Tormach AF50+ - Noise or Problems Moving through the Cut

10: TROUBLESHOOTING
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10.1.7 Noise or Problems Moving Through the Cut
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Problem The machine is loud while cutting, or it doesn't move freely while cutting.
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Cause The feed rate may be too high, or you may be using the wrong blade.
You May Need
To...
Probability How-To Steps Need More?
Clean the
bandsaw.
High Examine the bandsaw for chip build-up between the
blade and it's wheels. If necessary, clean it of chips.
For information, see "Machine
Maintenance" (page45).
Adjust the feed
rate.
High Verify that the feed rate isn't too high: lower the feed
rate, and then do a test cut. Examine the behavior of
the machine as it cuts.
For information, see "Change the
Feed Rate" (page34).
Examine the
blade and the
material.
High Verify that the blade's TPI isn't too high, or that the
material isn't too course: you must use the correct
blade for the material. If you're not, you may need to
choose a new blade.
For information, see "Choose a
Blade" (page30).
Adjust the
clamping
pressure.
Medium During automatic operation, verify that the clamp
pressure regulator isn't set too low: increase the
pressure, and then do a test cut. Examine the behavior
of the machine as it cuts.
For information, see "Change the
Clamping Pressure" (page35).
Tighten the
handwheel.
Medium During manual operation, verify that the handwheel is
completely tightened. If it's not, tighten it.
For information, see "Manual
Operation" (page41).
Adjust the
cutting speed.
Medium Verify that the cutting speed isn't too high: lower the
cutting speed, and then do a test cut. Examine the
behavior of the machine as it cuts.
For information, see "Change the
Speed" (page34).