Heavy Cast-Iron Saw Unit
The saw unit runs on linear guides and recirculating ball bearings for stability and accurate movement.
The Casolin Astra 400 is an Italian-made professional sliding table saw for cabinet making, joinery and furniture production, combining a heavy cast-iron saw unit with programmable positioning options, a wide sliding carriage and blade capacity up to 400 mm.
The Casolin Astra 400 sliding table saw is a professional panel saw built for workshops that want the handling advantages of a large sliding carriage together with precise control of the saw unit. Casolin offers the Astra 400 in base and CNC-positioning configurations, including versions with motorised rip-fence positioning and an overhead control panel.
For workshops comparing this model with other manual, NC and CNC panel saw options, Tuckwell Machinery's main panel saw range brings the available Casolin, OAV, Panhans and Tuckwell machines together in one place.
Casolin's Astra 400 combines a 360 mm wide sliding carriage with a deep cast-iron saw unit, three main-blade speeds and multiple machine configurations. The Astra 400 5 CNC versions add controlled positioning for repeatable workshop setup.
The saw unit runs on linear guides and recirculating ball bearings for stability and accurate movement.
Available Astra 400 CNC configurations provide controlled positioning of key saw and fence functions.
Main blade options extend to 400 mm, providing up to 125 mm cutting height at 90°.
A 360 mm wide anodised carriage supports smooth panel movement and professional sheet processing.
The Astra 400 combines practical operator control with the substantial construction expected in a professional sliding table saw. Tuckwell's long-standing Astra 400 specification highlights the machine's ease of use, programmable positioning and heavy-duty cutting support.
Casolin manufactures the Astra 400 in Italy, with the saw unit, sliding system and control options developed for professional woodworking applications.
The overhead controller brings key machine functions together for straightforward setup of the rip fence, blade height, blade tilt and scoring unit positioning.
Programmable positioning of the rip fence, blade height and blade tilt works with two-axis scoring-unit control to support fast, repeatable setup.
Tuckwell describes the patented PLS tilting cross-cut system as its easiest mitre setup, with digital angle readout and adjustment through ±46°.
A substantial cross-cut fence with flip-over stops and outrigger support is designed to make larger panel work easier to position and control.
The full cast-iron saw unit, widely spaced shaft bearings and linear-guided movement are designed to increase stability and reduce blade vibration during cutting.
Tuckwell's established Astra 400 specification includes a 7.5 hp main motor with brake and a 1 hp scoring motor. Other motor configurations are also available.
Tuckwell's Astra 400 specification includes a centralised lubrication unit intended to make routine machine maintenance easier.
The Astra 400's sliding table is a major part of the machine's design. Casolin's brochure describes a roller carriage with excellent sliding action, a closed tubular aluminium profile for torsional resistance and a practical carriage lock for cutting and loading large panels.
For workshops requiring faster setup and repeatable positioning, Casolin offers Astra 400 5 CNC configurations with controlled movement of the parallel fence, blade height and blade tilt, together with scoring-unit positioning.
CNC positioning can automate the parallel fence for fast, repeatable rip-cut setup.
Controlled blade-height positioning reduces repetitive manual adjustment between cutting jobs.
The saw unit tilts to 45.5°, with automatic compensation functions available on CNC configurations.
The 5 CNC configuration can include controlled scoring blade height and left-right positioning.
The following specifications are based on Casolin's current manufacturer information and the Astra 400 technical brochure. Final machine specification can vary by version and selected options.
| Specification | Casolin Astra 400 |
|---|---|
| Available versions | Astra 400 base, Astra 400 5 CNC Posit, Astra 400 5 CNC QCP |
| Carriage width | 360 mm |
| Carriage lengths | 1900 / 2350 / 2600 / 3200 / 3800 mm |
| Main blade diameter | 250 / 300 / 350 / 400 mm depending on configuration |
| Main shaft diameter | 30 mm |
| Main blade speeds | Three speeds; manufacturer currently lists 3000 / 4200 / 5000 rpm |
| Blade tilt | 0–45.5° |
| Maximum cutting height with 400 mm blade | 125 mm at 90° |
| Cutting height with 400 mm blade at 45° | 86 mm according to the supplied brochure |
| Standard main motor | 4 kW (5.5 hp) manufacturer standard |
| Optional main motor power | 5.5 kW / 7.5 kW |
| Scoring group | Optional |
| Scoring blade diameter | 120 mm |
| Scoring speed | 8200 rpm |
| Scoring shaft diameter | 20 mm |
| Net weight | Approximately 1000–1150 kg depending on configuration |
Configuration note: Casolin offers the Astra 400 in multiple versions and with numerous options. Tuckwell can confirm the current Australian configuration, motor power, carriage length, scoring setup and CNC control package when quoting.
Casolin lists a substantial range of accessories for the Astra 400, allowing the sliding table saw to be configured around panel size, cutting workflow and the level of operator assistance required.
Optional system for fast angular panel cutting, with locking through ±46° and digital angle display.
Available digital measuring options support accurate square and angled cross-cut setup.
Optional pneumatic work-holding systems are available for different materials and production requirements.
Casolin lists an optional laser system to display the cutting line and assist material positioning.
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Common questions about the Astra 400's sliding table, CNC options, blade capacity and available configurations.
Yes. Casolin categorises the Astra 400 as a sliding table saw. It uses a wide sliding carriage to support accurate panel handling and is available in several configurations.
Casolin currently lists the Astra 400 base model, Astra 400 5 CNC Posit and Astra 400 5 CNC QCP. The CNC versions add further controlled positioning and control-panel options.
The Astra 400 supports main saw blades up to 400 mm in diameter with a 30 mm main shaft.
Casolin lists a maximum cutting height of 125 mm with a 400 mm blade at 90°. Cutting height with a 400 mm blade at 45° is 86 mm.
Selected Astra 400 versions do. The 5 CNC configurations can control functions including the parallel fence, saw blade height and blade tilt, with scoring-unit positioning also available.
Available carriage lengths include 1900, 2350, 2600, 3200 and 3800 mm. Tuckwell can confirm the current configurations available in Australia.
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