A debut machine that will be featured by Revolution Machine Tools in their booth at the 2025 FABTECH show is their new S-FAB VDM 18-18 vertical bandsaw, a tilt-frame, double miter, semi-automatic metal-cutting marvel. This machine represents RMT’s entry into the vertical bandsaw market, building on their experience with horizontal models. This vertical saw emphasizes efficiency, precision, and versatility in metal cutting applications.
Here’s a quick overview of the highlights of this bandsaw:
- Cutting Capacity. It boasts an 18″ x 28″ rectangle cutting capacity at 0° and an 18″ round or square cutting capacity.
- Versatility. It’s designed for quick, precise straight and angled cuts, even at specific percentage angles.
- Automated Control. It incorporates an automatic control system for streamlined operation.
- Smooth Material Flow. A roller table facilitates easy material movement.
- Adjustable Speeds. A hydraulic system fine-tunes cutting and descent speeds for consistent results.
- Space-Saving Design. Its rotating hub allows for angling the saw head instead of repositioning the material, saving valuable space.
- Precision and Accuracy. Precision linear slide bearings ensure smooth and accurate movement of the upper body and arm.
- Power and Speed. It’s a 5 HP machine that can miter up to 60° in either direction. It also features variable blade speeds ranging from 49-349 FPM.
Standard features of the saw include:
- Speed Controller
- Precise Cutting Adjustment
- Control Panel
- Engine Oil Pump
- Hydro mechanical Strip Tensioning
- Cover Switch
- Hydraulic Vise
- Cutting Width Adjustment Lever
- Powerful Reducer
- Linear Guide
- Sawdust Brush
- Optical Height Adjustment
- 5° Inclined Head
- Hydraulic Angle Stabilization
Available options include:
- Driver Servo Motor
- Chip Conveyor Motor
- Hydraulic blade tension
- Hydraulic top clamping
- DropsA air/oil clean lubrication system
- Micromist cooling
- Laser line
Cutting capacities of the S-FAB VDM 18-18 vertical bandsaw are:
- 18″ round, 18″ square, and 18″ high by 28″ wide flat at a 0° miter.
- 18″ round, 18″ square, and 18″ high by 23″ wide flat at a 30° miter.
- 18″ round, 18″ square, and 18″ high by 17.7″ wide flat at a 45° miter.
- 10.8″ round, 10.8″ square, and 18″ high by 10.8″ wide flat at a 60° miter.
- 18″ round, 18″ square, and 18″ high by 23″ wide flat at a -30° miter.
- 18″ round, 18″ square, and 18″ high by 19″ wide flat at a -45° miter.
- 12.8″ round, 18″ square, and 18″ high by 12.8″ wide flat at a -60° miter.
This 1281″ long by 85″ wide by 110″ high machine weights 6065 lbs. and sports a 5.4 HP main motor and a 3 HP hydraulic motor. It has a bandsaw blade size of 236.2″ by 1.3″.
More Than One Way to Saw
Should the newest entry in RMT’s lineup of saws not precisely fit your metal cutting needs, never fear—they carry more than one machine able to carve through your most demanding fabrication jobs.
Revolution Machine Tools cut their teeth by offering traditional horizontal bandsaws available in a variety of series:
- The S-ECO™ Series of manual bandsaws offers three models of high-quality cutting at affordable prices. These pivot-type bandsaws are available in both single and double miter versions.
- The S-FAB™ Series of semi-automatic bandsaws offers 18 models of straight, single miter, and double miter in pivot and dual column designs with cutting capacities that range up to 60.2″ x 60.2″).
- The S-SMART™ Series of automatic bandsaws are available in a range of cutting capacities from 9″ up to 32″ in round stock across 14 different models.
- The S-GENIUS™ Series of “super automatic” bandsaws goes a step beyond standard automation to offer a precision metal-cutting experience unheard of with most dual column straight cut saws.
RMT also offers five models of cold saws across two series for those who require even cleaner, smoother, more accurate cuts in their workpieces.
In addition, RMT provides a variety of metal cutting methods outside of the world of sawing, such as shears (direct drive, swing beam, and variable rake), ironworkers, presses (for punching), and fiber laser cutting machines.
See the RMT S-FAB VDM 18-18 Vertical Bandsaw in Person
Attending FABTECH 2025 in Chicago? Be sure to visit with the team from Revolution Machine Tools in booth A2173 and see firsthand the new RMT S-FAB VDM 18-18 Semi-Automatic Double Miter Vertical Tilt-Frame Bandsaw.
Additional machines on display at RMT’s booth will include:
- The compact 9″ capacity RMT S-ECO PDM 9-12 Bandsaw, which will be part of RMT’s 5th Annual Bandsaw Giveaway.
- The 250-ton CNC RMT B-GENIUS-H 12-250 Hybrid Press Brake.
- The small format, high performance RMT KYSON SL H44A Fiber Laser.
- The 4-roll RMT R-SMART CNC 6-669 Plate Roll.
- The popular RMT TGB24 CNC Pipe Spool Master™, a pipe threading, grooving, and beveling machine.
- The hydraulic RMT A-FAB HD 433 Angle Roll.
- The useful RMT PBV-FAB 1.57 Plate Beveler.
- The 220-ton C-frame RMT H-SMART C220 Hydraulic Press.
- The tiltable frame RMT PR 24 Pipe Rotator.
