ALLIGATOR XPERT 3.0 3D BANDSAW 3D Printing Build Plate Cutting Bandsaw
The Fastest and Most Efficient Way to Remove Metal 3D Printed Parts from Build Plates.
The Alligator XPERT 3.0 3D Cutting Bandsaw is a purpose built industrial solution designed specifically for the separation of metal additive manufactured parts from 3D printing build plates.
For companies using metal 3D printing, additive manufacturing, DMLS, SLM and powder bed fusion technologies, removing printed parts from the build plate is a critical step in the production workflow. The Alligator XPERT 3.0 provides the fastest, most cost effective and most precise method for cutting 3D printed components from the printing plate.
Compared with alternative removal methods such as wire EDM, milling or grinding, the bandsaw method offers significantly lower operating costs, faster throughput and minimal material waste.
Precision Bandsaw for Additive Manufacturing
This single purpose two column precision bandsaw guarantees fast and accurate separation of 3D printed parts from the print board.
Key cutting performance:
Cutting accuracy: up to 0.1 mm
Saw kerf (cut width): approx. 1.5 mm
Optimised for metal additive manufacturing build plates
The extremely narrow kerf ensures maximum material recovery and minimal post processing, making it ideal for high value alloys commonly used in metal 3D printing, including:
Titanium alloys
Inconel
Tool steels
Stainless steels
Aluminium alloys
Adjustable Build Plate Clamping System
The machine features a special adjustable clamping system designed specifically for 3D printing build plates.
The innovative design allows the plate to be mounted quickly, securely and with exceptional precision, ensuring consistent separation cuts.
Features include:
Folding clamping mechanism with positioning stops
Horizontal loading for easy plate installation
Simple rotation into vertical cutting position
Highly precise clamping to minimise machining allowance
This system allows operators to set the cutting distance from the build plate with a manual control wheel, ensuring accurate separation while preserving maximum material on the printed part.
Compatible with Multiple Build Plate Sizes
The XPERT 3.0 is designed to work with a wide range of industrial 3D printing build plates.
Standard capacity: Maximum build plate size: 300 × 300 mm
Thread spacing and fixing hole diameters can be customised to suit specific additive manufacturing systems.
The clamping system includes an adjustable jaw, enabling build plates with thickness:
10–60 mm standard
Mechanical adjustment up to 70 mm
Flexible Mounting Options for Build Plates
The printing plate can be secured using two different clamping methods.
Screw Mounting System
Build plates can be fixed using standard threaded mounting holes.
Standard thread spacing: 210 × 210 mm
Interchangeable inserts allow different thread sizes: M5, M6, M8
These inserts are replaceable, allowing quick maintenance if threads become damaged.
Quick Clamping System
For high production environments, the machine can be fitted with a quick clamping system, allowing extremely fast loading and unloading of plates using a single tightening screw.
The quick clamp can be custom configured to suit the size of the printing plate used in your additive manufacturing process.
Compact Industrial Machine Design
The Alligator XPERT 3.0 is built on a compact and rigid industrial base designed specifically for production environments where space efficiency is important.
Key design features include:
Extremely compact footprint
Base width only 700 mm
Integrated chip removal system
Removable chip collection container
This allows the machine to fit easily into 3D printing production cells or post processing areas.
High Precision Bandsaw Cutting Technology
The machine uses an industrial Bi-metal bandsaw blade (27 × 0.9 mm) designed for cutting difficult materials commonly used in additive manufacturing.
Precision cutting is ensured by:
Three sided carbide blade guides
High rigidity two column arm design
Massive cast iron bandsaw arm
Blade speed is fully adjustable via a frequency inverter: 20 – 130 m/min blade speed range
This allows operators to optimise cutting parameters for different materials such as titanium, stainless steel, Inconel and hardened tool steels.
Robust Two Column Industrial Construction
The Alligator XPERT 3.0 features an extremely rigid two column bandsaw design, ensuring:
Superior cutting stability
Long blade life
Exceptional cutting accuracy
The massive cast iron saw arm moves on precision linear guides, driven by a hydraulic cylinder powered by a dedicated hydraulic unit.
After completing a cut:
The blade stops automatically
The arm returns to the preset starting position
This allows safe and repeatable operation in production environments.
Built for Industrial Reliability
The entire machine has been engineered for long term reliability in demanding additive manufacturing facilities.
Industrial components include:
Cast iron band wheels with heavy duty bearings
Industrial motor with worm gear drive
Robust cast iron saw arm construction
Hydraulic feed system with adjustable cutting pressure
This combination guarantees consistent cutting accuracy, long machine life and low operating costs.
Typical Applications
Metal additive manufacturing facilities
Aerospace 3D printing
Medical implant manufacturing
Automotive prototype production
Industrial metal 3D printing service bureaus
Extraction box
The extraction box helps to remove dust and sawdust from the cutting area. The extraction is divided into two branches. The connection hole for the powerful extraction has a diameter of 50 mm.
This accessory cannot be combined with the accessories: Saw blade cooling and Powered brush
Handling table
The table allows easy handling of heavy printing plates between the 3D printer and the saw. The electric drive ensures the adjustment of the table height.
Mist lubrication
It creates an oil mist that is injected into the cutting area. It replaces the use of classic cooling emulsion, especially when cutting profile materials, where liquid leaks outside the machine can occur. It is also possible to use ecological oils.
Saw blade cooling
Cooling the saw blade extends the life of the blade, removes sawdust and contributes to a higher cut quality. The cooling pump starts together with the saw blade. The amount of emulsion is dosed by a valve on the guide blocks. The emulsion returns to the system via a waste container.
This accessory cannot be combined with the following accessories: Extraction box
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