M.K. Morse & IBT

Synopsis:

Air Force Base technicians found just what they needed from a metal cutting circular saw in the 9" Metal Devil from M. K. Morse.

Background:

In preparation for destruction, Air Force Base technicians use a 9" angle grinder to remove depleted uranium counterweights from transport planes before being sent to a scrap yard. The current grinder in use did not have sufficient depth to cut out a 3" deep aluminum support bracket required to remove the counterweights.

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Challenge:

An M. K. Morse sales representative brought a 9" Metal Devil saw as a potential solution to meet their cutting requirements. It was apparent the product would have to overcome some skeptical preconceptions by the Air Force Base technicians. They graciously allowed him to demonstrate the saw in the application in question.

Solution:

After 20 minutes of getting into full PPE gear (Tyvek suit, respirator, gloves and fall protection) and being lifted 50 feet into the air, he was ready to cut. With the right Metal Devil saw for the job, the bracket cut took a lot less time than even getting into the proper gear. The cut was competed in record time compared to the current product the technicians were utilizing for the job.

Results:

The 9" Metal Devil cutting circular saw solved a huge problem for the Air Force Base technicians. The demo proved the Metal Devil addressed their specific cutting requirements and outperformed their existing saw. Metal Devil products provide sawing and cutting solutions that surprise even the skeptics!

Product Details:

The M. K. Morse Company offers the latest technology in metal cutting with 14 inch (356mm), 9 inch (230mm), and 7 inch (180mm) Metal Devil® metal cutting circular saws with dry cutting technology. The powerful low-speed, high-torque motors are optimized for metal cutting.

The 14 inch Metal Devil circular saw comes equipped with a 72 tooth steel cutting carbide tipped Metal Devil blade. This saw offers 15 amps and 1,300 RPM for quick, clean cuts. A large cutting capacity (5-1/8" diameter pipe and 3-3/4" rectangular) allows a wide variety of materials to be cut.

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The 9 inch Metal Devil circular saw has a powerful 15 AMP motor that delivers 2500 RPM for optimal torque. With a maximum cutting depth of 3-1/4 inches, this machine can easily cut up to 3 inch square tubing. Laser guide, 0-45 degree bevel cutting, durable carry case and a unique, quick release chip collection cover are some of the standard features.

The 7 inch Metal Devil metal cutting circular saw offers a 9 AMP motor that delivers 3500 RPM for optimal torque in cutting applications such as 1/4 inch thick mild steel. Durable carry case, retractable blade guard, external overload and a unique, quick release chip collection cover are offered on the 7 inch saw.

M. K. Morse offers the broadest line of metal-cutting circular saw blades available today, with sizes ranging from 5-3/8 inch to 14 inch in diameter. These blades quickly cut through steel plate, angle iron, channel iron, and aluminum plate as easily as traditional saw blades cut through soft pine 2 x 4’s. In tests, the Morse Metal Devil cut through 6 x 1/4 inch steel plate in an average of less than 12 seconds and 2 x 2 x 1/4 inch angle iron in less than 6 seconds.

M. K. Morse provides a one year warranty and 60 day satisfaction guarantee on all Metal Devil saws.