Wilton 7060 manual Introduction, Operating Instructions, Controls

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Introduction

This manual includes operating and maintenance instructions for the Wilton 12-inch by 20-inch Cut Off Band Saw, Model 7060. This manual also includes parts listings and illustrations of replaceable parts.

Cut-Off Saw Features

Refer to Figure 1 and 2 for cut-off saw features

Blade Guide Supports

Blade Wheel Cover

 

 

 

Blade

Control

 

 

Speed

Panel

 

 

Control

 

 

 

Coolant Sump

 

 

 

Access Panel

Blade Guides

 

 

 

Saw

Base

Coolant

Coolant

Blade

Temperature

Overflow

 

 

Figure 1: Saw Features (Front View)

 

Hydraulic

Saw

Blade

 

 

Cylinder

 

Tension

 

 

 

Head

 

 

 

 

Handwheel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vise

 

 

 

 

 

Handwheel

Drive

 

 

 

 

 

Motor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coolant

Hydraulic Pump

 

 

 

Pump

Electrical

 

Access

and Reservoir

 

Work Table

Panel

 

Panel

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 2: Saw Features (Rear View)

Operating Instructions

Controls

The operating controls for the saw are provided in a control panel on the left side of the machine. The control panel is mounted on a pivoting tube. The pivoting tube allows the operator to position the control panel in a convenient location.

Power-on

Saw Head Up

 

 

Light

Saw Head Down

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

0

 

 

10

 

Start

2

 

9

3

 

8

Switch

 

4

7

Feed Rate

 

5

6

Knob

Stop

 

 

0

 

 

 

 

 

Switch

 

 

 

 

 

Capped Openings

Emergency Stop

(Non-functional)

 

Coolant Pump Switch

 

Figure 3: Control panel

The upper row of controls include the following:

1.Power On light indicates when power is con- nected to the machine.

2.Saw Head Up pushbutton is used to raise the head.

3.Saw Head Down pushbutton is used to lower the head onto the workpiece.

The center row of controls include the following:

1.Start pushbutton is used to start the saw blade drive motor and the hydraulic pump motor. The hydraulic pump provides the hydraulic pressure required to raise and lower the saw head.

2.Feed Rate control is used to set the rate at which the blade feeds through the workpiece.

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Variable Speed Adjustment From

25 MPM TO 75 MPM

Recommended Speed for Cutting Various Materials

SPEED/MPM

Material To Be Cut

25

Tool Steel, Stainless Steel, Alloy Steel, Phosphor

 

Bronze, Hard Bronze, Hard Cast Iron, Malleable Iron.

 

 

40

Mild Steel, Soft Cast Iron, Medium Hard

 

Brass, Medium Hard Bron

50

Soft Brasses and Bronzes, Hard Aluminum, Plastics

75

Plastics, Soft and Medium Soft Aluminum,

 

Wood, Other Light Materials

 

 

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Contents Inch x 20-Inch Semi Automatic Horizontal Cut-Off Band Saw Page Table of Contents Specifications General SpecificationsWhen Setting up Machine Machinery General Safety WarningsGeneral Electrical Cautions Safety Instructions on Sawing SystemsOperating Instructions IntroductionControls Other Controls Setting Blade SpeedRaising/Lowering the Saw Head Blade Selection Blade Break-in ProceduresControlling the Cut Hydraulic Feed Control Evaluating Cutting EfficiencySecuring the Workpiece for Installation and Adjustment of Work StopAdjusting the Vise for Angle Cuts Work Set-upCoolant Flow AdjustmentsBlade Tracking Adjustment Starting the SawExcessive Rubbing will Damage the Wheel AND/OR the Blade Factory or Field ProcedureTest Cutting to Verify Adjustment Accuracy Blade Guide Bearing AdjustmentLubrication MaintenanceAdjustment of Limit Switches CleaningReplacing the Drive Motor Servicing Hydraulic OilChanging Blades Changing the Drive BeltReplacing Idler Wheel or Idler Bearing Adjusting the Blade GuidesReplacement of Carbide Replacing the Drive WheelReplacing the Coolant Pump Replacement of GuideReplacement of Blade Edge Replacement of the Wire BrushUncrating and Spotting Machine SetupElectrical Wiring Diagram Fault Probable cause Suggested remedy TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Replacement Parts 55 56 137 113 136 114 115 135 134 Page Electrical Components Detail a 242A WHM Tool Group