Wachs WS-8460, User Manual

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Diamond Wire Saw User’s Manual
4 Part No. 10-010-MAN, Rev. 1-0310 E.H. Wachs
• Cutting drive: operates the drive wheel that drives the
cutting wire.
• Feed drive: operates the bow holding the wire drive sys-
tem, to feed the wire through the pipe and retract the
bow when finished cutting.
• Clamp drive: operates the clamping arms that secure the
machine to the pipe during cutting.
Separate controls and gauges for each circuit are provided
on the TCP, described later in this chapter.
Diamond Wire Saw Models
The model name indicates
the pipe size capacity. The
first two digits are the largest
pipe, and the second pair of
digits is the smallest. For
example, the WS-3616 saw
will cut pipes from 16” to 36”
(406 to 914 mm) O.D.
Various wire saw models are available, each designed to cut
a range of pipe sizes. All models operate in a similar man-
ner. However, the WS-8460 model has some different fea-
tures, which are highlighted throughout this manual.
The following table lists the models and capacities.
Cutting Wire Drive System
The cutting wire drive system consists of four wheels
mounted on the bow of the machine. Figure 1-1 illustrates
the drive system components.
NOTE
Table 1: Diamond Wire Saw Models
Model
Min. Pipe
Capacity
Max. Pipe
Capacity
WS-164 4” (102 mm) 16” (406 mm)
WS-3012 12” (305 mm) 30” (762 mm)
WS-3616 16” (406 mm) 36” (914 mm)
WS-5230 30” (762 mm) 52” (1321 mm)
WS-8460 60” (1524 mm) 84” (2134 mm)