BS-115 Mini Metal Cutting Saw Machine
The BS-115 is the small machine in a family that runs BS-115, BS-712N and BS-712R. It cuts 115mm round at 90 degrees and 100x150mm rectangular, and the bow swivels easily from 0 to 45 degrees where capacity drops to 75mm round and 70x60mm rectangular. Blade speed is selectable at 24, 36 or 61 MPM on 60Hz or 20, 29 or 5...
What This Machine Does
The BS-115 is the small machine in a family that runs BS-115, BS-712N and BS-712R. It cuts 115mm round at 90 degrees and 100x150mm rectangular, and the bow swivels easily from 0 to 45 degrees where capacity drops to 75mm round and 70x60mm rectangular. Blade speed is selectable at 24, 36 or 61 MPM on 60Hz or 20, 29 or 50 MPM on 50Hz, and the blade is a light 12.5x0.6x1638mm band. A 370w single-phase motor drives it through a V-belt, which means it runs off an ordinary single-phase supply rather than needing three-phase in the shop. At 61kgs net and 64kgs gross, packed in 1020x320x390mm, it is a machine that ships cheaply and fits on a bench or a small stand. For a workshop that cuts small stock occasionally, that combination of single-phase supply, 45 degree capability and low shipping cost is usually what decides it over a larger floor machine.
Why Buyers Choose This Machine
- 115mm round and 100x150mm rectangular capacity at 90 degrees covers small workshop stock
- Bow swivels easily from 0 to 45 degrees giving 75mm round and 70x60mm rectangular at angle
- 370w single-phase motor so the machine runs off an ordinary supply without three-phase
- Three blade speeds at both 60Hz and 50Hz so it is usable in either supply market
- 61kgs net and a 1020x320x390mm packing size keep freight cost low on small orders
- 12.5x0.6x1638mm blade is inexpensive to stock and quick to change
- V-belt drive is simple to maintain in a workshop without specialist service
Where BS-115 Mini Metal Cutting Saw Machine Earns Its Place
Problems It Solves
- Hand hacksawing small stock is slow and the cut is rarely square
- An angle grinder cut burns the end and has to be dressed before it is used
- A floor-standing saw is too large and too expensive for occasional small cuts
- A three-phase machine is unusable in a workshop with single-phase supply only
- Freight on a heavy saw can exceed the value of the machine for a small workshop
- Mitre cuts on small section done by hand do not fit up when they are welded
Who It Is For
- Small workshops and maintenance departments
- Prototype and model shops
- Workshops without a three-phase supply
- Training and educational workshops
- Distributors supplying entry-level metal cutting band saws
Application Scenarios
- Cutting small bar and tube in a maintenance workshop
- 45 degree mitre cutting on light section for small fabricated frames
- Model shop and prototype work cutting to length
- Workshops with single-phase supply only
- Training workshops needing a small safe metal cutting saw
- Stepping up to BS-712N or BS-712R where the stock is larger
Technical Detail
Technical Features
- Metal cutting band saw configuration
- Capacity 115mm circular at 90 degrees
- Bow swivels from 0 to 45 degrees
- Three blade speeds at 24, 36 and 61 MPM on 60Hz
- Three blade speeds at 20, 29 and 50 MPM on 50Hz
- 12.5x0.6x1638mm blade
- 370w single phase motor
- V-belt drive
Specifications
| Machine type | Horizontal metal cutting band saw |
|---|---|
| Models | BS-115 / BS-712N / BS-712R |
| Capacity circular at 90 degrees | BS-115 115mm / BS-712N 178mm / BS-712R 178mm |
| Capacity rectangular at 90 degrees | BS-115 100x150mm / BS-712N 178x305mm / BS-712R 178x210mm |
| Capacity circular at 45 degrees | BS-115 75mm / BS-712N 127mm / BS-712R 127mm |
| Capacity rectangular at 45 degrees | BS-115 70x60mm / BS-712N 120x125mm / BS-712R 85x140mm |
| Blade speed at 60Hz | BS-115 24, 36, 61 MPM |
| Blade speed at 50Hz | BS-115 20, 29, 50 MPM |
| Blade size | BS-115 12.5x0.6x1638mm |
| Motor power | BS-115 370w single phase |
| Drive | V-belt |
| Packing size | BS-115 1020x320x390mm |
| Net and gross weight | BS-115 61 / 64 kgs |
Figures above are taken from the product information we hold. Send us your application and we will confirm the exact specification for the model quoted.
How It Is Built and What Can Be Changed
Operations Performed
- Band sawing
- Cut-off
- Mitre cutting from 0 to 45 degrees
Quality Control
- Band tracking checked on the wheels through a full test cut
- Bow swivel verified with test cuts at 0 and 45 degrees
- All three blade speeds confirmed under load at the supply frequency the machine is built for
- Vice squareness checked so the cut face comes off perpendicular
- Net and gross weight and packing dimensions checked against 61 / 64 kgs and 1020x320x390mm before dispatch
Customisation Options
- Model chosen from BS-115 BS-712N or BS-712R against your largest section
- Supply voltage phase and frequency built for your market with speeds set for 50Hz or 60Hz
- Blade tooth pitch matched to your material and wall thickness
- Stand or bench mounting arrangement specified with the machine
- Manual and machine markings prepared in your working language
How It Compares With the Alternatives
| BS-712N and BS-712R in the same range | Those take 178mm round on larger 19x0.9x2362mm blades and three-phase or 1.5HP single-phase motors; the BS-115 is the small 370w machine for light stock |
|---|---|
| BS-1018R hydraulic band saw | The BS-1018R cuts to 254mm with hydraulic blade force control; the BS-115 is a fraction of the weight and cost for a workshop cutting light section |
| Hand hacksawing | A hand saw will make the cut but not squarely and not repeatedly; the BS-115 gives a square face every time at a cost a small workshop can justify |
| Angle grinder cut-off | A grinder burns the end and throws sparks; the band saw leaves a clean face ready to weld or machine |
Running the Machine
Step 1
Clamp the stock in the vice, checking it is inside the 115mm round or 100x150mm rectangular capacity
Step 2
Swivel the bow to the angle you need, remembering capacity drops to 75mm round at 45 degrees
Step 3
Select the blade speed for the material from the three available
Step 4
Check blade tension and that the band is tracking on the wheels
Step 5
Lower the bow gently so the band does not snatch on entry
Step 6
Let the band cut through without pressing the bow down
Step 7
Clear swarf from the vice and guides between cuts
Related Applications and Guides
General Machining Job Shops
Job shops take whatever work comes through the door, which means their equipment has to cover a wide range rather than do one thing perfectly. XAIMC s
How to Choose a Metal Band Saw for a Fabrication Shop
A metal band saw cuts bar, tube, section and plate to length ahead of machining, welding and assembly, and the right one depends on section size, mate
Questions About BS-115 Mini Metal Cutting Saw Machine
What is the cutting capacity?
115mm round and 100x150mm rectangular at 90 degrees. At 45 degrees it drops to 75mm round and 70x60mm rectangular. If your stock is larger, look at the BS-712N or BS-712R at 178mm round.
Does it need three-phase power?
No. The BS-115 uses a 370w single-phase motor, which is why it suits a small workshop. Tell us your voltage and frequency and we will set the blade speeds for 50Hz or 60Hz accordingly.
What blade does it take?
12.5x0.6x1638mm. Tooth pitch is chosen against your material and section, so tell us what you cut and we will supply spare blades with the machine.
How much does it weigh for shipping?
61kgs net and 64kgs gross, packed in 1020x320x390mm. That keeps freight cost sensible even on a single-unit order.
What blade speeds does it have?
24, 36 and 61 MPM on a 60Hz supply, or 20, 29 and 50 MPM on 50Hz. Confirm your supply frequency when you order.
What is the minimum order quantity and lead time?
We supply single units. Lead time moves with the order book, so ask us for a current date with your enquiry and we will confirm it.
What are your payment and trade terms?
FOB CFR and CIF. Payment is 30 percent by T/T on order and 70 percent before shipment, or an irrevocable L/C at sight.
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