Wet abrasive saw engineered for quality testing of foundry castings

June 28, 2012

The Kalamazoo Industries model K36 wet abrasive saw is designed for foundries that need to cut very large heat-treated castings for porosity inspection. The saw features a 50-HP motor driving a 36-in. abrasive wheel with an abrasive composition engineered for the specific alloy being cut. Gearmotor oscillation moves the saw arm slightly back and forth while cutting through the workpiece, resulting in a faster cut with no burning or distortion of the castings.

The abrasive saw has a 1.75-in. arbor; semiautomatic, air/oil, variable 0- to 12-FPM power downfeed for rapid feed advance; and a controlled, repeatable feed rate. The machine has a T-slot table for clamp fixturing and an air chain vise, with a jaw vise optional. Other options include an enclosed cabinet, side curtain guards, and an adjustable back fence for casting placement.