Problem
The material isn’t moving forward during operations to continue the cut.
Cause
You may need to make adjustments to the machine, or adjust the clamping pressure.
|
You May Need To… |
Probability |
How-To Steps |
Need More? |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Clean the bandsaw. |
High |
Examine the bandsaw for chip build-up. If necessary, clean it of chips. |
For information, see “ Machine Maintenance”. |
|
Remove any obstructions from the air line. |
High |
Verify the air line isn’t pinched. If it is, remove the obstruction. |
For information, see “ Air Requirements”. |
|
Adjust the clamping pressure. |
High |
During automatic operation, verify that the clamp pressure regulator isn’t set too low: increase the pressure, and then test. |
For information, see “ Change the Clamping Pressure”. |
|
Align the jaws. |
Medium |
Examine the vise clamps for correct alignment. If they’re not correctly aligned, adjust them. |
For information, see “ Mechanical Adjustments”. |
|
Adjust the air pressure. |
Low |
Verify that the air pressure is set to at least 90 psi. If it's not adjust your regulator. Otherwise, examine your air supply. |
For information, see “ Air Requirements”. |
|
Adjust the infeed table. |
Low |
Examine the infeed table for correct alignment. If it’s not correctly aligned, adjust it. |
For information, see “ Mechanical Adjustments”. |