Thomas ZIP 22 - Vice; Machine Bed; DESCRIPTION OF THE OPERATING CYCLE; Start-up and Cutting Cycle

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ZIP 22
DESCRIPTION OF THE
OPERATING CYCLE
Before operating, all the main organs of the machine
must be set in optimum conditions (see the chapter on
Regulating the machine
5.2 - Machine Bed
- Support structure for the OPERATING HEAD OR SAW FRAME
(rotating arm for gradual cutting, with respective blocking system),
the ELECTRIC BOX, the VICE, the BAR STOP, the material sup-
port PLATE and the housing for the coolant liquid TANK and pump.
The coolant liquid consisting of 8-10% emulsion oil diluted
inwatercontainedinthetank(C)lleduptothelevelshown
through the sight glass (B). CAUTION:donotoverllforthe
electropump (A) could fail. Liquid can be drained by removing
the plug (D).
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6.1 - Start-up and Cutting Cycle
- Make sure that the emergency Stop has been released. Rel-
evant red button ( 5 ) should be turned anti-clockwise to get
the electric connection on stand-by mode.
- Turn clockwise the handwheel to put the blade under
tension according to the scale ( 10 ) showing 20, 30
and 35.000 psi (pounds per square inch). Bi-metal M42
blades need to be tensioned to 30-35.000 psi, whilst
for Carbon blades the tension should be 20.000 psi.
Select desired blade rotation speed on the Commutator ( 4 ) :
Position 1 (turtle) = 33 m/min.
Position 2 (rabbit) = 66 m/min.
- Grab the Lever ( 8 ) and raise the sawframe manually to the top
position. Usually, the sawframe is held up by a special return
spring.
- Load the material to cut on the vice and appraoch the vice jaw
to3-4mmfromthematerial;lockthematerialsafelybymeans
of the quick lock lever.
- Press the Push-button ( 1 ) and the READY Pilot Light will illuminate.
Press GRIPSWITCH ( 6 ) to start both bla-
de rotation and coolant liquid flow making the motor
running as long as your finger keeps pressing on it.
Release your finger off the switch to stop the motor.
Keep pressing your finger on the switch and
pull down the sawframe to cut your material.
Once the cut is completed release your finger off the
switch and gently move the sawframe to the top position.
CAUTION:
In case of danger or trouble, press the red
emergency Push-button ( 5 ) to stop any function.
5.2 - Vice
- System for clamping the material during the cutting operation,
operated with approach handwheel and quick locking lever.
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4
5
A
B
C
D