The ARG 720 DC S.A.F. dual-column semi-automatic band saw features a 54 × 1.6 mm blade, hydraulic automation and a rigid linear guide structure for cutting very large metal sections.
The ARG 720 DC S.A.F. is a large-capacity dual-column semi-automatic band saw designed for demanding industrial cutting environments where extremely large materials and heavy workpieces must be processed with high accuracy. Built for intensive production conditions, the machine combines a massive structural design with hydraulic automation to deliver reliable cutting performance and long-term operational stability.
Developed for continuous industrial use, the ARG 720 DC S.A.F. integrates a rigid dual-column structure, advanced hydraulic control and a high-capacity cutting system. This configuration ensures precise cutting of large metal sections while maintaining maximum durability under heavy workloads.
Overview
The ARG 720 DC S.A.F. is engineered specifically for industrial cutting of large cross-sections and heavy solid materials. The machine operates with an industrial band blade sized 54 × 1.6 mm, providing excellent stability and cutting performance when processing large metal bars, billets or structural profiles.
A massive dual-column arm support moving along precision linear guides ensures exceptional rigidity and vibration resistance during cutting operations. This structural configuration allows accurate and stable cutting even under high mechanical loads.
The machine uses a semi-automatic hydraulic cutting cycle, allowing the entire cutting sequence to be executed automatically after activation. Once the cycle begins, the machine performs material clamping, cutting, arm lifting and vice release without further operator intervention.
Manual control mode is also available, allowing operators to manage machine functions individually when necessary.
Dual-column structural design
The ARG 720 DC S.A.F. features a massive dual-column support system that guides the saw arm along precision linear guides.
This design significantly increases structural rigidity and reduces vibration during cutting operations. As a result, the machine achieves high cutting precision even when processing very large metal sections.
The machine is optimized for perpendicular cutting, ensuring maximum stability and productivity in heavy industrial applications.
Semi-automatic hydraulic operation
The machine incorporates a powerful hydraulic system that automates the complete cutting cycle.
Once the start command is activated, the system performs the following sequence:
This automated cycle improves productivity and reduces operator workload during repetitive cutting operations.
Operators can switch the machine to manual control mode to independently manage each machine function when required.
Intelligent touchscreen interface
Machine operation is managed through a touchscreen control panel positioned on the central machine console.
The display provides real-time operational data including:
It also displays the recommended lifting height of the saw arm based on the size of the material being cut.
This interface allows operators to monitor the cutting process efficiently and maintain optimal production conditions.
Optimized cutting performance
The machine includes a frequency inverter that allows continuous blade speed adjustment between 15 and 90 metres per minute.
This enables the operator to adapt cutting parameters to a wide range of materials including:
Correct blade speed selection improves cutting accuracy while extending blade service life.
Industrial cooling and chip management
The ARG 720 DC S.A.F. integrates a high-performance coolant system that allows independent adjustment of coolant flow to both blade guiding heads as well as additional outlets.
This ensures proper cooling and lubrication of the blade throughout the cutting operation.
The machine structure includes a large and stable base designed to support heavy workpieces, providing excellent machine stability during demanding cutting tasks.
The ARG 720 DC S.A.F. is designed for large-scale industrial metal cutting including:
Its heavy-duty design makes it particularly suitable for continuous industrial cutting of large metal sections.
The ARG 720 DC S.A.F. offers exceptional cutting capacity combined with outstanding structural rigidity and hydraulic automation. Its dual-column construction ensures precise cutting under heavy loads, while the advanced control interface allows efficient monitoring and operation.
Within the ANATECO industrial machinery portfolio, this machine represents a high-capacity semi-automatic band saw built for demanding heavy industrial production environments.
Frequency converter – Standard equipment
Enables continuous blade speed regulation between 15–90 m/min. and thus setting the optimum cutting conditions for the given material.
Electrical cleaning brush – Standard equipment
Steel circular brush powered by and industrial motor with worm gearbox. Used to remove chips from the saw band behind the cut.
Pressure regulation – Standard equipment
Hydraulically controlled double-side automatic regulation of saw band feed into cut according to the resistance of the material to be cut. Significantly reduces the cutting time and service life of the saw band.
Rinse spray gun – Standard equipment
For cleaning working space of the machine.
LED Light – Standard equipment
High-quality lighting of the work area by a line of powerful LESs with a cover. An invaluable tool especially when the lighting at the workplace is insufficient.
Bevel gearbox with 7,5 kW motor – Standard equipment
Bevel gearbox with motor 7,5 kW increases cutting power. Efficient for highly productive cutting of tough metal, e.g. stainless steel.
Hydraulic tensioning – Standard equipment
Ensures convenient tensioning of the saw band via the central control panel. Optimum tensioning of the saw band is essential for its service life and cutting accuracy.
Hydraulic pressure device HVP
The massive full-stroke pressure device ensures optimum vertical clamping when cutting workpieces in bundles. Hydraulics-controlled pressure plate with adjustable lifting height is guided through linear guidance and it clamps the workpiece along the full length of the vice. The lifting height according to the size of the workpiece is simply adjustable through a touchscreen and the clamping is synchronized with vertical vice.
Material chute KL 640
Continuously joins the vice behind the cut and allows for easy slide of cut pieces into a container when cutting larger series.
Oil mist lubrication MM
Creates an oil mist that is sprayed onto the cutting edge. It replaces the use of a classic coolant, especially when cutting sections during which leakages may occur. Possibility of using organic oils.
Laser alignment LS
High-quality industrial laser projects the cutting line on the material to be cut. Makes the setting of the required material length simpler, faster and more accurate.
Signalling beacon M2
Signalling beacon is designed for a remote check of the working status of the machine. Dichromatic beacon is fitted with LED lights of a high luminosity and visibility from all directions, thanks to a unique shape of lenses.
Green light – indication of a working mode of the machine, sawblade is in the cut. After cutting operation and sawblade stopping the light switches off signalling that a next cut can be started.
Red light – indication of malfunction, e.g. broken sawblade, main motor overload, opened safety cover and other failures leading to the stop of the machine.
Additional roller PV
To be installed instead of the slide behind the cut. Facilitates the feed of the material when cutting long workpieces.
Additional vice behind the cut ADV
The double-sided workpiece clamping prevents unwanted movement of the workpiece during cutting, reduces vibrations and spares the saw blade.
Scraper chip conveyor SDA
Ensures smooth removal of chips from the machine. Reduces the time needed for the cleaning of the machine especially when cutting series of full materials producing large amount of chips. Ideal for small brittle chips and cast iron chips.
Plate Chip Conveyor SDC
The plate chip conveyor is equipped with a steel plate conveyor belt on which the chips fall and are carried by transverse scrapers into a prepared collection container. This full plate belt with protrusions prevents chips from sticking to the belt. The solid plates of the belt, on the other hand, prevent small chips from flowing through the belt. This type is also suitable for aluminum chips.
Chip container SDB
For easy handling is chip container equiped with wheels and swivel chip bin.
| ARG 720 DC S.A.F. | 90° |
|---|---|
| ● | 720 |
| ■ | 680 |
| ▬ | 800 x 620 |
| Main motor | 400 V, 50 Hz, 7.5 kW |
| Pump motor | 400 V, 50 Hz, 0.12 kW |
| Hydraulic motor unit | 400 V, 50 Hz, 1.5 kW |
| Saw blade speed | 15-90 m/min. |
| Working height of vice | 687 mm |
| Hydraulic system oil | approx. 45 l (ISO 6743/4-HM, DIN 51 524 part 2-HLP) |
| Coolant tank | approx. 70 l |
| Machine dimensions | Dimension drawing |
| Machine weight | 3000 kg |
ARG 720 DC S.A.F.
