MEP Shark 331-1 NC Spider 5.0 – Automatic CNC Bandsaw

The MEP Shark 331 NC 5.0 spider, Electrohydraulic automatic bandsaw  which can also operate in semi-automatic cycle for cuts from 0° up to 60° left.

• Compact design
• CNC machine with a new controller: MEP 50 with Windows “CE” based. This new PLC has been specifically designed by MEP for the automation of its range of products
• 7” touch screen display operator interface and push buttons for all functions of the saw – controls all cutting parameters in real time, gives alarms/codes in real time
• band speed from 15 to 100 m/min adjusted with electronic inverter
• Latest generation hydraulic control unit, with high efficiency and low energy consumption
• Bar feeder with recirculating balls screw/nut and stepper motor (feed stroke length of 600 mm, that can be repeated in order to cut any length)
• Feeding vice cover with safety limit switch in case the operator opens the cover during the cutting cycle
• Cutting head and feeding vice positioning with joystick
• Automatic blade material detection
• Electronic blade tensioning
• Automatic adaptive shearing stress control system with servovalve mounted directly on the cylinder
• Continuous control of the blade rotation. In case the blade is jammed, automatically the machine will stop
• Adjustable rollers for bundle cutting
• Adjustable guides to unload cut pieces
• Extractable coolant tank with two electric pumps for lubricating the blade
• Emergency stop button