The FMB Centauro bandsaw combines hydraulically controlled saw-head downfeed with manual material clamping for metal cutting applications that require controlled blade advancement without fully automatic stock indexing. Its semi-automatic cutting operation makes it suitable for fabrication departments and machine shops processing bar, tubing, and structural sections in varying quantities. By separating operator-controlled material setup from the hydraulic cutting cycle, the Centauro provides a practical approach to repeatable cutoff work while retaining flexibility for changing jobs.
Centauro Features:
The Centauro uses hydraulic downfeed to regulate saw-head movement through the workpiece. Unlike gravity-feed machines, a hydraulic downfeed bandsaw provides controlled blade advancement during the cutting cycle. This allows operators to adjust cutting conditions for different material sections while maintaining a consistent approach to the sawing operation.
Material positioning and vise operation remain under operator control, allowing the FMB Centauro bandsaw to accommodate jobs that change in length, section size, and production quantity. This arrangement is useful for fabrication departments handling mixed bar stock, tubing, and structural components where automatic material indexing may not be necessary for every cutting application.
A semi automatic metal cutting bandsaw reduces the need for continuous operator involvement during the cutting stroke while preserving a straightforward loading and setup process. The Centauro is suited to short and medium production runs where controlled hydraulic cutting is beneficial, but the additional material-handling systems of a fully automatic bandsaw would offer limited value.
| Cutting Capacity | 0° | 45° | 60° |
| Round | 9-1/2 in | 7-1/4 in | 4-1/2 in |
| Rectangle A | 8-1/4 x 11 in | 5-1/2 x 7 in | 4-1/3 x 4-1/3 in |
| Rectangle B | 9-1/2 x 10-1/4 in | 8-3/4 x 6-1/2 in | — |
| Square | 9-1/2 x 9-1/2 in | 6-3/4 x 6-3/4 in | 4-1/3 x 4-1/3 in |
| Blade Size | 8 ft 10 in x 1 in x .035 in |
| Blade Speed | 52–393 FPM |
| Saw Motor Power | 2 HP |
| Voltages | 220V/3PH, 440V/3PH, 220V/1PH |
| Footprint | 32 x 59 in |
| Weight | 792 lbs |
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