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Cutting method
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ccording to its material, the work may be cut wet (or with a cutting
fluid), or dry (or without a cutting fluid). The materials to be cut wet or
dry are listed in the table below.
Wet cutting
Use a water-soluble cutting fluid on this machine.
Select an appropriate cutting fluid by referring to Appendixes 1 to 3.
The main composition and characteristics of cutting fluids vary from
manufacturer to manufacturer. Some cutting fluids may adversely
affect the human body. For the main composition, characteristics,
effect on the human body, and other details, consult the manufacturers
of specific cutting fluids. Do not use cutting fluids of unknown
composition.
Oil-based cutting fluids may emit smoke or catch fire, depending on the
condition of their use. Never use oil-based cutting fluids on this
machine.
Never use oils other than cutting fluids (kerosene, for example)
because they have the high possibility of causing a fire.
Dry cutting
The machine needs special measures for performing dry cutting.
Consult AMADA. If dry cutting is performed without taking special
measures, chips may accumulate in machine parts and may cause the
operation or insulation failure of the machine.
The machine also needs special measures for cutting carbon and other
materials that produce and disperse explosive dust. Consult AMADA.
If such an explosive material is cut on the machine without special
measures, sparks from motors and other machine parts may ignite and
explode the air-borne dust.
Even if the machine is equipped with special measures for cutting
explosive materials, carbon and other air-borne dust may still explode.
Be sure to prohibit any use of fire in the shop and install a fire
extinguisher or other fire control device near the machine. Never
leave the machine unattended during cutting operation.
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