FMB Scorpio CNC Vertical Band Saw

The Scorpio CNC is designed for sawing longer cut lengths with opposing miter cuts. Scorpio's massive saw head tilts left and right at a full 60° and is controlled via a CNC unit. The Scorpio offers a material optimization feature as well as a rotary material positioning system. This allows the Scorpio CNC Sawing System to process opposing miter cuts while maintaining cut length. "When processing miter cuts, the optimizing software will eliminate waste and unnecessary cuts," said a company spokesperson. "The rotary material positioning system eliminates the need for multiple indexes normally required of saws with a gripper index system. The material is indexed to the cut length in one fluid motion, with no limitation of cut length. In addition, the remnant/drop end can be reduced to only 1-3/8 inch. Scorpio's optimizing software and rotary material positioning system together offer a highly efficient sawing system."

The saw head rotates on a 6" diameter shaft that is hardened and ground for durability. It is designed on a 3° cant for maximum sawing efficiency which, according to the company, translates into 20% faster sawing. The saw head travels on linear rails and has six linear guides for efficient power transmittal. There are dual controls for cutting pressure and rate of travel. The vertical saw head incorporates both top and bottom saw guides. The rigid saw blade guide system is composed of carbide guides and roller bearings. Two of the roller bearings support the backside of the saw blade. The moveable guide arm automatically adjusts to the size of the workpiece and the cutting angle. Once in position, the guide arm hydraulically locks to the dovetail way.

Scorpio's machine base is manufactured with heavy-duty welded steel in a torsion free construction. The basement houses a chip conveyor, hydraulic unit and reservoir for the cleaning unit. A large steel table incorporates the clamping system. The table has hardened replaceable wear strips - the clamping vise opens and closes on both sides to accommodate bent material.

The saw motor and inverter drive an efficient planetary reduction gear box that allows for a wide range of blade speeds (60-470 FPM). According to the company, the drive system is 95% efficient in turning HP into power so it delivers the optimal amount of torque to the saw cut to ensure quick and accurate cuts.

Scorpio CNC is equipped with a 7" color LCD screen that displays the machine's movements. The Scorpio's control can store up to 100 programs with each program containing up to 100 steps. The operator enters the quantity to be cut, the cut length and miter angles for each step in the program. The CNC control automatically calculates positioning of the material to reach the desired result. "Optimization reduces material loss due to set-up and uses fewer cuts to reach desired result on opposing angle cuts," said the spokesperson.

"The rotary material positioning system is exclusive to Scorpio," continued the spokesperson. "This unit eliminates issues with material gripper/shuttle feed units, such as long drop ends, multiple cycles and fixed floor requirements. The system is servo controlled for accurate cut lengths (0.001 inch per 12 inches of travel)."

For more information contact:

Pat Mooney, Inc.

502 S. Westgate

Addison, IL 60101-4525

630-543-6222

info@patmooneysaws.com

www.patmooneysaws.com