requirements. The company can offer bandsaws in a large variety of specifications, with choices varying depending on the level of automation and maximum cutting capacity required.

For those starting out on a budget, Selmach offer its Sterling Swift range of bandsaws. The Sterling 210 is the most economical saw in the company’s entire range, but still delivers industrial-grade cutting. With 190 x 150 mm for the widest cut, Selmach says it is suitable as a first saw. Featuring a gravity-downfeed, users can set the saw to cut and carry on with other tasks.

Alternatively, for a bit more future-proofing, the company recommends its Bianco ranges. The Bianco 280 MS and 420MS are heavy-duty Italian-made bandsaws. The series features many more options, including larger capacities and increased automation.

For companies doing something more specialist, such as setting up in the structural steel market, Selmach’s Sterling DGSA range may prove better. These heavy-duty, pivot-action, saws are suitable for cutting large steel beams, with features such as hydraulic vices and double mitring.
For further information www.selmach.com

Norbar welcomes new managing director

Norbar Torque Tools’ outgoing managing director, Andrew Lobo, was the first non-Brodey to run the company in over 75 years and his choice was a great one by parent company Snap-on. Lobo now returns to a promotion in the US, but will remain in contact as a customer of Norbar in his new Snap-on role. Incoming managing director John Reynertson has held a variety of roles in Sturtevant Richmont over the past 36 years, including president. Sturtevant Richmont is a US designer and manufacturer of torque wrenches and torque control solutions. The company is also under the ownership of Snap-on.
For further information www.norbar.com

Middle East’s largest manufacturing showcase

The 18th edition of SteelFab (Sharjah, 9-12 January) will be the largest showcase of its kind in the region with the presence of leading global manufacturers. SteelFab will also feature a two-day conference where prominent industry names will present new technology and discuss the changing nature of the steel fabrication sector. The previous in January 2022 hosted more than 150 exhibitors, succeeding in attracting 6000 trade visitors from 42 countries.

Sultan Shattaf, sales and marketing director at Expo Centre Sharjah, says: “The primary demand drivers for the fabrication industry are core industries such as construction and oil and gas, but new and emerging sectors like aerospace and automotive are also triggering growth. Besides, advancements in the field of robotics and automation tools are emerging as another factor for the expansion of the metal fabrication market.”
For further information www.steelfabme.com

A new side to Vollmer sharpening machines

Vollmer recently launched its next-generation saw blade sharpening and servicing machines, the CS860 and CSF860. Here, the company explains the new CSF860 technology for the side grinding of circular saw blades in more detail.

With a new foundation, construction, frame, software and hardware, the new CSF860 is an entirely different machine from its predecessor, the CHF270. As with all machines in the Vollmer portfolio, the foundation blocks of all product developments are flexibility, productivity, reliability and quality.

As a baseline statistic, the CSF860 is 2-4% more productive than the previous CHF270, which is a result of the machine’s kinematics and design. Users can also add up to 20% cycle time savings derived from new software updates that precisely calculate the grinding area and eliminate ‘air cutting’.

In addition, there is a new saw carrier and R2 axis for the flange management system that eliminates 10-15 minute changeover times between different blade types. It is possible to eliminate the manual measuring of 2 to 3 minutes per saw blade with the new measurement and calibration system, which also eradicates the 25+ seconds of non-productive grinding wheel calibrating and checking.

While these statistics typify just a few of the cycle time and automation benefits, energy consumption has been reduced by more than 10%, while the new construction introduces ergonomic features for the operator, such as a ‘deep cut’ door that opens further than before. This gives the operator greater access to the work envelope, and for heavy blades that may need lifting via an overhead gantry, the new door design also opens at the top for overhead access.
For further information www.vollmer-group.com