Wilton 7015 manual Machine Features, Machine Base, Saw Head

Machine Features

Figures 1 and 2 depict the main features of the Model 7015 Horizontal Cut-Off Bandsaw. The machine consists of a machine base onto which is installed a saw head.

Figure 1

Machine Base

The machine base consists of a coolant collection pan mounted on two panels that form the legs of the machine. A shelf is provided under the collection pan that supports a coolant tank.

The machine bed mounts on the top of the collection pan. The bed supports the vise and the vise-tightening lead screw.

The coolant tank is equipped with a pump/motor assembly. The pump/motor circulates coolant through tubing to cool and lubricate the saw blade, the blade guides, and the workpiece.

A drainpipe is provided to connect the collection pan to the coolant tank. A screen is provided in the collection pan to screen-out cutting debris as the coolant drains into the coolant tank. Coolant is added to the tank by pouring coolant into the collection pan. The tank is easily removed from its shelf for cleaning and maintenance.

Saw Head

The saw head (Figure 2) consists of a drive motor, drive pulleys, gearbox, blade wheels, blade guides and supports, control panel, blade tension/blade tracking mechanism, wire brush, and the saw blade.

The drive motor is mounted on a pivoting plate that swings outward to provide V-belt tension. The motor is fitted with a step pulley; the V-belt connects to a second step pulley that is mounted on the input shaft of the gearbox.

A speed-reducing gearbox is mounted on the back side of the blade wheel box on the right side of the machine. The blade wheel (drive wheel) is installed on the output shaft of the gearbox.

A second blade wheel is located in a blade wheel box on the left of the machine. The blade wheel (driven wheel) is mounted on a shaft that is part of the blade tension/tracking mechanism. The blade tension mechanism is used to tighten the saw blade on the blade wheels.

Figure 2

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