316S - Auto MODEL Fully Automatic Bandsawing with Conversational Set-Up, Active Hydraulic Cutting Force Control, True Swivel Head for Miter Angles Operating Manual Fully Automatic Bandsaw with Miter Head Built better to work stronger and last longer Shown with Optional Bundle Clamp System REV 130610 File Name: S:\Master Parts Manuals\New scanned manuals MLS\1316S-Auto Operating Manual.indd 2829 N. Burdick ick St. Kalamazoo, MI 49004 Phone: 269-345-1132 345-1132 Fax: 269-345-0095 www.wellsaw.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Auto Quick Start Guide .............................................12 Review of Control Panel Buttons & Operation..........13 The Six Control Screens...........................................15 Manual Operation .....................................................18 Automatic Operation .................................................18 Electrical Maintenance Notes ...................................19 General Operating Information .................................
Safety Instructions 1. Always wear protective eye wear when operating machinery. Eye wear shall be impact resistant, protective safety glasses with side shields which comply with ANSI Z87.1 specifications. Use of eye wear which does not comply with ANSI Z87.1 specifications could result in severe injury from breakage of eye protection. 2. Keep hands in sight and clear of all moving parts and cutting surfaces. 3. Wear proper apparel. No loose clothing or jewelry which can be caught in moving parts.
Safety Instructions Misuse of this machine can cause serious injury. For safety, this machine must be set up, used and properly serviced. Read, understand and follow instructions in the Parts and Maintenance manual. DISCONNECT POWER before adjusting or servicing the saw or changing a blade. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t use a tool a or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. STAY CLEAR of all moving parts. Keep hands and fingers away form the saw blade. WEAR PROPER APPAREL.
FULL YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This WELLSAW is warranted against defects in material or workmanship installed or performed at the factory. Within one year from date of purchase, we will free of charge and at our option, either repair or replace any part of this WELLSAW which our examination discloses to be defective because of workmanship or a defect in the material.
MODEL 1316S-AUTOMATIC OVERVIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Control Panel Frame Height Adjustment Blade Motor Metering Valve Coolant Manifold Blade Guide Emergency Stop End of Cut Switch Blade Tensioner Air Vise Cylinder Coolant Hose Table Lock Table Swivel Coolant Tank & Pump Pointer Holddown Clamps Stationary Vise Shuttle Table Emergency Stop Electrical Disconnect Regulator Filter Regulator Lubricator Hydraulics (inside) Chip Pan 6
MODEL 1316S-AUTOMATIC OVERVIEW MANAGED FROM THE CONTROL PANEL MANAGED BY THE OPERATOR • Length of Cut • Number of Cuts With stock placed on the infeed conveyor and against the blade, adjustments can be readily made to: • Blade Motor Start, Stop and Band Speed • Position of both Vise Jaws • Saw Head Raise, Lower, or Stop • Height of Saw Head when raised • Clamp and Unclamp both Vise Jaws • Position of Moveable Blade Guide • Move Shuttle Carriage Forward or Return • Swivel of Saw Head (
TROUBLE SHOOTING 2. Keep the blade guides as close as possible to the workpiece. NOTES ON SAWING It is widely recognized that a proficient operator is a key to optimum bandsawing. He makes certain the machine is properly maintained and adjusted for dependable operation. He carefully sets up each cutting job to prevent damage to the machine and obtain the best performance from the equipment. 3. If teeth wear off unusually fast, use a slower band speed. PREMATURE DULLING OF BLADE 1.
PREMATURE BLADE BREAKAGE INACCURATE CUT-OFF 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1. Is conveyor or stock stand level with saw bed? 2. Insufficient blade tension. 3. Blade guides too far apart. Always set blade guides as close to the piece as possible. 4. Blade may be dull. Check and replace if necessary. 5. Feed pressure too high. Reduce it. 6. Blade guides loose, worn or out of alignment. 7. Too many teeth-per-inch. Blade not cutting freely. 8. Chip brush not cleaning teeth properly. 9. Dirty coolant. 10.
CUTTING FORCE CONTROL FEATURE For mildsteel use 50 lbs as a starting point. Turn the thimble at the bottom of the valve. Note the force on the scale. SYSTEM OVERVIEW The Wellsaw 1316S-Auto is equipped with a Cutting Force Control System. Unlike a conventional scissor type saw the Cutting Force Control carefully maintains a constant sawing force on the blade all the way through the cut even with changing cross sections like in beams or pipes.
6. Loosen the Cap completely. The Shell with Adjusting Nut (Part # 156259) will lower. Note the Plunger sitting inside the Shell. Cutting Force Control Valve Test and Adjust Problem: The Cutting Force is too heavy (the actual cutting 7. The Diaphragm may come down on top of the Shell or it force is higher than the value selected on the Thimble) may remain up against the Valve Body. Possible Cause: 8. Remove the Diaphragm and white plastic Needle. 1. The needle is held open on the valve seat by debris. 2.
REVIEW OF CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS & OPERATION MASTER START Push green Master Start button and hold until illuminated. This enables all machine operations. All Emergency Stop buttons must be reset (out) to activate this button. Pushing the emergency stop or loss of communication to the operator screen will disable the master start. EMERGENCY STOP Push to stop machine operation at any time. Pull out and twist at the same time to reset.
Be sure to reset when replacing the blade.
THE SIX CONTROL SCREENS The following is a description of items that will assist in operating and manipulating data for the CNC length control. These basic tools will be used in all the pages or screens described. • The next piece of data is the “ CUTS COMPLETE”. This shows how many parts have been cut. This number can be changed if desired or reset using the “RESET COUNT” on the touch key. 1. Use the up and down arrows to move around on the current page displayed.
0.006” which in most sawing applications is still very high accuracy. A value of 2 would have an accuracy of +/- 0.001” but may take slightly longer to position than a higher value. In most cases the shuttle has more than enough time to move to position because the saw is making a cut. multiple lengths. Up to six lengths can be programmed. The operator must be on this page when starting the machine in automatic mode for the multiple lengths to run.
15. After the data is entered in a job the operator simply puts the first job number in SEQ 1 that is to be cut and so on for SEQ 2,3,4 etc.. When running automatic, the machine will cycle stop with the first “0” (zero) it encounters in the “SEQ”. EXAMPLE: If the operator wanted to run 3 different jobs or lengths “on the fly” a job number would be programmed into SEQ 1 through SEQ 3 and SEQ 4 would be “0”.
MANUAL OPERATION After reviewing the push buttton descriptions and the cutting 5. Pushing the head lower push button. saw controls in the main saw operation manual, a manual 6. Slowly opening the cutting head approach valve so the machine movement or part cut can be made. cutting head begins to lower and cut the material. A manual cut can be made by simply: After the cut is complete, the blade will stop and the cutting 1. Clamping the part in the saw vise. head will raise. 2.
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE NOTES The electrical print provided with this machine shows the proper connections for all wiring. The fault/diagnostics provided on the operator screen will assist with most issues before an electrical maintenance person is called. The following information will provide the basic checks to assure proper and accurate machine operation. There are only a few areas to verify to quickly get this machine up and running automatically.
GENERAL OPERATING INFORMATION REPLACING BLADE ON SAW SUPPLEMENTAL FEED PRESSURE SYSTEM Saws with Double Spring Tensioner This system provides additional sawing downforce to ensure a positive chip load when the saw head angle is high such as when cutting a large diameter solid stock. It is also helpful when sawing very tough materials. The system consists of an air-over-oil volume chamber and an air pressure regulator. Oil under pressure is applied to the top of the saw head lifting cylinder.
blade. If the shim slides between the blade and the rule at either the top or bottom, the blade guides must be adjusted. the wheel plate and loosen the two set screws at the same time by the same amount. Repeat if necessary. Make certain all screws are tight after adjustments have been made. SAFETY BLADE GUIDE ADJUSTMENT Ensure that all bolts are properly tightened and that all guards are in place before using the saw.
Stock Dimensions Tooth Pitch Material (Annealed) Carbon Steels 1008-1013 1015-1018 1048-1065 1065-1095 Free Machining Steels 1108-1111 1112-1113 1115-1132 1137-1151 1212-1213 Manganese Steels 1320-1330 1335-1345 Nickel Chrome Steels 3115-3130 3135-3150 3310-3315 Molybdenum Steels 4017-4024 4032-4042 4047-4068 Chrome Moly Steels 4130-4140 4142-4150 Nickel Chrome Moly Steels 4317-4320 4337-4340 8615-8627 8630-8645 8647-8660 8715-8750 9310-9317 9437-9445 9747-9763 9840-9850 Nickel Moly Steels 4608-4621 4640 4
Stock Dimensions Tooth Pitch Material (Annealed) Silicon Steels 9255-9260 9261-9262 High Speed Tool Steels T-1, T-2 T-4, T-5 T-6, T-8 T-15 M-1 M-2, M3 M-4, M-10 Hot Work Steels H-12, H-13, H-21 H-22, H-24, H-25 Shock Resisting Tool Steels S-1 S-2, S-5 Special Purpose Tool Steels L-6 L-7 Stainless Steels 201, 202, 302, 304 303, 303F 308, 309, 310, 330 314, 316, 317 321, 347 410, 420, 420F 416, 430F 430, 446 440 A,B,C 440F, 443 17-4PH, 17-7PH A-7 Beryllium Copper #25 BHN 100-120 BHN 220-250 BHN 310-340 Nicke
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