Buehler ISOMET 2000, Manual

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the blade surface "loads up" when cutting soft materials, the %
set load may vary as the system adjusts for optimum load
conditions. (See Checking and Adjusting Load.)
NOTE If the bar graph does attain 100%, the removal rate may be too high for
the material being cut. (Example: thin wall tubing. The arm may retract
as if "end of cut". To correct for this type of material, the load or speed
should be reduced.
When the Support Arm reaches the end of the cut, it will return to its
upright position and the blade will stop.
NOTE If, at any time during the cutting mode, the operator lifts the cover or
presses the CYCLE STOP Button, the Support Arm will return to its
upright position and the blade will stop immediately.
7. At the end of operation, press the POWER OFF Button.
The ISOMET™ 2000 Saw will retain the last set of parameters
that were used even when the Power Off Button is pressed or if
the unit is disconnected from the power source.
Blade Dressing
Position the Dressing Stick in the Dressing Chuck shown in Figure 7.
Dressing should always be performed with coolant/lubricant.
WARNING The ISOMET™ 2000 Saw is designed to operate only with the
hood closed. Overriding this safety feature could result in serious
injury or equipment damage.
Pre-Dressing
To Pre-Dress the blade, close the hood and press the dressing
CHUCK RETRACT Button on the Control Panel. Hold this button until
the dressing chuck body retracts clear of the blade. Insert the dressing
stone in the clamp placing the edge of the stone approximately 1/16
″
behind the blade. Secure the stone by tightening the thumbscrew.
Close the hood. Press the LUBRICANT ON Button to activate the
coolant. Press and hold the DRESSING CHUCK ADVANCE Button
until the stone begins to advance. As the stone advances toward the
blade the saw blade will automatically turn at 500 rpm for optimum
dressing. Continue advancing the stone until it touches the blade. Now
push the button intermittently advancing the stone slowly into the
blade. Press the DRESSING CHUCK RETRACT Button to return the
chuck back to the starting Pre-Dress position. Repeat as required.
NOTE To terminate the dressing cycle at any time simply stop pressing the
DRESSING CHUCK ADVANCE/RETRACT Buttons for a minimum of
three seconds.
NOTE When using 7
″
diameter blades use supplied spacer (111198) to lock
dressing stick into vertical position.
Dressing During the Cycle
The blade can also be dressed during the Cycle-Run by simply
advancing the stone until it touches the blade and intermittently
advance the stone into the blade as required.
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