Grizzly G8145Z, G8146Z, G8144Z Blade Width Pressure Setting, Blade clamping pressure chart

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3.Loosen the welding clamps by pulling the lock levers down.

4.Position the back of one blade end evenly against the back of the welding clamp so that the end is midway between the two clamps, then rotate the lock lever all the way up to hold the blade end in place (see Figure 35).

Welding

BladeClamp

End

Lock Lever

Figure 35. Blade end properly position in

welding clamp and locked in place.

5.Set the clamping pressure dial (see Figure 36) to "0".

Note: As the blade material melts to form the weld, pressure is applied to the joint by the welding clamps. The correct amount of pres- sure is set with the clamping pressure dial in a later step.

Clamping

Pressure

WeldingDial

Button

Annealing

Button

Figure 36. Blade ends in correct position for

welding.

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6.Place the other blade end in the opposite welding clamp and position it so that it evenly butts up against the opposing blade end, then lock it in place by rotating the lock lever all the way up, as shown in Figure 36.

Note: For a good blade weld, it is critical that the blade ends evenly butt up against each other.

7.Use the chart in Figure 37 and set the correct clamping pressure setting for the blade.

Blade Width

Pressure Setting

Up to 1⁄4"

1

1⁄4" to 3⁄8"

2–3

Above 3⁄8"

4+

Figure 37. Blade clamping pressure chart.

Burning sparks from the blade welding oper- ation may be thrown in all directions and could cause serious personal injury or fire. When using the blade welder, always protect yourself from the flying sparks and have fire extinguishing equipment readily available. DO NOT weld near flammables.

8.Press and release—DO NOT hold—the weld- ing button.

Note: There is a limit switch that senses the electrical resistance between the blade ends. If there is a adequate amount of welded mate- rial, the limit switch will not allow the welding button to activate the operation again.

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Contents Variable Speed Vertical Metal Cutting Bandsaw Page Table of Contents Introduction ForewordContact Info Machine Data Sheet Main Specifications Operation Info G8145Z Machine Data Sheet 108 1800 FPM G8146Z Machine Data Sheet 105 2100 FPM Model G8144Z/G8145Z Basic Identification Model G8146Z Basic Identification Control Panel Identification Model G8146Z onlySafety Safety Instructions for MachineryWearing Proper APPAREL. Do not wear Hearing PROTECTION. Always wear hearSafety Instructions for Machinery Safety Instructions for Metal Cutting Bandsaws Circuit Requirements 220V OperationSetup Setup SafetyItems Needed for Setup UnpackingClean Up Placement LocationSite Considerations Floor LoadMounting to Shop Floor Moving & PlacingBolting to Concrete Floors Test Run To test run the bandsawModel G8146Z only Model G8144Z/G8145Z Control PanelModel G8146Z only Operation Safety Basic Controls OperationsModel G8144Z/G8145Z Model G8146Z Model G8144Z/G8145Z blade ControlsBlade Selection Blade TerminologyBlade Length Blade WidthTooth Set Tooth TypeBlade Pitch TPI To select the correct blade pitchBlade Breakage Blade Care Break-InBlade Care Blade Break-InChip Inspection Chart Cutting Overview Blade Changes To replace the bladeBlade Tensioning To correctly tension the bladeGuide Post To properly position the guide postModel G8144Z/G8145Z Figure Model G8146Z FigureAdjusting Blade Guides To properly adjust the upper and lower blade guidesAdjusting Table Tilt To adjust the table tiltUsing the blade shear to cut Blade Blade WeldingBlade Width Pressure Setting Blade clamping pressure chartCorrect Not Correct Correct Not CorrectAccessories Grizzly Bandsaw BladesH5408-Blade Tensioning Gauge Model Material Length WidthMaintenance CleaningSchedule Redressing Rubber TiresLubrication Service TroubleshootingMotor & Electrical Cutting Operations Belt Pulley Tensioning Alignment Replacing V-Belts To check/tension/replace the V-beltsWheel Alignment Coplanarity GaugeAdjusting Lower Wheel Checking Wheel CoplanarityTo adjust the Model G8146Z upper wheel To adjust the table square to the bladeAligning Table To Blade Blade Guides Support G8144Z/G8145Z Control Panel & Inverter Wiring Diagram See FigureDigital display wiring see wiring Diagram on G8144Z/G8145Z Electrical ComponentsG8146Z Electrical & Control Wiring Diagram Control PanelG8146Z Inverter Wiring Diagram See onControl panel wiring see wiring G8146Z Electrical ComponentsMotor Wiring Diagram G8144Z/G8145ZSee Welding Station Wiring Diagram See G8146ZG8144Z Cabinet Breakdown & Parts List PartsG8144Z Table & Guides Breakdown Parts List 124G8144Z Drive System Breakdown G8145Z Cabinet Breakdown & Parts List G8145Z Table & Guides Breakdown Parts List G8145Z Drive System Breakdown G8146Z Cabinet Breakdown & Parts List G8146Z Table & Lower Guide Breakdown Parts List G8146Z Motor & Lower Wheel Breakdown Parts List G8146Z Guide Post Breakdown & Parts List DescriptionG8146Z Upper Wheel Breakdown & Parts List Welder Station Breakdown Welder Station Parts List Label Placement & List Warranty Card CommentsGrizzly INDUSTRIAL, INC BOX BELLINGHAM, WAWarranty and Returns Order Hours a DAY
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