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’ ’ BANDSAWING MACHINE – – Figura 1 - Thomas Zip 36 DA Rev.0 del 06.09.2023 (print) Original Instructions <original instructions> issued by Manufacturer. è è Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 1...
ELECTRIC CONNECTION TO THE MACHINE ..................34 10.6 MOUNTING PARTS AND ACCESSORIES SEPARETELY DELIVERED ..........35 USE OF THE MACHINE ........................36 11.1 GENERAL ADVISES ............................ 36 11.2 SAFETY EFFICIENCY CHECK ........................38 Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 2...
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BLADES TYPES ............................53 14.7.1 FORM AND GEOMETRY OF THE TEETH ..................53 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE ......................55 15.1 BLADES AND CUTS ............................ 56 ELECTRIC DIAGRAMS ......................... 58 SPARE PARTS ............................60 Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 3...
INFORMATION ON USER’S MANUAL This manual is to be regarded as integral part of the STHEMMA SRL Bandsawing Machine “ZIP 36 – ZIP 36 DA” (further named “machine”) built by STHEMMA SRL (further named “manufacturer”). The manual is an essential tool for the use and maintenance of the machine. It is law mandatory and for the use and maintenance of the machine.
Model Name. Serial Number. Year of Construction. Weight of the machine. Distributor, if any, is to stick a label containing his own details beside to the ‘CE’ plate. Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 5...
According to Regulation EN ISO 16093, Noise Tests have been carried out and the following report certified. Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 6...
Bandsawing Machine: ZIP 36 – ZIP 36 DA Blade speed: 80 m /min. Material being cut during the test: UNI C40 steel Bar Ø 50 mm Place of testing: manufacturer’s factory ACOUSTIC EMISSION According to Regulation EN ISO 4871 e EN ISO 16093...
MAINTENANCE OF THE MACHINE and/or carried out from unskilled operators.. Use of not original parts or non original spare parts or not authorized by the manufacturer. De-installation of the machine carried out from unskilled operators. Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 8...
See Chapter SPARE PARTS. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE The Thomas ZIP 36 saw is of the horizontal band type with fulcrum sawframe. It is made up of the following main groups: sawframe, vice, base, panel and electrical circuit plus some accessories essential for operation.
13) Sawframe return springs. 14) Hole to mount the bar stop. 15) Vice base locking Lever. 16) Vice guide adjusting Screws. 17) Left jaw Support. 18) Right jaw Support. Figura 5 - Vice Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 11...
2) <EMERGENCY> red mushroom button on yellow back for emergency stop. 3) Main switch. 4) Blade rotation speed selector: 1 (turtle) = 40 m/min. 2 (hare) = 80 m/min. Figura 7 - Control Panel Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 13...
10% of the total voltage in efficient value between the energized conductors. Additional Distortion 2% is admitted for the total of the harmonic frequencies from the sixth to the thirtieth in efficient value between the energized conductors. Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 14...
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The interruptions should not last more than 1 sec. Voltage Downfall Voltage Downfall should not go beyond 20% of the peak voltage supply for more than one cycle. The downfalls should not last more than 1 sec. Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 15...
Qualified technician capable to drive the machine in normal conditions while the safety devices are active or disconnected, to make technical adjustment on mechanical parts, maintenance and repair works. He is not authorized to access the electric box. Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 16...
Control place 1 fig. 2-6) is located in front of the control panel (2 fig. 2-6), on the front side of the machine. From this position the operator starts, stops and drives the machine, pulling down the sawframe to cut the material, opens and closes the vice. Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 17...
Unsuitable use will raise the manufacturer from any responsibility in case of accident, injury to workers or damages and malfunctioning of the machine. Unsuitable use will also cancel the machine guarantee. Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 18...
The manufacturer does not authorize in any way the installation nor the use is such explosive environment. According to Directive 94/9/CE art. 1 the meaning of: Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 19...
The operator should fully observe the instructions contained in this document and the general safety regulations in European Countries and any national law about safety at work. Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 20...
As far as the area “I” is concerned (the complete machine), the remaining risk refers to the noise and vibrations which are to be evaluated when the machine is running. Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 23...
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1.3 – Mechanic Danger – Approach of a mobile element to a stationary part Possible Consequences Danger: hands crushing as the stock material moves on the rollers. Operative Cycle Stock material moving on the roller tracks. Employed Operator Dangerous Event Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 24...
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(at stop or running) and the vice jaws. Danger : cut of hands/fingers shearing by the blade in motion. Danger : dragging by the blade in motion. Danger : perforation of hands/fingers during blade handling. Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 25...
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Possible Consequences Danger: hands abrasion in case of contact with the steel brush as it turns. perforation of hands/fingers during brush handling. Operative Cycle Machine use – maintenance. Employed Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 26...
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Danger: hands or feet crushing in case of material falling off the working table. Operative Cycle Material moving – machine use. Employed Operator Dangerous event The stock material may have burrs or cutting edges before and after the cut. Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 27...
Obligation: wear Work blue overalls during machine use. Obligation: wear protection glasses during machine use. Obligation: wear protection shoes During moving, use, maintenance and scrap. Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 28...
Deviations from the delivery note should be notified too. As long as the machine is not installed, store the machine indoor, avoid humid and too high or low temperatures. Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 29...
Lift and discharge the machine from the truck floor as prescribed by chapter 9.3 MOVING. In case the machine needs to be moved to a different location, the transportation should carried out reversing the instructions given for the upload of the machine. Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 30...
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The installation drawing (fig. 1-10) shows the dimensions, the anchorage spots and spot for the electric connection to the mains. Mains Installed Electric Power ........... kW Voltage ................V 400 3-phase +/- 10% Frequency ................ Hz 50 +/- 1% Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 32...
Referring to the drawing (fig. 11), provide fastening and guys to be anchored on the floor. b) The machine should be set so as the holes on the machine base (1 fig. 11) coincide with the guys down to the floor. Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 33...
(see label placed electric board), local temperature, conditions and length of the cable. d) Wire three power cables R=L1, S=L2, T=L3 ground wire PE=GND (fig. 12). Figura 12 Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 34...
Carefully clean and dry every part, exposed or painted, using soft, clean and dry cloths. Follow the instructions in the chapter. CLEANING THE MACHINE Figura 13 Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 35...
The sawframe, at rest in top position, should have the blade at stop. Execute one operation at a time and do not engage the hands with objects at the same time. Keep the hands cleaned. Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 36...
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(2 Fig. 14). d) It is compulsory, at the end of each working shift, to switch off the power removing the plug from the socket. Figura 14 - Control Panel Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 37...
ADJUSTMENT OF THE MACHINE Machine status: Machine with disconnected power supply (plug removed from socket). Operation personnel: N. 1 Operator Personal protective equipment to use: • protective gloves • work overalls Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 38...
(11 Fig. 17). Vice clearance adjustment In case of excessive play in the vice sliding Figura 16 - Vice guide, tighten the adjustment screws further (16 Fig. 16). Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 40...
Figura 18 - Blade Replacement will not be operational. ATTENTION: Always check to mount blades with dimensions corresponding to those indicated in this manual for which the blade guide block adjustments have been made. Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 41...
11.3.6 SAWFRAME RETURN SPRINGS The manual version of the ZIP 36 saw is equipped with a pair of sawframe return springs (3 Fig.19). At the lower end the springs are hooked to a bracket (1 Fig. 19) while at the upper end an M10 screw (2 Fig.
3. Press the emergency push-button as soon as danger or malfunctioning show up. 4. Make sure the blade turn in the sense shown by the arrow attached to the machine sawframe. Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 43...
The motor will stop automatically at the end of the cut by means of the appropriate limit micro-switch. Figura 21 - Downfeed Regulator 3) For preliminary operations, refer to the previous paragraph 11.4.4. Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 44...
If it is needed to work by the energized machine to find out a trouble for example, this should be done by qualified electrician only and in possession of special tools. In case of danger, or accidental contacts switch off the machine and disconnect the plug. Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 45...
- Internal cleaning of the sawframe, the flywheels and the blade sliding tracks on the flywheels (14 and 15 fig. 22- 23). - Check the integrity of the blade cleaning brush (9 Fig. 22). Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 46...
41 (2 pieces) and of 42 (2 pieces) as represented on Fig. 26. Figura 22 - Motor Wheel Figura 23 – Return Wheel Figura 25 – Vice Screw Figura 24 - Blade-guide Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 47...
Run the machine empty for a few minutes. d) Carry out all the manoeuvres on a trial basis. e) Check the status of the safety devices and controls and verify their functionality. Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 48...
In fact, the regulations may be different those above mentioned. 13.2.2 ELETCTRIC OPERATIONS Machine status: Machine at stop and disconnected electric plug (1 fig. 1-12). Operators: N. 1 Electrician. Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 49...
In case of sale, the purchaser has the right to be informed about any intervention executed on the machine and trained on the machine use and maintenance; he should get all the documents including the conformity declaration. Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 50...
The various problems that crop up from time to time will be solved more easily if the operator has a good knowledge of these specifications. WE THEREFORE RECOMMEND YOU TO ALWAYS USE GENUINE "THOMAS" SPARE BLADES THAT GUARANTEE SUPERIOR QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE.
(HSS) cutting edge. The type of stocks are classified in M2, M42, M51 and differ from each other because of their major hardness due to the increasing percentage of Cobalt (Co) and molybdenum (Mo) contained in the metal alloy. Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 52...
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE This chapter lists the probable faults and malfunctions that could occur while the machine is being used and suggests possible remedies for solving them. Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 55...
Use a superior quality blade. Decrease advance, exerting less cutting pressure. Adjust the hydraulic regulator device if mounted on the machine. Change blade speed and/or diameter. See Chapter Material classification and blade selection Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 56...
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Check level of liquid in the tank. Increase the flow of lubricating refrigerant, checking that the hole and the liquid outlet pipe are not blocked. Check the emulsion percentage. Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 57...
SA1 : Main Switch SA2 : Blade speed Switch SB1 : Emergency Push-button SB2 : Enable Push-button KM : Remote Switch for the main motor KA : Relay PS1 : Grip Switch Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 58...
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SA1 : Main Switch SA2 : Blade speed Switch SB1 : Emergency Push-button SB2 : Enable Push-button KM : Remote Switch for the main motor KA : Relay PS1 : Grip Switch Manuale d’uso – Mod. Zip 36 (2023) Pagina 59...
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