Manufacturer of band saw machines, custom sawing systems and solutions for cutting 3D-printed workpieces
Klaeger Sägetechnik GmbH
Kernen (DE) · Vanzago (IT)New on Amplifa
Sawing technology since 1928
Klaeger Sägetechnik GmbH, based in Kernen (Baden-Württemberg), manufactures band saw machines and fully automatic sawing systems for the manufacturing industry. Founded in 1928 as “Fortuna Kaltsägetechnik”, the company offers a range of around 38 saw machine models: twelve vertical band saws, eighteen horizontal band saws from manual to fully automatic, as well as four machines for post-processing in 3D printing (separating additively manufactured workpieces from the build plate as an alternative to wire EDM). The dual-column fully automatic machines of the Pharos series cut cutting ranges from 300 x 300 mm to 630 x 630 mm and are designed for hard materials such as stainless steel, tool and mold steels and superalloys. In addition, Klaeger designs customer-specific, fully automatic systems based on Industry 4.0 principles including loading and unloading systems and supplies saw blades (bimetal and carbide) as well as accessories such as lubricating oils, lubrication systems and roller conveyors. Since 2019 the company has been part of the Istech Group (Istech Segatrici srl, Vanzago, Italy) and offers service, technical support and spare parts throughout Europe.
- Site
- Kernen
- Processes
- Band sawing (vertical) – cutting, notching, separating, testing of workpieces beyond steel bars, Band sawing (horizontal) – manual, semi-automatic and fully automatic, Custom fully automatic sawing systems (Industry 4.0, with loading and unloading systems), Saw blades (bimetal and carbide blades) and accessories (lubricating oils, lubrication systems,, Customer service and technical support, Spare parts, Design of custom sawing systems (Industry 4.0), Consulting/engineering services for tailored systems
- Materials
- Stainless steels, Hot-work steels, Rust-free hot-work steels, Aluminium alloys, Nickel-based alloys, Titanium alloys, Pure titanium, Cobalt-chromium alloys
- Certificates
- Index positioning accuracy ± 0.01 mm (Pharos A)
- Founded
- 1928
- Industries
- Manufacturing industry, 3D printing / additive manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Dental, Medical
- 01
Design and engineering
- 02
Machine manufacturing (band saws, 3D printing saws)
- 03
Design of custom fully automatic sawing systems
- 04
Manufacturing and distribution of saw blades and accessories
- 05
Service, technical support and spare parts
Materials and applications
Common steels
Standard material for the horizontal and vertical band saws in the range.
Stainless steels and rust-free hot-work steels
Tough materials for which the Pharos series and the 3D printing saws are designed.
Tool and mold steels
Hard materials cut with the fully automatic machines of the K and A series.
Aluminium alloys
Can be separated with the 3D printing saw machines when detaching from the build plate.
Titanium alloys and pure titanium
Materials relevant to aerospace and medical applications in the 3D printing separation process.
Nickel-based and cobalt-chromium alloys
Superalloys for which the Pharos machines are designed for three-shift operation.
Bronze and precious metal alloys
Materials for jewellery and dental applications in the field of additive manufacturing.
Locations
Kernen
DEHeadquarters, manufacturing and sales (Klaeger Sägetechnik GmbH)
- Materials
- Steel, stainless steel, tool steel, superalloys
- Vertical band saws (12 models)
- Horizontal band saws (18 models, manual to fully automatic)
- Pharos K-/A-series dual-column fully automatic machines
- Saw machines for 3D printing (4 models, ATEX Zone 22)
- Custom systems with loading and unloading systems
Vanzago (MI)
ITSite of the parent company Istech Segatrici srl
Machines and products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band sawing (vertical) – cutting, notching, separating, testing of workpieces beyond steel barsMachining | – | – | – | – | Steel, stainless steels, tool steels, mold steels |
| Band sawing (horizontal) – manual, semi-automatic and fully automaticMachining | – | – | – | – | common steels, stainless steels, tool steels, mold steels, superalloys |
| Machining | – | 800 mm × 400 mm × 500 mm | – | – | stainless steels, hot-work steels, rust-free hot-work steels, aluminium alloys, nickel-based alloys, titanium alloys, pure titanium, cobalt-chromium alloys, bronze alloys, precious metal alloys |
| Custom fully automatic sawing systems (Industry 4.0, with loading and unloading systems)Machining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Saw blades (bimetal and carbide blades) and accessories (lubricating oils, lubrication systems,Machining | – | – | – | – | – |
11 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual-column band saw fully automatic | Klaeger Pharos K2 | – | – | – | Kernen (D-71394) |
| Dual-column band saw fully automatic | Klaeger Pharos K3 | – | – | – | Kernen (D-71394) |
| Dual-column band saw fully automatic | Klaeger Pharos K4 | – | – | – | Kernen (D-71394) |
| Dual-column high-performance band saw fully automatic | Klaeger Pharos A3 | – | – | – | Kernen (D-71394) |
| Dual-column high-performance band saw fully automatic | Klaeger Pharos A4 | – | – | – | Kernen (D-71394) |
| Dual-column high-performance band saw fully automatic | Klaeger Pharos A5 | – | – | – | Kernen (D-71394) |
| Dual-column high-performance band saw fully automatic | Klaeger Pharos A6 | – | – | – | Kernen (D-71394) |
| Vertical band saws (12 models with fixed, manual or hydraulic tables) | Klaeger | – | – | – | Kernen (D-71394) |
| Horizontal band saws (18 models: manual to fully automatic) | Klaeger | – | – | – | Kernen (D-71394) |
| – | Klaeger | – | Build plates from 90x90x90 mm to 800x400x500 mm | – | Kernen (D-71394) |
| Custom fully automatic sawing systems (Industry 4.0, with loading/unloading systems) | Klaeger | – | – | – | Kernen (D-71394) |
Additional services
Quality and reliability
The machines are designed for long-lasting continuous operation; according to the company, a Klaeger machine commissioned in 1964 is still in operation after 56 years. The Pharos series achieves an index positioning accuracy of ± 0.01 mm in a fully enclosed, safe design.
| Evidence | Kernen |
|---|---|
| Index positioning accuracy ± 0.01 mm (Pharos A) |
History
- 1928
Foundation of the company as “Fortuna Kaltsägetechnik”
- 1964
Commissioning of the oldest still functioning Klaeger machine (56 years in operation)
- 2019
Klaeger becomes part of the Istech Group (Istech Segatrici srl, Vanzago); access to over 25 years of experience in fully automatic systems