Tormach Inc. has started the preproduction beta phase of its AF50 autofeed bandsaw.

Features include:
■ Pneumatic Clamping System
■ Hydraulic Feed Control
■ Programmable Automatic Workpiece; Positioning Accommodates Cut Lengths between 0.157"-50"
• Up to 10" per stroke
• Maximum five strokes (50") per cut
• Maximum 999 strokes per program
• Stroke countdown display
■ Integrated Coolant System (2.3 gallon capacity)
■ 4 Blade Speeds
■ Blade Tensioning System
■ Portable

Specifications:
■ Capacity: 7" round at 90°; 6" x 8" flat at 90°
■ Blade speeds: 135-161-226-394 fpm
■ Blade size: 93" x 0.74" x 0.035"
■ Feed control: Hydraulic adjustment
■ Vise: Pneumatic clamping
■ Motor: 1-hp 115-VAC single phase
■ Shipping weight: 385 lbs.

Dimensions:
■ Table Height: 21.75"
■ Length: 48" + length of blade tension gauge
■ Width: 36" (includes outfeed guide)
■ Height with saw at rest: 39"

Power Requirements:
115-VAC single phase