Power We Stand Behind: OPTIsaw SD 500AV (Optimum) Double Mitre Metal Band Saw — Installation in Athlone

Power We Stand Behind: OPTIsaw SD 500AV (Optimum) Double Mitre Metal Band Saw — Installation in Athlone

Looking for a metal band saw that delivers industrial strength, high cutting accuracy, and long-term reliability? A new OPTIsaw SD 500AV double mitre metal band saw from the well-known Optimum brand has recently been installed at a manufacturing facility in Athlone, Ireland.

Designed for demanding workshop and production environments, the OPTIsaw SD 500AV cuts a wide range of steels with ease—and has the capability to cut titanium with the right blade selection. Thanks to its precision and build quality, equipment in this class is often chosen for high-requirement sectors such as medical manufacturing, metal fabrication, and engineered components.

OPTIsaw SD 500AV: Industrial Metal Band Saw with Up to 490 mm Cutting Capacity

The OPTIsaw SD 500AV is a heavy industrial double mitre band saw with semi-automatic operation and a Siemens Inverter Vario drive. It’s built for consistent performance, repeatable results, and efficient production cutting.

Why it’s a smart investment for manufacturing:

  • Up to 490 mm cutting capacity for versatile applications in trade and industry
  • Quiet running with vibration-free performance
  • High cutting accuracy for consistent results
  • Manual or semi-automatic operation to suit different workflows

Key Features and Specifications SD 500AV

  • Type: Double mitre metal band saw (double mitre band saw)
  • Operation: Manual or semi-automatic
  • Drive: Siemens Inverter Vario drive
  • Blade speed: Steplessly adjustable 20–80 m/min
  • Mitre adjustment: -45° to +60° by swivelling the entire saw bow
  • Blade: Standard high-quality bi-metal saw band
  • Limit switch: Microswitch for automatic limit switching
  • Coolant system: Coolant pump included
  • Blade guidance: Ball bearing saw band guide with carbide plates for optimal cutting results
  • Feed control: Easy adjustment of lowering speed via feed control valve on the control panel
  • Vice: Large hydraulic quick-clamping vice, self-closing, laterally adjustable
  • Blade tension control: Manometer for correct saw blade tension
  • Controls: Clear, user-friendly control panel

Semi-Automatic Working Cycle (How It Operates)

The semi-automatic function improves productivity and repeatability by reducing manual steps:

  • Closes the vice and starts the motor
  • Lowers the saw bow to perform the cut
  • Stops the motor and returns the saw bow to the start position

This means more consistent cuts, less operator fatigue, and smoother workflow—especially for batch jobs.

Where the OPTIsaw SD 500AV Is Commonly Used

This industrial metal band saw is ideal for:

  • metal fabrication and production cutting
  • batch cutting of bars, profiles, and solid materials
  • brackets, frames, supports, and structural components
  • high-precision industries (including medical manufacturing)
  • cutting steels—and even titanium (with the correct blade and setup)

Buy Optimum Metal Band Saws in Ireland

At Millennium Machinery, we help you choose the right metal band saw for your materials, production volume, and required mitre angles—plus the right accessories and maintenance guidance to keep performance at its best for years.

Want to add real cutting power to your production?
Contact Millennium Machinery — power we stand behind.