Speed Range
50 – 450 fpm (15 – 137 m/min) infinitely variable speed drive system.
Front-Mounted Speed Control
Allows blade speed to be adjusted from operator’s control station.
Feed Range
0 – 250 lbs. (113 kgf) infinitely variable with control on operator’s panel and Automatic Column Return. Column feed is mechanical with Amada Machinery America, Inc. clutch power feed.
T-Slotted Work Table
Work area 24.25” x 33” (616 mm x 838 mm); Table height 38” (965 mm); Two machined T-slots.
Wheel Diameter
19” (482 mm), cast iron wheels.
Blade Break/Stall Detection
Standard equipment shuts off machine in the event of blade breaking or stalling.
Miter Cutting
Column and blade tilt up to 60° right and left of vertical; work always stationary. Manual tilt is standard with Sure-Lock and Built-in protractor. Electric Power tilt is optional.
Saw Column
Amada Machinery America, Inc. patent pending Quick Change Column is standard on all machines. Allows column to be set either non-canted (default) or at a 3° forward cant (as requested). Column travels on re-circulating linear ball bearing rails.
Quick-Action Vise
Maximum opening 18” (457 mm). Jaws can be shifted to either right or left side of blade. Jaws are 6” (152 mm) high, 12” (305 mm) wide. Please specify if standard left hand, or right hand entry by request.
Saw Feed Stops
Adjustable stops can be pre-set to stop advance of the saw head and return of blade and to stop motor at any location within the 18” (457 mm) travel of the blade.
Coolant System
Built in with Flood system, available with added optional drop lubrication system. (Requires compressed air connection - Option Code ML2). Controlled by on-off selector switch at operator’s station. Tank capacity 21 gallons (79 liters).
Flushing Hose
Washes chips from hard-to-get-at places reducing clean-up time.
Power Chip Brush
Together with blade wipers and flood coolant keep blade teeth free of chips.
Carbide Guide System
Solid carbide post design equipped with Patent Pending Amada Machinery America, Inc. Easy Load Guide Blocks. Upper and lower guides have preloaded carbide faced back-up blocks to support back edge of blade.
Blade
15' 4" (4674 mm) long x 1.25" (32 mm) wide, .042" (1.07 mm) thick.
Blade Tension
Blade tension ratchet stops automatically at factory pre-set, 40,000 psi (A compressed air
Motors
Main; 5 H.P. (3.75 kW), 1800 RPM, totally enclosed fan cooled. Coolant Pump; 1/8 H.P.
(.1 kW) totally enclosed motor-built-in integrally. Available voltage: 208 volt, 230 volt, or
460, 3 phase, 60 Hz. Voltage must be specified when ordering.
Controls
IEC fused disconnect switch and magnetic motor starters with overload and low-voltage protection. Power supply provides low voltage (24 volts DC) control to all push buttons at operator’s control panel and machine lighting circuits. PLC control and drives mounted in moisture-tight compartment with vibration isolation mountings. Electrical Equipment conforms to National Electrical Code NFPA 79. The Electrical Control Panel is U.L. Labeled E56388.
OPTION DESCRIPTIONS
Product
Short Description
Product Description
VT4555M
(8-Mark-III)
Metal Cutting Band Saw
ALL-MECHANICAL, UNIVERSAL, METAL CUTTING, BANDSAW MACHINE
Marvel Classic
Color Scheme
Also available in “Marvel Classic” color scheme for additional charge (see options sheet).
Blade
Eagle Beak VTR
Eagle Beak VTR blade 15' 4" long x 1.25" wide, 3/6 tooth pitch. This is the standard blade that is included with machine purchase and you have the option to order more. PURCHASE 10 OR MORE BLADES WITH YOUR INITIAL BANDSAW PURCHASE AND RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL YEAR OF PARTS WARRANTY. PURCHASE 36 OR MORE BLADES AND RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL YEAR OF PARTS WARRANTY AND UP TO 35% OFF PARTS DISCOUNT (SEE BLADE CLUB FLYER FOR DETAILS). Note: if M6 High Column option is selected blade price needs to be adjusted.
M3M
Powered Column Tilt
Provides powered tilting of saw column up to 60° to both right and left sides. Tilt control switch is located on the operator’s control panel
M6
High Column
Column 6” (150 mm) longer than standard, providing increased vertical capacity to 28” (711 mm) at vertical position. High frame machines require a 16’ 4” (498 mm) blade. Note: Includes Option Code 8/M3M Powered Column Tilt.
E4
Second Standard Vise- COMPLETE
Standard set including 6” high x 12” wide (152mm x 305mm) jaws and clamping hardware. PERMITS MITER CUTTING. PN: (00092)
M7
High Jaws
10” high x 12” wide (254 mm x 305 mm) in place of standard jaws provided with machine. Jaws use same clamping hardware provided with machine. DO NOT PERMIT MITER CUTTING.
M8
45° High Jaws
In place of standard jaws provided with machine. Jaws use same clamping hardware provided with machine. One Front Jaw and one Rear Jaw, both mitered 45°, 10” high x 12” wide.
E14
Air Powered Vise
Only for use with standard or high jaw vise supplied with machine. This can be used in place of the standard hand crank ratchet nut. *Air supply not included. PN: (10843)
M9A
Variable vise pressure
Controls and connections added to enable the machine to operate with air controlled variable vise pressure for one or two vises and utilizes the optional E14 (sold separately) Pneumatic Vise. PN: (8AB01507)
ML2
Mist Lube- Automatic
Drop Lubrication System. (Requires compressed air connection 60-120psi). PN: (00036)
CL2210
Unist Coolube 2210
Unist Coolube 2210 is the cutting oil and lubricant that is shipped within your ML2 (Mist drop lubrication system). It is formulated as a metal cutting oil and lubricant for metals, wood, rubber, and most plastics. It is 100% natural, non-toxic, non-staining, and will not oxidize (become sticky or leave a residue). Coolube 2210 cutting fluid does not contain any ingredients currently recognized as hazardous by OSHA, IARC or NIP. Coolube 2210 machining oil will never cause dermatitis and is formulated from cosmetic grade raw materials, which makes it entirely worker and environmentally safe. Coolube 2210 is a USDA certified biobased product.
LAL
Laser Alignment Light
Laser projector for quick spotting of the cut. PN: (00099)
