Tandem Drill and Saw Systems

The drill/saw tandem system has many advantages such as:

Requires less than half the space of a conventional split system
Smaller capital investment
Single operator
The drill operator no longer waits for the saw operator or vice versa
Multi tasking software permits the sawing of one section while drilling of a different size section simultaneously.
Positioning of the saw after the drill eliminates the minimum length finished part that can be off loaded on the exit side of the system.
One common CNC control and software controls all of the functions of the saw and the drill automatically. It is not necessary to manually start the sawing process once the section is in position.

CNC Controlled Band Saw

The position of the blade relative to the section being processed is automatically controlled by the software. This determines the start position, when to slow down for the web and the end of the cut
When a new blade is installed, the system automatically conditions the blade to achieve the optimum blade life.
All adjustment of the clamp positions and the blade guide position is established automatically through the software even on miter cuts.
When the blade should require replacement the operator is prompted.
Automatic sensing of blade pinching eliminates pinching forces.
Automatic separation of the cut part from the stock length prior to the blade withdraws to enhance blade life.
Local serviceability of the PC based control
Low maintenance cost due to the utilization of a standard PC platform
The Ficep software eliminates the requirement for additional hardware such as third party axis control boards, PLC hardware and encoder switching boards
The Ficep Windows based control is provided with the proprietary Ficep software for remote diagnostics through a phone or internet connection.

	601 DFB	1001 DFB	1101 DFB	1201 DFB	2001 DFB
Number of spindles	1	1	1	1	2
Horsepower per spindle	10	20	20	20	20
Spindle speed range (RPM)	180 - 2,500	180 - 2,500	180 - 2,500	180 - 2,500	180 - 2,500
Scribing on four sides	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Maximum hole size	1-9/16"	1-9/16" (2")	1-9/16" (2")	1-9/16" (2")	1-9/16" (2")
Maximum section depth	24"	40"	44"	48"	78"
Number of drill heads	1	1	1	1	1
Diameters per head	6 or 12	6 or 12	6 or 12	6 or 12	6 or 12

	603 DEB	1003 DEB	1103 DEB
Number of spindles	3	3	3
Horsepower per spindle	18	18	18
Spindle speed range (RPM)	180 - 2,500	180 - 2,500	180 - 2,500
Scribing on four sides	Yes	Yes	Yes
Maximum hole size	1-9/16"	1-9/16"	1-9/16"
Maximum section depth	24"	40"	44"
Number of drill heads	3	3	3
Diameters per head with tool changer	4	4	4

	603 DFB	1003 DFB	1103 DFB	1203 DFB	2003 DJB
Number of spindles	3	3	3	3	3
Horsepower per spindle	10	20	20	25	25
Spindle speed range (RPM)	180 - 2,500	180 - 2,500	180 - 2,500	180 - 2,500	180 - 2,500
Four side scribing	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Maximum hole size	1-9/16"	1-9/16" (2)	1-9/16" (2)	1-9/16" (2)	1-9/16" (2)
Maximum section depth	24"	39-3/8"	44"	48"	78"
Number of drill heads	3	3	3	3	3
Diameters per head with tool changer	6	6	6	6	6