A Wallace Oscila-Modular cutting unit repeatedly cut 3.75-inch-diameter 17-4-ph forging grade stainless bars in an average of 52 seconds, an approximately 11-square-inch cut. The unit accepts abrasive blades or metal wheels from 18 to 34 inches, has a four-inch traverse with variable power feed, and can produce finishes of 25 micro-inches or less.
Cutting 3.75-inch-diameter 17-4-ph forging grade stainless bars into short pieces can be time consuming. However, the approximately 11-square-inch cut was made time after time in an average of 52 seconds.
This operation was performed by a Wallace Oscila-Modular cutting unit series No. 1520. This unit can use either abrasive blades or metal wheels ranging in size from 18 inches to 34 inches in diameter. The oscillator has a basic 4-inch traverse, with the power feed being varied to suit the job. Cuts with a surface finish of 25 micro-inches or less can be readily obtained.
For information on this unit, contact Wallace Supplies Mfg. Co., 1304 W. Diversey Parkway, Chicago, Ill. 60614.
