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* Using the leverage on the pins, loosen the blade retaining nut to free the blade | * Using the leverage on the pins, loosen the blade retaining nut to free the blade | ||
* Carefully remove the blade from its arbor and replace with the blade matching the material you intend to cut (blades should be inspected for ware and cracks, damaged blades should be disposed of in the broken glass box) | * Carefully remove the blade from its arbor and replace with the blade matching the material you intend to cut (blades should be inspected for ware and cracks, damaged blades should be disposed of in the broken glass box) | ||
- | * Lightly LUBRICATE the threads on the end of the blade arbor with a grease to prevent thread galling. | + | * Lightly LUBRICATE the threads on the end of the blade arbor with silicone |
* Tighten the blade retaining nut HAND TIGHT (no need to go crazy on this one down) | * Tighten the blade retaining nut HAND TIGHT (no need to go crazy on this one down) | ||
* Insure the coolant level is in contact with the bottom of the blade and filled to the fill line | * Insure the coolant level is in contact with the bottom of the blade and filled to the fill line | ||
* Replace the table | * Replace the table | ||
+ | ====Blade Selection | ||
+ | * CBN Bond blades are used for cutting ferrous metals. Metal bond blades <1,000 RPM, Resin bond blades >1000 RPM | ||
+ | * Diamond Metal Bond blades: high concentration blades for general use at high or low speeds, low concentration blades for ceramics, Silicon, glass. Cut at low speed ,1,000 RPM | ||
+ | * Plated blades (diamonds nickel-plated to the rim) are good for cutting plastics, PCBs and composites. Cut at low or high speeds | ||
+ | * UKAM Industrial Superhard Tools 15LCU diamond wafering blade, 23-4888ME - In stock | ||
+ | * UKAM Industrial Superhard Tools CBN wafering blade, 23-4898ME - In stock | ||
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====Part Fixturing ==== | ====Part Fixturing ==== | ||
Several fixtures are available: | Several fixtures are available: | ||
- | * Miter Guide | + | * Miter Guide \\ {{: |
- | * Multipurpose fixture | + | * Multipurpose fixture |
* Custom fixturing | * Custom fixturing | ||
- | * fence | + | * Fence \\ {{: |
====Using the TrimSaw 2:==== | ====Using the TrimSaw 2:==== | ||
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**Post Processing: | **Post Processing: | ||
* TrimSaw can leave small burs on metal or composite components, sanding lightly with a high grit sandpaper can remove sharp edges | * TrimSaw can leave small burs on metal or composite components, sanding lightly with a high grit sandpaper can remove sharp edges | ||
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====Maintenance==== | ====Maintenance==== | ||
* Blade Cleaning | * Blade Cleaning | ||
* Cutting blade can become loaded with material despite coolant | * Cutting blade can become loaded with material despite coolant | ||
- | * Using the Miter guide, load the silicon carbide dressing stick onto the saw and feed slowly into the spinning blade about two to three mm. | + | * Using the Miter guide, load the silicon carbide dressing stick onto the saw and feed slowly into the spinning blade about two to three mm. \\ {{: |
* Lubing threads | * Lubing threads | ||
- | * Due to material choices, the aluminum blade retaining nut is prone to cold welding to the stainless steel blade arbor. This is known as " | + | * The aluminum blade retaining nut is prone to cold welding to the stainless steel blade arbor. This is known as " |
- | * To prevent thread galling a small amount of grease must be applied to the arbor prior to threading on the retaining nut | + | * To prevent thread galling a small amount of silicone |
* Emptying coolant | * Emptying coolant | ||
* When not in use for long periods, the coolant within the TrimSaw has a tendency to evaporate leaving behind a incredibly discussing green goop | * When not in use for long periods, the coolant within the TrimSaw has a tendency to evaporate leaving behind a incredibly discussing green goop | ||
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Contact: andrewfurst@ucsb.edu | Contact: andrewfurst@ucsb.edu | ||
====Safety Concern==== | ====Safety Concern==== | ||
- | * | + | * Eye protection should be warn at all times while operating the saw |
+ | * All guards and shields should be in place before turning the saw on | ||
+ | * Hands should be kept free and out of the way of the blade at all times | ||
+ | * Nitral (NOT RUBBER OR CLOTH) gloves should be warn when cutting specific composites | ||
====Safe Operation Procedures Review==== | ====Safe Operation Procedures Review==== | ||
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+ | * Select an appropriate fixturing jig to insure part remains securely held and square to the saw blade | ||
+ | * Adjust the blade splash guard so that it just clears the fixture and workpiece but catches as much coolant as possible | ||
+ | * Replace the plexiglass cover | ||
+ | * Turn on the TrimSaw using the power switch by the power cord, then using the arrow buttons select the appropriate speed | ||
+ | * Slowly and gently feed the workpiece into the blade, allow the blade to cut without force feeding | ||
+ | * When cut is complete withdraw the fixture and workpiece from the cut (do NOT attempt to clear workpiece while saw is in motion). | ||
====Post Processing==== | ====Post Processing==== | ||
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+ | * TrimSaw can leave small burs on metal or composite components, sanding lightly with a high grit sandpaper can remove sharp edges | ||
+ | ====Switching Blades==== | ||
+ | * Insert the two pins into the saw arbor and blade retaining nut normal to the surface of the arbor | ||
+ | * Using the leverage on the pins, loosen the blade retaining nut to free the blade | ||
+ | * Carefully remove the blade from its arbor and replace with the blade matching the material you intend to cut | ||
+ | * Lightly LUBRICATE the threads on the end of the blade arbor with a grease to prevent thread galling. | ||
+ | * Tighten the blade retaining nut HAND TIGHT (no need to go crazy on this one down) | ||
+ | * Insure the coolant level is in contact with the bottom of the blade and filled to the fill line | ||
trimsaw2sop.txt · Last modified: 2020/11/03 17:46 by furst