=====Metal Cutting Bandsaw - Axminster MCB115SHD =====

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<callout title="Induction Required" type="danger" icon="true"> This equipment requires an induction prior to use. For your own safety and to avoid damage to the equipment do not attempt to use it until you have been inducted. </callout>
 
<callout title="Laceration" type="warning" icon="true"> This equipment is hazardous to the user or those around them, take care during use.</callout>
 
<callout title="PPE Required" type="primary" icon="true"> This equipment requires the use of eye protection and hearing protection during use and may require masks depending on material being cut. </callout>
 

===Risk assessment===
  * To add

===Usage Notes===
  * This is {{ 700103_metal_bandsaw_manual.pdf |The Axminster user manual}}.

===== Induction Notes =====
|Location:|Metal Workshop|
|Ownership:|Hackspace|
|Induction:|TBC|

===== Instructions =====

==== Safety ====
  * Be aware of other people around you. Don't bump into them and be respectful of usage space around the equipment.
  * Tie long hair back.
  * Don't wear loose clothing that might catch on any moving part.
  * Be aware of dust hazards associated with your work piece, including coatings.
  * Do not operate with dull, cracked or badly worn blade. Inspect blade for cracks and missing teeth before use.
  * Where gloves only when replacing the blade.
  * Follow correct positioning of hands and use clamps.
  * Do not reach over machine while it's running
  * Do not remove safety devices
  * Always hold your workpiece securely clamped in place and make sure that it does not come loose when it is being cut.
  * Allows follow correct positioning of hands
  * NEVER hold the workpiece with your hands during a cut
  * Always support work piece with table, vice or some type of support fixture.
  * Support long materials properly so the machine does not get pulled over. Weight of equipment is >75 kg. 
  * If moving the equipment make sure this is done by two people.
  * Don't use the wrong cutting fluid which will lead to chip fire and possible explosion.
  * Minimise skin contact with cutting fluid
  * Wear mask and eye protection when using cutting fluid.
  * Due to friction, the work piece, chips and some machine components can be hot enough to burn you
  * When doing maintenance make sure no power is reaching the equipment. The lockout box is not a safety device.

Use the following recommended safety equipment for protection while using this machine:
  * Safety goggles for eye protection
  * Ear defenders for noise reduction (noise emission = 78dB at idle speed, workplace limit is 80dB).
  * Dust masks may be needed depending on materials and their coatings being cut.
  * Offer PPE to others in the room who may be affected

==== Bandsaw blades ====
  * Inspect the blade before use, check  it is the correct type of blade with no cracks or missing teeth
  * When replacing the blade wear gloves and safety specs and make sure the teeth are facing towards the workpiece.
  * The blade specification is: Bandsaw Blade Length: 1,640 mm (64.1/2"). Width: 13mm. 14TPI.
  * Here is a suitable replacement blade from Axminster for £11.  [[https://www.axminstertools.com/axcaliber-high-carbon-blade-1-640mm-64-1-2-x-12-7mm-1-2-x-14-tpi-340686|Axcaliber High Carbon Bandsaw Blade 1,640mm(64.1/2") x 12.7mm 14 Tpi 340686]]
  * The spares are located in the cabinet under the bandsaw.
  * If there are no more spares.  buy a replacement and request reimbursement through the normal forms. Alternatively, Comment on the forum.

===== Usage =====

=== Materials ===
  * cold metal
  * cast metal
  * plastics
  * other material not hazardous to health and do not generate dust

**NOT TO BE CUT**
  * wood
  * materials that cannot be securely clamped in the machine vice

=== Machine intro ===
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=== Preparation ===
  * To be written.

=== Cutting ===
  * To be written.

=== Problems ===
  - Stop the machine first.
  - Wait until the blade has stopped moving.
  * To be written.

=== Cleaning up ===
  * Put all safety equipment back.
  * Brush or vacuum the machine to remove metal dust. Sweep area around the band saw and bin the rubbish. 

===== Maintenance =====
=== Changing the bandsaw blade ===
  - Find suitable gloves to protect your hands. Even blunt blades can cause damage.
  - Changing the blade requires undoing 10 screws, this is a PITA, a poorly designed process, go carefully, as some parts are not durable.
  * To be written.

===== Specification =====
==== General ====

  * Model Number - MCB128SHD
  * Motor Power - 550W
  * Saw Blade dimension 1640 x 12.7 x 0.64 mm (Bi-metal saw blade)
  * N/G weight - 70/72 kgs, 17/18.5 kg

==== Cutting Area ====

  * Cutting at 90 degrees - 125 x 120mm or 128mm diameter
  * Cutting at 45 degree - 80 x 80mm or 85mm diameter
  * Cutting at 60 degree - 75 x 25mm or 30mm diameter

==== Saw blade speed ====

  * V-belt drive m/min(50hz) - 24/35/55 m/min

==== Operating material ====

  * Lowering Cylinder - hydraulic oil, viscosity 32-46 in accordance with DIN 51519, HLP quality
  * Worm gear - Mobilgear 629, ISO VG 150 or a comparable oil
  * Machine vice spindle - machine oil





Purchased in Spring 2022 with a 3 year guarantee.