Blade Speed, Feed Rate | Woodstock M1054 manual

OPERATIONS

Blade Speed

The Model M1048 has four speed settings—114, 196, 288, and 377 feet per minute (FPM). Refer to the chart on Page 19 for cutting speed recommendations by material type.

To change blade speeds, do these steps:

1.UNPLUG THE BANDSAW!

2.Open the belt cover.

3.With one hand, support the weight of the motor. With the other hand, loosen the belt tension knob (see Figure 21). The motor will drop and the V-belt will slacken.

4.Move the V-belt to the desired pulley combination (see Figure 22).

5.Lift the motor to tension the belt and tighten the belt tension knob.

6.Close the belt cover.

Feed Rate

The speed at which the saw blade will cut through a workpiece is controlled by blade type, feed rate, and feed pressure. The feed rate is controlled by two knobs on the control panel.

Note: If a lubricant is used on the cut, the feed rate can be increased by approximately 15%.

To set the feed rate, do these steps:

1.Raise the bow to the highest position.

2.Set the "Feed Rate Dial" in Figure 23 to the desired feed rate—0 is the slowest, 9 is the fastest.

3.Turn the feed control knob to the left to lower the bow at the feed rate you have set. Turning the knob to the right locks the bow in position.

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M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw

Figure 21. Belt tension knob.

114

196

288

377

Drive Wheel

Motor

Figure 22. V-belt positions in FPM.

ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD! DO NOT operate bandsaw with pulley cover open. Personal injury could occur.

Feed Rate Dial

Feed Control Knob

Figure 23. Feed rate controls.

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Woodstock M1054 Blade Speed, Feed Rate, To change blade speeds, do these steps, To set the feed rate, do these steps

Contents

Model M1054 10 x 18 Metal Cutting Bandsaw Manual Insert Copyright October, 2010 by Woodstock INTERNATIONAL, INC Machine Specifications Cutting Capacities Parts Breakdown Model M1054 Mfg. Since 4/10 Parts List Description SAW BOW XPN03M Bandsaw Page Contents Maintenance Specifications IntroductionWoodstock Technical Support Controls and Features Control Panel M1048 control panel Safety Standard Safety Instructions Always Lock Mobile Bases if Used Before Operating Machinery Additional Safety Instructions for Bandsaws Extension Cords Electrical220V Operation Grounding Inventory SetupUnpacking Box Inventory Figure Qty Machine Placement Cleaning Machine Mounting to Shop Floor Bolting to Concrete Floors Shipping Bracket To setup the workstop do these stepsMoving & Placing Unit Workstop Factory adjustments that should be verified Recommended AdjustmentsTo adjust the feed stop bolt, do these steps Chip Tray Test Run To test run the bandsaw, do these steps Vise OperationsGeneral To rapidly change the vise jaw gap, do these steps To adjust the positive stops, do these steps Squaring vise to blade Rear Vise Jaw Stop To adjust the rear blade guide arm Blade Guide Arms Blade Selection To select the correct blade TPI do these steps To change blade speeds, do these steps Blade SpeedFeed Rate To set the feed rate, do these steps Coolant System Coolant system reservoir Cover Coolant Control Valve Cutting Fluid Biological and Poison Bandsaw Accessories Operation TipsTips for horizontal cutting Lubrication MaintenanceCleaning Make Sure that your machine To change the gear oil, do these steps Gear box Service Troubleshooting Bandsaw Operations Blade Change To change the blade on the bandsaw, do these steps To adjust the blade tracking on the bandsaw, do these steps Blade Tension & Tracking To adjust the blade guide bearings, do these steps To adjust the blade guide roller bearings, do these stepsBlade Guide Bearings Squaring Blade to Table To square the blade the to the table, do these steps Limit switch SQ1 Electrical Components Model M1048 220V Wiring Diagram OFF Guides Blade Guides Parts List PART# Description Drive Wheel Parts Breakdown Drive Wheel Parts List Breakdown Main Parts List XPSB30M CAPSCREWM6-1X45 Label Placement Warranty Warranty Registration Comments BOX BELLINGHAM, WA