Structural beams and fabricated sections approaching 40 inches in width require cutting equipment with sufficient clearance to accommodate the entire workpiece. The FMB Olimpus 1 XL bandsaw is designed for these demanding applications, providing an extra-wide cutting envelope for large structural profiles, rectangular tubing, and heavy fabrication stock. Its configuration supports industrial manufacturers processing substantial material widths where conventional bandsaws cannot provide the necessary cutting clearance.
Olimpus 1 XL Features:
The Olimpus 1 XL is a 40 inch wide structural saw developed for applications involving exceptionally broad metal profiles. Large beams, rectangular tubing, and fabricated sections often exceed the horizontal cutting capacity of standard industrial bandsaws. The extended cutting envelope accommodates these wider workpieces, providing manufacturers with a dedicated solution for processing structural material that would otherwise require alternative cutting methods or additional material preparation.
Overall workpiece width is only one consideration when cutting oversized structural material. Flanges, hollow sections, and fabricated profiles can introduce variations in blade engagement and workholding requirements throughout the cutting stroke. The FMB Olimpus 1 XL bandsaw provides the clearance needed for these challenging geometries, allowing operators to select appropriate cutting conditions based on material thickness, cross-sectional shape, and the requirements of the finished component.
As an extra wide cutoff bandsaw, the Olimpus 1 XL is suited to preparing large structural members for subsequent machining, welding, and assembly operations. Its expanded cutting width supports material preparation for heavy equipment frames, industrial machinery structures, and substantial fabricated assemblies. This capability is particularly valuable when processing components whose dimensions make conventional sawing equipment impractical.
| Cutting Capacity | 0° | Bundle |
| Round | 20 in | — |
| Rectangle A | 17-3/4 x 40-1/2 in | 17 x 37 in |
| Rectangle B | 18 x 23-5/8 in | — |
| Square | 18 x 18 in | — |
| Blade Size | 19 ft 10 in x 1-1/2 in x .050 in |
| Blade Speed | 52–394 FPM |
| Saw Motor Power | 5.5 HP |
| Voltages | 220V/3PH, 440V/3PH |
| Footprint | 114 x 66 in |
| Weight | 4,950 lbs |
Built for oversized angled structural sections, the Pat Mooney Olimpus 1 XL is a semi-automatic structural bandsaw for large sections. Its head, axis, or feed arrangement separates it from nearby models in the line.
The FMB Olimpus 1 XL expands the vertical-tilt-frame platform for longer or larger structural cross-sections and angled fabrication work. Capacity must be checked at the actual part orientation and cut angle, together with blade or tool selection, feed strategy, clamping, support length, and expected production rate.
Relevant production work includes:
The machine layout supports broad or heavy fabricated work within its published envelope.
Powered or hydraulic head motion manages the cut through changing cross-sections.
The work zone is arranged for profiles, panels, beams, channels, or grating.
Clamping and support must match stock geometry, weight, and cut angle.
The XL configuration increases the available envelope for angled structural sections beyond the standard Olimpus 1 range.
Yes. The frame establishes the miter angle while the long workpiece remains on the support system.
Oversized beams, tube, or channels that require angle cutting and exceed standard Olimpus 1 capacity justify the XL format.
Allow for the full frame sweep, long-stock supports, loading equipment, blade access, scrap discharge, and finished-part removal.
Base the choice on the largest actual section at its required angle, not on occasional stock that can be processed elsewhere.