The SCM Class SI 550 EP (featuring the "Ready 2" overhead control system) is a high-performance heavy-duty sliding table panel saw designed for precision timber and panel processing. Engineered with an aluminum sliding carriage featuring hardened steel guideways, it guarantees long-term accuracy, smooth motion, and robust industrial reliability
Technical Description & Key Features
Control System ("Ready 2"): 2-axis motorized electronic control (powered blade lifting and tilting) with automatic height adjustment compensation relative to blade tilt angle. Includes digital readout for fence settings and memory storage for cutting programs.
Sliding Carriage: High-precision anodized aluminum carriage with a arc-ground prismatic guideway system, self-cleaning dust scrapers, and lifetime alignment stability.
Saw Unit: Heavy cast-iron saw group supported on large dovetail trunnions, ensuring vibration-free operations even under maximum motor load.
Scoring Unit: Independent motor-driven scoring unit with external mechanical adjustments for axial and radial alignment.
Technical Data Specifications
| Specification Parameter | Value / Dimension |
|---|---|
| Max. Main Saw Blade Diameter | 550 mm |
| Max. Cutting Height at 90° | 200 mm (with 550 mm blade) |
| Max. Cutting Height at 45° | 130 mm (with 550 mm blade) |
| Saw Blade Tilting Range | 90° to 45° |
| Sliding Carriage Length | 3,200 mm (Standard) |
| Max. Squaring Stroke | 3,200 mm |
| Cutting Width on Rip Fence | 1,270 mm |
| Main Saw Motor Power | 7.0 kW (9.5 HP) / 50 Hz |
| Main Saw Speeds | 2,500 / 3,500 / 5,000 RPM |
| Scoring Blade Diameter | 120 mm |
| Scoring Motor Power | 0.9 kW (1.2 HP) |
| Dust Extraction Outlet Diameters | 120 mm (hood) + 100 mm (overhead guard) |
| Machine Weight | Approx. 1,150 – 1,300 kg |
Available Factory Options
Extended Carriage Sizes: 3,800 mm sliding stroke carriage options for oversized panel cutting.
Motorized Rip Fence: 3rd motorized axis managed directly via the "Ready 2" controller.
Variable Speed Drive (Inverter): Electronic stepless speed adjustment for main saw blade (1,000–6,000 RPM).
Advanced Squaring Frames:
CompeX frame for angled cuts with automatic compensation for stop positions.
Full parallel squaring frame with digital readouts on crosscut stops.
Pneumatic Hold-Down Press: Full-length pneumatic press beam for thin veneers and flexible sheet materials.
Pneumatic Scoring Unit: Powered automatic engagement and drop of scoring blade.
Laser Line Marker: Alignment projection laser for direct rip-cutting on irregular timber edges.
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