Face & Top Grinding in One Setup
Both models sharpen the face and top of the tooth in a single automatic cycle, reducing the need to move the blade between separate grinding operations.
AL805 and AL1200 automatic CNC grinders for carbide-tipped circular saw blades, with face and top grinding in one setup and capacities up to Ø1200 mm.
Tuckwell Machinery supplies and supports a professional range of circular saw blade sharpening machines designed for saw doctors, timber processors, cabinet shops and industrial sharpening rooms. These UTMA automatic grinders deliver consistent accuracy, fast cycle times and reliable performance for maintaining panel saw blades, beam saw blades, rip saw blades, crosscut blades, trim blades and other carbide-tipped circular blades used across Australian workshops.
Explore the UTMA line-up below — from the compact AL805 through to the heavy-duty AL1200 — with precision CNC control, automatic face-and-top grinding and flexible programming suited to modern sawmill and sharpening operations.
The AL805 and AL1200 combine CNC precision with a practical workflow for workshops that sharpen carbide-tipped saw blades regularly.
Both models sharpen the face and top of the tooth in a single automatic cycle, reducing the need to move the blade between separate grinding operations.
A 10-inch touchscreen and 5-axis CNC control make it easier for trained operators to enter tooth geometries, adjust grinding parameters and repeat established sharpening jobs.
Support for common woodworking tooth profiles, including alternate top bevel, straight, trapezoidal and triple-chip forms, helps workshops maintain a varied saw blade inventory.
The AL805 handles blades up to Ø800 mm, while the AL1200 extends the range to Ø1200 mm for larger main saws and industrial sharpening applications.
Accurate sharpening helps maintain cutting quality and consistent tooth geometry across the saw blades used in woodworking and timber processing. The appropriate UTMA model depends on blade diameter, tooth profile and sharpening workload.
Tuckwell can help you assess your blade range and select a machine configuration that suits your workshop.
Choose the compact AL805 for blades up to Ø800 mm or the larger AL1200 for heavy-duty sharpening up to Ø1200 mm. Both combine automatic face-and-top grinding with CNC control.
The UTMA AL805 is a compact, high-precision automatic circular saw blade sharpener designed for saw doctors, timber shops and panel-processing workshops. It automatically sharpens both the face and top of the tooth in a single cycle, supporting a wide range of geometries including alternate (ATB), trapezoidal, straight, pointed, triple-chip and specialty profiles.
A versatile CNC sharpener for panel saw, rip saw, crosscut and trim saw blades.
The UTMA AL1200 is a heavy-duty automatic carbide circular saw blade sharpener designed for HM-tipped blades up to 1200 mm. Its reinforced chassis, fully enclosed cabin and 5-axis CNC control deliver consistent, repeatable sharpening across panel saw blades, beam saw blades, main rip blades, crosscut blades and trim saw blades.
The AL1200 performs face and top grinding in a single automatic cycle, reducing blade handling and minimising setup time. A large front opening allows easier loading of wide-diameter saws, while the 10-inch touchscreen simplifies programming of tooth geometry, angles and sequences.
Compare the blade capacities, CNC controls and equipment options to help identify the right machine for your sharpening requirements.
| Specification | UTMA AL805 | UTMA AL1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Blade diameter capacity | Ø100–800 mm | Ø100–1200 mm |
| Maximum plate thickness | Up to 10 mm | Up to 10 mm |
| Tooth pitch range | 6–130 mm | 6–130 mm |
| Supported geometries | ATB, straight, trapezoidal, pointed, triple-chip and special tooth profiles | Straight top, tilting L/R, ATB, triple-chip with hi/low, special sequences and variable pitch |
| Face and top grinding | Yes – in one setup | Yes – in one setup |
| Control system | 5-axis CNC control, 10-inch touchscreen | 5-axis CNC control, 10-inch touchscreen |
| Grinding motor | 1 HP (0.75 kW), variable RPM | 1 HP (0.75 kW), variable RPM |
| Hollow-face grinding | Optional – spindle up to 50,000 rpm | Not listed among the supplied standard options |
| Loading access | Standard front access | Large front opening for 1200 mm blades |
| Optional systems | Extraction, oil filtration, electrostatic filter and hollow-face spindle | Extraction, filtration, electrostatic filter and fire-suppression system |
| Machine dimensions | 165 × 150 × 195 cm | 230 × 160 × 195 cm |
| Machine weight | 900 kg | 1200 kg |
| Best suited to | Cabinet shops, joinery workshops, saw doctors, panel saw and scoring blade sharpening | Sawmills, industrial sharpening rooms, beam saws, large main saws and high-volume production |
Specifications are based on the existing UTMA product information. Confirm current machine configuration, optional equipment and suitability with Tuckwell Machinery before ordering.
The combination of CNC control and one-setup face-and-top grinding helps reduce repetitive setup work while maintaining consistent sharpening parameters.
Select the appropriate mounting arrangement and prepare the blade for its specified grinding program.
Use the touchscreen to enter or adjust the required tooth profile, angles and grinding sequence.
The machine carries out the programmed face-and-top grinding sequence with the blade remaining in one setup.
Use the CNC programming to maintain consistent settings for recurring blade types and sharpening requirements.
Operator training, correct blade mounting and safe working procedures remain important. Tuckwell can assist with machine selection, commissioning and operator training.
The suitable extraction, coolant and filtration arrangement depends on the machine configuration and the tooling being sharpened.
Tuckwell can confirm the appropriate options for your application.
Tell us about your saw blade inventory and sharpening workload. We can help you compare the AL805 and AL1200 and confirm the equipment required for your application.
The right sharpening machine should suit your blades, workshop and production requirements — and be backed by support beyond the initial purchase.
Looking for an automatic carbide saw blade sharpener for your workshop or sawmill? Tell us about your blade types and sharpening requirements, and we can help confirm the suitable model, configuration, pricing and availability.
Answers to common questions about the UTMA AL805 and AL1200, their applications and machine selection.
The UTMA AL805 sharpens blades from 100–800 mm, while the AL1200 handles larger blades from 100–1200 mm, covering applications from panel saw and scoring blades to large main saws in sawmills.
Both machines support a wide range of tooth geometries including ATB, straight, trapezoidal, pointed, triple-chip and special sequences. The AL1200 also supports variable pitch and advanced geometry programming.
Yes. Both the AL805 and AL1200 perform face and top grinding in a single automatic cycle, improving accuracy and reducing blade handling time.
The 10-inch touchscreen and 5-axis CNC control help trained operators set grinding parameters and manage repeat sharpening jobs. Automatic face-and-top grinding in one setup also reduces repetitive blade handling. Appropriate training and safe operating procedures are still required.
Yes. These sharpeners are used by saw doctors, timber processors, tool rooms and panel-processing shops for sharpening panel saw blades, rip blades, beam saw blades, crosscut blades and trim saws. The correct model depends on blade size, geometry and workload.
Yes. Tuckwell Machinery provides installation, commissioning, operator training, servicing and technician-backed support for the equipment it supplies, with spare parts and support available Australia-wide.
The AL1200 is the larger-capacity model, handling circular saw blades up to 1200 mm in diameter. The AL805 handles blades up to 800 mm. Tuckwell can help confirm the suitable machine and mounting arrangement for your particular blade sizes.