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CHIP REMOVAL (Continued....)
Shovel-Rake
1.
Accumulations of metal chips can be removed from
the machine with the shovel-rake.
DO NOT use the shovel-rake whle the saw
band s runnng.
Combination Shovel-Rake.
Band Wper
1.
A wiper located at approximately the ten (10) o'clock
position from the lower bandwheel removes coolant
residue from the moving saw band before it reaches
the upper bandwheel.
Carrage Brush
1.
A brush located on the lower front side of the saw head
removes chips and depris from the head carriage
bearing rails as the saw head is traversing.
IDLER WHEEL MOTION DETECTOR
1.
This safety devise located in front of the lower
bandwheel stops the machine if the saw band
should break or stall in the workpiece. Always
determine the cause of the stoppage and correct it
before attempting to resume operation.
TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
1.
To start the machine:
(a)
Make sure the main
disconnect switch is turned "ON";
(b)
Turn the
Emergency Stop
button
clockwse
to reset (if
necessary);
(c)
Push the
Hydraulc Start
button.
This will start the hydraulic pump motor.
2.
Move the post and saw guide up all the way to clear
the material when loading.
3.
Load the stock to be cut onto the vise bed and
position for clamping by the vise jaws.
4.
Clamp the vise(s).
5.
Move the
Saw Head Control
selector to " FWD/
AUTO" and position the saw band just behind the
vise, then move the
Saw Head Contro
l selector to
the "HOLD" setting.
6.
Tilt the saw head to desired setting and align for a
good cut angle.
Correct Starting Cut Angle.
7.
Adjust the post until it is just clears the material.
When the saw head has been tlted, make
sure the post and saw gude wll clear the
materal.
8.
Select the coolant flow desired for your application.
Make sure to cover both sides of the saw band.
9.
Select "MANUAL" or "AUTO" on the
Operaton
selector switch.
10.
Using the
Feed Force
and
Head Approach
controls
to make initial settings. Watch closely as the saw
head moves forward and make any adjustments
that may be needed.
11.
To begin the cut:
(a)
Move the
Saw Head Control
selector to "FWD/AUTO";
(b)
Push the
Band/Cycle
Start
button. The band drive will come up to speed
and the saw head will feed to begin the cut.
The vse
must be clamped for the machne to start.
12.
The operator may adjust band speed, coolant flow,
approach rate, and/or feed force at any time during
the sawing process.
13.
After the cut has been completed, the saw band will
shut off with the saw head in the forward position
if in "MANUAL" operating mode; the saw head will
retract when in "AUTO" operating mode. Hydraulics
will remain "ON".
14.
Retract the saw head by moving the
Saw Head
Control
selector to "REV" (move the selector to
"HOLD" when the desired saw head position is
reached). Then unclamp the vise(s) and remove
the cut-off piece.
Summary of Contents for TF-2025M
Page 1: ...TF 2025M Serial No 543 99101 to Band Sawing Machine Instruction Manual...
Page 5: ...MACHINE DIMENSIONS INCHES 03 MILLIMETERS 1 mm FLOOR PLAN...
Page 6: ...FRONT VIEW MACHINE DIMENSIONS Continued INCHES 03 MILLIMETERS 1 mm...
Page 7: ...MACHINE DIMENSIONS Continued SIDE VIEW INCHES 03 MILLIMETERS 1 mm...
Page 8: ...MACHINE FEATURES SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW...
Page 9: ...MACHINE FEATURES Continued HEAD ASSEMBLY...
Page 10: ...MACHINE FEATURES Continued PROXIMITY LIMIT SWITCH LOCATIONS REAR VIEW HEAD TOP VIEW...
