SAWTEQ S-200 plastics

Overview

The SAWTEQ S-200 plastics is a precision panel dividing saw purpose-built for the cutting and processing of plastic panels, composite materials, and engineered plastic sheets. Unlike universal panel saws, this machine is engineered with material-specific technologies that address the unique challenges of plastic processing—including heat generation, material brittleness, and edge quality requirements. The machine's core technical advantages center on its frequency-controlled 18 kW main saw motor, which delivers variable speed control from 0.1 to 80 m/min (with 120 m/min optional), enabling operators to match cutting speed precisely to material type and thickness. The narrow-finger clamp system and reverse cutting capability are specifically designed to minimize material deformation and chipping common in plastic processing. With a saw blade projection of 80 mm and cutting lengths of 3,200 or 4,300 mm, the S-200 accommodates standard industrial plastic sheet formats while maintaining edge quality critical for secondary operations. The integrated CADmatic 5 software environment with 24" full-HD multi-touch display provides nested cutting optimization and real-time machine control, reducing material waste and operator training time. Program fence speeds reaching 80 m/min enable high-throughput operations without sacrificing cut precision on sensitive materials. This machine is engineered for medium to industrial workshops processing plastic panels as their primary operation—including manufacturers of acrylic components, PVC sheet products, polycarbonate panels, and composite enclosures. It delivers both the production speed required for batch operations and the material-specific control necessary to meet tight dimensional and surface quality tolerances in technical plastic applications.

Applications

engineered plastic component manufacturing

Industrial

Precision blanking of engineered plastic materials (nylon, PEEK, HDPE) for technical components and assemblies requiring tight tolerances. CADmatic 5 optimization minimizes material waste on complex nested layouts, while variable cutting speeds accommodate different material hardnesses in the same production run without manual reconfiguration.

acrylic sheet cutting

Medium workshop

Production cutting of acrylic sheet stock for signage, displays, and protective barriers. The frequency-controlled motor and reverse cutting capability prevent edge crazing and stress fractures common when cutting acrylic with fixed-speed equipment. Narrow-finger clamps minimize material slippage during the cut, delivering the clean edges required for edge-polishing or bonding operations.

pvc composite panel processing

Industrial

High-volume division of PVC composite panels into finished blanks for construction elements, wall cladding, and furniture components. The 3,200–4,300 mm cutting length accommodates full-sheet formats, while variable carriage speeds (up to 80 m/min) and CADmatic 5 nesting reduce scrap on large batch runs. Material-specific clamp pressure prevents delamination during the cut.

polycarbonate panel blanking

Medium workshop

Processing of polycarbonate sheets into custom blanks for industrial glazing, machine guards, and protective enclosures. The 80 mm saw blade projection and precise fence control deliver consistent dimensions across multi-cavity cutting operations, while the heat-management features of the frequency-controlled motor prevent thermal stress in the material.

Specifications

Processing

Saw Blade Projection80 mm

Program Fence Speed80 m/min

Saw Carriage Speed0.1-80 (120 as option) m/min

Working Areas

Cutting Length3,200 / 4,300 mm

Drive

Main Saw Motor (Frequency Controlled)18 kW

Features

Monitor24" full-HD multi-touch display

Operating SoftwareCADmatic 5