MachineryHouse BS-5V, Instruction Manual

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OPERATION MANUAL
RUNNING IN THE BLADE
To safeguard the life and quality of a new blade, the first two or three cuts must be made
exerting slight pressure on the workpiece so that the cutting time is almost twice the length of
time normally needed. Blade information can be found by checking with blade supplier.
CORRECT POSITIONING OF THE PIECE IN THE CLAMP
Pieces to be cut must always be held firmly in the clamp, directly between the two jaws and
without inserting other objects. Where profiles, flat bars or particular shapes are to be cut,
refer to the examples in Fig .B
To cut a long work piece, use a roller stand to support it.
Fig. B
30mm
50mm
115 max
8-12 tpi
6 tpi
6 tpi
30 x 2.5mm
40 x 3mm
50 x 4mm
14tpi
14tpi
8 - 12 tpi
30mm
40mm
115 max
8-12 tpi
6 tpi
6 tpi
30 x 2.5
50 x 3mm
14
14
25 x 35mm
40 x 50mm
115 x 153mm
8-12 tpi
6 tpi
6 tpi
Fig. C
BLADE SELECTION
Before operation, proper blade selection should be made for the type of material to be cut.
The proper blade can be chosen, using a tooth per inch (tpi) rating system. You must consid-
er the material being cut and its diameter when choosing the correct blade. The chart below
(Fig.C) will help with the selection. Your band saw is fitted with a 1440mm x 12.7mm, 0.65mm
thick metal blade.
Blade choice based on material:
— Soft material (aluminum, lead, rubber) use a 14 tpi blade.
— Hard material (steel, cast iron) use a 24 tpi blade.
— Soft and hard material use an 18 tpi blade.
Blade choice based on diameter:
— For thick material use a 14 tpi blade.
— For thin material use a 24 tpi blade.
— For thick or thin material use an 18 tpi blade.
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