Wilton 7015 manual Evaluating Cutting Efficiency, Work Setup, Setting The Vise For Angle Cuts

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Evaluating Cutting Efficiency

Is the blade cutting efficiently? The best way to determine this is to observe the chips formed by the cutting blade.

If the chip formation is powdery, then the feed is much too light, or the blade is dull.

If the chips formed are curled, but colored – blue or straw colored from heat generated during the cut – then the feed rate is too high.

If the chips are slightly curled and are not colored by heat – the blade is sufficiently sharp and is cutting at its most efficient rate.

Work Setup

Referring to Figure 8:

1.Set the feed rate control knob (C) to zero.

2.With the lifting handle (A) raise the saw head (B).

3.Turn the vise handwheel (D) counterclock- wise enough to free the moveable vise jaw (E). Then pull the moveable vise jaw away from the fixed vise jaw (H).

4.Place the workpiece (F) on the work table (G).

For long workpieces, provide support at the other end. If necessary, provide additional downward clamping to hold the workpiece securely on the worktable.

5.Clamp the workpiece (F) in the vise by first pushing the moveable vise jaw (E) against the workpiece. Then rotate the vise hand- wheel (D) clockwise to secure the work- piece.

Figure 8

Setting The Vise For Angle Cuts

Referring to Figure 9, the vise can be adjusted through a 45-degree arc as follows:

1.Loosen the lock handle (E) that secures the fixed vise jaw (D).

2.Rotate the fixed vise jaw (D) to the desired angle, setting it to the scale on the back edge of the table.

For accurate cuts, use a variable protractor to set the position of the jaw, aligning one side of the protractor with the blade.

3.Tighten the lock handle (E).

4.Loosen the hex head bolt (A) on the moveable vise jaw (C).

5.Place the workpiece (B) between the vise jaws (C, D).

6.Set the moveable vise jaw (C), pressing it against the side of the workpiece (B) and fixed vise jaw (D).

7.Tighten the hex head bolt (A) on the moveable vise jaw to secure the jaw.

Figure 9

Setting the Vise for Square Cuts

The procedure for setting the vise for square cuts is identical to setting for angle cuts (above) except that a machinist’s square is used to set the angle of the fixed vise jaw (J, Fig. 10). Align one side of the square with the side of the slot (G, Fig. 10) in the table.

Figure 10

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Contents Part No. M-7015 X 13-in Horizontal Cut-Off BandsawWarranty Warranty and ServiceTable of Contents Page Page Introduction SpecificationsSaw Head Machine FeaturesMachine Base Work Stop Unpacking and AssemblyMachine Setup Electrical ConnectionBlade Speeds Controls and IndicatorsHydraulic Feed Control Blade Break-in ProceduresBlade Selection OperationsEvaluating Cutting Efficiency Work SetupSetting The Vise For Angle Cuts Setting the Vise for Square CutsSaw will automatically shut off at the end of the cut Starting the SawCoolant Flow and Nozzle Position Setting the Work StopKeep fingers clear of the blade and wheel to avoid injury AdjustmentsBlade Tracking Adjustment Left Blade Guide Blade Guide AdjustmentDrive Belt Tension Adjustment Blade Guide Bearing AdjustmentCounterbalance Spring Tension Verifying Adjustment AccuracySwitch Adjustment Disconnect the cut-off saw from its electrical power sourceChanging Blades MaintenanceReplacing the Drive Motor Changing the Drive BeltCoolant CleaningLubrication Bad cuts crooked Probable Cause Suggested remedy TroubleshootingFault Excessive blade breakage Unusual wear on Fault Probable Cause Suggested remedyBad cuts rough Blade is twistingIndex No. Part No Description Size Qty PartsSaw Stand and Bed TS-1490031 Saw Stand and Bed Parts Breakdown 7015-200 7015-314-1 Index No Description Size Qty Saw Head Parts Breakdown SDE MA-15 Electric Assembly Parts and BreakdownWiring Diagram WMH Tool Group Ordering Replacement Parts
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