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HYDMECH M-20A Automatic Bandsaw

HYDMECH’s M-20A Miter Cutting Band Saw is a heavy-duty automatic scissor style band saw capable of providing exceptional cutting performance on a variety of materials. Its ability to miter cut from 90 to 60 degrees and the standard 10HP direct blade drive allows for a wide range of available band speeds makes it an excellent machine for large fabrication jobs. A powered blade brush works to clean the blade while removing chips from the automatic chip auger.

Features and Benefits of The HYDMECH M-20A Band Saw

The M-20A is an automatic horizontal pivot band saw providing exceptional miter cutting capability for heavy-duty applications. Featuring a 20″H x 30″W capacity at 90°, 10 HP motor, and 1 1/2″ blade, the M-20A is a reliable choice for your heavy-duty metal cutting applications. Equipped with a 120″ bar feed, its shuttle vise assembly is capable of indexing up to 120″ in a single stroke.

The M-20A band saws standard PLC 500 control features a “go to” function which allows for automatic alternating between programmed angles. The M-20A miters from 90° to 60°. The machines PLC controller can be easily programmed, storing up to 99 different cutting jobs and includes a Job Queue function. The simple programming and user friendly controls switches minimize set up time and affords cost effective production. Its optional PLC 500 controller, allows for automatic angle setting for production of double angle parts with an accuracy of 0.1 degree on each angle.

Standard Features:

  • Automatic programmable mitering with “go to” angle functionality
  • Automatic multi-indexing up to 33″ in a single stroke.
  • Steel guide arms mounted on linear rails. Hydraulically powered idler side guide arm is adjustable for proper spacing.
  • 10 HP VFD. True direct blade drive – no belts/pulleys
  • Full capacity, full stroking hydraulic vises
  • Hydraulic positive down feed
  • Blade chamber separates material from cut part
  • Cast iron band wheels
  • Automatic PLC control programmable up to 99 jobs with 5 in queue.
  • Replaceable blade brush
  • Robust steel base
  • Automatic chip removal auger
  • Easy access electrical panel and hydraulics
  • Blade breakage switch
  • Hardened replaceable wear plates on material vises
  • Hydraulic band tensioning
  • Hydraulic carbide guide tensioning
  • Safety door interlocks
  • Flood coolant with wash down hose
  • Laser light
  • Work light

Standard Options:

  • Blade deviation
  • Full capacity hydraulic overhead bundling
  • Remote console
  • Chip bucket
  • Mist lubrication
  • Out of stock switch
  • Outboard vise
  • Outboard vise with bundling
  • Variable vise pressure
  • Vertical rollers
  • Idler conveyors
  • Powered conveyors

HYDMECH M-20A Service & Parts Manual, Maintenance and Replacement Parts

The HYDMECH M-20A Service & Parts Manual covers installation, operation, blade changes, routine maintenance, troubleshooting and the electrical and hydraulic schematics for the M-16A and M-20A automatic pivot band saws, with a separate edition for the M20A-120 long-stroke version. Download it below, and contact Fabtech Solutions for OEM and aftermarket M-20A parts or on-site service across the Southeast.

Download the M16A & M20A Service & Parts Manual (PDF, 76 pages, 2014 edition)

M20A-120 Service & Parts Manual (2015 edition, PDF)

M-20A key specifications

Capacity at 90° 20" round; 20" wide x 30" high rectangular
Capacity at 45° 20" round; 18" wide x 20" high rectangular
Capacity at 30° 12" round; 12" wide x 20" high rectangular
Blade 20' 6" x 1 1/2" x .050" (6250 x 38 x 1.25 mm); 23' 2" with the extended head
Blade speed 60 to 350 SFM, hydraulic blade tension
Blade drive 10 hp (7.5 kW); 3 hp hydraulic pump
Blade guides Carbide inserts, coolant lubricated
Hydraulic system 950 psi, 11 US gal tank
Shuttle stroke 0 to 33" single stroke, multi-indexing (M20A-120: 120")
Table height 32"

From the manufacturer’s specification table in the manual. Confirm against the plate on your machine before ordering blades or parts.

What the M-20A manual covers

  • Safety instructions, owner and operator responsibilities, hazard labels
  • Installation: lifting, foundation and levelling, wiring and earth grounding, hydraulic oil and cutting fluid fill, head height check
  • Operating instructions: blade basics, variable speed control, control panel and HMI, PLC 500 manual, one-cut and automatic modes, kerf correction for angle cuts, job queue, hydraulic feed control, cutting parameters chart, coolant flow, head limits
  • Maintenance and troubleshooting: lock-out procedure, blade change mode, blade removal and installation, blade brush adjustment, blade tracking, drive and idler wheel adjustment, blade height, gearbox lubrication, hydraulic maintenance, troubleshooting tables, PLC 500 troubleshooting and parameters, head feed rate and angle calibration
  • Electrical schematics and hydraulic schematics
  • Options, including the blade deviation monitoring system
  • Full specification table and machine layout drawing, and the HYDMECH warranty

M-20A wear parts and service

We keep the components that wear or fail first in stock: carbide blade guide inserts, blade brushes, blade wheels and bearings, hydraulic and coolant pump parts, VFD and PLC 500 electrical components, and bi-metal band saw blades. Blades are cut to the M-20A’s 20′ 6″ length. Request M-20A parts, book a service call, or use the HYDMECH Part Finder for the full manual library.

Detailed Specifications

Rectangular Capacity at 90° 20″ H x 30″ W 508 mm H x 762 mm W
Round Capacity at 90° 20″ 508 mm
Blade Dimensions 1 1/2″ x 20′ 6″ 41 mm x 6248 mm
Blade Drive 10 HP VFD 7.5 kW VFD
Blade Speed 50-350 sfm 15-106 m/min
Coolant Tank Capacity 9 US gal 34 liters
Machine Weight 7,700 lbs 3500 kg
Machine Dimensions 140″ W
90″ L
66″ H
3356 mm W
2286 mm L
1676 mm H

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