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Original Instructions

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Version 0320A

Содержание Autofeed Bandsaw AF50

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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