Tormach Autofeed Bandsaw AF50, Operator'S Manual

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11: TROUBLESHOOTING
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11.1.4 Cuts Are Crooked
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Problem The machine makes crooked cuts through materials.
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Cause The feed rate or cutting speed may be incorrect, you may be using the wrong blade, or you may need to make adjustments to
the blade.
You May Need
To...
Probability How-To Steps Need More?
Clean the
bandsaw.
High Examine the bandsaw for chip build-up between the
blade and it's wheels. If necessary, clean it of chips.
For information, see "Machine
Maintenance" (page 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 31).
Replace the
blade.
High Examine the blade for dullness. If it's too dull, replace
it.
For information, see "Change a
Blade" (page 28).
Replace or
adjust the guide
bearings.
Medium Examine the guide bearings: they may be out of
adjustment, or too far away from the workpiece. If they
are, adjust them.
For information, see "Use
Automatic Mode" (page 34), "Use
Manual Mode" (page 38), or
"Mechanical Adjustments"
(page 43).
Adjust the
blade's tension.
Medium Verify that the blade isn't too tight or too loose
between the wheels. If necessary, use the tensioner on
the top of the saw head to adjust the blade's tension.
For information, see "Change a
Blade" (page 28).