Safety Speed

Radial Arm Saw at Safety Speed

About The Company

Safety Speed Manufacturing has been a leader in the panel processing and fabricating equipment industry since its founding in 1958. The company was established in suburban Minneapolis by Gene Olson, who invented the vertical panel saw to improve efficiency and accuracy in cutting large wood panels. Over the years, Safety Speed has expanded its product lines to include wide belt sanders, edgebanders, screw pocket machines, and dust-free substrate cutters, serving both the woodworking and sign-making industries.

Number of employees

30

The Challenge

Safety Speed’s packaging department needed a safer and more efficient cutting solution. Their old Radial Arm Saw lacked modern safety features, power, and precision. This made it challenging to handle dense and dimensional lumber effectively.

The Solution

Safety Speed upgraded to an Original Saw Company Heavy Duty Radial Arm Saw to address these challenges. Well-known for its durability and advanced safety features, the new Radial Arm Saw immediately enhanced their operations.

The Results

Since implementing the Original Saw Company Radial Arm Saw, the packaging department at Safety Speed has experienced significant benefits, including:

  • Improved Safety: Enhanced safety features provide a secure working environment.
  • Increased Efficiency: The saw handles larger volumes of material in less time, enabling greater production output.
  • Enhanced Precision: Crosscuts are more accurate, contributing to higher-quality results.
  • Ease of Use and Maintenance: Operators report the saw is straightforward to operate and maintain, further streamlining operations.

The saw also integrates seamlessly with automated stop systems to further boost productivity.

Conclusion

Safety Speed Manufacturing’s experience with Original Saw Company’s Radial Arm Saw has been positive. Terry Martinson, a saw operator in the packaging department, described the equipment as “solid machinery with good support.” The Original Saw Company Radial Arm Saw has solved specific operational challenges and raised the bar for safety, efficiency, and quality in their cutting processes in their packaging department.

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