Cosen C-325NC, Instruction Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTION
SECTION 4
4-2
Wet cutting
If you choose dry cutting or low-speed cutting, the chips may accumulate in machine parts and may
cause operation failure or insulation malfunction. We suggest you choose wet cutting to avoid machine
damage.
Cutting unknown materials
Before cutting an unknown material, consult the material supplier, burn a small amount of chips from
the material in a safe place, or follow any other procedure to check if the material is flammable.
Caution: Never take your eyes off the machine while in operation.
Cutting fluid
For cooling and lubrication purpose, we recommend you use water-soluble cutting fluids. The
following table lists out its pros and cons for your reference.
Pro Con
Have a high cooling effect
Not flammable
Economical
Does not require cleaning of the cut
products
Remove machine paint
Lose its rust protection effect if
deteriorated
Tend to create foam
Subject to decay
Decline in performance, depending on
the quality of the water used for
dilution
Note: Never use water as your coolant.
Note: Always add coolant into water for better mix result.
Note: Consult your coolant supplier for bandsaw use regarding coolant type and mix ratio.
Note: Before starting a cutting job, make sure there is sufficient amount of coolant in the tank.
Check the fluid level through the sight gauge. Please refer to machine specifications in this manual
(Section 2) for tank capacity.