Since the circular saw was installed , Barrett Engineering Steel Ireland customers have reported that apart from receiving material a lot faster , the finish of the cut ends is of a much better quality than when the material is bandsawn . The C15 uses a mist lubrication system , so material is delivered to customers in a noticeably cleaner condition due to the absence of bandsaw swarf mixed with coolant on the surface of the cut pieces .
The machine at Maghaberry has a 12-position , chaintype infeed magazine separated by divider pins and a six-bin outfeed system with automatic cut piece sorting . The configuration allows minimal operator attendance during the day and lights-out running at the end of each shift , which according to the type of job can mean the machine runs for a few extra hours or right through the night .
Mr Sloan advised that overall , output is increased by 150 to 200 per cent due to the high level of automation and the extra cutting time available on the two bandsaws . Moreover , a lower level of operator attendance translates into more costeffective cutting of all grades of steel into billets from 8 mm to 2 metres long from stock ranging in diameter from 10 mm up to 155 mm .
The C15 is fitted with Kasto ’ s proprietary , top-end CNC system , ExpertControl , which not only oversees cut piece sorting but also has a multiple order programming capability to speed the fulfilment of customer orders .
Mr Sloan concluded , “ The KASTOvariospeed is the best automated circular sawing centre available on the market today . It is transforming our business , allowing us to compete more effectively on price and to deliver a better quality product . It is so efficient at cutting material that we have also invested in a new , 260-location cantilever racking system specifically to feed the machine efficiently .”. www . kasto . com
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