Client: Japanese company specialized in cutting and distributing high-strength steels
Year: 2022/2023
Technology: ONL HSS – High Speed Sawing Technology
Location: Japan
Industry: Steel Service Centres
The Challenge
The Japanese customer was looking for a high-performance solution for the continuous cutting of extremely tough steels, with the ability to maintain tight tolerances, ensure high productivity, and keep the cost per cut as low as possible. The real challenge, however, was related to space constraints inside the facility: they needed a single machine capable of replacing the productivity of three traditional cutting systems, within a compact footprint, and with reliable multi-shift performance. The machine had to be robust, precise, and automated, allowing for easy and safe loading/unloading, and meeting the highest operational safety standards—ideal for a high-volume, high intensity production environment.
The Solution
Friggi supplied the ONL HSS bandsaw, engineered in every detail to set a new benchmark in high-speed cutting of tool and alloy steels.
Key features:
Heavy-duty frame and oversized components for industrial-grade operations
Carbide blade for high-speed cutting with long life
Linear and constant head feeding system with brushless motors and ball screws, ensuring maximum precision
Material clamping system controlled by encoders, offering robust and accurate locking
No vibration or noise during cutting
Extended blade life thanks to smooth, controlled dynamics
Safe and efficient material loading and unloading
Industry 4.0 ready, enabling remote monitoring and control
Operational Results
The implementation of the ONL HSS delivered immediate and measurable results:
Significant reduction in cutting cycle time
Tight tolerances and excellent cut quality
Longer blade life, due to precise and controlled cutting motion
Safe and stable cutting, even on the hardest steels
Fast ROI, thanks to enhanced efficiency and low operating costs
The ONL HSS proved to be a strategic solution for the Japanese market, confirming the effectiveness of Friggi technologies in the most demanding applications.