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Simonds Intl.
135 Intervale Road
P.O. Box 500
Fitchburg, MA 01420
Phone: 978-424-0100
Fax: 978-424-2212
Recent Content on The Fabricator for Simonds Intl.
- From The Fabricator
Simonds Saw launches SBX-One blade for structural steel
- Dec 7, 2018
- Sawing
- Product Release
Simonds Saw has introduced SBX-One, a new band saw blade for the structural steel market. It is suitable for cutting cross sections while avoiding pinching. SBX stands for Structural Blade Extreme. The blade has been through multiple rounds of testing and optimization for increased speed and...
- From The Fabricator
Simonds Saw data program supports Industry 4.0 initiatives
- Nov 16, 2017
- Sawing
- News Release
Fitchburg, Mass.-based Simonds Saw, a manufacturer of band saw blades and files, has announced today that its Germany-based partner WESPA® has introduced the ability to produce instant blade-to-machine data transfer of machine-specific cutting parameters for its Individual Performance Cutting...
- From The Fabricator
Simonds Saw attains ISO 9001:2015 certification
- Oct 27, 2017
- Sawing
- News Release
Simonds Saw has announced that its Fitchburg, Mass., facility is now ISO 9001:2015 certified for the manufacture, sale, and distribution of band saw blade products worldwide. In addition to Fitchburg, Simonds blades are manufactured in Melsungen, Germany, by WESPA®, the company’s band saw blade...
- From The Fabricator
Carbide-tipped saw blades’ tooth pattern generates seven distinct chips
- Apr 10, 2017
- Sawing
- Product Release
Simonds Saw has introduced QUAD 7™ carbide-tipped band saw blades for production cutting operations in steel service centers, foundries, and aerospace applications. The blades are suitable for alloy; high-chrome alloy; INCONEL® and other nickel-based alloys; titanium block and plate; stainless...
- From The Fabricator
Carbide-tipped band saw blades offer engineered tooth set for aggressive cutting
- Mar 15, 2017
- Sawing
- Product Release
Simonds Intl. has introduced CWT carbide-tipped band saw blades for production cutting operations such as in steel service centers, foundries, and aerospace sawing applications. The blades are suitable for aluminum block, aluminum gates and risers, aluminum automation (Mossner), INCONEL® alloy,...
- From The Fabricator
Simonds Saw names president
- Jan 5, 2017
- Sawing
- News Release
Simonds Intl. has announced that David Miles has been named president of Simonds Saw LLC, a Fitchburg, Mass., manufacturer of metal cutting saw and file products. He succeeds Ray Martino, who continues to serve as CEO of Simonds Saw and president/CEO of Simonds Intl. Miles has served as vice...
- From The Fabricator
Band saw blade designed for steel grating applications
- Jul 19, 2016
- Sawing
- Product Release
Simonds Saw has introduced the Bitec Plus band saw blade designed to provide low vibration and high-efficiency cutting of steel grating. Manufactured by the company’s partner in Germany, Wespa, the blade features a wide band in widths from 1.25 in. to 2.0 in., providing optimal beam strength...
- From The Fabricator
Band saw blades reintroduced with new features
- Feb 15, 2016
- Sawing
- Product Release
Simonds Saw has reintroduced two bimetal band saw blade lines with new features to help increase cutting rates up to 20 percent, the company states. SiClone blades, suitable for cutting INCONEL® alloys, and BlockBuster blades for high-production sawing now feature a rugged backing steel, a...
- From The Fabricator
Simonds Saw’s European manufacturing partner WESPA receives ISO 9001 certification
- Nov 17, 2014
- Sawing
- News Release
Simonds Saw, Fitchburg, Mass., has announced that its European band saw blade technology partner, WESPA®, located in Melsungen, Germany, has received ISO 9001 quality certification. WESPA is a manufacturer of sawing tools and products, including a variety of carbon and bimetal band saw blades...
- From The Fabricator
Program simulates band saw blade performance
- Jul 17, 2014
- Sawing
- Product Release
Simonds Intl. will introduce a band saw blade simulator program at IMTS. Using an individual performance cutting (IPC) formula, the simulator allows the user to model a sawing application and compare the results obtained with conventional saw technology to results with blade/tooth...
- From The Welder
Simonds Intl. launches new website
- Feb 13, 2014
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- News Release
Simonds Intl., a cutting tool manufacturer in Fitchburg, Mass., has launched a new website at www.simondsint.com. The site now provides item-level detail, catalog downloads, company news, how-to videos, and hints and tips. The site features a section that highlights the various products the...
Fabricator switches saw blade, improves throughput
- By Eric Lundin
- Dec 2, 2013
- Sawing
- Article
When fabricator SF Tube Inc. noticed a falling productivity in its welding department, it discovered poorly cut tube that required an added step, end facing, before welding. The band saw blade was the culprit, which led to one change, a different brand, but ultimately a handful of improvements in productivity.
- From The Fabricator
Cutting away at band sawing costs
- By Dale Petts
- Nov 5, 2013
- Sawing
- Article
For years the band sawing operation was a bit of a tortoise, at least relative to other processes in sheet metal, plate, and structural fabrication. Compared to other cutting operations—be it with a laser, plasma torch, or turret punch press—it took a long time for a saw to cut...
- From The Welder
Band sawing structurals
- By Dirk Herzog
- May 15, 2013
- Sawing
- Article
For performing structural cuts with a band saw, a few simple tips will help in your quest to make straight cuts, which can ultimately lead to better welds.
- From The Fabricator
Calculator measures baseline band sawing performance
- May 14, 2013
- Sawing
- Product Release
Simonds Intl. has introduced SnapShot™ to its Cutting Intelligence™ line of analysis tools. The band sawing calculator is a data-driven Microsoft® Excel® tool that identifies and measures the impact of improved productivity and performance on day-to-day band sawing operations...
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