Cut Off
For years, the cut off process has been one of the most dangerous areas of foundry operations. A W Bell Machinery have committed themselves to producing equipment that improves safety while delivering equal or better productivity.
A manually operated abrasive cut off saw, the MPS series is designed with the operator in mind. Unlike traditional methods of pushing the material into the wheel, the MPS machines present a safer alternative. The MPS gives the operator complete control of the cutting wheel from a safe position.
Not only does the MPS provide flexibility in movement and hydraulic height adjustment of the cutting wheel, the two-button safety circuit also protects the operator by ensuring the cutting wheel is only functional when the operator has both hands engaged on the controls and away from the wheel.
| Model | MPS30 | MPS40 | MPS50 |
| Power | 22 kW | 30kW | 37kW |
| Cutting wheel diameter (standard) | 400mm | 500mm | 600mm |
| Height adjustment | 350mm | 350mm | 350mm |
A perfect companion for the MPS Series Manual Power Saw.
The PCS20 power clamp utilises the pouring cup of the investment casting runner tree and can be designed to suit a wide range of cup sizes. Alternatively, a custom design can be provided to clamp any other consistent feature of the tree.
Once clamped, the tree can be rotated up to 360° to facilitate speed of alignment and adjustments of the tree for consecutive cuts without releasing the clamp jaws. A spring applied, hydraulic released brake secures the tree while cutting.
The optional rise/fall base gives the standard clamp a 254mm rise fall motion, as well as allowing the entire clamping head to slew around 90°. This additional motion allows for both panel and horizontal trees to be cut, while the extra height adjustment gives the operator flexibility to cut at their most comfortable height, or to enable large or complex castings to be manouvered more easily.
| Model | MPS40 EA | MPS50 EA |
| Power | 30 kW | 37kW |
| Cutting Work Area | 1800mm x 1800mm | 1800mm x 1800mm |
| Cutting wheel diameter (standard) | 500mm | 600mm |
| Heigh Adjustment | 800mm | 800mm |
| Power | 50HP |
| Cutting wheel diameter (standard) | 20in |
A rotary chuck option provides additional clamping options on the ACS50 machine.
Depending on the parts to be cut, some will fall onto the clamping table, while others
may fall outside of the clamping table envelope. These parts can be directed into a
catchment basket for collection via a front loading trolley.
A status light stack (red, green, orange) will display operation status of the machine,
including cycle running, fatal alarms and operator warnings.”
This can be extremely useful for applications where repetitive cuts are required and the
parts can be loaded and unloaded without moving the table axes.
The front sliding door can be pneumatically driven via twin buttons on the operator control station.
NoiseShield® 848F noise insulation panels will be fitted to cabinet sheetmetal components.
Linear bearing slide and hydraulic cylinder will be added to the chuck to allow it to
slide out of the machine for ease of loading and unloading.
| Power | 45 kW |
| Cutting wheel diameter (standard) | 600mm |
| Up/down movement | 600mm |
| Left/ right movement | 750mm |
| Fore/aft movement | 600mm |
| Table rotation | 360° |
| Fifth axis | 360° |
The fifth axis can be custom designed to suit particular runner design. Hydraulic
clamping can also be integrated into the fifth axis as required.
Work with larger parts? We can design based on your requirements.
Interchangeable cutting heads may be desirable if different sized wheels or different types of wheels need to be used. Through the use of different hydraulic motors, multiple cutting wheel speeds can be achieved. This is required for smaller abrasive wheels or diamond coated wheels which both need to run at faster RPM than the standard 24” abrasive wheel.
An integrated jib crane with 2000mm reach (approx 1000mm from work table centre) enables easy loading of the work piece. The jib is mounted to the top of the machine, allowing reduced jib length and preventing a floor mounted crane from interfering with machine access. Included is a 150kg hoist.
Stand alone dust collector units with spark arrester can be supplied with all necessary ducting. These units can also be integrated into the control system of the machine to ensure operation while cutting and provide feedback on error codes
The ACS850 cutting system provides maximum safety in a fully enclosed, manual or fully automated cutoff system. Dual joystick manual operation provides the operator with fast and efficient positioning of the part and cutting wheel, all from a viewing position directly in front of the work piece. Simplified programming and teach functions coupled with an ergonomically designed control panel streamline initial part setup. Multi axis servo control of all four axes of motion minimises manual tree positioning and ensures precision access to hard-to-reach gates, all while maintaining a high accuracy of results.
| Power | 50 HP or 37 kW |
| Cutting wheel diameter (standard) | 20in or 508mm |
| Table Rotation | 360° |
A manual bolt clamping unit is included for simple part clamping. Clamp positioning is fully adjustable and may be placed anywhere along the T-slot table according to part geometry.
A manual hose-down gun is integrated for ease of cleaning after cutting operations. Any loose abrasive material or metallic debris can effortlessly be expelled from the cutting area and collected by the micro-mesh filter located on top of the coolant tank.
Built around a massive 90kW power unit, the ACS775 has the power to perform. This fully automatic cut off saw has been designed to cut standard two sided investment cast runner panels. The programmable cycle allows the operator to set cut thickness, feed rate, cutting wheel speed and tree size to deliver the fastest cycle possible.
The horizontally mounted, depressed center abrasive cut off wheel is measured between cuts and speed is altered accordingly to maintain optimum edge speed of the wheel at all times. Fully enclosed, this machine contains all dust and hot sparks within the cutting area and allows the operator to perform other tasks during a cycle.
| Power | 90 kW |
| Cutting wheel diameter (standard) | 600mm |
| Width of tree (max) | 400mm |
The T10 specimen cutting machine enables fast, cool cutting of test specimens in a fully enclosed cabinet for ultimate safety. The hydraulic drive provides a smooth application of power and quick starting and stopping of the cutting wheel. With powered feed of the cutting wheel, a consistent feed rate is maintained reducing operator effort. The machine features a unique ‘joystick’ control of the cutting wheel, parts mounting table, clamp and large viewing windows, providing the operator with an unobstructed view of the workpiece and accurate cutting capabilities.
| Power | 9.5 kW |
| Cutting wheel diameter (standard) | 355mm |
| Pivot Range | 60° |
Hydraulic clamping may be intergrated for more secure part holding and to further reduce operator effort.
The T10 is designed to operate with a 14” cutting wheel although different sized wheels may be desired depending on the application. The adjustable backstops allow for cutting wheels as small as 10” to be used.
The laser line can be a valuable tool when lining up a cut. The 90° line generator displays the cutting path onto the part so that the operator can clearly see the projected cutting path.
The addition of a reciprocating table provides the flexibility required for longer cuts to be achieved. This increases the range of part sizes and geometries which can be cut using the T10.
A manual bolt clamping unit is included for simple part clamping. Clamp positioning is fully adjustable and may be placed anywhere along the T-slot table according to part geometry.
A manual hose-down gun is integrated for ease of cleaning after cutting operations. Any loose abrasive material or metallic debris can effortlessly be expelled from the cutting area and collected by the micro-mesh filter located on top of the coolant tank.
We understand and appreciate the uniqueness of each foundry operation. With over 30 years of experience in designing equipment specifically for foundries, we pride ourselves on delivering a solution that is right for your business.
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machines@bellmachinery.com
145 Abbotts Road
Dandenong South VIC
Australia, 3175
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