Galactic

Wide structural sections present different cutting challenges than conventional round bar stock, particularly when workpieces have irregular cross sections or extend beyond the capacity of standard metal saws. The FMB Galactic bandsaw is designed to accommodate larger material profiles, providing an expanded cutting envelope for beams, tubing, channels, and fabricated metal components. Its wide-capacity configuration supports manufacturers working with structural materials that require stable positioning and controlled blade engagement throughout the cutting process.

 

Galactic Features: 

  • True semi-automatic operation with hydraulic saw head and clamping
  • Miter cutting to 60°
  • 12-inch round capacity
  • Up to 16-1/2-inch width capacity
  • Large work-support surface area
  • Inverter-controlled variable blade speed from 52 to 394 FPM
  • 2 HP saw motor
  • Bundle capacity up to 6 x 15 inches

Description
Expanded Cutting Width for Structural Materials

The Galactic is a wide capacity metal bandsaw developed for workpieces that require a larger horizontal cutting envelope. Structural beams, rectangular tubing, and fabricated sections can occupy substantially more width than solid round stock, even when their material thickness is relatively small. The machine’s expanded cutting area accommodates these geometries, allowing manufacturers to process wider components without relying on equipment designed primarily around round cutting capacity.

Managing Blade Engagement Across Irregular Cross Sections

Cutting structural profiles requires consideration of how the blade enters and exits different portions of the workpiece. Channels, hollow sections, and beams introduce interrupted cutting conditions as the blade moves between material walls and open spaces. The FMB Galactic bandsaw provides a dedicated cutting platform for these applications, allowing operators to establish appropriate cutting parameters for the section geometry and material being processed.

Material Preparation for Structural Fabrication

As a structural steel cutting bandsaw, the Galactic is suited to preparing material for welded frames, machinery supports, equipment structures, and other fabricated assemblies. Its wider cutting capacity is particularly valuable when processing large rectangular profiles and structural members that would exceed the available cutting width of smaller saws. This capability allows fabrication departments to accommodate a broader range of component dimensions within their material preparation operations.

Cutting Capacity 0° 45° Right 60° Bundle
Round 12 in 10-1/4 in 7 in —
Rectangle A 10-1/4 x 16 in 4-3/4 x 11-1/2 in 3-1/2 x 7-1/2 in 6 x 15 in
Rectangle B 9-1/2 x 16-1/2 in — — —
Square 12 x 12 in 10-1/4 x 10-1/4 in 7 x 7 in —

 

Blade Size 11 ft 3 in x 1 in x .035 in
Blade Speed 52–394 FPM
Saw Motor Power 2 HP
Voltages 220V/3PH, 440V/3PH, 220V/1PH
Footprint 39 x 75 in
Weight 1,555 lbs