Avent Extrusion Steels & AVA Special Steels has invested in two new high-performance Gentiger bandsaws supplied by Prosaw. James Avent, director at Avent Extrusion Steels, says: “We can confidently say it’s the best investment we’ve ever made in our sawing capacity.”

Avent has used bandsaws for nearly 25 years since its inception, and the company has seen a wide range of machines come and go.

“The Gentigers have truly raised the bar,” sates Avent. “These saws have increased our cutting capacity by almost 20% in terms of size and, when paired with carbide-tipped blades, they cut up to five times faster than the machines they replaced.”

He continues: “This exceptional performance has enabled us to reduce our bandsaw count from seven machines down to five, without compromising output – in fact, quite the opposite. The Gentigers easily handle the workload of the previous four saws they replaced and still have more to give. Such a reduction not only streamlines our operations but also leads to significant energy savings, a vital factor given today’s energy costs and the growing emphasis on sustainability.”

Another stand-out attribute of the saws is their ability to cut tough materials while still delivering smooth surface finish and extremely flat cuts.

“We’re now able to saw material down to near-net sizes, which means less secondary machining and reduced waste. Combined with their ability to achieve remnant lengths as small as 7 mm, these bandsaws have brought a massive improvement to our material efficiency.”

In addition, the Gentigers feature energy monitoring capabilities, allowing Avent to track and record electricity consumption.

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