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Autoclamp/Autofeed

Guillotine Super D Pipe Saw

User’s Manual

Copyright © 2007 E.H. Wachs Company. All rights reserved.

This manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part

without the written consent of E.H. Wachs Company.

E.H. Wachs Company
600 Knightsbridge Parkway
Lincolnshire, IL  60069
www.wachsco.com

E.H. Wachs Company Part No. 06-150-510-MAN
Rev. 0-0607, June 2007

Revision History:
June 2007

Summary of Contents for 06-150-510-MAN

Page 1: ... All rights reserved This manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the written consent of E H Wachs Company E H Wachs Company 600 Knightsbridge Parkway Lincolnshire IL 60069 www wachsco com E H Wachs Company Part No 06 150 510 MAN Rev 0 0607 June 2007 Revision History June 2007 ...

Page 2: ...Guillotine Super D Pipe Saw User s Manual Part No 06 150 510 MAN Rev 0 0607 E H Wachs Company ...

Page 3: ...e Saw 9 Usage and Applications 9 Mechanical Overview 9 Machine Specifications 12 Operating Envelope 13 Chapter 4 Assembly Disassembly and Storage 15 Environmental Requirements 15 Long Term Storage 15 Shipping 16 Chapter 5 Operating Instructions 17 Machine Set Up 17 Positioning the Saw 18 Connecting the Hoses 19 Clamping the Saw to the Workpiece 22 Operation 24 Removing the Saw 29 Chapter 6 Routine...

Page 4: ...r D Pipe Saw User s Manual iv Part No 06 150 510 MAN Rev 0 0607 E H Wachs Company Chapter 10 Ordering Information 55 Ordering Replacement Parts 55 Repair Information 55 Warranty Information 56 Return Goods Address 56 ...

Page 5: ... user service able repairs Before operating the Guillotine Pipe Saw you should read through this manual and become familiar with all instruc tions At a minimum make sure you read and understand the following chapters Chapter 1 About This Manual Chapter 2 Safety Chapter 3 Introduction to the Equipment Chapter 5 Operating Instructions Chapter 9 Accessories If you will be performing service or repair...

Page 6: ...e and maintain the equipment The narrower column on the outside contains additional information such as warnings special notes and definitions Refer to it for safety notes and other information SYMBOLS AND WARNINGS The following symbols are used throughout this manual to indicate special notes and warnings They appear in the out side column of the page next to the section they refer to Make sure y...

Page 7: ...s manual by emailing customer service at sales wachsco com Occasionally we will update manuals with improved opera tion or maintenance procedures or with corrections if nec essary When a manual is revised we will update the revision history on the title page You may have factory service or upgrades performed on the equipment If this service changes any technical data or operation and maintenance p...

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Page 9: ...ndicates a safety warning READ THE OPERATING MANUAL Make sure you understand all setup and operating instructions before you begin INSPECT MACHINE AND ACCESSORIES Before starting the machine look for loose bolts or nuts leaking lubricant rusted components and any other physical conditions that may affect operation Properly maintaining the machine can greatly decrease the chances for injury ALWAYS ...

Page 10: ...rotective Equipment Requirements For additional information on eye and face protection refer to Federal OSHA regulations 29 Code of Federal Regula tions Section 1910 133 Eye and Face Protection and American National Standards Institute ANSI Z87 1 Occu pational and Educational Eye and Face Protection Z87 1 is available from the American National Standards Institute Inc 1430 Broadway New York NY 100...

Page 11: ...tions Section 1910 95 Occupational Noise Exposure and ANSI S12 6 Hearing Protectors SAFETY LABELS There are two safety labels on the Super D Guillotine saw These are illustrated in Figure 2 1 and Figure 2 2 Figure 2 1 Observe the warning label for moving parts hazards Figure 2 2 Observe the warning label for blade haz ard ...

Page 12: ... To avoid damaging the Guillotine Super D follow these usage guidelines Do not exceed 1800 psi hydraulic pressure Lubricate the machine according to the recommenda tions in Chapter 6 Before starting the machine make sure the feed drive is retracted so that the blade is not in contact with the sur face being cut ...

Page 13: ...tion on the workpiece The Guillotine Super D will cut approximately one diameter inch per minute The reciprocating motion of the Guillotine saws lifts the blade from the cut on the return stroke greatly increasing blade life Blades are easily changed out when worn Guillotine saws are available for hydraulic electric and pneumatic power sources Available accessories include hydraulic autoclamping f...

Page 14: ...instructions for identifying the parts of the machine The topside control unit TCU which is used for control of the Super D saw is shown in Figure 3 4 Figure 3 1 The photo illustrates the mechanical com ponents of the Super D pipe saw Blade mounts Auotclamp arm Blade tension knob Oscillating bow Feed screw Lift hooks V saddle Hydraulic connector bulkhead ...

Page 15: ...3 2 The Super D drive components are illus trated Figure 3 3 The photo shows the hydraulic connector bulkhead Feed drive motor Manual feed adapter Cutting drive motor Clamping drive cylinder Cutting drive Cutting drive pressure return Feed drive pressure Feed drive return Clamping drive return Clamping drive pressure ...

Page 16: ...t MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS The following specifications are for the Guillotine Super D with autofeed and autoclamping accessories installed Capacity 10 24 254 610 mm diameter pipe solids up to 24 1 2 622 mm Drive Hydraulic 15 gpm 1800 psi Length 76 3 1938 mm Width 45 1143 mm Height 25 7 653 mm Weight 1500 lb 682 kg operating 1571 lb 714 kg shipping ...

Page 17: ... Finish Paint Blades General purpose and heavy duty Feed rate Variable up to 1 per minute Noise level 72 dBA continuous A weighted sound pressure at work station 90 dBA peak C weighted maximum sound pressure 86 dBA sound power level emitted by machine OPERATING ENVELOPE The following drawing shows the operating envelope and required clearances for using the Super D saw ...

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Page 19: ...us trial or field service environment including underwater The machine can be used for dry cutting or with coolant applied to the workpiece LONG TERM STORAGE If you will be storing the Guillotine Super D take the fol lowing steps to prepare it Reverse the feed drive to the end of travel Remove the blade Make sure the machine is thoroughly cleaned and cleared of chips and debris Spray the machine w...

Page 20: ...e Saw User s Manual 16 Part No 06 150 510 MAN Rev 0 0607 E H Wachs Company SHIPPING The Guillotine Super D pipe saw is shipped on a skid To ship the machine skid it and strap it securely as you would any industrial machinery ...

Page 21: ...for identification of the machine s components The Super D is operated from the topside control unit TCU fig shows the instruction panel on the top of the TCU Figure 5 1 The instruction label on top of the TCU provides brief instructions for operating the saw MACHINE SET UP Before lifting the Guillotine Super D make sure the feed drive is at its starting point The saw bow should be retracted all t...

Page 22: ...the lifting strap from the frame after clamping the saw in place Keep the lift attached to the lift hooks CAUTION Make sure the lift strap does not bind against the saw blade or the oscillat ing bow 2 If you will be using the saw in a horizontal or angled position cutting a pipe that is not horizontal you will need to attach lift straps to the other end of the saw frame as illustrated in Figure 5 ...

Page 23: ...nd the other end starts to slide stop and reposition the lift 4 Move the saw into position on the pipe so that the V saddle is against the pipe at the cut position The saw should be close to square with the pipe the clamping mechanism will precisely square it Figure 5 4 Position the saw so that both touch points of the V saddle are against the pipe The photo shows the touch point on one side Conne...

Page 24: ...ine or from the hose reel to the cutting drive fittings on the back of the TCU The hoses and fittings are color coded Figure 5 6 Connect the cutting drive hoses to the TCU 4 If the machine has a hydraulic clamping mechanism connect the clamping drive hose set to the clamping drive fittings on the back of the TCU The hoses and fittings are color coded HPU FITTINGS Pressure Return CUTTER DRIVE Press...

Page 25: ...ulic clamping mecha nism 5 Connect the feed drive hose set from the machine or from the hose reel to the feed drive fittings on the back of the TCU Figure 5 8 Feed drive connectors for machines with hydraulic feed drives 6 Connect the hoses from the TCU or hose reel to the fittings on the saw bulkhead as shown in Figure 5 9 CLAMPING DRIVE Pressure Return FEED DRIVE Pressure Return ...

Page 26: ... location on the pipe with the saddle against the pipe surface 2 Start the hydraulic power unit 3 Make sure that the clamping drive levers and the cut ting drive lever on the TCU are in the closed up posi tion as shown in Figure 5 10 4 Set the clamping direction lever on the TCU to the ENGAGE position Cutting drive Cutting drive pressure return Feed drive pressure Feed drive return Clamping drive ...

Page 27: ...ng lever are in the up position and that the clamping direction lever is in the ENGAGE position 5 Open both clamping drive levers down position at the same time to engage the autoclamp drive When the clamp pressure equalizes with the system pressure the clamp is fully engaged against the pipe Figure 5 11 Put both clamping levers down at the same time to engage the clamping drive ...

Page 28: ...ing levers to the up position 7 Slightly lower the crane holding the saw to allow the clamp to hold the saw s weight Leave the crane attached to the saw OPERATION CAUTION Make sure the pipe is supported securely on both sides of the saw Using coolant during cutting is recommended to increase blade life and make cutting easier Make sure that the pipe being cut is supported securely on both sides of...

Page 29: ...ver to 0 before starting the saw 2 Open the cutting drive lever down position Figure 5 14 Push the cutting drive lever down to open it 3 Move the cutting drive speed lever up gradually When sufficient flow reaches the saw the saw bow will begin the cutting motion Figure 5 15 Push the cutting speed lever up slowly until the saw motion begins ...

Page 30: ...ushing it down 6 Adjust the feed speed lever until the feed motion starts Set the lever to the desired speed Figure 5 16 With the feed direction lever in the FOR WARD position move the feed drive lever shown here in the up position down to start the drive Then move the feed speed lever to start flow to the feed drive 7 Set the cutting drive lever for the speed you want Typically you can set it to ...

Page 31: ... until the blade parts through the wall of the pipe 9 After the blade has parted the near wall you can speed up the feed rate by adjusting the feed speed lever You may need to slow the rate down if you are cutting an internal casing Reduce the feed speed if the machine starts to bind or chatter or if you see the blade deflect ing as it cuts 10 As the blade approaches the far wall of the pipe slow ...

Page 32: ...eed lever back to 0 to stop the feed motion Figure 5 19 Stop the feed motion by setting the feed speed lever back to 0 12 Move the feed drive lever back to the up position Figure 5 20 Move the feed drive lever up to stop the feed motion 13 Set the cutting speed lever back to 0 and pull the cut ting drive lever back up to the off up position ...

Page 33: ...sition 14 To reverse the feed and move the saw bow back to the start position set the feed direction lever to the REVERSE position and use the feed drive lever to operate the drive You may have to remove the blade first to prevent it from binding on the pipe REMOVING THE SAW 1 Slowly raise the lift holding the saw until there is just enough tension to hold the saw in place 2 Set the clamping direc...

Page 34: ...ETRACT position 3 Open both clamping drive levers down position at the same time to retract the autoclamp drive When the clamp pressure equalizes with the system pressure the clamp is fully retracted Figure 5 23 Put both clamping levers down at the same time to retract the clamping drive 4 Close both clamping drive levers up position at the same time ...

Page 35: ...turn both clamping levers to the up position 5 Set the clamping direction lever back to the ENGAGE position for the next operation Figure 5 25 When the clamp has been retracted move the clamping direction lever back to the ENGAGE position 6 Use the crane to remove the saw from the workpiece 7 If you are finished with the saw turn off the HPU Set the saw in its storage location and disconnect the h...

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Page 37: ...ings on the Guillotine frame every day before using the saw There are 7 grease fittings on the machine as shown in the following figures Use a high quality grade of soft grease Figure 6 1 Grease the frame guides there are two fittings one on each side of the machine Figure 6 2 Grease the feed screw In This Chapter LUBRICATION BLADE REPLACEMENT ...

Page 38: ...anual 34 Part No 06 150 510 MAN Rev 0 0607 E H Wachs Company Figure 6 3 Grease the two fittings on the feed drive motor and gear Figure 6 4 Grease the two fittings on the cutting gear housing 2 Grease the clamp drive rail every day of use ...

Page 39: ...o its fully retracted position using the rapid reverse autofeed or using the drive wheel in manual mode 2 Loosen the blade by turning the blade tension knob counterclockwise WARNING Use gloves to remove the worn blade There may be sharp metal fragments on the blade 3 Pull the blade off the mounting pins 4 Insert the new blade onto the mounting pins Make sure the teeth point to the left as you face...

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Page 41: ...ine Super D saw is a durable system with little required maintenance There are no user serviceable components on the machine except for replacement of the blade Contact the E H Wachs Company if service is required See Chapter 10 Ordering Information Any service must be performed by a factory authorized service representative ...

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Page 43: ... chap ter for ordering and maintenance There are separate part listings for Guillotine Super D auto clamp machine and for the autofeed and lifting frame accessories Call service at 800 323 8185 for assistance in ordering DRAWINGS The following drawings illustrate the Super D Guillotine s components Refer to the Parts List for part descriptions In This Chapter DRAWINGS PARTS LIST ...

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Page 45: ...Chapter 8 Parts Lists and Drawings Drawings E H Wachs Company Part No 06 150 510 MAN Rev 0 0607 41 ...

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Page 47: ...Chapter 8 Parts Lists and Drawings Drawings E H Wachs Company Part No 06 150 510 MAN Rev 0 0607 43 ...

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Page 49: ...Chapter 8 Parts Lists and Drawings Drawings E H Wachs Company Part No 06 150 510 MAN Rev 0 0607 45 ...

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Page 51: ...ADDLE SIDE 2 REF P06 052 307 PLATE SADDLE GUSSET 2 1 REF P06 052 308 PLATE SADDLE GUSSET 3 2 REF P06 052 309 BLOCK SADDLE SHAFT SUPPORT 1 REF P06 052 310 PLATE RAIL 1 REF P06 052 311 PLATE RAIL BOW 1 REF P06 052 312 BAR RAIL MOUNTING 1 REF P06 052 313 PLATE RAIL CYLINDER MOUNTING 1 REF P06 052 314 PLATE SLIDE BOW 2 REF P06 052 315 PLATE SLIDE END 1 REF P06 052 316 BLOCK SLIDE ROLLER 1 REF P06 052 ...

Page 52: ...IED 1 25 068 00 REAR GUARD L H 1 25 069 00 MAIN FRAME 2 25 070 00 SAW FRAME GUIDE 2 04 074 02 VERTICAL GUIDE SHAFT 1 03 082 00 NAME PLATE 1 25 080 00 BUSING BEARING PLATE 4 25 095 00 WEAR PLATE 2 04 212 00 BLOCK BEARING 1 Hydraulic Cylinder 20 stroke 1 Hydraulic Motor 4 FITTING BULKHEAD 8 JIC M x 8 NPT M 2 FITTING BULKHEAD 12 JIC M x 12 NPT M 4 NUT BULKHEAD 8 2 NUT BULKHEAD 12 4 QUICK DISCONNECT 1...

Page 53: ...st E H Wachs Company Part No 06 150 510 MAN Rev 0 0607 49 2 SHCS 3 4 16 x 2 1 2 LNG 2 NUT HEX JAM 3 4 16 2 HHCS 1 2 13 x 2 1 2 LNG 2 PIN DOWEL 3 8 DIA x 1 1 2 LNG 1 SSS 5 16 18 x 3 4 LNG 316 STAINLESS STEEL 1 NUT JAM 5 16 18 316 STAINLESS STEEL ...

Page 54: ...UTPUT BLANK FOR TEST 1 PLANET INPUT BLANK FOR TEST 1 PLANET SPACER 1 PLANET SET 3 1 1 PLANET SET 4 1 1 BEARING 75 x 1 625 x 438 1 SNAP RING 3 4 O D SHAFT 4 SNAP RING 1 5 8 I D BORE 1 STANDOFF 3 8 OD x 5 8 LNG SPECIFY 10 24 THD 1 O RING 033 2 ID x 2 1 8 OF x 1 16 WIDE 24 O RING 041 3 ID x 3 1 8 OD x 1 16 WIDE 1 35 CHAIN SS 1 35 CHAIN CONNECTING LINK 4 BEARING SLEEVE 5 8 ID x 23 32 OD x 1 2 LNG 2 WA...

Page 55: ...AME 1 REF P06 052 319 TUBE LIFT FRAME BOTTOM 2 REF P06 052 323 PLATE LIFT FRAME BOTTOM MOUNT 1 REF P06 052 324 TUBE LONG LIFT FRAME FOOT 1 REF P06 052 325 TUBE SHORT LIFT FRAME FOOT 2 REF P06 052 320 TUBE LIFT FRAME ARM 2 REF P06 052 321 CHANNEL LIFT FRAME ARM 4 REF P06 052 326 PLATE LIFT FRAME FOOT END Fasteners 8 NUT HEX 1 2 13 16 WASHER 1 2 8 LOCKWASHER SPLIT RING 1 2 8 HHCS 1 2 13 x 1 1 2 LNG ...

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Page 57: ...t No 06 150 510 MAN Rev 0 0607 53 Chapter 9 Accessories The Super D Guillotine can be supplied with the following accessories autofeed drive lifting frame hydraulic connector bulkhead for topside control You should keep a supply of spare blades ...

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Page 59: ...he parts lists in Chapter 8 Please provide the part description and part number for all parts you are ordering REPAIR INFORMATION Please call us for an authorization number before returning any equipment for repair or factory service We will advise you of shipping and handling When you send the equip ment please include the following information Your name company name Your address Your phone numbe...

Page 60: ...me required to com plete it WARRANTY INFORMATION Enclosed with the manual is a warranty card Please fill out the registration card and return to E H Wachs Company Retain the owner s registration record and warranty card for your information RETURN GOODS ADDRESS Return equipment for repair to the following address E H Wachs Company 600 Knightsbridge Parkway Lincolnshire Illinois 60069 USA ...

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