Category:Vertical Band Saws -- Metal Cutting
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| Location | Machine Shop |
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| Testing | Tool testing |
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Description
The cutting blade in a band saw is a continuous loop that travels through the machine on pulleys. In a vertical band saw, the blade travels vertically through a slot in a table, and workpieces are hand-fed through the blade to make a cut.
A metal-cutting band saw uses blades that resemble a hack-saw. They are different from a wood-cutting saw.
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Three-Tooth Rule
There should be a minimum of THREE TEETH of the saw blade engaged in a cut. If there are too few teeth in the cut, the advancing stock can catch too much of a blade tooth and shear it off. Teeth can be ejected into the user's face. In a less severe case the blade may be stalled.
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Safety
Personal
- Wear safety goggles. Eyeglasses are NOT safety goggles.
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- Wear closed-toe shoes.
- Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when operating the machine. Long hair must be tied back or covered.
- Do not wear gloves. Gloves can be drawn into a cut by the moving blade.
- Keep fingers away from the line of cut.
- Do not remove chips from the cutting area with bare hands. Use a chip brush.
- Always keep a secure, stable stance. Avoid over-reaching. Clean up oil spills immediately and avoid slipping. Keep the work area clear of trip hazards.
Machine
- Make sure all guards and covers are in place
- Lower the blade guard to within 3/8" of the highest point on the workpiece.
- Always stay at the machine while it is running.
- Keep the workpiece flat against the table and hold firmly. Irregular stock risks jamming the blade.
- When cutting round stock, clamp it securely in a vise to prevent it from rolling on the blade.
- Use cutting oil.
- Do not operate the machine if any unusual or excessive heat, noise, smoke, or vibration occurs.
- Make sure the blade has come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece from a partial cut.
- Do not allow loose tools or piles of chips to accumulate on the machine.
- Always use sharp blades that are in good condition.
Pages in category "Vertical Band Saws -- Metal Cutting"
The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total.
