PMI Panther BSS-360 AR

Structural steel fabrication frequently involves multiple cut angles across beams, tubing, and other profiles, making manual saw-head adjustments a significant part of material preparation. The PMI Panther BSS-360 AR is an automatic miter bandsaw designed to streamline these operations through programmable angular cutting and automated material processing. Its configuration supports manufacturers producing structural components with varying end geometries, helping reduce repetitive setup while maintaining consistent cutting requirements across production runs.

 

PMI Panther BSS-360 AR Features:

  • Fully automatic programmable horizontal miter bandsaw
  • Servo-driven automatic saw head rotation
  • Automatic miter range to 60 degrees left and 45 degrees right
  • 7-inch color touchscreen for cut length, angle, and quantity
  • Control stores up to 200 programs
  • Encoder-controlled material indexing
  • 51-inch shuttle stroke for long automatic indexing moves
  • Hydraulic shuttle and fixed saw vises
  • Inverter-controlled blade speed from 52 to 396 FPM
  • Fast-approach saw head and motor-driven blade brush

Description
Programmable Miter Cutting for Structural Components

The PMI Panther BSS-360 AR is a programmable structural steel bandsaw designed for applications requiring multiple cutting angles across production jobs. Rather than relying exclusively on manual angular adjustments, its programmable mitering capabilities support the preparation of components with different end geometries. This is particularly useful when manufacturing structural frames, supports, and welded assemblies where individual members require specific angular cuts before fit-up.

Automated Cutting for Beams and Structural Profiles

Structural steel components introduce varying cutting conditions as the blade moves through flanges, webs, and hollow sections. As an automatic structural steel saw, the BSS-360 AR is suited to processing beams, channels, tubing, and other profiles used in industrial fabrication. Its automatic cutting operation reduces the need for continuous operator involvement during repetitive material preparation, allowing manufacturers to process structural components within a dedicated sawing workflow.

Reduce Setup Changes Between Cutting Angles

An automatic miter bandsaw is particularly valuable when production requires a sequence of components with different angular requirements. The Panther BSS-360 AR supports programmable cutting operations that reduce dependence on repeated manual saw-head positioning. This allows fabrication departments to prepare structural members for frames, bracing, and other assemblies while maintaining a more consistent process between successive cutting operations.

Cutting Capacity0 Degree45 Degree Left45 Degree Right60 Degree Left
Round10.25″6.7″9″4.75″
Rectangle4″ x 9″4″ x 9″4″ x 9″4-1/3″ x 6″
Square9″ x 9″6″9″ x 9″–

 

Blade Size10’4″ x 1″ x 0.035″
Blade SpeedInverter: 52 to 396 FPM
Saw Motor Power3 HP
Shuttle Stroke51″
Table Height37″
Footprint123″ x 87″
Weight3,190 lbs