Simonds Saw data program supports Industry 4.0 initiatives

Fitchburg, Mass.-based Simonds Saw, a manufacturer of band saw blades and files, has announced today that its Germany-based partner WESPA® has introduced the ability to produce instant blade-to-machine data transfer of machine-specific cutting parameters for its Individual Performance Cutting (IPC) custom band saw blades program. This instant data transfer technology directly supports the Industry 4.0 concept.

Using a mobile device and scanning a QR code on the saw blade or blade box, saw operators can point the scan to the machine to transfer a complete, unique data set so the machine can begin cutting.

The IPC program uses a band saw blade simulator to improve sawing productivity up to 60 percent by improving the performance, productivity, and ROI of a user's sawing operation, states the company. The simulator enables a user to model their sawing application and compare the results obtained with conventional saw technology to unique blade/tooth configurations designed specifically by Simonds/WESPA for the user’s application.