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Blade Speed per Materials Chart 

 

Material being cut 

Speed range 

(SF/M) 

Structural steel shapes 

165 

Low carbon steel 

160-165 

Medium carbon steel 

115 

High carbon steel 

90-100 

Cr-moly steel 

105-135 

Ni-Cr-moly steel 

90-115 

Chromium steel 

80-140 

Cr-vanadium steel 

105-115 

Tool steel 

40-80 

Stainless steel 

40-70 

Free machining steel 

80-100 

Cast iron 

55-90 

Copper alloy (CU-Zm) 55 

Bronze 90 

Al-bronze 40 

Monel 40-45 

Titanium alloy 25-40 

Aluminum (soft) 3000 

Aluminum (T-6+) 3000 

Carbon 3000 

Slate 80-160 

PTFE sheet, rod, rounds 

3000 

Hard rubber 

3000 

Plywood 3000 

Other woods 3000 

 

 

Summary of Contents for VBS-18MW

Page 1: ... inch Metal Wood Cutting Band Saw Model VBS 18MW WALTER MEIER Manufacturing Inc 427 New Sanford Road LaVergne TN 37086 4184 USA Part No M 414418 Ph 800 274 6848 Revision B 10 09 www waltermeier com Copyright 2009 Walter Meier Manufacturing Inc ...

Page 2: ...e prepaid to a location designated by us For the name of the location nearest you please call 1 800 274 6848 You must provide proof of initial purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection discloses a defect we will repair or replace the product or refund the purchase price at our option We will return the repaired product or replacement at our ...

Page 3: ...ring Adjustments 16 Upper Bearing Adjustments 16 Lower Bearing Adjustments 17 Blade Lead 18 Replacing the V Belt 19 Belt Tension 19 Pulley Alignment 20 Electrical Connections 20 Operation 21 General Procedure 21 Ripping 21 Crosscutting 21 Resawing 22 Saw Blade Selection 22 Blade Breakage 23 Maintenance 23 Replacing Tires 24 Periodic Maintenance 24 Blade Selection Guide 25 Blade Speed per Materials...

Page 4: ...ca from bricks cement and other masonry products Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk of exposure varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as face or dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles 10 Do not oper...

Page 5: ...aintain tools with care Keep blades sharp and clean for the best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories 26 Turn off the machine before cleaning Use a brush or compressed air to remove chips shavings or debris do not use your hands 27 Do not stand on the machine Serious injury could occur if the machine tips over 28 Never leave the machine running unatte...

Page 6: ...y of continuous improvement Walter Meier reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without prior notice without incurring obligations Grounding Instructions Electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrician in compliance with all relevant codes The machine must be properly grounded to help prevent electrical shock and possible fatal injury In the event of a malfuncti...

Page 7: ...ntact your local Authorized JET Service Center or qualified electrician for proper procedures to install the plug The band saw must comply with all local and national codes after the 230V plug is installed 4 The band saw with a 230V plug should only be connected to an outlet having the same configuration Figure 2 No adapter is available or should be used with the 230V plug Figure 2 It is recommend...

Page 8: ... skid on the bottom 2 Move the saw to its permanent working location The site should be dry well lit and have enough room to handle long stock and the service or adjustment of the machine from any side 3 Move the band saw off the skid 4 Clean all rust protected surfaces with a mild solvent or kerosene and a soft cloth Do not use lacquer thinner paint thinner or gasoline These will damage painted s...

Page 9: ...ail J to the cast iron table with two 1 4 x 5 8 hex cap screws two 1 4 lock washers and two 1 4 flat washers The screws should be in approximately the center of the slot Hand tighten only at this time 2 Attach the rear rail K to the table with two 1 4 x 5 8 hex cap screws two 1 4 lock washers and two 1 4 flat washers Screws should be in approximately the center of the slot Hand tighten only at thi...

Page 10: ...y and Adjustment Assembling the Fence to Fence Body Referring to Figure 9 1 Attach the fence A to the fence body B with four 5 16 x 3 4 socket head cap screws C four 5 16 lock washers D and four 5 16 flat washers E Hand tighten only at this time Assembling the Rear Hook Referring to Figure 10 2 Thread a 1 4 20 hex nut B onto the pad s threaded stud A and insert through the fence C so the threaded ...

Page 11: ...you tighten the screws Note This alignment will again be checked once the guide rail has been tightened 8 Move the fence assembly to the other side of the blade as shown in Figure 12 so that the pointer B Figure 12 on the fence body points to zero on the scale Lock the fence by pushing down the handle A Figure 12 9 Move the guide rail D Figure 12 with the locked fence until the fence is flush agai...

Page 12: ...g attach the post A Figure 15 to the fence with the lock knob B Figure 15 There is a slotted hole in the fence that will accommodate the resaw kit Position the post so that it is centered with the front edge of the blade The resaw guide will give you a taller single point contact surface during resawing Miter Gauge 1 Place the miter gauge in the table slot 2 With a square verify the miter gauge fa...

Page 13: ...icator mark Refer to page 23 for further information on oil level and gearbox maintenance 1 Disconnect band saw from power 2 To change speeds loosen the handle A Figure 19 and use the lever B Figure 19 to lift the gearbox motor to release tension on the belt Re tighten the handle with the gearbox in raised position 3 Open the lower door on the band saw and move the v belt to the desired set of pul...

Page 14: ...nd lower front doors D 7 Carefully remove the blade from between upper and lower blade guides then remove the blade from the upper and lower wheels 8 Guide new blade through table slot E Place blade in upper and lower blade guides Note Make sure blade teeth point down toward table see inset Figure 21 and toward the front of the saw Hint If the teeth cannot be made to point down try turning the bla...

Page 15: ...ension can then be re set quickly when band saw operations are resumed Blade Tracking Tracking refers to the position of the saw blade on the wheels while the machine is in operation Tracking has been factory adjusted However it should be checked occasionally including after every blade change Disconnect machine from power source before making any adjustments Important The blade must be properly t...

Page 16: ...ing while referring to Figure 25 1 Loosen the thumb screw E and slide the bearing and bearing post until the space between the thrust bearing H and the back edge of the blade G is approximately 1 64 A convenient way to achieve this spacing is by placing a dollar bill folded twice four thicknesses between the blade and support bearing four thicknesses of a dollar bill is approximately 1 64 To adjus...

Page 17: ...est just behind the gullet of the blade teeth see inset 3 Tighten the locking handle D Thrust Bearing Adjustment 4 With the thumb screw B still loose from Step 1 slide the thrust bearing A and bearing post until the space between the bearing A and the back edge of the blade C is approximately 1 64 A convenient way to achieve this spacing is by placing a dollar bill folded twice four thicknesses be...

Page 18: ...ng its length or rip it on a table saw to give it a straight edge 2 Draw a line on the board parallel with the jointed or straight edge of the board 3 Move the band saw fence out of the way and carefully make a freehand cut along your drawn line on the board Stop about midway on the board and shut off the band saw allow the blade to come to a complete stop but do not allow the board to move 4 Clam...

Page 19: ... tighten the hex nut 8 Lower motor gearbox B and tighten the handle A Important Before operating the band saw refer to the sections listed below and perform the required adjustments described in them Installing Changing Blades page 14 Belt Tension below Blade Tension page 15 Blade Tracking page 15 Upper Bearing Adjustments page 16 Lower Bearing Adjustments page 17 Belt Tension The drive belt and p...

Page 20: ... Figure 31 If the straight edge lies flush against both pulleys then the pulleys and belt are aligned 5 Re tighten the two set screws on the motor pulley 6 Return to Step 7 of the Replacing the V Belt section on page 19 Electrical Connections All electrical connections must be done by a qualified electrician Failure to comply may result in loss of property and or serious injury VBS 18MW is rated a...

Page 21: ...e and may cause the blade to break 6 When cutting long stock the operator should use roller stands support tables or an assistant to help stabilize the workpiece Figure 32 7 When cutting at an angle with a tilted table provide a guide against which the material being cut can rest Cutting freehand at an angle can result in injury and maintaining an accurate cut is difficult Ripping Ripping is cutti...

Page 22: ...hape 4 the set of the teeth 5 the blade material itself Width Band saw blades come in different standard widths measured from the back of the blade to the tip of the tooth Generally wider blades are used for ripping or making straight cuts narrower blades are often used when the part being cut has curves with small radii When cutting straight lines with a narrow blade the blade may have a tendency...

Page 23: ...uides are set too high off the workpiece 7 Faulty weld on blade Maintenance Before any intervention on the machine disconnect it from the electrical supply by pulling out the plug Failure to comply may cause serious injury Keep bearing guides clean and free of build up Check that the cleaning brush over the band wheel is working properly and remove any deposits from the band wheels to avoid vibrat...

Page 24: ...ing blade Use a different blade or dress the weld with a grinder Watch for signs of slippage on the drive wheels blade occasionally slows or comes to a stop while sawing Whenever sawing Be sure you are using the correct blade tension check rubber tires for cleanliness and adherence to drive wheel replace if necessary Lower drive wheel Check bearing area for leakage of lubricant Monthly Replace bea...

Page 25: ...ually measure the smallest cutting radius required and locate this radius in inches on the chart at the right Follow the curve to where the approximate blade width is specified If a radius falls between two of the curves select the widest blade that will saw this radius This procedure should be used for making initial blade selections These recommendations can of course be adjusted to meet specifi...

Page 26: ...steel 105 135 Ni Cr moly steel 90 115 Chromium steel 80 140 Cr vanadium steel 105 115 Tool steel 40 80 Stainless steel 40 70 Free machining steel 80 100 Cast iron 55 90 Copper alloy CU Zm 55 Bronze 90 Al bronze 40 Monel 40 45 Titanium alloy 25 40 Aluminum soft 3000 Aluminum T 6 3000 Carbon 3000 Slate 80 160 PTFE sheet rod rounds 3000 Hard rubber 3000 Plywood 3000 Other woods 3000 ...

Page 27: ... correct type See page 25 Inadequate blade tension Set blade tension according to blade size Blade guide assembly is loose Tighten blade guide assembly Guide bearings not set properly or are worn Review guide bearing adjustment pages 16 17 If bearings are worn replace them Dull blade Replace blade Incorrect blade speed See page 26 Blade not tracking properly on the wheels Adjust tracking page 15 B...

Page 28: ...in workpiece Increase feed pressure hard spots Reduce speed increase feed pressure scale Work hardening of material especially stainless steel Increase feed rate Insufficient blade tension Increase tension to proper level page 15 Operating saw without pressure on workpiece Do not run blade at idle in on material Blade is twisting Blade is binding in the cut Decrease feed pressure Blade tension too...

Page 29: ...To order parts or reach our service department call 1 800 274 6848 Monday through Friday see our website for business hours www waltermeier com Having the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly and accurately ...

Page 30: ...30 Upper Wheel Assembly ...

Page 31: ... 25 JWBS18 125 Hand Wheel 1 26 TS 0267041 Set Screw 1 4 20x3 8 2 27 TS 0209021 Socket Head Cap Screw 3 8 16x5 8 1 28 TS 0720091 Lock Washer 3 8 1 29 JWBS18 129 Upper Wheel Shaft 1 30 BB 6203ZZ Ball Bearing 6203ZZ 2 31 JWBS18 131 Retaining Ring R40 2 32 JWBS18 132 Upper Wheel 1 33 JWBS18DX 133 Tire 1 34 JWBS18 134 Flat Washer 1 35 JWBS18 135 Hex Nut 5 8 18UNF L H 1 36 Blade local purchase 137 1 37 ...

Page 32: ...32 Lower Wheel and Motor Assembly ...

Page 33: ...shown 1 VBS18MW 218SC Starting Capacitor not shown 200MFD 125VAC 1 VBS18MW 218RC Running Capacitor not shown 40µF 250VAC 1 VBS18MW 218JB Junction Box not shown 1 VBS18MW 218JBC Junction Box Cover not shown 1 19 VBS18MW 219 Gear Box Assembly 1 22 TS 0050051 Hex Cap Screw 1 4 20x1 2 23 TS 0720071 Lock Washer 1 4 2 24 TS 0680041 Flat Washer 3 8 3 25 VBS18MW 225 Motor Pulley 1 26 TS 0270031 Set Screw ...

Page 34: ...61021 Hex Nut 5 16 18 2 57 VBS18MW 257 Lower Chip Tray 1 58 TS 081F032 Pan Head Screw 1 4 20x1 2 2 59 VBS18MW 259 Handle 1 60 TS 0160021 Carriage Bolt 3 8 16x1 1 2 2 61 VBS18MW 261 Lock Handle 1 62 VBS18MW 262 Key 6x6x40 1 63 VBS18MW 263 Plug 1 64 VBS18MW 264 Handle 1 65 VBS18MW 265 Key 6x6x45 1 66 TS 0060091 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 16x2 1 67 TS 0640091 Nylon Lock Hex Nut 3 8 16 1 ...

Page 35: ...35 Blade Guide Assembly ...

Page 36: ... 24 TS 0561051 Hex Nut 1 2 13 1 25 JWBS18DX 325 Locking Shaft 1 26 JWBS20 326 C Ring 10 27 BB 6202ZZ Ball Bearing 6202ZZ 10 28 JWBS20 328 Spacer 4 29 JWBS20 329 Shaft 2 30 TS 0270031 Set Screw 5 16 18x3 8 2 31 JWBS20 2 Lock Knob 1 32 TS 081F052 Screw 1 4 20x3 4 1 33 JWBS18 333 Hand Wheel 1 34 TS 0267041 Set Screw 1 4 20x3 8 1 35 JWBS20 103A Handle 1 36 JWBS18DX 336 Cutting Height Scale 1 37 JWBS18...

Page 37: ...DX 360 Shaft 1 61 JWBS18DX 361 Adjusting Screw 1 62 JWBS18DX 362 Adjusting Bracket 1 63 JWBS18DX 363 Nut 1 64 TS 0267021 Set Screw 1 4 20x1 4 1 65 JWBS18DX 365 Set Screw Special 1 66 JWBS18DX 366 Adjustment Handle 2 67 TS 0680031 Flat Washer 5 16 1 68 JWBS20 329A Lower Shaft 2 69 TS 0561011 Hex Nut 1 4 20 1 ...

Page 38: ...38 Table and Fence Assembly ...

Page 39: ... 1 23 TS 0050021 Hex Cap Screw 1 4 20x5 8 9 24 TS 0720071 Lock Washer 1 4 10 25 JWBS18 425 Scale 1 26 JWBS18 426W Guide Rail 1 27 VBS18MW 427 Rear Rail 1 28 JWBS20 144 Table Insert 1 29 JWBS20 145 Roll Pin 3x10 1 30 JWBS18 430 Fence Body 1 31 JWBS18 431 Knob 1 32 JWBS18 432 Lock Handle 1 33 JWBS18 433W Lock Plate 1 34 JWBS18 434 Pad 5 35 JWBS18 435 Pin 1 36 JWBS18 436 Pin 1 37 JWBS18 437EA Fence 1...

Page 40: ...X 459 C Ring S 10 1 60 JWBS18DX 460 Link Chain 1 61 TS 0680031 Flat Washer 5 16 2 62 2013 285 End Cover 2 63 TS 081F032 Pan Head Screw 1 4 20x1 2 2 64 VBS18MW 464 Upper Chip Tray 1 JWBS18 MGCP Miter Gauge Assembly 1 VBS18MW FCPA Fence Rails Assembly 1 Electrical Connections ...

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