For repeat 90° cutoff work, the PMI-18 CNC keeps the machine focused on straight production rather than miter capability. Its 18-inch blade runs at 3,600 RPM, a servo pusher controls finished length, and air-over-oil feed regulates the upcut stroke through aluminum extrusions and other nonferrous profiles.
PMI-18 CNC Auto Upcut Saw Features:
The PMI-18 CNC is an automatic straight cut extrusion saw built around a fixed 90° cutting path. For manufacturers producing spacers, blanks, extrusion sections, and other parts that do not require angular ends, the machine concentrates its automation on repeat length, material clamping, and cycle control. This straightforward configuration makes it well suited for recurring cutoff work where consistent part length and efficient material handling are priorities.
A 7.5 HP drive turns the blade at 3,600 RPM, giving this 18 inch CNC aluminum upcut saw the blade speed needed for aluminum and other nonferrous profiles. Cutting capacity reaches 4.33 inches high by 11.81 inches wide. The upcut design keeps the blade below the table before the cutting stroke, while air-over-oil feed controls how the blade advances through the workpiece.
Rather than relying on a manually reset length stop, the built-in servo pusher automatically positions material for programmed cut lengths. The touchscreen control, servo pusher, and vertical and horizontal clamping work together to manage recurring quantities and dimensions. This servo pusher nonferrous saw configuration helps reduce repetitive operator setup when producing batches of straight-cut aluminum profiles.
| Specification | Value |
| Saw Motor | 7.5 HP |
| Blade Diameter | 18 in |
| Blade Speed | 3,600 RPM |
| Cut Angle | 90° straight cut |
| Maximum Sawing Height | 4.33 in |
| Maximum Sawing Width | 11.81 in |
| Material Positioning | Built-in servo-controlled automatic pusher |
| Cutting Feed | Air-over-oil |
| Clamping | Vertical and horizontal; adjustable pressure |
The Pat Mooney PMI-18 CNC Auto Upcut Saw is a fully automatic straight-cut upcut saw for aluminum extrusions and other non-ferrous profiles. Its configuration places the machine within a defined range of cutoff work rather than treating it as a general-purpose saw.
The machine uses an 18-inch blade, 7.5-hp motor, 3,600 rpm blade speed, servo-controlled pusher, touchscreen, air-over-oil feed, and adjustable vertical and horizontal clamping. Published maximum capacity is 4.33 inches high by 11.81 inches wide. Final machine selection depends on the complete material range, section geometry, finished length, tolerance, production volume, blade requirements, clamping, material support, and part handling.
Common applications include:
The fixed 90-degree cutting arrangement removes the complexity of a powered miter head for straight-part production.
The 18-inch blade operates at a published 3,600 rpm for non-ferrous profile cutting.
The built-in pusher advances material to programmed lengths for automatic cycles.
Vertical and horizontal clamping can be set around profile shape and wall thickness.
No. It is a dedicated 90-degree straight-cut machine. Its automatic functions focus on material indexing, clamping, and repeat cutoff production.
Published maximum capacity is 4.33 inches high by 11.81 inches wide. The profile must also provide suitable clamp contact and clearance through the blade path.
A servo-controlled automatic pusher positions the extrusion, and the touchscreen stores the production settings used for the cutting cycle.
The saw uses an air-over-oil feed system to control the upward blade stroke. Feed rate is set for the material, wall thickness, profile shape, and blade.
It fits production dominated by straight cutoffs within its 4.33 × 11.81-inch envelope. Eliminating head rotation keeps the process focused on length control and throughput.