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FMB Antares bandsaw, manual double miter bandsaw and pull down metal bandsaw for bar, tube and structural fabrication.

Antares

Not every fabrication department needs an automatic saw to make accurate angled cuts. The FMB Antares bandsaw keeps the cutting process operator-controlled, pairing a pull-down saw head with double-miter capability for bar, tube, and structural profiles. The head swings from 60° right to 45° left while the vise remains stationary, giving shops a straightforward way to move between square and angled cuts without repeatedly repositioning long material.

 

Antares Features: 

  • Manual pull-down operation for direct operator control
  • Double mitering to 60° right and 45° left
  • 7-7/8-inch round capacity at 0°
  • Stationary vise remains in position for left and right miters
  • Compact 35 x 57-inch footprint
  • 1.75 HP saw motor
  • Two blade speeds on three-phase configurations
  • Optional GO2 stop/pusher integration

Description
Keep the Cutting Cycle in the Operator’s Hands

Antares is a pull down metal bandsaw designed for applications where the operator benefits from direct control of the cutting cycle. Instead of adding automatic feed and indexing systems, the machine concentrates on straightforward material setup and manual saw-head operation, making it practical for prototypes, repair work, short runs, and fabrication jobs with frequently changing requirements.

Change the Cut Angle Instead of Turning the Stock

The manual double miter bandsaw configuration allows the saw head to move from 60° right to 45° left while the vise remains stationary. This is especially useful with longer tube and structural sections because opposite-angle cuts can be produced without turning the entire workpiece around between operations.

Use One Saw Across Changing Fabrication Work

The FMB Antares bandsaw is suited to shops that move regularly between bar, tubing, structural profiles, and other metal sections rather than running one repetitive cutoff job. Its combination of manual operation and bidirectional mitering gives operators flexibility for frames, weldments, supports, and other components where cut geometry can change from part to part.

Cutting Capacity 0° 45° Right 60° Right 45° Left
Round 7-7/8 in 7 in 4 in 5-1/2 in
Rectangle A 7-7/8 x 7-7/8 in 5-1/3 x 7 in 4 x 4 in 5 x 5-2/3 in
Rectangle B 9 x 7-7/8 in 7-7/8 x 5-1/2 in — 6-2/3 x 4 in
Square 7-7/8 x 7-7/8 in 6-7/8 x 6-7/8 in 4 x 4 in 5-1/3 x 5-1/3 in

 

Blade Size 8 ft 10 in x 1 in x .035 in
Blade Speed 115 and 230 FPM
Saw Motor Power 1.75 HP
Voltages 220V/3PH, 440V/3PH, 110V/1PH
Footprint 35 x 57 in
Weight 750 lbs

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