Cold Metals Lab
V1.0 11/7/2017
Notes
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Never hold a piece smaller then half the vice width in the jaws
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If blade is skipping turn down the cutting pressure
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Always adjust the blade speed relative to the material being cut
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If blade tracking, tension, roller guides or changes are necessary please see shop tech for
assistance
Prechecks
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Vice is securely holding work piece
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Blade tracking
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Blade roller guide spacing
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Blade tension
Set up & Operation
Changing Blade Speed:
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While standing in front of controls, on the right
side remove motor covers
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Loosen handle on the bottom of the motor to
release tension on motor belt
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Adjust belt to desired pully configuration,
reference chart on cover for speeds
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Adjust motor so belt is tensioned
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Tighten handle on underside of motor to hold
belt in place
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Replace Cover
Work holding:
I
f material doesn’t reach half the vice width it is to
small to cut
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Turn vise handwheel (A) 1/2 turn counterclockwise.
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Move rack block (B) to desired location by sliding along the bed. Place the rack block onto the
rack.
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Turn the handwheel to tighten
the vise.
