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 ====Safe Operating Procedure==== ====Safe Operating Procedure====
 Sequence of Operation: 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 
 +|
 +24 TPI @ 1 mm, <10 TPI @ > 6 mm
 +|
 +1000 FPM
 +|-
 +|
 +Steel (low carbon)
 +|
 +20 TPI @ 3 mm, <14 TPI @ > 6.5 mm
 +|
 +<250 FPM
 +|-
 +|
 +Steel (stainless/Chromoly/High carbon)
 +|
 +28 TPI @ 1 mm, <14 TPI @ > 6 mm
 +|
 +<125 FPM
 +|-
 +|
 +Plastic
 +|
 +24 TPI @ 1 mm, <10 TPI @ > 6 mm
 +|
 +2500 FPM
 +|-
 +|
 +Wood
 +|
 +24 TPI @ 1 mm, <10 TPI @ > 6 mm
 +|
 +4000 FPM
 +|}
 +
 +
 +Other References:
 +  * {{ :tools:rikonbandsaw:striatech_information.pdf |}}
  
  
  
  
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