December 8, 2015 - DoALL Co., Savage, Minnesota, launched five new metal cutting band saws. The Continental Series DC-280SA, DC-330SA, DC-500SA, DC-560SA and DC-800SA high production, semi-automatic horizontal band saws are choice for high production without the need for indexing or automatic cutting cycles.

Semi-automatic capacities on rectangles ranges from 11-3/4 in. by 11 in. (300 mm by 280 mm) up to 39.4 in. by 31.5 in. (1000 mm x 800 mm).

Semi-automatic operation differs from traditional automatic or manual operation because once an operator has set the desired feed rate, blade speed and initial vise opening, a cut is complete, the band shuts off and the head returns to the upright open position and locks. Then the operator must manually reposition the material for another cut.

Semi-automatic operation increases blade life and cutting accuracy as the operator is not manually pressuring or overloading the saw blade during the cut.