Miter cutting becomes more demanding as structural components increase in width, particularly when large beams and fabricated sections must be positioned at precise angles. The FMB Olimpus 2 XL bandsaw is designed for these oversized applications, providing an extra-wide cutting envelope and angular cutting capability for substantial metal profiles. Its configuration supports manufacturers preparing large structural members for welded assemblies, heavy equipment frames, and industrial construction where both workpiece dimensions and cutting geometry influence machine selection.
Olimpus 2 XL Features:
The Olimpus 2 XL is an extra wide miter bandsaw designed to accommodate structural components with substantial horizontal dimensions. Large beams, rectangular tubing, and fabricated sections can require significantly more cutting clearance than conventional metal stock. The machine’s extended cutting envelope provides room for these workpieces, allowing manufacturers to process oversized material within a dedicated industrial sawing operation.
Producing a mitered cut across a wide workpiece requires sufficient clearance for the material as the cutting angle changes. The FMB Olimpus 2 XL bandsaw addresses this requirement with a configuration suited to angular cutting of large structural profiles. This capability is particularly important when preparing diagonal members, angled connections, and structural components that must meet specified joint geometries before welding or assembly.
As a large structural miter saw, the Olimpus 2 XL supports the preparation of substantial metal sections used in machinery construction, industrial frames, equipment supports, and heavy fabrication. Its combination of expanded cutting width and mitering capability allows manufacturers to accommodate demanding workpiece geometries while maintaining a dedicated process for producing straight and angled cutoffs. This is especially useful when component dimensions make repeated material repositioning difficult.
| Cutting Capacity | 0° | 45° | Bundle |
| Round | 20 in | 17-3/8 in | — |
| Rectangle A | 17-3/4 x 40-1/2 in | 17-3/4 x 17 in | 17 x 37 in |
| Rectangle B | 18 x 23-5/8 in | — | — |
| Square | 18 x 18 in | 17 x 17 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 | 6,050 lbs |
The Olimpus 2 XL addresses oversized straight-cut bar and profiles as a semi-automatic structural bandsaw for large sections. Machine selection centers on whether its work envelope and operating method match the recurring part family.
The FMB Olimpus 2 XL is the larger straight-cut configuration in the Olimpus structural range, intended for oversized bar, tube, beam, and profile sections. Selection should be based on the recurring job mix, including section shape, material, datum strategy, finished length, accuracy, production volume, workholding, and downstream handling.
Its process range covers:
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.
It is the expanded straight-cut model for sections beyond the standard Olimpus 2 working envelope.
No. Its configuration is centered on large 90-degree cuts; tilted-frame Olimpus 1 models cover structural angle work.
Provide the actual section drawing, material grade, wall or flange thickness, stock length, weight, and required finished tolerance.
The teeth move through changing flange and web thickness, so blade pitch and feed must accommodate large changes in engaged tooth count.
Large sections can require powered conveyors, cranes, lift tables, or other rated supports for loading and unloading.