Heavy-duty plate saws cut aluminum automatically

Behringer Saws Inc. has introduced the LPS series heavy-duty, electronically controlled, vertical production plate saws for automated cutting of aluminum, low-alloy, and high-tensile-strength solid materials.

The saws feature a main frame with a feeding mechanism that provides automatic positioning of plates or blocks via two parallel servo-driven units that feed the material to the blade. The feeding mechanism and roller conveyors are mounted on sectional inner and outer tables with hardened material supports at the cutting zone. Paired, adjustable hydraulic clamps provide secure workholding during sawing, and a laser measurement system on the saw frame detects workpiece ends for automated operation.

The saws’ infinitely variable downfeed rate monitors cutting force, which is displayed on the operator control panel.