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METALSAWZ MZ STANDARD Series Instructions And Safety Precautions

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INTRODUCTION TO "METALSAWZ" BANDSAWS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY DECALS AND SAFETY PROCEDURES
VISE ADJUSTMENT
COOLANT PUMP SERVICE
AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF SWITCH (OPTIONAL)
SPRAY MIST COOLING (OPTIONAL)
SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENTS
BAND GUIDE BLOCK ADJUSTMENT
BAND GUIDE BEARING OR CARBIDE (OPTIONAL) ADJUSTMENT
PARTS LIST
PARTS EXPLOSION
SCHEMATICS
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC
HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC MZ
HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC MZS
HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC MZHD
HYDRAULICS
HYDRAULICS SAFETY
HYDRAULICS TROUBLESHOOTING
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION TO “METALSAWZ” BANDSAWS MANUFACTURING METALSAWZ PAGE 03 INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY DECALS AND SAFETY PROCEDURES PAGE 04 PREPARING THE SAW UPON RECEIPT MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS PAGE 08 CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS START-UP AND OPERATION PAGE 10 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES...
  • Page 2 BANDSAW BLADE FAQS FACTORS THAT AFFECT CUTTING PAGE 48 TOOTH SELECTION PAGE 48 BLADE BREAK-IN PAGE 37 BAND SPEED PAGE 49 FEED PRESSURE PAGE 39 VISE LOADING AND BEAM STRENGTH PAGE 50 BLADE BRUSH PAGE 51 CUTTING OIL PAGE 52 MATERIAL/BLADE LIFE PAGE 52 EXCLUSIVE “POWERSTRIKE”...

  • Page 3: Manufacturing Metalsawz

    MetalSawz have been manufactured to operate with the same quality, efficiency and tolerances of machines that cost up to two times the price. The simplicity of the MetalSawz design will allow it to work well beyond its anticipated useful life. Only standard “off the shelf” components have been used to facilitate repair and replacement.

  • Page 4: Instructions And Safety Precautions

    THOROUGH KNOWLEDGE OF THE OPERATION OF THIS MACHINE AND THE HAZARDS IT PRESENTS IS YOUR BEST PROTECTION AGAINST INJURY! MetalSawz Inc. has made every effort to eliminate potential dangers in its equipment through careful design and guarding. This equipment has the potential to cause serious injury or death if not operated and maintained properly.
  • Page 5 SAFETY...
  • Page 6 A CAREFUL AND KNOWLEDGABLE OPERATOR IS THE BEST INSURANCE AGAINST AN ACCIDENT. PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . (“Entela” evaluates our product for  QUALIFIED PERSONNEL must make all electrical connections electrical safety and conformity.)  DO NOT operate the saw before reading the entire manual and familiarizing yourself with the location, function, and safety precautions of the machine.
  • Page 7 CONTROLS, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF “METALSAWZ” MZ1832S (MODEL SHOWN)

  • Page 8: Preparing The Saw Upon Receipt

    PREPARING THE SAW UPON RECEIPT: 1. Remove steel shipping brackets located at rear. Small bracket – frame to carriage Large bracket – column to carriage iii. Reinstall limit switch dog if equipped. 2. Fill hydraulic oil tank with between 20 and 25 gallons “Noco” AWS32 hydraulic oil or equivalent. 3.
  • Page 9 SAW CONTROLS (FIGURE 1)

  • Page 10: Start-Up And Operation

    7. Fill with required cutting fluid until the fluid is well over the top of the sump pump (approximately 14 gallons of mixed coolant). 8. Move coolant tray into position. Head must be tilted to position tray. Grease four-wheel bearings and two head pivot points with a good quality heavy-duty grease. YOUR METALSAWZ IS NOW READY FOR OPERATION.

  • Page 11: Control Panel And Operation

    CONTROL PANEL AND OPERATION (Figure 3) (Figure 3A) (Figure 3B) (Figure 3 and 3a and 3b “S” and “HD” packages only) CONTROL PANEL 1. Start Button: Starts all electrical circuits, as well as the hydraulic and coolant pumps. 2. Stop Button: Shuts off all electrical circuits.

  • Page 12: Initial Operation

    6. Coolant Flow Valve: Turning valve counterclockwise reduces coolant flow, turning clockwise increases coolant flow. 7. Carriage Feed Valve: Pushing lever away from you returns carriage to rear of machine. Pulling lever toward you engages the cutting stroke. The middle position is referred to as neutral in this manual.

  • Page 13: Guide Post Height Adjustment

    As a general rule:  Set feed pressure between 70 to 110 psi on gauge (green area on gauge decal), for most cutting applications.  The slower the approach speed the higher the feed pressure.  The faster the approach speed the lower the feed pressure. GUIDE POST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The guidepost should be adjusted as close to the work piece as possible to maintain cutting accuracy.

  • Page 14: Miter Cutting

    MITER CUTTING (Fig 5, item 1) (Fig 5, item 2) 1. Loosen head tilt lock and turn head tilt screw crank for adjusting cut to desired angle. Re-clamp head tilt lock. For operation of the hydraulic tilt on “S” and “HD” Packages (Fig 5, item 3) refer to MANUAL CONTROLS AND OPERATION.

  • Page 15: Blade Replacement

    BLADE REPLACEMENT 1. Open hinged upper wheel guard and loosen front blade guard; push forward. Remove skirt door. 2. Loosen old band by turning band tension bolt (Fig.6, item 1) clockwise. 3. Slip old band out of blade guide bearing, remove from band wheels and discard. WARNING! BAND SAW BLADES ARE SHARP.
  • Page 16 ALWAYS CHECK THESE POINTS BEFORE INSTALLING A NEW WELDED BAND ON YOUR METALSAWZ. 1. Check for misalignment on the weld either from side to side or top to bottom. (Figure 6B) 2. Check for proper tooth match particularly on a variable pitch tooth blade, for example; a six tooth should follow a 5 tooth on a 5-8 variable pitch blade.
  • Page 17 METALSAWZ COOLANT PUMP The Little Giant model #2E-N pump must be run submerged. The pump should be placed in an upright position. The volute must always be in a flooded condition; that is, always under the liquid level. Do not attempt to restrict the intake side of these pumps. Restricting the intake may cause damage to the seal and may starve the pump.
  • Page 18 (OPTIONAL) AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF SWITCH (depth of cut) (Fig. 7, item 1) 1. Loosen locking handle on switch. 2. Advance carriage to desired shut-off position. (Fig 7, item 2) (Fig. 7 item 3). 3. Move switch to location where actuator angle toggles the switch arm 4.
  • Page 19 (OPTIONAL) METALSAWZ SPRAY MIST COOLING SYSTEM COOLANT MIXTURE: Fill container with clean fresh coolant mixture at 20 or 30 to 1. We recommend a synthetic coolant concentrate. Do not use coolants that separate or settle out, as they tend to clog the liquid line or nozzle. DO NOT use any hazardous or flammable solutions in the unit.
  • Page 20 MAINTENANCE: Clean the container periodically with a bleach type mixture. Clean container before adding new coolant. Use only fresh clean coolant each time. Use only enough coolant to do the job since stagnant coolant will set off fungal & bacterial activity in the tank. Protect air &...
  • Page 21 SPECIFICATIONS 18” x 22” SAWING CAPACITY MZ1822 MZ 1822 (S) MZ 1822 (HD) 90 Degree Cut 18” w x 22” h 18” w x 22” h 18” w x 22” h 45 Degree Cut 18” w x 14” h 18” w x 14” h 18”...
  • Page 22 SPECIFICATIONS 18” x 32 SAWING CAPACITY MZ 1832 MZ 1832 (S) MZ 1832 (HD) 90 Degree Cut 18” w x 32” h 18” w x 32” h 18” w x 32” h 45 Degree Cut 18” w x 22” h 18”...
  • Page 23 SPECIFICATIONS 25” x 36” SAWING CAPACITY MZ2532 MZ2532S MZ2532HD 90 Degree Cut 25” w x 36” h 25” w x 36” h 25” w x 36” h 45 Degree Cut 25” w x 24” h 25” w x 24” h 25”...

  • Page 24: Blade Chip Brush Adjustment

    BLADE CHIP BRUSH ADJUSTMENT (figure 2, item 1) The chip brush is driven by contact with the lower band wheel and should be adjusted so that the brush bristles contact the band saw blade at the bottom of the tooth gullets. Alignment and tension adjustment is made with the mounting nuts.

  • Page 25: Carriage Tracking Adjustment

    CARRIAGE TRACKING ADJUSTMENT 1. Carriage Bearing Rollers: (figure 4) (figure 4, item 1) With carriage bearing covers removed inspect the carriage bearings to ensure all 4 are firmly contacting the carriage frame (figure 5, item 2). If adjustment is required, the rear bearings (operator’s perspective) are mounted on an eccentric sleeve.

  • Page 26: Vise Alignment

    VISE ALIGNMENT (figure 6) 1. Lay a square flat on the saw table against the back of the vise. 2. Advance the carriage checking clearance between band and square. (figure 6, item 1) 3. If the vise is not parallel to the travel of the carriage, loosen bolts mounting vise to table and adjust vise alignment.

  • Page 27: Guide Post Alignment Adjustment

    GUIDE POST ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT (figure 7) (figure 7, item 1) (figure 7, item 2). 1. Inspect alignment of Guidepost in relation to C-Frame The post should be (see illustrations). parallel with the main upright of the c-frame both front and side views (figure 8) (figure8, item 3) 2.
  • Page 28 BAND GUIDE BLOCKS (figure 9) (figure 9, item 1) (figure 9, item 2) 1. Lower guidepost to lower limit. Inspect saw blade and band (figure 9, item 3). thrust bearings Adjust if you are unable to turn bearing by hand (MZ and MZS model) or if band does not contact both upper and lower thrust bearing faces (MZHD model).
  • Page 29 (figure 9, item 7) Lower Band Guide Block (figure 10) Place a square flat on the saw table against the back of the vise; slide the square along the vise until it contacts the blade. The square should be flat against the vise and flat across the width of the (figure 9, item 9).
  • Page 30 BAND GUIDE BEARINGS WITH OR WITHOUT SOLID CARBIDES BACKUP GUIDES (figure 12, item 1) (figure Lower guidepost to lower limit. Inspect saw blade and band guide bearings 121, item 2). Replace if damaged. (If carbide guides are installed; loosen, turn a few degrees and re- tighten.) If band is not square with bearing faces (refer to figure 13a), the guide bearings are too loose.
  • Page 31 BAND GUIDE BEARINGS ADJUSTMENT Figure 13 Guide Bearings Too Loose Figure 14 Guide Bearings Correct INCORRECT CORRECT (figure 15)
  • Page 32 All MetalSawz Models Main Frame - Covers Item # Description Part # Item # Description Part # Main Frame 120-W01 B-N-L 5/16-18 x 1 1/2 Carriage Track 100-F01 B-N-L 5/16-18 x 3 Cylinder Support 110-F01 B-N-L 3/8-16 x 5 Cylinder Bracket...
  • Page 33 All MetalSawz Models Carriage Item # Item # Description Part # Description Part # Main Frame 200-W01 SAE Washer 3/8-16 x 1 Head Pivot Support 200-M01 SAE N-L 3/8 –16 Side Track Guide 210-W01 B-N-L 5/8-11 x 3 1/2 Tilt Clamp Mount...
  • Page 34 All MetalSawz Models On later Page On later page...
  • Page 35 All MetalSawz Models Item Description Part # Item Description Part # C Frame 300-W01–W02 Rear Band Guard 1000-P01 Top Band Wheel 600-S01 Top Band Guide 600-W01 Bottom Band Wheel 600-S01 Front Band Guard 1000-P02 Lower Rocker Arm 310-W01 QD Bushing...
  • Page 36 All MetalSawz Models Item # Description Part # Item # Description Part # Band Tension Equalizer 330-F03 Band Guide Block 600-M01 Locknut – Flat washer ½ - 13 Band Eccentric long 600-M03 Threaded Rod ½ -13 x 12 Spacer Washer Jam nut ¾-10...
  • Page 37 All MetalSawz Models Item# Description Part# Item# Description Part# Splash Tray 1000-S11 Top Cowl Door 1000-S09 Table 130-P01 Right Splash Shield 1000-S10 Door Stay 1000-F02 Left Splash Shield 1000-S10 Low head Screw 4 Prong Handles Screw 10-24 x 1 Switch Slider...
  • Page 38 All MetalSawz Models Item# Description Part# Item# Description Part# Right Rear Jaw 430-S03 Lock Pin Left Rear Jaw 430-S01 Vise Slider Handle 400-M02 Left Front Jaw 430-S02 Slider Handle End Right Front Jaw 430-S04 Spring Holder 400-F01 Vise Clamp Body...
  • Page 39 All MetalSawz Models Tilt Control Item# Description Part# Item# Qty Description Part# Lower Tilt Nut 500-F07 Wave Washer As req Tilt Adjusting Screw 500-F03 SAE Washer Anti Backlash Nut 500-F04 Motor Mount 510-P03 End Thrust Bearing 330-B01 Motor Coupling 510-M01...
  • Page 40 All MetalSawz Models Item# Qty Description Part# Coolant Tray 1000-S12 Tray Wheel 1000-F04 B LN 3/8 –16 x 3...
  • Page 41 All MetalSawz Models Item# Qty Description Part# Item# Qty Description Part# Floating Mount 340-F03 Jam nut 3/8-16 Bearing 600-B01 Flat washer Tire 340-F01 B-L- 3/8-16 x ¾ Brush Coupler 340-M01 3/8-16 x 2 1/2 Fixed Mount 340-F02 3/8-16 x 1 ½...
  • Page 42 BAND SAW ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS (Please check schematic which came with the machine for proper fuse ratings.)
  • Page 46 HYDRAULIC PRODUCT SAFETY WARNING: Valve lever (spool) may “stick” (not centred) under certain conditions allowing the hydraulic equipment to continue to operate and could cause serious injury, death or equipment failure. VALVE SAFETY: Read and follow instructions carefully. Failure to observe instructions and guidelines may cause serious injury, death or equipment failure.
  • Page 47 3. SYSTEM OPERATES SLOWLY  Oil viscosity too high, cold oil. Allow oil to warm up before operating machine.  Air in system. Check suction side for leaks. Repair.  Badly worn pump, valves, cylinder, etc. Repair or replace as needed. ...

  • Page 48: Factors That Affect Cutting

    FACTORS THAT AFFECT CUTTING ON YOUR METALSAWZ There are several factors that affect band sawing efficiency on your MetalSawz; blade tooth selection, blade “break-in” procedure, band speed, feed rates, vise loading, lubrication, the blade cleaning brush, the condition of the blade weld, the material you are cutting as well as many other factors.

  • Page 49: Blade Break-In

    BLADE BREAK-IN Have you tried writing with a newly sharpened pencil? The point breaks off as you start to write and you are left with a ragged tip. This is the same result you'll get if you try cutting with a new blade without break-in. It won't work efficiently and you might even chip off teeth and ruin the blade.

  • Page 50: Band Speed

    BAND SPEED Band speed refers to the rate at which the blade cuts across the face of the material being worked. A faster band speed achieves a higher more desirable shear plane angle and hence more efficient cutting. Band speed is restricted however, by the machinability of the material and how much heat is produced by the cutting action.

  • Page 51: Feed Pressure

    FEED PRESSURE Once you understand how feed and gullet capacity limit cutting action, you will be able to choose the most effective feed rate for the material being cut. Here is an example. Assume you are cutting a piece of 4" round. There are actually three cutting areas to consider.

  • Page 52: Vise Loading And Beam Strength

    Here's an example of how increasing beam strength can improve cutting economy. A customer needed to cut 3¼" squares of 4150 steel on a MetalSawz HM1420 machine with a 1" blade. The operator, trying to cut efficiently, placed three pieces side by side. The three squares together measured 9¾” wide - well within the 20"...

  • Page 53: Blade Brush

    You wouldn't run a car without an oil filter; you shouldn't run your MetalSawz without a good chip brush. A chip brush reduces inefficient cutting. It cleans the blade and keeps the chips from re-entering the cut.
  • Page 55 If any part of the equipment shall prove defective within twelve (12) months from date of shipment, as a result of any faulty workmanship or materials manufactured by MetalSawz Inc. herein referred to as The Company, the Company will repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, FOB Burlington, ON Canada said parts. The factory must complete all warranty repairs.
  • Page 56 refund of the purchase price paid with regard to that portion of the equipment alleged to be nonconforming. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall have no obligations hereunder if all payments from the Purchaser have not been made or the equipment becomes nonconforming in whole or part as a result of installation or repairs not made by the Company, or as a result of removal, improper use, operation above rated capacities and/or temperatures, or misapplication of the equipment after it has been installed in the Purchaser’s plant.
  • Page 57 THESE STANDARD CONDITIONS OF SALE AND WARRANTY ARE A MATERIAL AND INTEGRAL PART OF ANY PURCHASE CONTRACT BETWEEN METALSAWZ INC. AND ITS CUSTOMER. THE TERMS OF THIS DOCUMENT GOVERN AND CONTROL THIS TRANSACTION NOTWITHSTANDING THE USE OF PURCHASER'S PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER AS AN...

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