ARG 260 CF-NC

Manufactured by PILOUS, the ARG 260 CF-NC Automat represents the advanced CNC evolution of the long-established ARG 250 series. Designed for continuous industrial production, this fully automatic bandsaw is engineered for high-volume cutting, dimensional precision, and long-term operational durability.

With an increased cutting capacity of up to 260 mm and a completely redesigned bandsaw arm, this model targets heavy-duty manufacturing plants where productivity, repeatability, and system rigidity are mission-critical.

Overview

The ARG 260 CF-NC Automat introduces a newly engineered arm casting with internal cavities, significantly enhancing rigidity while protecting internal wiring and coolant lines from mechanical damage. Larger diameter running wheels reduce blade bending stress, extending blade life and improving cutting accuracy.

The machine is equipped with a CNC-controlled feeding system powered by an industrial servomotor and ball screw assembly. This ensures:

• High feed accuracy
• Rapid positioning
• Consistent repetition in serial production
• Reliable multi-feed cutting of long materials

With programmable automation, hydraulic clamping, and frequency-controlled blade speed, the ARG 260 CF-NC is built for demanding, non-stop industrial environments.

Key points

• Fully automatic CNC operation for serial production
• Increased cutting diameter capacity up to 260 mm
• Redesigned high-rigidity bandsaw arm
• Large-diameter running wheels reducing blade stress
• Servo-driven material feed with ball screw precision
• Maximum single feed length: 500 mm
• Selectable feed speeds: 27 / 42 / 50 mm/s
• 7.5” colour touchscreen control panel
• Up to 60 programmable cutting programs
• Automatic blade tension and break detection system
• Hydraulic clamping and controlled arm feed
• Frequency converter (15–90 m/min blade speed) – Standard

This configuration ensures maximum cutting efficiency while maintaining operational simplicity.

Technical advantages

Structural rigidity and stability

The machine framework is composed primarily of grey cast iron castings, ensuring exceptional vibration absorption. The massive base structure and reinforced feeding system maintain stability even when processing heavy solid materials.

The redesigned arm casting enhances:

• Overall system stiffness
• Blade tracking precision
• Reduced vibration
• Extended component lifespan

CNC feeding accuracy

The industrial servomotor combined with a precision ball screw mechanism delivers extremely accurate positioning, even during multi-step feeding of long workpieces.

Key benefits include:

• Repeatable accuracy in large production runs
• Programmable batch cutting without operator intervention
• Increased productivity in automated cycles

Optimized cutting performance

Blade speed is continuously adjustable via frequency converter between 15–90 m/min. This allows optimal adaptation to:

• Carbon steel
• Stainless steel
• Tool steel
• Structural profiles
• Solid round materials

The 27 × 0.9 mm industrial blade supports heavy-duty performance across a wide range of materials.

Safety and monitoring

The system continuously monitors blade tension and automatically shuts down in case of blade breakage, preventing damage and ensuring operator safety.

Hydraulic regulation of both feeding and fixed vice pressure is included as standard equipment, guaranteeing stable clamping during operation.

Control and automation

The central rotating control panel with 7.5” colour touchscreen provides intuitive programming. Up to 60 cutting programs can be stored and labeled (e.g., by drawing number), streamlining repetitive production processes.

Operational modes include:

• Fully automatic
• Semi-automatic
• Manual

In manual mode, each function can be independently controlled for maximum flexibility.

Applications

The ARG 260 CF-NC Automat is ideal for:

• Steel service centers
• Heavy fabrication plants
• Industrial production facilities
• Non-stop manufacturing environments
• Serial cutting of structural steel
• High-volume cutting of solid bars
• Stainless and tool steel processing

Its automation capability makes it particularly suitable for batch production and large series manufacturing.

Why choose the ARG 260 CF-NC Automat

If your production environment requires:

• Continuous automated operation
• High feed precision
• Industrial-level durability
• Extended blade life
• Maximum stability during heavy cutting
• Programmable batch efficiency

The ARG 260 CF-NC offers a long-term industrial solution designed for demanding manufacturing sectors.

Within ANATECO’s portfolio, this machine occupies the high-performance automatic segment, targeting serious industrial clients with large-scale cutting needs.

Conveyors

Accessories

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.

Rinse spray gun – Standard equipment

For cleaning working space of the machine.

Hydraulic pressure device NC

Used to clamp bundles of material to be cut. It provides reliable clamping with hydraulically operated vertical pressure, working within the machine’s cycle. It is installed on the fixed vice and feeding vice.

Material chute KL

Continuously joins the vice behind the cut and allows for easy slide of cut pieces into a container when cutting larger series. The chute construction consisting of 2 parts prevents leakage of the coolant.

Halogen lamp LA

Provides good lighting of the workplace of the machine. An invaluable tool especially when the lighting at the workplace is insufficient.

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.

Cleaning brush KDM

Steel cleaning brush, driven by driving wheel. Used to remove chips from the saw band behind the cut.

Screw chips conveyor SD

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.

Saw band tension indicator CD

Ensures accurate tensioning of the saw band to a required value according to the pressure gauge and its control during the use of the machine. Optimum tensioning of the saw band is essential for its service life and cutting accuracy.

Chip container SDB

For easy handling is chip container equiped with wheels and swivel chip bin.

Chip separator

The chip separator is a galvanized, finely perforated container for efficient collection of sawdust that has passed through a sieve in the base. This container is easily removable when filled and is easy to clean outside the machine.

Magnetic chip separator

For particularly fine chips that have passed through the sieves in the saw, a highly efficient magnetic separator is used. It saves time for cleaning and disassembling the cooling path and extends the service life of the cooling emulsion. This device is easily removable and easy to clean outside the machine by simply pulling the magnetic bars out of the housing.