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Kaizen Project-Horizontal Band Saw
What the machine is and what sort of cutting it is good for Black and White diagram on right showing all parts of saw, could use existing diagram

The Horozontal Band Saw in the shop is a Kalamazoo model H9AW, it is a general purpose metal saw for rough cutting stock to length. It has a cutting capacity of 9" Round and 9" by 13.5" rectangle at 90 degrees or 8" round and 8" by 8" rectangle when rotated to 45 degrees. The jaws jaws can open to 16" and it has a infinitely adjustable cutting speed between 62 and 390 FPM (REMINDER: only adjust when running) via a belt system.

Operation
-Interaction -How to use the horizontal band saw Instructions(from existing mindworks page)

Instructions: From existing mindworks docx The horizontal band saw is to be used to cut metal and plastic. Large, flat pieces should be cut on the vertical band saw, so it does not ruin the blade. ·       Lift and lock hood with head feed speed control. (DO NOT TIGHTEN TOO MUCH) ·       Secure part in the vise using the vise hand wheel. (MAKE SURE THAT THE VISE IS SECURED AT 90°, IF ADJUSTMENT IS NEEDED, SEE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE) Create diagram to show proper and improper part orientation

·       Turn on machine. ·       Set speed based on Speed Chart using the Dial Indicator. o  3.5-4 for steel o  8.5-9 for aluminum and plastic ·       Verify that the coolant is turned on. (If it is not, see troubleshooting guide) ·       SLOWLY lower blade using the head feed speed control. (FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DESTROY THE BLADE) ·       The blade should stop when the cut is complete. If it doesn’t, hit the emergency shut off switch.

Troubleshooting (pulled from existing mindworks)


No coolant in the trough -Mix 0.5 quarts of cutting oil with 2.5 gallons of water and pour into trough [UPLOAD picture to mindworks server

The coolant is not pumping to the blade -Turn the pump on, the switch is located beneath the vise hand wheel ·  	There is not enough coolant getting to the blade o  Adjust the coolant adjusting valves

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·  	There is a puddle of coolant beneath the motor o  Clean the shavings built up under the hood cover of the saw

To get a cut to be a angle different than 90° o  Loosen the vise adjustment bolts and turn the vise to the angle desired o  Remember to put the vise back to 90° to the blade when done

Saftey
sheet on machine find or rewrite/ update as needed existing safety sheet that is currently on the machine

Never operate the saw unless all guards and covers are in place and closed.

Stay clear of the machine while it is in operation.

Never insert any part of the body into the cutting area of the machine while it is operating.

Never attempt to adjust the stock stop while the saw is in operation.

Never adjust the guide arm while the saw is in operation

Never adjust the blade tension while the saw is in operation.

Always be sure that the blade is fully stopped before loading or unloading the machine.

Always be sure that the material to be cut is securely clamped in the saw vise before starting a cut. Loose material may be thrown from the machine and/or cause damage to the machine itself.

Always support long material from both sides of the work area to prevent the material from falling on the floor.

Never operate this machine unless you fully understand all of the controls and the operating cycles.

Never force a tool or attachment to do a job or operate at a speed is was not designed for.

Speed Chart
Currently in picture format, figure how to put formatted chart on wiki-page. NOTE: THESE SPEEDS ARE AVERAGE FOR BI-METAL BLADES. IF YOU ARE USING CARBON BLADES, DECREASE THESE SPEEDS BY 50% FOR OTHER MATERIALS, CLL KALAMAZOO SAW, 1800-637-3371 TO INCREASE BLADE SPEEDS, TURN THE KNOB COUNTERCLOCKWISE. TO DECREASE BLADE SPEED, TURN THE KNOB CLOCKWISE. DO NOT EXCEED THE UPPER AND LOWER SPEED LIMITS. DO NOT TURN KNOB UNLESS THE MOTOR IS RUNNING.

Cleaning procedure
·        Use the hand broom to brush all the shaving off machine onto the floor. ·        Use the rag to clean oil and coolant. ·        Sweep up shaving off the floor. ·         Vacuum all remaining shavings (on and off machine). ·        Lightly coat metal parts with WD40 to protect from rusting. ·        Mop the floor if oil or coolant was soiled on the floor. ·        Scan 360 degrees around machine repeat above steps if necessary.