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Hyd-Mech V18 User Manual

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THANK YOU,
On behalf of everyone at HYD·MECH Group Limited, we would like to thank and congratulate you on your decision to
purchase a HYD·MECH bandsaw.
Your new machine is now ready to play a key role in increasing the e󰀩ciency of your operation, helping you to reduce cost
while boosting quality and productivity.
To ensure you are maximizing the power and versatility of your new HYD·MECH bandsaw, please take the time to
familiarize yourself and your employees with the correct operation and maintenance procedures as outlined in this
manual. Please keep this instruction manual for future reference in a known location and easily accessible to all users of
the device.
HYD·MECH o󰀨ers a great variety of options, components, and features for its various models. Therefore, some of the
equipment described in this manual (various illustrations and drawings) may not be applicable to your particular machine.
The information and specications provided in this manual were accurate at the time of printing. HYD·MECH reserves the
right to discontinue or change specications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.
Thank you.
Hyd·Mech Group Limited
P.O. Box 1659, 1079 Parkinson Road
Woodstock, Ontario, N4S 0A9
Phone : (519) 539-6341
Service : 1-877-237-0914
Sales : 1-877-276-SAWS (7297)
Fax : (519) 539-5126
e-mail : info@hydmech.com
Printed JULY 2016
V18
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Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Hyd-Mech V18 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHyd-Mech
ModelV18
CategorySaw
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Instructions

Summary of Safety Requirements

Provides a brief overview of essential safety requirements.

Prioritizing Safety First

Emphasizes the critical need to always put safety first in all operations.

General Safety Rules and Responsibilities

Outlines fundamental rules and responsibilities for safe machine use.

Owner's Safety Responsibilities

Details the machine owner's duties for ensuring safe operation and maintenance.

Operator and Maintenance Personnel Responsibilities

Lists the duties of operators and maintenance staff for safe machine operation.

Foreword and Mandatory Information

Emphasis on Safety First

Stresses the critical importance of prioritizing safety in all operations.

Mandatory Information Sections

Lists essential sections operators must read and understand.

Operator and Maintenance Signatures

Requires personnel to sign off on understanding safety and operating procedures.

Basic Rules and Responsibilities

Intended Use and Misuse Exclusion

Defines proper machine use and lists prohibited applications.

Manufacturer Liability Disclaimer

Outlines conditions under which the manufacturer is not liable for damages.

Owner's Responsibilities in Work Organization

Specifies manual accessibility, regulation adherence, and personnel qualification.

Personnel Training Requirements

Outlines training requirements for all personnel working with the machine.

Operator and Maintenance Personnel Duties

Safety Equipment and E-Stop Awareness

Mandates safety equipment use and awareness of emergency stop buttons.

Handling Damage and Faults

Instructs on immediate action for safety-impairing damage and fault remedy.

Safe Operation and Hazard Labels

Provides guidelines for safe operation and observing safety hazard labels.

Personal Safety and Workplace Guidelines

Protective Clothing, Jewellery, and Gloves

Details requirements for personal protective equipment, clothing, and glove usage.

Hearing Protection and Workplace Cleanliness

Advises on hearing protection needs and maintaining a clean workplace.

Master Disconnect and Lockout Procedures

Explains the importance of master disconnect lockout before maintenance.

Safety Hazard Labels

Hazardous Voltage Inside Warning

Warns about high voltage hazards and required safety measures.

Specific Machine Operation Hazards

Moving Bandsaw Blade Hazards

Details the risks associated with the moving bandsaw blade.

Pinch Point Hazards

Alerts users to potential pinch points and necessary precautions.

Crushing and Cutting Moving Parts Hazards

Highlights dangers from moving parts such as the chip auger.

Installation Safety Considerations

General Installation Safety Precautions

Emphasizes observing all safety precautions during installation and repair.

Power Hook-up and Pre-Operation Checks

Details procedures for power hook-up and pre-operation machine inspection.

Operation Requirements and Modification Restrictions

Outlines safe operation conditions and prohibits unauthorized modifications.

Lifting and Shipping Procedures

Forklift Lifting Requirements

Specifies forklift capacity and safe lifting techniques.

Head Restraint Removal

Details the procedure for removing the head support strut before startup.

Control Panel Installation

Reinstalling the Control Panel

Provides step-by-step instructions for re-installing the control panel.

Control Panel Weight Warning

Warns about the panel's weight and advises lifting precautions.

Levelling, Hydraulic Oil, and Cutting Fluid

Machine Levelling and Foundation Plan

Details machine levelling and refers to the foundation plan.

Hydraulic Oil Specifications and Change

Specifies oil type, level, and recommendations for changing brands.

Cutting Fluid Types and Dilution

Explains cutting fluid types and recommended dilution ratios.

Wiring Connections and Grounding

Pre-Startup Wiring Checks

Lists essential wiring checks before powering up the machine.

Phase Order Verification

Explains how to verify correct phase order for hydraulic system operation.

Earth Grounding Procedure

Details the process for installing a ground rod and ensuring ground system functionality.

Machine Start-Up and Control Console

Initial Machine Start-Up Procedure

Outlines initial startup steps, including control familiarization and checks.

Control Console Overview and Safety Feature

Describes the articulating console, its controls, and a key safety feature.

Saw Cutting Controls

Hydraulic Feed Control Operation

Details the operation of feed force, feed rate, and fast approach controls.

Manual Operation Controls Overview

Introduces the electrical switches and buttons for manual operation.

Manual Operation Controls - Top Row

Mist Coolant and Vise Controls

Explains operation of mist coolant and left vise controls.

Head, Blade Start, and Hydraulic Start Controls

Details controls for head movement, blade start, and hydraulic system start.

Optional Chip Conveyor Control

Explains the optional chip conveyor's direction control.

Manual Operation Controls - Center Row

Coolant Flow and Right Vise Controls

Details coolant flow switch operation and right vise control.

Blade Speed and Stop Controls

Explains blade speed adjustment and the blade stop button.

Emergency Stop Button Function

Explains the emergency stop button's function and its effect on vises.

Manual Operation Controls - Bottom Row

Head Swing and Guide Arm Controls

Details controls for head swing and guide arm vertical positioning.

Head Retract Override and Blade Change Keylock

Explains the head retract override and blade change keylock functions.

Additional Manual Controls

Blade Tension Switch

Details the blade tension switch and its position during cutting.

Blade Basics and Cutting Parameters

Blade Technology and Break-in Procedures

Discusses blade advancements and the critical break-in process.

Key Factors for Long Blade Life

Lists six critical points to monitor for ensuring long blade life.

Cutting Parameters Chart Overview

Explains the five-step chart for achieving optimum saw performance.

Cutting Parameters Chart Examples

Example 1: Material Width and Feed Force

Details steps 1 and 2 for determining material width and feed force.

Cutting Solids vs. Structurals Feed Force

Discusses feed force settings for solids and structural materials.

Blade Pitch and Speed Determination

Step 3: Optimum Blade Pitch Selection

Explains how to select the correct blade pitch for optimal cutting.

Step 4: Optimum Blade Speed Determination

Guides on using the graph to find optimum blade speed based on material.

Feed Rate Setting and Examples

Step 5: Feed Rate Knob Operation

Details the operation of the feed rate knob and adjustment method.

Feed Rate Graph and Application

Guides on using the graph to determine feed rate with examples.

Advanced Cutting Setup and Feed Rate

Feed Rate Adjustment for Different Blades

Explains using the graph with blades finer or coarser than optimum.

Additional Cutting Setup Examples

Provides detailed setup examples for specific cutting scenarios.

Mechanical Controls and Coolant Flow

Head Forward Limit and Chip Conveyor

Details head limit setting and optional chip conveyor operation.

Coolant Flow Adjustment

Advises on applying coolant generously for production and blade life.

Head Swing Brake Adjustment

Brake Adjustment Procedure

Details the procedure for adjusting the head swing brake clearance.

Lock-Out Procedures

Purpose of Lock-Out

Explains the purpose of lockout procedures for preventing injury.

Lock Out Procedure Steps

Provides the step-by-step procedure for locking out the machine.

Blade Change Procedure

Safety Precautions for Blade Change

Outlines safety gear and precautions for handling blades.

Blade Change Mode Key Switch Function

Explains the function of the 'Blade Change Mode' key switch.

Blade Removal Steps

Details the step-by-step process for removing the bandsaw blade.

Blade Installation and Tracking

New Blade Installation Notes

Provides important notes regarding new blades and installation.

Blade Installation Steps

Details the step-by-step process for installing a new blade.

Initial Blade Tracking Check

Explains how to inspect and begin blade tracking adjustment.

Wheel and Guide Adjustments

Drive Wheel Adjustment

Details the adjustment of drive wheel mounting and tracking bolts.

Idler Wheel Adjustment

Describes the procedure for adjusting idler wheel tracking bolts.

Blade Brush Adjustment

Explains how to adjust and when to replace the blade brush.

Blade Guide Adjustment

Details the procedure for adjusting the carbide blade guide pads.

Lubrication and Gearbox Maintenance

Gearbox Lubrication Specifications

Specifies the type of oil and viscosity grade for the gearbox.

General Lubrication Points

Outlines periodic lubrication points for moving parts and vise ways.

Hydraulic System Maintenance

Hydraulic Oil Filter and Level Maintenance

Details oil filter replacement and oil level maintenance.

Hydraulic Oil Change and Temperature Monitoring

Guides on oil changes, degradation signs, and temperature monitoring.

Troubleshooting Guide

General Troubleshooting Notes

Provides critical notes for immediate shutdown and service.

Electrical Troubleshooting

Lists common electrical problems, their causes, and solutions.

Cutting and Blade Troubleshooting

Lists common cutting and blade issues, their causes, and solutions.

Specific Troubleshooting Scenarios

Head Will Not Advance Troubleshooting

Lists causes and solutions for the head not advancing.

Head Advances with Feed at Zero Troubleshooting

Lists causes and solutions for head advancing with feed at zero.

Service Record and Notes

Service Log Entries

Provides space for recording service dates, personnel, and comments.

Electrical Component Location

Terminal Block Identification

Identifies the physical location of terminal blocks TB1 through TB6.

Electrical Schematic Correlation

Explains how to correlate electrical schematics with terminal blocks.

Terminal Block Details

Terminal Block 1 (TB1) Details

Shows the location and numbering of terminals on TB1.

Terminal Block 2 (TB2) Details

Shows the location and numbering of terminals on TB2.

Terminal Block 3 (TB3) Details

Shows the location and numbering of terminals on TB3.

Terminal Block Specifics

Terminal Block 3 Control Relays

Identifies the control relays mounted on Terminal Block 3.

Terminal Block 4 (TB4) HMI Panel

Explains TB4's location in the HMI and its housing of controls.

Terminal Block 6 (TB6) Details

Identifies ground terminals and contactors MS1M & MS2M on TB6.

Terminal Block 5 (TB5) Usage Note

States that TB5 is not used on the V18 machine.

Documentation and Schematics Reference

Device Tag (DT) Identification

Provides examples of device tags for relays, switches, and contactors.

Understanding Page and Row Numbers

Explains how page and row numbers are used to locate components in documentation.

Electrical Schematics and Parts List Access

States that schematics and parts lists are available on CD.

Hydraulic Parts List

Hydraulic Cylinder Part Numbers

Lists part numbers for various hydraulic cylinders.

Hydraulic Valve Part Numbers

Lists part numbers for hydraulic valves and manifold blocks.

Other Hydraulic Component Part Numbers

Lists part numbers for pressure gauges, motors, and strainers.

Cylinder Assemblies

Gland Assemblies Part Numbers

Lists part numbers for gland assemblies based on cylinder diameter.

Piston Assemblies Part Numbers

Lists part numbers for piston assemblies based on cylinder diameter.

Hydraulic Schematics and Diagrams

PDF Document Availability

States that hydraulic schematics and plumbing diagrams are available on CD.

Mechanical Assemblies

Mechanical Assembly Drawings and Parts List

States that mechanical assembly drawings and parts lists are available on CD.

Options Information

Optional Assembly Drawings

States that optional assembly drawings are available on CD.

V18 Machine Specifications

Machine Capacity Specifications

Details the machine's cutting capacity at various angles and options.

Blade, Motor, and Pump Specifications

Lists specifications for the blade, motors, and pumps.

Hydraulic, Feed, and Pressure Specifications

Details specifications for hydraulic systems, feed, and pressure.

Tank Capacity, Weight, and Dimensions

Lists tank capacities, machine weight, and overall dimensions.

V18 Machine Layout

Machine Dimensional Layout

Shows the overall dimensional layout of the V18 machine.

Foundation Plan Details

Provides detailed measurements for the foundation plan.

V18 Bandsaw Warranty

Warranty Coverage and Limitations

Details the warranty period, coverage, and exclusions for the V18 bandsaw.

Component Manufacturer Warranties

Explains that components not manufactured by Hyd-Mech are subject to their warranty.

Disclaimer and Contact Information

States warranty disclaimer and provides Hyd-Mech contact details.

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