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6. Preparing the saw system for use
Preparing the saw system for use 6.1 Planning the wire guidance system 28
6.1.1 Positioning the wire guide pulleys 28
6.1.2 Wire pressure 28
6.2 Drilling through holes for the wire 28
6.3 Setting up the electric supply 28
6.4. Transporting the wire saw 29
6.5 Securing the wire guides and saw drive unit 30
6.6. Connecting the electric power, water and compressed air 30
6.7. Rigging and tensioning the wire 31
6.8. Setting up the wire cooling system 34
6.9. Basic applications 34
6.9.1 Standard vertical cut 34
6.9.2 Vertical cut with release pulley 34
6.9.3 Distance between the drive and object being cut 35
6.9.4 Optimum length of cut 35
6.9.5 Standard horizontal cut 35
6.9.6 Flush horizontal cut 36
6.9.7 Using plunge pulleys 36
6.9.8 Using the vertical cutting device 37
6.9.9 Wire guard assembly instructions 37