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OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE M A N U A L B A N D S A W T E C H N O L O G Y...
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With these points clearly in mind we have designed the HYD-MECH M-16 / M-20. Our goal is to change stock cutoff from a "necessary evil" to a money making and time saving part of your operation.
TION TION Upon delivery of your new M-16/20 bandsaw, it is imperative that a thorough inspection be undertaken to check for any damage that could have been sustained during shipping. Special attention should be paid to the electrical and hydraulic systems to check for damaged cords, hoses and fluid leaks. In the event of damage caused during shipping, contact your carrier to file a damage claim.
M-16 AND M-20 LIFTING INSTR M-16 AND M-20 LIFTING INSTR M-16 AND M-20 LIFTING INSTRUCTION UCTION UCTION UCTION M-16 AND M-20 LIFTING INSTR M-16 AND M-20 LIFTING INSTR UCTION T T T T T his mac his mac his machine is designed to be lifted in one...
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FOUND FOUNDA A A A A TION FOUND TION TION TION, LEVELLING AND ANCHORING , LEVELLING AND ANCHORING , LEVELLING AND ANCHORING , LEVELLING AND ANCHORING FOUND FOUND TION , LEVELLING AND ANCHORING Machine location should be carefully selected. A flat concrete floor area should be chosen. It should have enough free space surrounding the machine to enable free access for safe operation and maintenance.
WIRING CONNECTIONS WIRING CONNECTIONS WIRING CONNECTIONS WIRING CONNECTIONS WIRING CONNECTIONS After the machine is levelled and anchored the necessary power hook-up needs to be performed. In order to provide a safe operation as well as to prevent potential damage to the machine, only qualified personnel should be allowed to do the work.
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CUTTING FL CUTTING FL CUTTING FL CUTTING FL CUTTING FLUID The M16/20 uses a pump and reservoir to circulate the necessary cutting fluid to the blade for maximum blade life. Your saw blade supplier will be able to provide information on the cutting fluid products that are available for your needs.
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We can not overstress the importance of familiarizing yourself with the controls of the M-16 or M-20 prior to starting the machine.
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OPERATOR PANEL SWITCHES TOP ROW FRONT VISE - FRONT VISE - FRONT VISE - FRONT VISE - FRONT VISE - This switch has three positions, CLOSE, OPEN, and HOLD. In CLOSE, the vise will close all the way, or until it encounters enough resistance to stop it.
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OPERATOR PANEL SWITCHES CENTER ROW COOL COOL COOLANT - COOL COOL ANT - ANT - ANT - ANT - This switch has three positions, WASH, OFF, and ON. In the WASH position, the coolant system will operate when there is power to the machine, this allows using the wash gun to clean the machine.
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OPERATOR PANEL SWITCHES BOTTOM ROW (continued) HEAD SWING 30 - HEAD SWING 30 - HEAD SWING 30 - HEAD SWING 30 - HEAD SWING 30 - This is a two position push button. By pressing the button in partially, the head will SLOWLY swing towards the 30 degree position until it reaches 30 degrees or the button is released.
MITSUBISHI BASED PLC CONTROL SYSTEM NOTE: This instruction manual is applicable to the M16A, M20A, H18A to H32A machines equipped with a Mitsubishi PLC, c/w feed rate display, manufactured after and including the following serial numbers: Machine Model Serial # M-16A S0298036 M-20A...
PLC CONTROL DESCRIPTION ACTIVATING THE PLC Position the head, fixed vise, and shuttle vise switches to the NEUTRAL (center) positions. If any of these switches are not in the NEUTRAL position, the hydraulics will not start. The PLC control will become active when the HYDRAULIC START button is depressed and "held in"...
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FUNCTION B FUNCTION BUTT FUNCTION B UTTON DESCRIPTION ON DESCRIPTION ON DESCRIPTION ON DESCRIPTION FUNCTION B FUNCTION B ON DESCRIPTION If a red indicator light above a function button is illuminated, it means that the function printed in red at the top of the button is enabled.
SINGLE P SINGLE PAR SINGLE P ART CY T CY T CY T CYCLE OPERA CLE OPERA CLE OPERA CLE OPERATION TION TION TION SINGLE P SINGLE P T CY CLE OPERA TION In MAN mode, the PLC allows the operator to initiate a "Single Part Cycle " to cut one piece at a desired length. To accomplish this, follow the procedure below.
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NOTE: Whenever a new job or new material is being loaded for production, the head height should be properly set to clear the material, material positioned for a trim cut and the front vise closed (in "MANUAL MODE"). Before entering AUTO mode, the head should be "HOMED".
NOTE: The "CT" value is the accumulated total number of parts that have been cut from the JOB number since it was last reset. The machine will only cut the quantity which is the difference between REQUIRED QUANTITY and CUT QUANTITY.
To fill the QUEUE, follow these two steps. 1) Key in a job number and press ENTER. If that job number has previously been programmed, it's values will be displayed. The cursor will move to the next position in the QUEUE. Up to five jobs may be in the QUEUE at any time.
Variable pitch, bi-metal blades (like the 4/6 or 3/4 bi-metal blade supplied with the M-16/20) last much longer, cut faster, and more accurately than conven- tional carbon steel blades. In order to take advantage of the superiority of bi-metal blades, it is critical to properly break-in...
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HYDRA HYDRA HYDRAULIC FEED CONTROL ULIC FEED CONTROL ULIC FEED CONTROL ULIC FEED CONTROL HYDRA HYDRA ULIC FEED CONTROL The Hydraulic Feed Control is located adjacent to the drive wheel box. These controls allow independent control of Feed Force and Feed Rate. Feed Force Knob Used to set Feed Force Limit (counterclockwise rotation to increase and clockwise rotation to...
CUTTING P CUTTING P CUTTING PARAMETERS DOOR CHAR ARAMETERS DOOR CHAR ARAMETERS DOOR CHAR ARAMETERS DOOR CHART T T T T CUTTING P CUTTING P ARAMETERS DOOR CHAR A full size DOOR CHART is mounted on the drive door of the saw. The chart contains five steps for the operator to follow in order to achieve optimum performance of the saw.
STEP 2 STEP 2 STEP 2 STEP 2 STEP 2 SET FEED FORCE LIMIT The Feed Force Limit is the maximum amount of force with which the head is allowed to push the blade into the work-piece. FEED FORCE LIMIT should be set with the head in the down mode, according to the label. CUTTING SOLIDS For cutting solids, the wider the section, the less FF should be set, to avoid blade overloading.
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STEP 3 STEP 3 STEP 3 STEP 3 STEP 3 DETERMINE OPTIMUM BLADE PITCH - TEETH PER INCH (T.P.I.) Selecting a blade with proper tooth pitch is important in order to achieve optimal cutting rates and good blade life. For cutting narrow or thin wall structural materials a fine blade with many teeth per inch (T.P.I.) is recommended.
STEP 4 STEP 4 STEP 4 STEP 4 STEP 4 DETERMINE OPTIMUM BLADE SPEED, V V V V V (ft/min) (m/min) The relationship between optimum blade speed and effective material width for various materials is represented on the graph shown. Optimum Blade Speed Curves The graph shows that as effective material width gets wider or as material gets harder, lower blade speeds are recommended.
The following table gives examples of the optimum blade speeds for different materials. NO..MATERIAL TERIAL TERIALS S S S S TERIAL OPTIMUM BL OPTIMUM BL OPTIMUM BLADE SPEED ADE SPEED ADE SPEED ADE SPEED TERIAL OPTIMUM BL OPTIMUM BL ADE SPEED...
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Feed Rate, CONTINUED If the saw is fitted with a blade coarser than optimum (e.g.. 1.4/2.5 TPI) we can still use the graph, but we go to the 1.4/2.5 curve. As a result we find that the FEED RATE is decreased to 1.3 in/min (133mm/min) for this blade.
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ADDITION ADDITION ADDITIONAL CUTTING SETUP EXAMPLES ADDITION ADDITION AL CUTTING SETUP EXAMPLES AL CUTTING SETUP EXAMPLES AL CUTTING SETUP EXAMPLES AL CUTTING SETUP EXAMPLES, , , , , CONTINUED CONTINUED CONTINUED CONTINUED CONTINUED EXAMPLE # 3 Material Bundle -Low carbon steel 2" x 2" Tube with 1/4" wall, 12 piece bundle (50mm x 50mm with 6mm wall) Dimensions - 6"...
SECTION 2C SECTION 2C SECTION 2C, , , , , SECTION 2C SECTION 2C MECHANICAL CONTROL MECHANICAL CONTROLS S S S S MECHANICAL CONTROL MECHANICAL CONTROL MECHANICAL CONTROL COOL COOL ANT FL ANT FLO O O O O W W W W W ANT FL COOL COOLANT FL...
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In Manual Mode In Manual Mode In Manual Mode In Manual Mode In Manual Mode nents. In Automatic Mode In Automatic Mode In Automatic Mode In Automatic Mode In Automatic Mode...
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PROGRAMMABLE L PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROL, PROGRAMMABLE L OGIC CONTROL, OGIC CONTROL, OGIC CONTROL, PROGRAMMABLE L PROGRAMMABLE L OGIC CONTROL, MITSUBISHI 100 MITSUBISHI 100 MITSUBISHI 100 MITSUBISHI 100 MITSUBISHI 100 NOTE:...
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PLC 100 P C 100 P C 100 P C 100 P C 100 PARAMETERS ARAMETERS ARAMETERS ARAMETERS ARAMETERS TE: P TE: P ar ar ar arameter ameter ameter s with * ar s with * ar e not r e not r equir equir...
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C 100 TROUBLESHOO C 100 TROUBLESHOO TING TING PLC 100 TROUBLESHOO C 100 TROUBLESHOO C 100 TROUBLESHOOTING TING TING , f , f , f , f , for automa or automa or automa or automa or automatic models with a shuttle tic models with a shuttle tic models with a shuttle tic models with a shuttle.
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, f , f , f , f , for automa or automa or automa tic models with a shuttle tic models with a shuttle tic models with a shuttle..or automa or automatic models with a shuttle tic models with a shuttle...
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, for P models or P models or P models or P models, disr , disr , disre e e e e g g g g g ar , disr ar ar ar ard all r d all r d all r d all ref ef ef ef efer er er er erences to a shuttle...
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Input / Output T Input / Output T erminal Inf erminal Inf orma orma tion : tion : Input / Output T Input / Output T Input / Output Terminal Inf erminal Inf erminal Informa orma ormation : tion : tion : Inputs - X0 - Pop Down (H saw only)
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CALIBRA CALIBRA CALIBRATION PROCEDURE FOR MITSUBISHI CALIBRA CALIBRA TION PROCEDURE FOR MITSUBISHI TION PROCEDURE FOR MITSUBISHI TION PROCEDURE FOR MITSUBISHI TION PROCEDURE FOR MITSUBISHI C 100LE C 100LE PLC 100LE C 100LE C 100LE NOT APPLICABLE T T APPLICABLE T T APPLICABLE T T APPLICABLE T T APPLICABLE TO "P"...
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HEAD HEIGHT CALIBRA HEAD HEIGHT CALIBRA HEAD HEIGHT CALIBRA HEAD HEIGHT CALIBRA HEAD HEIGHT CALIBRATION TION TION TION TION...
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SERVICE RECORD & NO VICE RECORD & NO VICE RECORD & NO VICE RECORD & NOTES VICE RECORD & NO DATE SERVICED BY COMMENTS...
The battery will need to be replaced every 3 to 5 years, depending on usage. A visual warning will be displayed on the interface when the battery drains to a certain level. Battaries can be purchased through your Hyd-Mech Distibutor. 2) 2) 2) 2) 2) If the machine is equiped with an inverter, do not turn disconnect on for 3 three minutes after disconnect has been shut off.
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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Head encoder Head encoder Head encoder Coolant pump. Coolant pump. Coolant pump. Out of Stock Limit Out of Stock Limit Out of Stock Limit Out of Stock Limit Out of Stock Limit Head encoder Head encoder Coolant pump.
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, , , , , ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Contin Contin Continued Contin Contin Shuttle Encoder (located on the Shuttle Encoder (located on the Shuttle Encoder (located on the Shuttle Encoder (located on the Shuttle Encoder (located on the Proximity sensor (located Proximity sensor (located Proximity sensor (located...
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ULIC SY STEM , , , , , The M-16, M-20 hydraulic system does not require any special work on a new machine before its start up. The hydraulic tank is filled with Texaco Rando HD46 hydraulic oil and all machine functions have been tested at the factory to ensure proper operation upon initial start-up.
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M-20 HYDRA M-20 HYDRA M-20 HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS LIST ULIC COMPONENTS LIST ULIC COMPONENTS LIST ULIC COMPONENTS LIST M-20 HYDRA M-20 HYDRA ULIC COMPONENTS LIST Hydraulic Manifold, Pump/Motor Assembly. ,7(0 47< 3$57 180%(5 '(6&5,37,21 0&% +HDG &\OLQGHU 0&$ 6KXWWOH &\OLQGHU 6& %ODGH 7HQVLRQ &\OLQGHU 0& )URQW 9LVH &\OLQGHU...
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GUIDE ARM & CARBIDE GUIDE ASSEMBLIES GUIDE ARM & CARBIDE GUIDE ASSEMBLIES GUIDE ARM & CARBIDE GUIDE ASSEMBLIES GUIDE ARM & CARBIDE GUIDE ASSEMBLIES F F F F F or M-16 only or M-16 only or M-16 only or M-16 only..
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GUIDE ARM & CARBIDE GUIDE ASSEMBLIES GUIDE ARM & CARBIDE GUIDE ASSEMBLIES, , , , , GUIDE ARM & CARBIDE GUIDE ASSEMBLIES GUIDE ARM & CARBIDE GUIDE ASSEMBLIES GUIDE ARM & CARBIDE GUIDE ASSEMBLIES P P P P P AR ARTS LISTS TS LISTS TS LISTS...
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FRONT VISE & CONVEY FRONT VISE & CONVEY OR ASSEMBL OR ASSEMBLY Y Y Y Y OR ASSEMBL FRONT VISE & CONVEY FRONT VISE & CONVEY FRONT VISE & CONVEYOR ASSEMBL OR ASSEMBL Pg 6. 8...
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SHUTTLE D SHUTTLE DA A A A A TUM J SHUTTLE D TUM J TUM J TUM JAW ASSEMBL AW ASSEMBL AW ASSEMBL AW ASSEMBLY Y Y Y Y SHUTTLE D SHUTTLE D TUM J AW ASSEMBL ,7(0 47< 0 3$57 180%(5 '(6&5,37,21 0...
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CHIP A CHIP AUGER ASSEMBL CHIP A UGER ASSEMBL UGER ASSEMBL UGER ASSEMBLY Y Y Y Y CHIP A CHIP A UGER ASSEMBL CHIP AUGER INSTALLED CHIP AUGER INSTALLED CHIP AUGER INSTALLED CHIP AUGER INSTALLED CHIP AUGER INSTALLED ,7(0 47< 0 3$57 180%(5 '(6&5,37,21...
COOL COOL COOL COOL COOLANT GROUP ANT GROUP ANT GROUP ANT GROUP ANT GROUP T T T T T O IDLER GUIDE ARM O IDLER GUIDE ARM O IDLER GUIDE ARM O IDLER GUIDE ARM O IDLER GUIDE ARM 3103-B 2101-4-4 ELBOW 1/4"...
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DRIVE ASSEMBL DRIVE ASSEMBL DRIVE ASSEMBLY Y Y Y Y , , , , , DRIVE ASSEMBL DRIVE ASSEMBL PARTS LISTS ON FOLLOWING 2 PAGES. PARTS LISTS ON FOLLOWING 2 PAGES. PARTS LISTS ON FOLLOWING 2 PAGES. PARTS LISTS ON FOLLOWING 2 PAGES. PARTS LISTS ON FOLLOWING 2 PAGES.
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M16 DRIVE ASSEMBL M16 DRIVE ASSEMBLY Y Y Y Y , , , , , M16 DRIVE ASSEMBL M16 DRIVE ASSEMBL M16 DRIVE ASSEMBL P P P P P AR TS LISTS TS LISTS TS LISTS..ARTS LISTS TS LISTS ,7(0...
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M20 DRIVE ASSEMBL M20 DRIVE ASSEMBL M20 DRIVE ASSEMBLY Y Y Y Y , , , , , M20 DRIVE ASSEMBL M20 DRIVE ASSEMBL P P P P P AR ARTS LISTS TS LISTS TS LISTS TS LISTS..TS LISTS ,7(0 47<...
SECTION 7, SECTION 7, SECTION 7, SECTION 7, SECTION 7, OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS B B B B B UNDLING ASSEMBL UNDLING ASSEMBL UNDLING ASSEMBL UNDLING ASSEMBL UNDLING ASSEMBLY Y Y Y Y For customers who cut bundles, a bundling vise is available. For "P" model machines, only one bundling assembly is required for the single vise, an "A"...
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B B B B B UNDLING ASSEMBL UNDLING ASSEMBL UNDLING ASSEMBL UNDLING ASSEMBLY Y Y Y Y UNDLING ASSEMBL SHUTTLE VISE ONLY. MOUNTED INSIDE TOP OF SHUTTLE FRAME. FRONT VISE ONLY SHUTTLE VISE ONLY. DU@H H %ÃÉÃ!ÃQ6SUÃIVH7@S 9@T8SDQUDPI H !!" 6 7V I 9GDI B ÃTC 6AU ÃAS P I U ÃWDT@ 6 $...
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M-20A DIRECT DRIVE ASSEMBL M-20A DIRECT DRIVE ASSEMBLY Y Y Y Y M-20A DIRECT DRIVE ASSEMBL M-20A DIRECT DRIVE ASSEMBL M-20A DIRECT DRIVE ASSEMBL ,7(0 47< 0 3$57 180%(5 '(6&5,37,21 7& VKDIW FXW WR +3 530 63(&,)< 92/7$*( -[ &283/,1* )/$1*( PRWRU &283/,1* 6/((9(...
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MITSUBISHI PL MITSUBISHI PL MITSUBISHI PLC 500 CONTROLER C 500 CONTROLER C 500 CONTROLER C 500 CONTROLER MITSUBISHI PL MITSUBISHI PL C 500 CONTROLER This option allows for automatic operation of the head angle, not available for "P" model machines. The PLC 500 operator interface.
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Hyd-Mech's sole obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement without charge, at Hyd-Mech's factory, warehouse, or approved repair shop,of any part or parts which Hyd-Mech's inspection shall disclose to be defective.
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MITSUBISHI PL MITSUBISHI PL MITSUBISHI PL MITSUBISHI PL MITSUBISHI PLC P C PARAMETERS ARAMETERS ARAMETERS ARAMETERS ARAMETERS (refer to "Calibration Procedures" in Sec 3, for proper usage of paramters) PLC 100 A A A A A CT HT CT HT CT HT CT HT CT HT...
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