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2: ABOUT YOUR MACHINE

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UM10538: Tormach AF50 Autofeed Bandsaw (Version 0320A)

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Minimum Depth

36 in. (0.91 m) plus the length of stock

Minimum Height

67 in. (1.71 m)

Minimum Width

60 in. (1.53 m)

Summary of Contents for Autofeed Bandsaw AF50

Page 1: ...Original Instructions OPERATOR S MANUAL Version 0320A...

Page 2: ...arious data used in examples are fictitious To the Reader We re dedicated to continually improving our documentation and products and welcome any clarifications corrections or suggestions Credits Torm...

Page 3: ...ctrical and Power Requirements 18 3 2 1 Electrical Requirements 18 3 2 2 Power Requirements 18 3 3 Air Requirements 18 INSTALLATION 19 4 1 Before You Begin 20 4 2 Move the Crate 20 4 3 Unpack the Crat...

Page 4: ...2 2 Verify the Blade Installation 30 6 2 3 Break in the Blade 30 6 3 Change the Speed 31 6 4 Change the Feed Rate 31 6 5 Change the Clamping Pressure 32 6 6 Set the Number of Cuts 32 6 7 Set the Numb...

Page 5: ...nd Electrical Troubleshooting 59 11 2 1 Coolant Pump Doesn t Work 60 11 2 2 Error on the Control Panel 62 Control Panel Displays CS 62 Control Panel Displays E 62 Bandsaw Error Codes Reference 62 11 2...

Page 6: ...Specifications subject to change without notice Page 6 UM10538 Tormach AF50Autofeed Bandsaw Version 0320A For the most recent version see tormach com support 14 5 Electrical Panel Parts List 90 TABLE...

Page 7: ...at might have changed since the machine last worked correctly o Record a short video o Take a picture of a part o Use a digital multimeter for voltage readings 4 Once you ve gathered the information i...

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Page 9: ...achine in any way you must read and understand this section Safe operation of the machine depends on its proper use and the precautions you take Only trained personnel with a clear and thorough unders...

Page 10: ...hine 1 2 1 General Shop Safety 10 1 2 2 Operational Safety 10 1 2 3 Electrical Safety 11 1 2 1 General Shop Safety Verify that only qualified machinery maintenance professionals install set up or perf...

Page 11: ...or missing teeth Replace any damaged blades or blades with missing teeth as soon as you find them Wear gloves and safety eye protection when replacing blades Verify that the teeth on the blade point...

Page 12: ...unqualified or unauthorized personnel from accessing the electrical cabinet Never operate the machine with the electrical cabinet door open Never reach into the electrical cabinet with the machine pow...

Page 13: ...ABOUT YOUR MACHINE IN THIS SECTION YOU LL LEARN About this machine s specifications CONTENTS 2 1 Specifications Reference 14...

Page 14: ...Maximum Capacity Rectangular Stock 6 in tall 8 in wide 152 mm tall 203 mm wide Round Stock 7 in 178 mm diameter Motor Power 1 hp 0 75 kW Blade Speeds 60 Hz 135 161 226 394 ft min 41 49 69 120 m min 50...

Page 15: ...ubject to change without notice Page 15 UM10538 Tormach AF50Autofeed Bandsaw Version 0320A For the most recent version see tormach com support Minimum Depth 36 in 0 91 m plus the length of stock Minim...

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Page 17: ...rements of this machine including electrical and power requirements Before operating the machine in any way you must read and understand this section CONTENTS 3 1 General Site and Space Requirements 1...

Page 18: ...connections and it s your responsibility to verify that the electrical installation of the machine meets all local regulations and electrical codes l Primary Power Required Single Phase 115 Vac 50 60...

Page 19: ...lation process required for this machine Before operating the machine in any way you must read and understand this section CONTENTS 4 1 Before You Begin 20 4 2 Move the Crate 20 4 3 Unpack the Crate 2...

Page 20: ...least 8 feet of free space behind this side of the crate so that you can lay the machine down flat on the ground 4 3 UNPACK THE CRATE CAUTION Sharp Objects Hazard Before opening the shipping crate yo...

Page 21: ...22 4 4 7 Verify the Alignment of the Fixed Jaw 23 4 4 8 Verify the Alignment of the Infeed Table 23 4 4 1 Level the Machine Before operating the machine you must verify that it s approximately level W...

Page 22: ...ing the shipping bolts from the rear cage and the frame 4 4 5 Install the Rear Roller 1 Install the two spacers on either end of the roller posts Figure 4 8 Installing the spacer on one end of the rol...

Page 23: ...must be flush with the side of the blade not the blade s teeth 4 Confirm that the bottom of the square is flush with the side of the blade as shown in the following image If it s not go to Align the...

Page 24: ...he proximity sensor installation Now you must verify the machine s electronics Go to Power On the Machine below 4 5 2 Power On the Machine To properly validate the installation of your machine you mus...

Page 25: ...ASICS IN THIS SECTION YOU LL LEARN About the main components of the machine and how it moves Before operating the machine in any way you must read and understand this section CONTENTS 5 1 Controls Ove...

Page 26: ...l Emergency Stop Button On the operator panel 5 1 2 Program Controls The control panel has the following controls used to switch between automatic and manual mode and to set the parameters for machin...

Page 27: ...required for most projects organized as a suggested project workflow CONTENTS 6 1 Choose a Blade 28 6 2 Change a Blade 28 6 3 Change the Speed 31 6 4 Change the Feed Rate 31 6 5 Change the Clamping P...

Page 28: ...tooth set is what carries the chip away from the cut and is important for surface finish 6 2 CHANGE A BLADE The bandsaw arrives with a blade installed To change the blade complete the following steps...

Page 29: ...cover with a Phillips screwdriver and then slide the blade cover up until it clears the base casting Figure 6 5 Two screws on the blade cover 10 Remove the two screws from the side of the blade cover...

Page 30: ...r is connected to the machine 2 Set the bandsaw to manual mode from the control panel push the Down Arrow and Up Arrow buttons at the same time The control board displays WARNING Crush Hazard Moving p...

Page 31: ...elt tensioning bolt counterclockwise to loosen the tension on the belt Continue to turn the bolt until you can remove the belt from the pulleys 5 Move the belt from one position on the pulleys to anot...

Page 32: ...buttons on the control panel to indicate the number of cuts To set the number of cuts l Automatic Mode Select a number from 1 to 999 l Manual Mode Do one of the following o Push the Down Arrow and Up...

Page 33: ...AUTOMATIC OPERATION IN THIS SECTION YOU LL LEARN How to operate the machine in automatic mode CONTENTS 7 1 Use Automatic Mode 34...

Page 34: ...ke fine adjustments to the infeed table until the back edge of the table is aligned with the desired length of cut on the ruler If the length needed is longer than a full stroke can move use the strok...

Page 35: ...djustment nut to loosen it Then lower it until it meets the lift height sensor as shown in the following image Figure 7 6 Vertical quick adjustment nut The vertical quick adjustment nut controls the l...

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Page 37: ...MANUAL OPERATION IN THIS SECTION YOU LL LEARN How to operate the machine in manual mode CONTENTS 8 1 Use Manual Mode 38...

Page 38: ...he quick adjustment nut to loosen it Then move it to the top of the threaded rod Figure 8 4 Vertical quick adjustment nut 5 Lift the saw head up to its maximum allowed height 6 Move the material forwa...

Page 39: ...mode 12 On the operator panel push the green Cycle Start CS button twice which activates the blade 13 Move the blade feed lever down in the Go position and adjust the feed as necessary 14 On the fron...

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Page 41: ...quired maintenance procedures that you must do so that this machine operates as designed Before operating the machine in any way you must read and understand this section CONTENTS 9 1 Machine Safety 4...

Page 42: ...cleaner Examine the blade brush and adjust it if it s not in contact with the blade 9 2 3 Monthly Clean the electrical cabinet of dust with a clean cloth or compressed air Clean fine swarf from the c...

Page 43: ...o operate your machine as expected Before operating the machine in any way you must read and understand this section CONTENTS 10 1 Adjust the Blade Guides 44 10 2 Adjust the Blade Tracking 44 10 3 Adj...

Page 44: ...ack of the machine identify the air cylinder as shown in the following image Figure 10 2 Air cylinder on the back of the machine 2 Turn the air line valve which allows you to access the air cylinder s...

Page 45: ...tch to ON Mains power is connected to the machine 13 Set the bandsaw to manual mode from the control panel push the Down Arrow and Up Arrow buttons at the same time The control board displays WARNING...

Page 46: ...cap screws with washers on the front of the bandsaw 10 3 ADJUST THE BLADE BRUSH NOTICE You must verify that the blade brush is adjusted correctly and regularly maintained If you don t it could cause...

Page 47: ...5 2 Adjust the Fixed Clamp Jaw 47 10 5 1 Align the Fixed Jaw 1 Open the jaws so that there s enough space to put a square in between them 2 Put a square on the base casting between the jaws 3 Push the...

Page 48: ...4 Loosen the four M8 socket head cap screws securing the fixed clamp jaw to the infeed table Figure 10 18 M8 socket head cap screws on the fixed clamp jaw 5 Secure the stock to the fixed jaw with a cl...

Page 49: ...ses of failure in this machine and our recommendations for diagnosing and correcting them Before operating the machine in any way you must read and understand this section CONTENTS 11 1 Operations Tro...

Page 50: ...lades Dull Too Quickly 53 11 1 3 Blades Lose Teeth 54 11 1 4 Cuts Are Crooked 55 11 1 5 Material Doesn t Advance 56 11 1 6 Material Slips in Vise Clamps 57 11 1 7 Noise or Problems Moving Through the...

Page 51: ...e the feed rate is controlled For information see Use Automatic Mode page 34 Examine the blade material and size of cut High Verify that the blade s TPI isn t too fine or too course for the size and t...

Page 52: ...rings Low Verify that the guide bearings are correctly aligned If they re not adjust them For information see Mechanical Adjustments page 43 Use a high quality blade Low Verify that you re using a hig...

Page 53: ...cutting speed High Verify that the cutting speed isn t too high lower the cutting speed and then do a test cut Examine the behavior of the machine as it cuts For information see Change the Speed page...

Page 54: ...or information see Change the Feed Rate page 31 Examine the workpiece setup High l Manual Operation Verify that the workpiece isn t too loose use the handwheel to tighten the clamp on the front vise I...

Page 55: ...41 Adjust the feed rate High Verify that the feed rate isn t too high lower the feed rate and then do a test cut Examine the behavior of the machine as it cuts For information see Change the Feed Rate...

Page 56: ...the air line isn t pinched If it is remove the obstruction For information see Air Requirements page 18 Adjust the clamping pressure High During automatic operation verify that the clamp pressure regu...

Page 57: ...d To Probability How To Steps Need More Clean the bandsaw High Examine the bandsaw for chip build up If necessary clean it of chips For information see Machine Maintenance page 41 Adjust the air press...

Page 58: ...cuts For information see Change the Feed Rate page 31 Examine the blade and the material High Verify that the blade s TPI isn t too high or that the material isn t too course you must use the correct...

Page 59: ...e problem 11 2 1 Coolant Pump Doesn t Work 60 11 2 2 Error on the Control Panel 62 11 2 3 Machine Doesn t Start or a Panel Breaker Trips 64 11 2 4 Machine Stalls or It s Underpowered 65 11 2 5 Noise o...

Page 60: ...the coolant tank High Examine the coolant level in the coolant tank If necessary fill it to an appropriate level For information see Machine Maintenance page 41 Examine the coolant pump Medium Examine...

Page 61: ...digital multimeter to measure AC voltage at wires 208 and 102 N at the operator panel WARNING Electrocution Hazard When servicing the machine from inside the operator panel always use caution Even aft...

Page 62: ...l Cause You may need to make adjustments to the machine or adjust the air pressure You May Need To Probability How To Steps Need More Adjust the proximity switch High Verify that the proximity switch...

Page 63: ...active E15 The infeed table retract stroke timed out on the initial stroke E16 The infeed table advance stroke timed out E17 The infeed table retract stroke timed out on a subsequent stroke While trou...

Page 64: ...switch wiring If necessary make the correct connections For information see Electrical Schematics page 85 Rewire the plug receptacle Low Test the contacts If necessary make the correct connections Fo...

Page 65: ...mine the behavior of the machine as it cuts l Verify that the cutting speed isn t too high lower the cutting speed and then do a test cut Examine the behavior of the machine as it cuts For information...

Page 66: ...ewire the plug receptacle Low Test the contacts If necessary make the correct connections For information see Electrical Schematics page 85 Rewire the motor Low Inspect the motor wiring If necessary m...

Page 67: ...eration Verify that the workpiece isn t too loose use the handwheel to tighten the clamp on the front vise If necessary use a jig to hold the workpiece l Automatic Operation Examine the vise clamps ve...

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Page 69: ...If you don t replace parts with those listed in this section you may void your warranty CONTENTS 12 1 Base Casting Exploded View 70 12 2 Base Casting Parts List 71 12 3 Head Casting Exploded View 73 1...

Page 70: ...PARTS LISTS Tormach 2020 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 70 UM10538 Tormach AF50Autofeed Bandsaw Version 0320A For the most recent version see tormach com support 12 1 BASE CASTIN...

Page 71: ...Control Elbow 1 10 1 4 in NPT Muffler 2 11 Lift Cylinder Stop Base 1 12 Top Spacer Pivot Lift Cylinder 1 13 Lift Cylinder Stop Base 1 14 Proximity Sensor PN 35114 2 15 Clevis Lift Cylinder 1 16 M12 3...

Page 72: ...37 Infeed Movable Jaw 1 38 AF50 Clamp Block Saw Table 1 39 Screw Socket Head Cap M06 1 55 mm 7 40 5 16 in 1 4 in NPT Push to Connect Elbow 1 41 Kickstand 1 42 1 2 10 Acme Speed Nut Body 38092 1 43 Co...

Page 73: ...PARTS LISTS Tormach 2020 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 73 UM10538 Tormach AF50Autofeed Bandsaw Version 0320A For the most recent version see tormach com support 12 3 HEAD CASTIN...

Page 74: ...Blade Guide Knob 2 7 Hydraulic Pivot Arm Casting 1 8 Pivot Arm Mounting Plate 1 9 Blade Cover 1 10 M8 10 Vent Scew 1 11 Screw Hex Head Cap M06 1 20 mm 4 12 Washer Flat M6 4 13 Blade Guide Head 2 14 Sc...

Page 75: ...heel Sliding Mount 1 38 Wheel Adjustment Guided 2 39 Bearing 2 40 Tension Rod 1 41 Spacer Pressure Gauge 1 42 Tension Handle Hub 1 43 Pressure Gauge 1 44 Belleville Washer 16 mm Shaft Diameter 16 3 mm...

Page 76: ...top Switch 1 67 Pushbutton 22 mm Yellow 1 68 Bracket Clamp Pressure Regulator 1 69 Coolant Switch 1 70 AF50 Motor 1 71 Ball valve 1 4 in NPT Male and 1 4 in NPT Female PN 39352 2 72 Push to Connect 8...

Page 77: ...PARTS LISTS Tormach 2020 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 77 UM10538 Tormach AF50Autofeed Bandsaw Version 0320A For the most recent version see tormach com support 12 5 INFEED TABL...

Page 78: ...1 10 Motion Guard Support Back 1 11 Motion Guard Support Front 1 12 Infeed Roller Bracket 2 13 Scale Mounting Bracket Outboard 1 14 Scale Mounting Bracket Inboard 1 15 Infeed Table Bottom Cover 1 16...

Page 79: ...M06 1 55 mm 7 37 Washer Flat M8 4 38 Washer Split Lock M8 12 39 Screw Socket Head Cap M08 1 25 35 mm 8 40 Screw Socket Head Cap M10 1 5 30 mm 3 41 Screw Socket Head Cap M08 1 25 90 mm 2 42 Screw Cone...

Page 80: ...AND PARTS LISTS Tormach 2020 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 80 UM10538 Tormach AF50Autofeed Bandsaw Version 0320A For the most recent version see tormach com support 12 7 STAND E...

Page 81: ...8 Tormach AF50Autofeed Bandsaw Version 0320A For the most recent version see tormach com support 12 8 STAND PARTS LIST ID Description Quantity 1 AF50 Stand Base 1 2 Stand Leveling Foot 2 3 Stand Wheel...

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Page 83: ...PNEUMATIC SCHEMATICS IN THIS SECTION YOU LL LEARN About the pneumatic schematics for this machine s pneumatic systems CONTENTS 13 1 Bandsaw Pneumatics 84...

Page 84: ...SAW PNEUMATICS Li Cylinder PN 34928 Transport Cylinder PN 38069 Vise Cylinder PN 39381 Flow Control Exhaust PN 38099 Flow Control Inlet Flow Control Inlet Flow Control Inlet Y1 Li Solenoid Valve Y5 Re...

Page 85: ...TION YOU LL LEARN About the electrical schematics for this machine s electronics CONTENTS 14 1 115 Vac Power 86 14 2 Controls and Sensors 87 14 3 Terminal Strips 88 14 4 Electrical Panel Layout 89 14...

Page 86: ...AL SCHEMATICS Tormach 2020 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 86 UM10538 Tormach AF50Autofeed Bandsaw Version 0320A For the most recent version see tormach com support 14 1 115 VAC P...

Page 87: ...AL SCHEMATICS 14 2 CONTROLS AND SENSORS Tormach 2020 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 87 UM10538 Tormach AF50Autofeed Bandsaw Version 0320A For the most recent version see tormach...

Page 88: ...INAL STRIPS Tormach 2020 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 88 UM10538 Tormach AF50Autofeed Bandsaw Version 0320A For the most recent version see tormach com support 14 ELECTRICAL SC...

Page 89: ...SCHEMATICS 14 4 ELECTRICAL PANEL LAYOUT Tormach 2020 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 89 UM10538 Tormach AF50Autofeed Bandsaw Version 0320A For the most recent version see tormach...

Page 90: ...e Block 10 38 mm Fuse Holder 1 5 Transformer 120 Vac 24 Vac 50 VA 2 6 K1 Contactor 1 7 24 Vac Solenoid with fittings 38087 5 Tormach 2020 Specifications subject to change without notice Page 90 UM1053...

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