Expanding Bar-Cutting Capacity with New Automatic Saws
At The Adams Company, every precision gear and shaft begins as full-length bar stock. Improving efficiency at this first rough-cut stage directly impacts capacity, lead times, and delivery reliability. To strengthen the front end of production, The Adams Company recently installed two new automatic bar-cutting saws to increase throughput and shorten turnaround times as components move from bar stock to blank.
The new saws are Amada HFA 360P horizontal bandsaws built for high-production cutting. Each machine can cut bar stock up to approximately 14 inches in diameter or 14 x 14 inches in rectangular shape, allowing Adams to process larger diameters and heavier sections with fewer limitations. The saws can also cut multiple bars in a single cycle, increasing the number of gear blanks produced per run with less handling between operations.
Once cut, bar stock moves directly into gear blank production and downstream machining, including tooth cutting, grinding, and finishing. By expanding capacity at the rough cutting stage, Adams keeps a steady flow of accurate, repeatable blanks moving through the shop, helping to avoid bottlenecks and maintain efficient production schedules.
The fully automatic design allows operators to program cut lengths and quantities while the saw manages indexing and cutting with consistent repeatability. This helps produce uniform blank lengths before machining and maintains dimensional control as parts move through the process. Enclosed cutting areas, automated chip removal, and updated coolant handling improve operator safety and shop cleanliness while contributing to efficient day-to-day operation.
By strengthening the very first step in the manufacturing process, Adams can continue to respond quickly to customer demand while maintaining the quality and reliability expected of a long-standing precision gear manufacturer. The result is a more efficient path from bar stock to finished gears, built for consistent performance and dependable delivery.
