The
new sawing technology is not a rework of the pull-through, non-clamping, part
throwing saws of the 1950's.These saws are safer, quieter, easier to set up for
pivot and tilt angles, and are easier to maintain. Added to this are the requirements
for a cleaner and safer saw which can be used by a newly hired, lower skilled
employee. Shop owners are looking for their sawing equipment to do more than ever
before. They often ask,"How do we cut sawing time without sacrificing quality?"
" What kind of sawing system does this and at what cost?" Today's sawing equipment
provides the answers to these questions. Coupled with the technology, today's
saws have greater capacities, increased cutting speeds and superior finishes.
It is these increased sawing capabilities that meet the requirements of any application.The
spectrum is further widened with the availability of material handling and measuring,
chip collection, clamping/fixturing systems and other optional equipment. Throw
in the wide variety of saw blades available today, and a sawing system can easily
be designed for any job. The costs for these systems are equally variable. An
old machine may still do a good job and have it's place in the shop, but it's
performance needs to be measured against what is in the market today. Like the
veteran pitcher who can still pitch but has 'lost a little off his fast ball',
a machine has a limited career. We have quoted and sold sawing systems to our
customers that have saved up to 75 percent in part cycle time. The savings can
be tremendous and the return on investment can be measured in months as opposed
to years. Cutting corners and making due with what you have or selling for equipment
that is not meeting the competition is counter productive. Why not provide the
latest technology to the sawing department and achieve the efficiency and quality
today's equipment can deliver? Otherwise, you may be 'penny wise-pound foolish'.
*this
report is based of non-ferrous metals
