Tormach Autofeed Bandsaw AF50, Operator'S Manual

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11: TROUBLESHOOTING
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11.1.5 Material Doesn't Advance
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Problem The material isn't moving forward during operations to continue the cut.
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Cause You may need to make adjustments to the machine, or adjust the clamping pressure.
You May Need
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).
Remove any
obstructions
from the air line.
High Verify that 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 regulator isn't set too low: increase the
pressure, and then test.
For information, see "Change the
Clamping Pressure" (page 32).
Align the jaws. Medium Examine the vise clamps for correct alignment. If
they're not correctly aligned, adjust them.
For information, see "Mechanical
Adjustments" (page 43).
Adjust the air
pressure.
Low Verify that the air pressure is set to at least 90 psi. If
it's not, adjust your regulator. Otherwise, examine your
air supply.
For information, see "Air
Requirements" (page 18).
Adjust the
infeed table.
Low Examine the infeed table for correct alignment. If it's
not correctly aligned, adjust it.
For information, see "Mechanical
Adjustments" (page 43).