Pag.1 Segatrici Instruction Manual S.r.l Edition A Segatrici S.r.l. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Band Saw Machine type C-520 NC Customer : DoALL Europa BV March 1998...
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Pag.2 Segatrici Instruction Manual S.r.l Edition A INDEX General warnings 1. General information. 2. Machine identification data. 3. How to use this instruction manual. 4. Manufacturer liability limits. 5. Type of use allowed. 6. Technical description. 7. Machine protections. 8. How to move the machine. 9.
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Pag.3 Segatrici Instruction Manual S.r.l Edition A GENERAL WARNINGS This machine was design and built using the state of the art techniques, and with respect of the machine tools European Laws. Notwithstanding what above, it is implicit that working underestimating or forgiving the dangers which this kind of ma- chine can generate, the operator could cause a serious injury to him/herself.
Pag.4 Segatrici Instruction Manual S.r.l Edition A 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1. G OAL OF THIS MANUAL This manual wants to explain instructions about how to operate safely, using texts, drawings, pictures and diagrams used by themselves or combined to instruct the operator to use the machine. 1.2.
Pag.5 Segatrici Instruction Manual S.r.l Edition A 2. MACHINE IDENTIFICATION DATA TAB 2.1 Identification data Description Plate Denomination or value Name Band Saw machine Type C-520 NC Serial number 98043 Year 1998 Voltage and frequency 380 V 3f+N +- 10% 50 Hz +- 1% Hydraulic power unit Control circuit 110 V.
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Pag.6 Segatrici Instruction Manual S.r.l Edition A 2.1 M AIN COSTRUCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS The machine uses : • Cutting programmer CN015 • Trouble shutting control panel “Check Panel” • Automatic feeding control device • Blade speed controlled by an AC motor and a variable frequency drive. •...
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Pag.7 Segatrici Instruction Manual S.r.l Edition A 2.5. V ISES The saw vises are hydraulic. The clamping part of them have a tempered insert bolted. Besides, the hydraulic circuit that controls the vises has a pressure reducer valve with a gauge to avoid to clamp with too much strength the material and de- form it.
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Pag.8 Segatrici Instruction Manual S.r.l Edition A • this manual contains mistakes, errors, or something is missing; • the original machine is modified by the manufacturer. Marginal errors or missing elements, if considered important for the correct work of the machine and its safe use will be im- mediately notified through an “Errata Corrige”.
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Pag.9 Segatrici Instruction Manual S.r.l Edition A • Partial or complete non-observance of the instructions ; • machine used by uninstructed operators without control of an expert operator ; • movement or machining of non-typical materials, or oversize and overweight materials compared to the ones indicated ; •...
Pag.10 Segatrici Instruction Manual S.r.l Edition A 5. TYPE OF USE ALLOWED 5.1. ADDRESSEE MACHINE This machine was design and built to comply a professional use, meaning that, besides the technical knowledge required, it is necessary to have a specific knowledge to operate the saw to obtain the required goals. 5.2.
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Pag.11 Segatrici Instruction Manual S.r.l Edition A Tab. 5.4 Characteristic Cutting speed cmq/m Material feeding speed Mt./m Cutting bridge falling rate (w/o material) Mt./m Bars size ∅ 10 ∅ 520 (manual) Bar weight 1.336 3.528 5.5. L IMITS USING THE SAW The machine has two limits of use due to : •...
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Pag.12 Segatrici Instruction Manual S.r.l Edition A No specific illumination is required, but the work place must be well illuminated to respect the requirements set by present safety rules. Only authorized people and maintenance personnel should be allowed to reach the saw work place. The operator must be equipped with personal protection instruments, like gloves and safety glasses.
Pag.13 Segatrici Instruction Manual S.r.l Edition A 6. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 6.1. M ACHINE STRUCTURE This saw is manly made by : 1. Base frame 2. Cutting bridge 3. Hydraulic power unit 4. Control Panel 5. Coolant system Pos. Tab 6.1. Base frame 6.1.1.
Pag.14 Segatrici Instruction Manual S.r.l Edition A 6.1.4. Vises (Exhibit A05) It includes : • clamping vises made with a gray iron casting G26, machined. Vises are controlled by hydraulic cylinders. 6.2. C UTTING BRIDGE Pos. Tab 6.2 Cutting bridge 6.2.1 Cutting bridge frame 6.2.2...
Pag.15 Segatrici Instruction Manual S.r.l Edition A 6.2.5 Blade tension assembly This assembly has to keep the blade at the right tension when the machine is running. There is a steel slide which support the idler wheel shaft. An hydraulic cylinder, that works on the slide, keeps the band in tension. A limit switch protects the ma- chine turning immediately off the machine if the blade brakes.
Pag.16 Segatrici Instruction Manual S.r.l Edition A 6.3. H YDRAULIC POWER UNIT The power unit has a double location inside the machine frame. Underneath the infeed roller table there is the oil reservoir, and under the outfeed roller table there are all the solenoid valves. The power unit is made by : Pos.
Pag.17 Segatrici Instruction Manual S.r.l Edition A 7. MACHINE PROTECTIONS This machine is entirely protected where it can be dangerous. Despite of this, there are some parts that cannot be protected, and where the operator must never work. The biggest of these parts is where the blade touches material. There is a sticker close to every part which is not completely safe, to show to the operator that he should be extremely con- scious.
Pag.18 Segatrici Instruction Manual S.r.l Edition A 10. WHAT TO DO TO PREPARE THE MACHINE TO OPERATE This machine can be installed by: • the manufacturer; • a manufacturer representative ; • the customer. It is customer duty to get the place ready to install the machine, arranging also the anchor bolts to secure the machine on the ground.
Pag.19 Segatrici Instruction Manual S.r.l Edition A 11. SAFETY DEVICES 11.1 L IMIT SWITCHES AND SEGNALATION DEVICES 11.1.1. Limit switches On the machine there are the following limit switches • Control enclosure open • Safety interlock switch • Head down •...
Pag.20 Segatrici Instruction Manual S.r.l Edition A 12. MACHINE USE, CALIBRATION E TUNE-UP. Please, read carefully Exhibit A10 to obtain the best results from your saw. 12.1. H OW TO USE THE MACHINE 12.1.1 Starting the machine • Turn the disconnect switch •...
Segatrici Instruction Manual S.r.l Edition A 12.1.5 Editing When the machine is on, the NC display shows the edit screen, that looks like to what follows : DoALL - SEGATRICI PROG.N. 001 NEXT 001 CYCLE 00001 TOT.00000 BLADE SP. 060 PRES.
9. The cursor is now down in the lower area of the edit screen, where the operator has to input lengths and number of cuts. Type the program and then press E Following there is an example of a complete program ready to run. DoALL - SEGATRICI PROG.N. 001...
Please, note that the saw will consider this cut as a crop cut, thus the operator should count a cut less then the number needed (i.e. : input two if he needs three parts). AUTOMATIC SCREEN DoALL - SEGATRICI Srl SEMI AUTOMATIC ========= 0000.0...
Pag.24 Segatrici Instruction Manual S.r.l Edition A 12.1.8 Multi-length programs If a cutting program has more than a length (the operator inputted from 2 up to 10 lines), the saw will operate as follow • the machine cuts all the pieces included in the first line of program ; •...
Pag.25 Segatrici Instruction Manual S.r.l Edition A 14. ORDINARY PROBLEMS warning It is defined as ordinary service the maintenance due to breaks or wear of parts. Even in these circumstances, only expert op- erators should service the saw. They have to be able to work safely knowing which are the machine dangers, and avoiding unnecessary risks.
Pag.27 Segatrici Instruction Manual S.r.l Edition A 14.2.10 Rapid approach Check that the rapid approach limit switch is in working properly 14.3 COOLANT SYSTEM Check the reservoir level and, if necessary, add oil type OSO46. 14.4 HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT Keep the pressure to 55 bar. 14.5 ELECTRIC CONTROL PANEL Replace, if necessary, broken components.
Pag.28 Segatrici Instruction Manual S.r.l Edition A 15. MAINTENANCE 15.1 L A11) UBRICATION XHIBIT Reducer A Loading plug AGIP BLASIA 150 Replace oil after 100 hours B Level Check the level every 2000 hours C Unloading plug Replace after 4000 hours Index D Loading plug AGIP EXIDIA 68...
Pag.29 Segatrici Instruction Manual S.r.l Edition A 15.2. P ROBLEMS Problems Reasons How to solve the problem Twisted cut Feed rate Reduce the feed rate Blade is not perpendicular Register the blade Blade not tensioned Tension the blade The blade looses the sharpness Cutting speed Reduce the speed quickly...
Pag.30 Segatrici Instruction Manual S.r.l Edition A 16. REMAINING DANGERS This machine is powered by electrical power. The manufacturer, building the machine, used the state of the art solutions also meeting the regarding regulations to assure maximum safety to the operator. When servicing the machine with power on to check particular electrical components, always respects the basic safety rules.
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