Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

--- bandsaw_sop [2020/08/14 17:09] – [Safety Concerns] furst
+++ bandsaw_sop [2020/08/14 17:50] (current) – [References] furst
@@ Line 52: / Line 52: @@
 ====Safe Operating Procedure====
 Sequence of Operation:
-  *Move the saw out from the alcove if cutting large stocks.
+  -Move the saw out from the alcove if cutting large stocks.
-  *Adjust the rip fence to the proper length for the cut. Lock the rip fence in place.
+  -Adjust the rip fence to the proper length for the cut. Lock the rip fence in place.
-  *Adjust the saw blade cover to 1/4” above the workpiece. Tighten the blade cover in place.
+  -Adjust the saw blade cover to 1/4” above the workpiece. Tighten the blade cover in place.
-  *Power on the motor controller. The power switch is located on the side of the unit.
+  -Power on the motor controller. The power switch is located on the side of the unit.
-  *Select the proper material setting on the motor controller. Press once to select the material group and then press the button to cycle through to the appropriate settings.
+  -Select the proper material setting on the motor controller. Press once to select the material group and then press the button to cycle through to the appropriate settings.
-  *Press On to start the bandsaw.
+  -Press On to start the bandsaw.
-  *Turn the exhaust system on.
+  -Turn the exhaust system on.
-  *Hold the material securely, keeping fingers at least 3 inches away from the saw blade. Use the push stick if necessary.
+  -Hold the material securely, keeping fingers at least 3 inches away from the saw blade. Use the push stick if necessary.
-  *Push the material through the saw blade evenly and slowly. If the sawblade chatters or screams, ease on the feed pressure.
+  -Push the material through the saw blade evenly and slowly. If the sawblade chatters or screams, ease on the feed pressure.
-  *Once the cut is complete, press Off on the motor controller to stop the bandsaw. Do not reach for the parts at this time.Turn the exhaust system off as well.
+  -Once the cut is complete, press Off on the motor controller to stop the bandsaw. Do not reach for the parts at this time.Turn the exhaust system off as well.
-  *Once the saw blade has come to a complete stop, remove your parts. Use a brush or the shop vacuum to clean up any remaining dust.
+  -Once the saw blade has come to a complete stop, remove your parts. Use a brush or the shop vacuum to clean up any remaining dust.
-  *Extend the saw blade cover to cover the entire blade.
+  -Extend the saw blade cover to cover the entire blade.
-  *Power off the motor controller (The motor controller stays illuminated for approximately 15 seconds after switching the power off).
+  -Power off the motor controller (The motor controller stays illuminated for approximately 15 seconds after switching the power off).
-  *Return the bandsaw to the alcove. Clean up any remaining dust on the floor.
+  -Return the bandsaw to the alcove. Clean up any remaining dust on the floor.
+Detailed Procedure:
+Supplies:
+  * Bandsaw blades are kept in the cabinet of the Bandsaw stand. Notify the lab staff by emailing bothman@ucsb.edu if you break a bandsaw blade. The lab staff will replace it.
+  * Resaw bar assembly is kept in the cabinet of the bandsaw stand. Use this to prevent the bandsaw blade from walking and moving during the cut.
+====References====
+**Manuals:**
+  * {{ :tools:rikonbandsaw:https_www.rikontools.com_manuals_10-326.pdf |}}
+**Other SOP’s:**
+**MSDS:**
+**Sources for Supplies:**
+**Contact Information:**
+**Recipes:** \\
+General rule of thumb for TPI: always at a minimum have 3 teeth worth of engagement in your material at a time.\\
+{| style=""
+|+ Bandsaw Feeds and Speeds
+!
+Material
+!
+Blade TPI
+!
+SFPM
+|-
+|
+Aluminum
+|
+TPI @ 1 mm, <10 TPI @ > 6 mm
+|
+FPM
+|-
+|
+Steel (low carbon)
+|
+TPI @ 3 mm, <14 TPI @ > 6.5 mm
+|
+<250 FPM
+|-
+|
+Steel (stainless/Chromoly/High carbon)
+|
+TPI @ 1 mm, <14 TPI @ > 6 mm
+|
+<125 FPM
+|-
+|
+Plastic
+|
+TPI @ 1 mm, <10 TPI @ > 6 mm
+|
+FPM
+|-
+|
+Wood
+|
+TPI @ 1 mm, <10 TPI @ > 6 mm
+|
+FPM
+|}
+Other References:
+  * {{ :tools:rikonbandsaw:striatech_information.pdf |}}