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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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V V V V V -18 2001, rev f, 393420 THANK YOU, On behalf of everyone at HYD . MECH, I would like to thank and congratulate you on your decision to purchase a HYD . MECH band saw. Your new machine is now ready to play a key role in increasing the efficiency of your operation, helping you to reduce cutting costs while boosting quality and productivity.
If not performing properly the machine should be stopped immediately and set-up or repaired by a qualified person. Stock must not be loaded while the blade is running and the V-18 II should not be operated unless all guards, covers and doors are in place and closed.
LIFTING AND SHIPPING To lift a V-18 II bandsaw with a forklift, it must have the following. Minimum capacity of 7500 LB. at 48" from the mast is required as well as 6' forks. Always lift the saw from the front as shown. The forks must not be under the electical / hydraulic cabinet.
INSTALLATION OF THE CONTROL PANEL The V18 II comes equipped an articulating contro panel. This panel is normally removed and placed on the saw table for shipping purposes. The control panel MUST BE REINSATLLED PRIOR TO MACHINE STARTUP. Take lifting precautions when installing the panel as it weights 150 LB. To re-install the panel, follow these steps: 1 Remove all of the packing material.
HYDRAULIC OIL The V-18 II bandsaw is supplied with Texaco Rando HD46 oil. If it is necessary to change the oil to a different brand it is good practice to empty the hydraulic tank using a pump. Fill the hydraulic tank approximately 1/3 full with the new brand of oil and operate the saw through several cycles with maximum cylinder extension.
WIRING CONNECTIONS After the machine is levelled and anchored the necessary power hook-up needs to be performed. In order to provide safe operation as well as to prevent potential damage to the machine, only qualified personnel should make the connections. BEFORE START-UP THE FOLLOWING TWO POINTS SHOULD BE CHECKED 1.
START-UP The V-18 II control console has been designed to simplify the operation of the saw so that the operator has the ability to stop any function at any time, and to be able to control all the functions of the saw remotely.
MANUAL OPERATION CONTROLS The electrical switchs and buttons on the right side of the control panel allow for full manual operation of the V-18 II. The operation of each is detailed on the following pages. Manual operation controls. Pg 2.2...
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MANUAL OPERATION CONTROLS TOP ROW LEFT VISE SWITCH: This switch operates the vise on the left side of the blade. If the switch is left in the neutral (center) position, the vise jaw will hold it's position. HEAD CONTROL SWITCH: RETRACT: The head will retract until it reaches the HEAD BACK LIMIT SETTING.
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MANUAL OPERATION CONTROLS, continued CENTER ROW COOLANT SWITCH: This switch has three positions - WASH, OFF and ON. OFF: No coolant flow. WASH: Coolant flows any time the machine is under power, permitting washdown with the hose. The coolant flows only when the Head is advancing into the cut. RIGHT VISE SWITCH: This switch operates the vise on the right side of blade.
HEAD SWING LEFT: Depressing this button fully will cause the head to swing quickly to the left until the button is released or the head reaches the swing limit. Depressing this button partially will cause the head to swing slowly to the left allowing for fine adjustment. The head will only swing when it is fully retracted, or when the HEAD RET.
SAW CUTTING CONTROLS This section has been prepared to give the operator the ability to set up the saw for most cutting situations. The saw is equipped with variable blade speed control and hydraulic feed control, as well as an extensive door chart to guide the operator to the correct setting of these controls.
HYDRAULIC FEED CONTROL The Hydraulic Feed Control is located to the top of the control panel. These controls allow independent control of Feed Force and Feed Rate. Feed Force Knob Fast Approach Lever Feed Rate Knob Used to set Feed Force Depress for fast head Used to control the speed Limit (counterclockwise...
CHART EXAMPLE #1 We will use the parameters chart to set up the saw for cutting 8" (200mm) Diameter #1045 Carbon Steel. DETERMINE EFFECTIVE MATERIAL WIDTH - W ( inches ) or (mm) STEP 1, Effective material width, W (in.) for most common shapes of materials, is the widest solid part of the material to be in contact with blade during cutting.
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.
The following table gives examples of the optimum blade speeds for different materials. MATERIALS OPTIMUM BLADE SPEED ft/min m/min 5" (125mm) Dia Solid Carbon Steel 12" (300mm) I-Beam 4" x 4" (100 x 100mm) Rec Tube, 1/4" (6mm) Wall 4"(100) 400 Stainless Steel 2"...
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. If however, the machine is fitted with a finer than optimum blade (e.g.
HYDRAULIC CHIP CONVEYOR (optional) An option available with the V-18 II is the hydraulic chip conveyor drive which provides an easier means of cleaning out the chips that accumulate while cutting. A Chip Conveyor control switch for the hydraulically driven chip conveyor is located on the operator control panel.
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SECTION 3 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING...
SECTION 3, MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING LOCK -OUT Purpose: To prevent injury to workers caused by unexpected start-up of machines being worked on. Where the starting of a machine or device may endanger the safety of a worker. a) Control switches or other control mechanisms shall be locked out; b) Other effective precautions necessary to prevent such starting shall be taken.
To remove the blade the blade tension must be released. The Blade Tension selector switch is a three position switch.The "+/RUN" position is for the normal operation of the V-18 II.The " - " position is for releasing the tension and the switch must be in this position to change the blade.
"push/pull" arrangement. For the idler wheel there is single adjuster assembly in the centre of the idler shaft under the cover on the front of the head. Hyd-Mech Service should be contacted before making any adjustment to the wheel position.
If the brush gets worn to approximately 70% of its original 3" diameter it should be replaced. A brush may be purchased from your HYD-MECH dealer. Blade brush & adjusting screw (circled).
The V-18II was designed with a goal to minimize the maintenance required so as to reduce downtime. Moving parts of the V-18 II will require periodic lubrication nonetheless, primarily application of a general purpose grease to the guide arms, vise ways, and the linear bearings.The following photos show the location of grease fittings that should be lubricated monthly.
HYDRAULIC MAINTENANCE There are four items of routine maintenance associated with the hydraulic system of the V-18 II. With proper maintenance the hydraulic system of the V-18 should provide years of reliable service. 1. OIL FILTER - Ten micron filtration of the hydraulic oil is provided by a spin on type filter mounted on the tank return line as shown below.
Most problems which may occur have one of the relatively simple solutions which appear in this section. If the solution is not found here, contact the Hyd-Mech Distributor from whom you purchased your bandsaw. They have trained field service personnel who will be able to rectify the problem.
CUTTING AND BLADE TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS CAUSE SOLUTION 1) Saw is cutting out of square. 1a)Blade is worn. 1a) Change the blade and check alignment with new blade. 1b) Blade guide is worn or not 1b) Replace the worn guide or adjust the adjusted.
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PROBLEMS CAUSE SOLUTION 8) Head will not advance. 8a) The feed rate valve is closed. 8a) Pointer is at "0". Turn the Feed Rate Knob counter clockwise to open. 8b) The Feed Force limit is too 8b) Increase the Feed Force limit - to at low.
GENERAL INFORMATION This machine has been built to the customers requirements, however, if any voltage changes are required, refer to the information on page 4.4 and then consult Hyd-Mech service department before implementing any changes. The machine is supplied for use on a 60HZ supply.
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS LISTS LIST OF V18 STD II NA ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Item Code as on V18 Component Description Part Number Schematic Manufacturer 1PB- Emergency Stop Red mushroom head, spring return push button. ZB2 BC4 Telemecanique Push Button Mounting base with 1 N/C contact block. ZB2 BZ102 Telemecanique 2PB-Hydraulic Start...
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ZB2 BD5 Telemecanique Selector Switch Mounting base with 2 N/O contact blocks. ZB2 BZ103 Telemecanique Head Angle Indicator Universal Counter CNTR-100 HYD-MECH E. ANG. Angle encoder 0 550 669 Hengstler Limit switch with punger XCK L510 Telemecanique 26SS-Oil Heater Black, 2 positions maintained selector switch.
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NOTE: IF THE DRIVE MOTOR IS TO BE REPLACED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH A NON-VENTED MOTOR TO PREVENT COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE MOTOR. V18 II POWER COMPONENTS for SPECIFIC VOLTAGES MACHINE VOLTAGE Description & (Item Code) Component as on schematic Manufacturer 3ph 208V 3ph 240V...
SECTION 5, HYDRAULIC SYSTEM The V-18 II hydraulic system does not require any special work on a new machine before its start-up. The hydraulic tank is filled with Conoco Super Hydraulic 46 oil and all machine functions have been tested at the factory to ensure the proper operation upon initial start-up.
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GUIDE ARM PARTS LIST ITEM V18 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION V18-471-00 GUIDE ARM GUIDE ASSEMBLY 58777 STRAIGHT PRESS IN GREASE FITTING V18-471-05 GUIDE ARM TOP BUSHING V18-471-04 GUIDE ARM TOP PLATE 33354 DISC SPRING A1-.5x2.25S SOCKET HEAD SHOULDER SCREW V18-47-03C UPPER GUIDE ARM COOL-06 COOLANT NOZZLE KOR 202B...
HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY, less hoses ITEM V18 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 145TC 2HP, 1800RPM, SPECIFY VOLTAGE 1421-1495 VIBRISOL 5/16-18 .312FLT FLAT WASHER .312HXNUT HEX NUT L-075.750 LOVE JOY COUPLING FLANGE L-075 LOVE JOY COUPLING SLEEVE L-075.875 LOVE JOY COUPLING FLANGE 6028 2HP BELL HOUSING .375LOC LOCK WASHER...
HYDRAULIC TANK ASSEMBLY, LESS HOSES & MANIFOLD ITEM V18 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION V18-611-00 POWER PACK WELDMENT V14-61-01 OIL TANK LID B1-.250x.75 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW .250LOC LOCK WASHER SES-3-40-S-80 FILLER CAP & BREATHER, 50micron T1-.19x.5 TRUSS HEAD MACHINE SCREW SNA2B LEVEL &...
DOORS and COVERS HEAD TOP COVER V18-361-00A HEAD SIDE COVER V18-39-01A IDLER DOOR ASSY V18-33-00 LAMP HOUSING V18-351-00A BLADE GUARD V18-371-00 BASE REAR COVER V18-13-00C CARRIAGE COVER V18-241-00 DRIVE COVER (at bottom of head) V18-30101-00C (or V18-30101-00D) DRIVE DOOR (at bottom of head) ASSY V18-32-00 BASE FRONT COVER V18-14-00...
7 1/2 HP DRIVE ASSEMBLY ITEM V18 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 213TC 7.5 HP, 1800RPM, SPECIFY VOLTAGE B1-.312x.75 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW .312LOC LOCK WASHER MOTOR KEY 36103 COUPLING FLANGE 36394 COUPLING SLEEVE 53323 COUPLING FLANGE v18-4011-00 MOTOR ADAPTOR A3-12x50 METRIC SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW .5LOC LOCK WASHER B1-.5x1.25...
CHIP CONVEYOR, (shown with crank handle and hydraulic motor) Pg 7.2 V18 2001 a...
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CHIP CONVEYOR, parts list ITEM V-18 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION V18-12-01A CHIP CONVEYOR DRIVE SHAFT 40BS13HT CHAIN SPROCKET V18-123-02 CJS 1612 FIBERGLIDE BUSHING V18-123-01 DRIVE SHAFT BUSHING H12-0102-01A MOTOR MOUNTING BUSHING S1-.312x.5C SOCKET SET SCREW, CUP POINT V18-12-02D CRANK EXTENSION A1-.375x2.5 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW .375LOC...
DIGITAL ANGLE READ OUT (Continued on following 2 pages.) ITEM V18 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION V18-75-03B SWING ARM V18-75-02B BEARING MOUNTING PLATE NTA-815 NEEDLE THRUST BEARING TRA-815 FLAT THRUST WASHER NTN R4ZZ BALL BEARING 33354 DISC SPRING A1-.5x1.25S SOCKET HEAD SHOULDER SCREW F1-.19x1.5 FLAT SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW P1-.19x1.25...
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DIGITAL ANGLE READ OUT cont. ITEM V18A PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION A18-75-01 ENCODER SWING ARM A18-75-02 ENCODER DRIVE ARM TRA-815 FLAT THRUST WASHER NTA-815 NEEDLE THRUST BEARING 33354 SPRING WASHER A1-.375x1.25S SOCKET HEAD SHOULDER BOLT A1-.19x.625 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW E0635-089-0381 EXTENSION SPRING 6-111090-04 ENCODER...
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DIGITAL ANGLE READ OUT cont. ITEM V-18 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION V18-75-06B DIGITAL ANGLE BACK PLATE COVER V18-751-00A REAR LUG S1-.625x1 SOCKET SET SCREW V18-75-11 DIGITAL ANGLE DRIVE GEAR A1-.375x.75 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW .25x.5 ROLL PIN V18-75-07A DIGITAL ANGLE COVER Pg 7.7...
HEAD BACK ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY (Found on machines equipped with canted head option.) ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION V18C-74-01A PUSH-PULL CABLE V18C-741-00 CABLE GUIDE A1-.375X.75 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW .375LOC LOCK WASHER S1-.25X.5 SET SCREW V18C-74-03A PUSH ROD GUIDE V18C-74-02A CABLE PUSH ROD S1-.19X.5 SET SCREW LIMIT SWITCH with roller arm...
EXTENDED HEAD GUIDE ARM ASSEMBLIES Pg 7.11 V18 2001 a...
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EXTENDED HEAD GUIDE ARM PARTS LIST ITEM V18L PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION V18-471-00 GUIDE ARM GUIDE ASSEMBLY 58777 STRAIGHT PRESS IN GREASE FITTING V18-471-05 GUIDE ARM TOP BUSHING V18-471-04 GUIDE ARM TOP PLATE 33354 DISC SPRING A1-.5x2.25S SOCKET HEAD SHOULDER SCREW V18L-46-01A UPPER GUIDE ARM COOL-06...
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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 any part or parts which Hyd-Mech's inspection shall disclose to be defective.
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