Woodstock M1054 owner manual Blade Selection, To select the correct blade TPI do these steps

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M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw

Blade Selection

The Model M1048 uses 1293⁄8" x 11⁄16" bandsaw blades.

Selecting the right blade for the job depends on a variety of factors, such as the type of mate- rial being cut, hardness of the material, material shape machine capability, and operator technique.

The chart below is a basic starting point for choosing blade type based on teeth per inch (TPI) for variable tooth pitch blades and for standard raker type bi-metal blades/HSS blades. However, for exact specifications of bandsaw blades, con- tact the blade manufacturer.

To select the correct blade TPI do these steps:

1.Measure the material thickness. This mea- surement is the length of cut taken from where the tooth enters the workpiece, sweeps through, and exits the workpiece.

2.Refer to the "Material Width/Diameter" row of the blade selection chart in Figure 20 and read across to find your workpiece thickness you need to cut.

3.Refer to the "Material Shapes" row and find the shape and material to be cut.

4.In the applicable row, read across to the right and find the box where the row and column intersect. Listed in the box is the minimum TPI recommended for the vari- able tooth pitch blades.

5.The "Cutting Speed Rate Recommendation" section of the charts offers guidelines for various metals, given in feet per minute (speed FPM) and meters per minute in parenthesis. Choose the speed closest to the number shown in the chart.

Material Width/Diameter

Material Shapes

Teeth Per Inch Variable Pitch Blades

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Figure 20. Model M1048 Blade selection and speed chart.

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Contents Copyright October, 2010 by Woodstock INTERNATIONAL, INC Model M1054 10 x 18 Metal Cutting Bandsaw Manual InsertMachine Specifications Cutting Capacities Parts Breakdown Model M1054 Mfg. Since 4/10 Description Parts ListSAW BOW XPN03M Bandsaw Page Contents Maintenance Woodstock Technical Support SpecificationsIntroduction Controls and Features M1048 control panel Control PanelStandard Safety Instructions SafetyAlways Lock Mobile Bases if Used Before Operating Machinery Additional Safety Instructions for Bandsaws 220V Operation ElectricalExtension Cords GroundingUnpacking SetupInventory Box Inventory Figure QtyCleaning Machine Machine PlacementBolting to Concrete Floors Mounting to Shop FloorMoving & Placing Unit To setup the workstop do these stepsShipping Bracket WorkstopTo adjust the feed stop bolt, do these steps Recommended AdjustmentsFactory adjustments that should be verified Chip TrayTo test run the bandsaw, do these steps Test RunGeneral OperationsVise To rapidly change the vise jaw gap, do these stepsSquaring vise to blade Rear Vise Jaw Stop To adjust the positive stops, do these stepsBlade Guide Arms To adjust the rear blade guide armTo select the correct blade TPI do these steps Blade SelectionFeed Rate Blade SpeedTo change blade speeds, do these steps To set the feed rate, do these stepsCoolant system reservoir Cover Coolant Control Valve Coolant SystemBiological and Poison Cutting FluidTips for horizontal cutting Bandsaw AccessoriesOperation Tips Cleaning MaintenanceLubrication Make Sure that your machineGear box To change the gear oil, do these stepsTroubleshooting ServiceBandsaw Operations To change the blade on the bandsaw, do these steps Blade ChangeBlade Tension & Tracking To adjust the blade tracking on the bandsaw, do these stepsBlade Guide Bearings To adjust the blade guide bearings, do these stepsTo adjust the blade guide roller bearings, do these steps To square the blade the to the table, do these steps Squaring Blade to TableElectrical Components Limit switch SQ1OFF Model M1048 220V Wiring DiagramGuides PART# Description Blade Guides Parts ListDrive Wheel Parts Breakdown Drive Wheel Parts List Breakdown Main Parts List XPSB30M CAPSCREWM6-1X45 Label Placement Warranty Comments Warranty RegistrationBOX BELLINGHAM, WA