Hyd-Mech DM8, Use And Maintenance Manual

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MEP S.p.A.
1--2 Use and maintenance manual DM 8
Presentation of the machine
Functioning is completely manual: the operator, after having checked the
workpiece in the vice, grips the control lever and presses the bandsaw start
microswitch; with a downwards movement, the material is cut to the preset
length; the cutting head returns up at the end of the cutting operation, ready to
start a new work cycle.
In the MA version (Automatic Vice), a pneumatic cylinder applied on the vice
blocks the material between the jaws: the open/close control is located on the
base of the machine.
With the CCS (Cut Control System), the machine can also perform a semi---auto-
matic work cycle. The operator, after using the selector located on the control
panel to choose the semi---automatic work cycle, clamps the material in the vice
and presses the button on the cutting head handgrip to start up the bandsaw; the
saw begins turning and the head commences its downstroke, the speed of which
can be adjusted using the control valve (head downstroke speed regulator)
located on the control panel. The head performs the cutting operation; once the
cut has been made, a limiter stops the cutting cycle, after which the head is
manually returned to its upper position so that, when a new workpiece is in place,
a new cycle can be started using once more the handgrip button.
The Automatic Vice is optional for the DM 8 model; it can be factory installed
on request made during the ordering procedure, or may be installed by the
user after the machine has been bought.
Machine specifications
Name plate
The anodised aluminium name plate is riveted on the side of the machine; the
same data are reproduced on the declaration of conformity included with this use
and maintenance manual.
DM 8
When communicating with the Technical Service department, the model, serial
number and year of manufacture of the machine must be quoted.
General Technical Data Table
CUTTING SPEEDS
1st Slow Speed mt/min
ft./min
36
11.21
2nd Fast Speed mt/min
ft./min
72
22.43
Warning
N.B.