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Metal Cutting Band Saws for Tube, Pipe & Profiles

Watch Pedrazzoli Band Saws in Action

See Pedrazzoli cold saws and band saws in operation before choosing your machine. These demonstrations come from the Pedrazzoli USA and Ercolina-USA / CML USA YouTube channels. Check the current model specifications and quoted options; equipment shown in a video may differ from today’s supplied configuration.

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Horizontal Metal Band Saws: Manual, Gravity Feed and Semi-Automatic

Looking for a band saw for metal? Pedrazzoli horizontal metal-cutting band saws use a continuous toothed blade to cut suitable tube, pipe, solid bar and structural profiles. The SN 300 Newton offers manual and gravity-feed operation; the Brown SN 420 SA adds hydraulic clamping and a semi-automatic cutting cycle. Heavy cast-iron bases help reduce vibration. Match the blade, speed, feed and workholding to the material for consistent cutting. CML USA in Davenport, Iowa provides U.S. sales and support.

Saw Models for Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Cutting

Pedrazzoli offers saw models for both ferrous and non-ferrous cutting applications. Whether your shop cuts steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass or copper, CML USA can help select a suitable machine and cutting setup for your material, section size and production needs.

  • Ferrous materials: steel and stainless steel require a suitable blade, cutting speed, feed rate and coolant or lubrication strategy for the alloy and section.
  • Non-ferrous materials: aluminum, brass and copper require material-specific blade geometry, cutting conditions and secure workholding. A setup chosen for steel is not automatically the right choice for aluminum.

Material capability varies by model and configuration; not every saw is intended for every metal. Confirm the machine’s approved application, blade, speed range, capacity and lubrication requirements before ordering. Tell us your alloy, tube wall thickness or solid-stock dimensions, cut angle and expected daily volume so we can recommend the right solution.

Ask CML USA to recommend a saw for your material.

Choose the SN 300 Newton manual gravity-feed bandsaw for everyday cutoff and miter work with round capacity up to 8.7 inches at 90°. Step up to the Brown SN 420 SA semi-automatic bandsaw when you need hydraulic clamping, controlled bow movement, automatic bow return and capacity up to 11 inches round at 90°.

Both machines miter in two directions – up to 60° left and 45° right – and are sold and supported in the Americas by CML USA in Davenport, Iowa. Customers have a U.S. source for demonstrations, replacement blades, spare parts and factory-trained service.

Choose Your Metal-Cutting Band Saw

SN 300 Newton

Pedrazzoli SN 300 Newton metal-cutting band saw

Manual / controlled gravity downfeed
Round capacity at 90°: 8.7 in.
Miter range: 60° left / 45° right.
Stock positioning: manual.

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Brown SN 420 SA

Pedrazzoli Brown SN 420 SA metal-cutting band saw

Semi-automatic / hydraulic clamping and bow return
Round capacity at 90°: 11 in.
Miter range: 60° left / 45° right.
Stock positioning: manual.

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Compare Pedrazzoli Bandsaw Models

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Model Operating style 90° round capacity Miter range Best fit
SN 300 Newton Manual / gravity feed 8.7 in. 60° left to 45° right Job shops, maintenance and varied lower-volume work
Brown SN 420 SA Manual and semi-automatic 11 in. 60° left to 45° right Repeated cutting, larger sections and production miter work

Pedrazzoli USA machine showroom virtual tour in Davenport, Iowa

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Manual or Semi-Automatic ~ Which Bandsaw Do You Need?

Choose a manual gravity-feed bandsaw when production volume is moderate, cut lengths change frequently and an operator can reset the machine after each cut. The SN 300 Newton is a strong fit for maintenance departments, job shops and general fabrication.

Choose a semi-automatic bandsaw when repeated operator motions are slowing production. The Brown SN 420 SA controls the cutting cycle and bow return, helping different operators achieve more consistent results.

If you are unsure, tell CML USA what material you cut, the largest section, required miter angles and approximate number of cuts per shift. We will help match the machine to the application.

Bandsaw or Circular Cold Saw?

A metal-cutting band saw is useful for varied sections and stock within its rated capacity. A circular cold saw can be useful for repeat tube and profile cutting where cut finish and cycle time matter. Neither process guarantees a burr-free or weld-ready part: blade selection, machine setup and inspection remain important. Compare the processes in our cold saw vs. band saw guide and review the Pedrazzoli Super Brown cold saw range.

Many fabrication shops use both: a bandsaw for larger or changing material and a cold saw for fast production cutoff work.

How to Choose a Band Saw for Metal

A metal-cutting band saw is selected as a complete machine-and-blade system, not just by its advertised maximum diameter. Do not assume a woodworking band saw is suitable for steel simply because a metal-cutting blade can be fitted.

  • Material and section: identify the alloy, tube wall thickness and whether you cut round, rectangular, solid or structural stock. Select tooth pitch and blade construction for that work.
  • Capacity at your angle: compare the model’s chart for the actual section and miter angle. The published 8.7-inch and 11-inch round capacities apply at a straight 90-degree cut; they are not ratings for every shape, material or angle.
  • Clamping and support: evaluate vise access, support for long stock and stability of short offcuts. Workholding must prevent movement without unacceptable tube distortion.
  • Cutting cycle: use manual or gravity-feed operation for varied work; consider a semi-automatic cycle for repeated clamping, cutting and bow-return actions. The SN 420 SA still requires manual stock positioning unless separately configured otherwise.
  • Installation and ownership: confirm electrical supply, footprint, handling access, coolant requirements, blade availability, maintenance and service support.

Read our seven-point metal-cutting band saw buyer guide for more selection checks, or request a machine recommendation using your material, section dimensions, cut angle, tolerance and pieces per shift.

How Much Does a Metal-Cutting Band Saw Cost?

Pedrazzoli band saws are priced by quotation. Cost depends on capacity, operating cycle, equipment and the installation required. Compare the configured SN 300 Newton and Brown SN 420 SA quotations rather than treating portable saws, woodworking machines and industrial metal-cutting saws as equivalent purchases.

Ask for the machine price, included blade and equipment, optional stock supports or measuring stops, freight, setup requirements, lead time and warranty terms. Compare total cost per acceptable part, including loading, positioning, cutting, any finishing, blade changes and maintenance.

What Should a Band Saw Demonstration Show?

Ask for a trial on your actual stock. Record material grade, section and wall thickness, blade specification, cutting angle and required tolerance. Check cut length, squareness, burr and surface finish; compare the complete handling-and-cutting cycle, not only the time the blade is in the material. Inspect and deburr as required before welding, bending or assembly.

U.S. Blades, Parts, Demonstrations and Service

Pedrazzoli band saws are sold and serviced in the Americas by CML USA, Inc. in Davenport, Iowa. Customers can arrange a machine demonstration and have a U.S. source for replacement blades, spare parts, application assistance and technical service.

Watch Pedrazzoli Bandsaws in Action

SN 300 Newton Manual Bandsaw

See the SN 300 Newton manual gravity-feed bandsaw, controls and cutting operation in detail.

Pedrazzoli SN 300 Newton Manual Bandsaw Demonstration

Brown SN 420 SA Semi-Automatic Bandsaw

See the Brown SN 420 SA semi-automatic cutting cycle, controls and operating sequence.

Pedrazzoli Brown SN 420 SA Operation Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

The SN 300 Newton is a manual gravity-feed bandsaw with round capacity up to 8.7 inches at 90°. The Brown SN 420 SA adds hydraulic clamping and a semi-automatic cutting cycle with automatic bow return, and it cuts round material up to 11 inches at 90°.

Yes. Both models position up to 60° left and 45° right for straight and dual-direction miter cutting.

They are designed for ferrous and nonferrous tube, pipe, profiles and solids. Blade selection and cutting speed should be matched to the material and section.

Yes. CML USA in Davenport, Iowa supplies replacement blades and spare parts and provides technical support and factory-trained service.

Request a Bandsaw Recommendation or Quote

Send us your material type, largest section, cut angle and production requirements. We will help determine whether the SN 300 Newton or Brown SN 420 SA is the better fit.

Sold and serviced in the USA — CML USA, Inc., Davenport, Iowa. Machines under power for demonstration, spare parts and blades in stock, and factory-trained technicians serving fabricators across North and South America.


Choosing a Metal-Cutting Band Saw

Read the seven-point metal-cutting band saw buyer guide for practical checks on material, angle-specific capacity, automation, blades, installation and ownership cost before requesting a quotation.

Band Saw with Feed: Downfeed or Automatic Stock Feeding?

Gravity downfeed controls how the saw bow descends through the workpiece. On the SN 300 Newton, the operator positions and clamps the stock, sets the downfeed, and raises the bow after the cut. Gravity feed does not advance the bar to the next cut length.

Semi-automatic cutting adds controlled machine movements. The Brown SN 420 SA uses hydraulic clamping, controlled bow descent and automatic bow return. The operator still positions the material for the next cut.

Automatic stock feeding advances material to programmed cut lengths. Neither of these two machines should be selected on the assumption that it includes an automatic bar feeder. Tell CML USA whether you need controlled cutting feed or automatic material indexing.

Listen: Cold Saw and Band Saw Buying Advice

Prefer to listen? These published episodes of Bending Better with Ercolina complement our saw buyer guides and demonstrations.

The Pedrazzoli Saw Guide: Cold Saws and Band Saws, Model by Model

An audio introduction to choosing among Pedrazzoli band saws, manual through automatic Super Brown cold saws, and Perris saws for non-ferrous applications. Use it alongside the current product specifications and demonstration videos—not as a substitute for an application-specific quotation.

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These are episode summaries, not transcripts. For machine selection and safe operation, confirm the current specification, tooling and application with CML USA and follow the relevant manuals.

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