Brobo Group
3.2. Preparation for Operation
The following procedure is recommended for the correct cutting using the
BW S315/S350/S400 Series Metal
Cutting Saw.
PROCEDURE
Using a non-flammable and toxic free solvent, clean the machine to remove any corrosion protective coating prior
to use.
1) Ensure that both the air and electric power systems are turned on, where applicable. The electrical power
source must be available before any pneumatic functions will operate.
2) To adjust the angle of the cutting surface, if necessary, loosen the 4
bolts, as shown in
Figure 10
. Fine-tune the angle required, then replace
and re-tighten the 4 bolts.
3) Place the cutting specimen you wish to cut into the vice clamps.
Manually adjust the clamps so that the jaws are clamped firmly to the
workpiece. With a pneumatic vice, manually adjust the clamps to a
clearance of
3 - 7mm
. (For correct clamping of material, please refer to
section 2.3 Advice for the Operator
).
NOTE
-The vice clamps advance
with an approximate
10mm pneumatic stroke
to apply a clamping
pressure of 6 bar (87 psi).
4) Position the vice clamps and component as close to the blade as possible without interfering with the travel
of the blade or guard. Vice relocation is required whenever the head angle is altered.
5) For pneumatic vices, set the vice clamping pressure from the pressure regulators located on the main control
unit door.
If for any reason this pressure is not available on a continuous basis, the regulator on the air
service unit must be set slightly below the available line pressure, and the safety low-pressure indicator
valve needs to be reset to correspond with the new available pressure. The need to change the pressure
is necessary to allow for lighter materials with hollow cross sections to be cut without deforming the walls
thicknesses.
6) To initiate the cutting process, either turn the switch to
1
or
2
settings, or press the
START
buttons.
Vice jaws automatically close and applies clamping pressure.
Position blade to commence cutting through component and maintaining a constant forward feed
cutting rate until the end of the stroke.
Return saw cutting head to the initial rest position.
Vice clamps release workpiece
7) Machine is ready for the next cutting cycle.
WARNING
-
BLADE JAMMING
If the saw blade jams during a cut, engage the EMERGENCY STOP immediately. Remove the part,
check that the blade is not damage and if need be, replace the blade.
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Figure 10
.
Angular Adjustment Bolts
WARNING – SAFETY GEAR
Protective clothing, safety glasses and gloves should
always
be worn while loading parts, operating
the machine, or undertaking any maintenance work on the saw.
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