Horizontal bandsaw HBE321A Dynamic

Auto-Feed-Control (AFC) automates the selection of the optimum cutting parameters. The material to be cut is selected from an extensive materials database. Based on the selected material and the saw band being used, the AFC automatically calculates the appropriate cutting speed and the ideal feed rate, and continuously adjusts the parameters during the cutting process. This improves cutting performance, cut quality and saw band service life, whilst reducing operational effort and set-up times. The sawing expertise incorporated into the AFC also reduces the need for training and enables even less experienced operators to achieve reproducible cutting results.

Behringer’s cutting pressure control system measures the cutting forces directly at the saw band and therefore responds with particular sensitivity. When cutting materials of varying cross-sections, pipes and profiles, it automatically adjusts the saw feed rate to the actual load on the saw blade. This prevents load peaks and unnecessary wear on the saw blade. This improves cut quality and has been proven to increase the service life of the saw blade by up to 25 per cent.

Thanks to modern drive technology, energy-efficient hydraulics and intelligent process control, the HBE321A Dynamic can reduce energy consumption by around 30 per cent compared with previous models. At the same time, Auto-Feed-Control (AFC) and the automatic adjustment of cutting parameters ensure efficient use of drive power and high cutting performance with low energy consumption. This reduces operating costs and improves the sustainability of production. Furthermore, under certain conditions, investments in energy-efficient production technology in Germany may be supported by government subsidy schemes.

The HBE321A Dynamic is suitable for cost-effective use in industry, the steel trade and metalworking. It is designed for precise batch and individual cuts across a wide range of materials – from solid material to tubes and sections, right through to metals and plastics that are difficult to machine.

Typical applications include:

• Cutting steel, stainless steel, aluminium and non-ferrous metals
• Sawing tubes, sections and solid material
• Series production with high demands on precision and cost-effectiveness
• Frequently changing single cuts with operator support from the control system
• Machining of varying material cross-sections and dimensions
• Use in the steel trade as well as in production and manufacturing facilities

The maximum cutting area is approximately Ø 320 mm for round material and 350 × 320 mm for flat material.

The HBE321A Dynamic is designed for a wide range of materials and is suitable for metals that are both easy and difficult to machine, as well as for plastics. Thanks to its high-performance sawing technology, it processes a wide variety of workpieces reliably and precisely – from tubes and sections to solid material. With the optional bundle clamping device, bundles of material can also be sawn economically and with process reliability. This makes the machine a versatile solution for a wide range of sawing tasks, suitable for both industrial manufacturing plants and the steel trade.

The robust grey cast iron saw frame dampens vibrations and ensures maximum stability during the sawing process. This enables higher cutting rates, more precise cuts and a longer service life for the saw band. Particularly when working with demanding materials such as stainless steel, titanium or nickel-based alloys, the high level of vibration damping improves both the quality of the cut and process reliability.

For frequently changing material cross-sections up to 320 mm in diameter, the Behringer HBE321A Dynamic is a particularly cost-effective solution. The integrated Auto-Feed-Control (AFC) automatically determines the optimum cutting parameters and adjusts the feed rate and cutting speed to suit the material and cross-section. This reduces set-up time and ensures consistent cutting results.

Dynamic cutting pressure control responds to changing material cross-sections, whilst the comprehensive material database facilitates rapid switching between different materials. The automatic guide arm adjustment also ensures optimum conditions when material widths change frequently.

For maximum flexibility, the HBE321A Dynamic combines a double vice for precise single cuts with an NC-controlled feeding gripper for efficient batch production. Thanks to the sturdy cast-iron saw frame and the precise guide system, not only structural steel but also demanding materials such as stainless steel, titanium or nickel-based alloys can be cut reliably and precisely.