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Introduction
The Diamond Wire Technology Millennium Capstan Saws are designed to make a series of
programmed cuts in a variety of materials. Slicing saws are designed to allow you to make up to
100 cuts (50 cuts with the Dicing Option) from a single program. Furthermore, each cut can be
programmed to a different width if desired. With the Dicing option, you can make up to 24 cuts
each in up to 4 different rotational positions from a single program. Furthermore, each dicing cut
can be programmed to a different width if desired. This flexibility permits the operator to cut
consistent slices, squares, and even complex polygons.
The cutting action is similar to that of a coping saw. A diamond-impregnated wire is tensioned
between pulleys above the part to be cut. The wire moves down through the material at a velocity
specified by the operator, or at a velocity that is automatically calculated based on wire bow.
Due to the small diameter and flexibility of diamond wire, a small angle forms between the part
and the pulleys as cutting proceeds. It is, in fact, this wire bow that imparts the necessary force
upon the specimen and allows cutting to occur. The saws incorporate a Bow Sensor which
continuously monitors wire deflection and automatically adjusts the velocity of the yoke drive to
maintain a constant bow, and hence a constant cutting force.
Please read the entire manual prior to undertaking any cutting operation. The manual contains a
considerable amount of interrelated information. A thorough understanding will translate into better
results.
Mechanical Setup
Shipping Considerations
Remove the yoke support block. To do this, jog the yoke up
until the block can be easily removed. Refer to the section,
Jogging the Actuators on page 7.
Air pressure is required to maintain wire tension. Since the saw is pre-
wired, the tensioner pulleys have been held in their outward position
with packing material to provide wire tension during shipping.
DO
NOT REMOVE THE PACKING MATERIAL HOLDING THE
TENSIONER PULLEYS UNTIL AFTER AIR AND POWER HAVE
BEEN APPLIED TO THE SAW.
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