GROB 6V-36 Industrial 36" Vertical Bandsaw

The "Powerhouse" of American Fabrication | Friction Sawing Specialist

Overview

Available now: The legendary Grob 6V-36, a machine that earned the nickname "The Powerhouse" for its unmatched ability to bridge the gap between precision tool-room sawing and high-speed friction cutting. This is not just a bandsaw; it is a 5,000-lb monument to American industrial engineering.

Serial Number 390 hails from an era where Grob over-engineered every component. Whether you are contouring 20" thick aluminum or friction-melting through 1" hardened armor plate, this machine delivers the rigidity and torque that modern "light-duty" saws simply cannot match.

Key Specifications

• Throat Capacity: 36" (Massive reach for large plate work)
• Max Work Height: 20"
• Speed Range: Infinitely Variable 20 – 15,000 SFPM (Standard & Friction Speeds)
• Transmission: Original Grob 6-Speed Heavy-Duty Gearbox
• Table: 36" x 36" Precision-Ground Cast Iron (Tilting 45° R / 5° L)
• Wheels: 36-5/8" Balanced Pulleys with High-Traction Vulcanized Rubber
• Construction: Heavy-Duty Steel Weldment Frame (Vibration Dampening)
• Power: 15 HP 3-Phase Industrial Motor

Why the 6V-36?

• True Friction Sawing: Unlike standard saws, the 6V-36 is built to handle speeds up to 15,000 SFPM. It generates a localized heat zone that allows the blade to "glide" through hardened steels that are otherwise un-machinable.
• Bulletproof Drivetrain: Grob manufactures their own gears and splines. This isn't a belt-and-pulley toy; it’s a gear-driven beast designed for 24/7 production environments.
• The "Low Serial" Advantage: Serial #390 represents the heavy-casting era of Grob production. Collectors and master machinists often prefer these early-sequence builds for their superior dampening and "heft."
• Lifetime Support: Parts, manuals, and technical support for Serial #390 are still fully available directly from the Grob factory in Grafton, WI.

Ideal Applications

• Tool & Die Shops (Hardened steel cutting)
• Aerospace & Defense (Titanium and exotic alloy fabrication)
• Heavy Equipment Repair (Large plate and structural steel)
• Custom Metal Art & Prototyping (Deep throat for complex contours)