I think i can achieve that kind of accuracy only if i cut 1/2" aluminum stock and below. I have upcut circular saw and the blade thickness is 140 thous versus the bandsaw thickness of 20 thous. So every 20' length i will save plenty of $$$$. The m/c will have 2 clamps and driven by ballscrews, press against a floating spring slide and the other end press against the material stock. one clamp is fixed and the other mount on the 10" travel feeding slide and both clamp are in line. Not to worry about blade wander off, Ther are reasons why blade wander off, It's due to dull blade, Blade's guide or tension not right or cutting feed too fast. Since the CNC z-axis cutting feed and parts length are programmable it's looks like this will be a great machine where money cannot buy off the shelf.
The machine got to be light weight, When not in use i can put it up on the rack and free up the floor space. |