Grizzly G0668 owner manual Chip Inspection Chart

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chip inspection chart

Chip Inspection Chart

The best method of evaluating the performance of your cutting operation is to inspect the chips that are formed. Refer to the chart below for chip inspection guidelines.

Chip	Chip	Chip	Blade	Feed	Additional
Appearance	Description	Color	Speed	Pressure	Actions
	Thin & Curled	Silver	Good	Good
	Hard, Thick &	Brown or Blue	Decrease	Decrease	Lubricate with
	Short	Brown or Blue	Decrease	Decrease	Light Oil
	Short				Light Oil
	Hard, Strong &	Brown or Blue	Decrease	Decrease	Lubricate with
	Thick	Brown or Blue	Decrease	Decrease	Light Oil
	Thick				Light Oil
	Hard, Strong &	Silver or Light	Good	Decrease	Check Blade
	Thick	Brown	Good	Slightly	Pitch
	Thick	Brown		Slightly	Pitch
	Hard & Thin	Silver	Increase	Decrease	Check Blade
	Hard & Thin	Silver	Increase	Decrease	Pitch
					Pitch
	Straight & Thin	Silver	Good	Increase
	Powdery	Silver	Decrease	Increase
	Curled Tight &	Silver	Good	Decrease	Check Blade
	Thin	Silver	Good	Decrease	Pitch
	Thin				Pitch

Figure 16. Chip inspection chart.

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Contents Model G0668 Vertical METAL-CUTTING Bandsaw Page Table of Contents Foreword IntroductionContact Info Machine Data Sheet G0668 20 Vertical Metal-Cutting Bandsaw Identification Control Panel Identification Safety Instructions for Machinery G0668 20 Vertical Metal-Cutting Bandsaw Safety Instructions for Metal Cutting Bandsaws Circuit Requirements 220V 3-Phase OperationSetup Safety SetupItems Needed for Setup UnpackingPlacement Location Clean UpG2544-Solvent Cleaner & Degreaser Site ConsiderationsMoving & Placing Mounting to Shop FloorBolting to Concrete Floors To test run the bandsaw Test RunFactory adjustments that should be verified Recommended AdjustmentsOperations Operation Safety Cutting OverviewWorkpiece Inspection Cutting TipsElectrical controls Basic ControlsBlade Terminology Blade SelectionBlade Length Blade WidthTooth Type Tooth SetTo select the correct blade pitch Blade Pitch TPIBlade Care Break-In Blade BreakageBlade Care Blade Break-InChip Inspection Chart Blade Changes Disconnect Bandsaw from PowerGuide Post Blade TensioningTo correctly tension the blade To properly position the guide postUpper blade guides and bracket Adjusting Blade Guides & SupportsTo adjust the table tilt Adjusting Table TiltBlade Welding Using the grinder to square up Blade endBlade clamping pressure chart Blade Width Pressure SettingCorrect blade weld bend for strength Flexibility T20448T20452 T20501 T20456 H0736 AccessoriesCleaning MaintenanceSchedule DailyLubrication Redressing Rubber TiresTo redress the rubber tires Troubleshooting ServiceMotor & Electrical Pages 36 Cutting OperationsTensioning V-Belts Lower Wheel Pulley AlignmentTools Needed Qty To check/tension/replace the V-beltsTo adjust the wheel brush Adjusting Wheel BrushReplacing V-Belts To replace the motor V-beltsMaterials Needed Qty Wheel AlignmentTo check if your wheels are parallel and copla- nar To adjust the lower wheel To adjust the upper wheelAligning Table to Blade To adjust the table square to the bladeBlade Guides See on Electrical & Control Wiring DiagramDigital Inverter Wiring DiagramElectrical Components Control panel wiring see wiringSee Motor Wiring DiagramWelding station wiring To Electrical Panel Welding Station Wiring DiagramCabinet PartsTable & Lower Guide Motor & Lower Wheel Station Welding Station Parts List PSB02M Upper Wheel Labels Page Page Warranty and Returns