Problem
The material slips in the vise clamps during operations.
Cause
The air pressure to the vise jaws may be too low.
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You May Need To… |
Probability |
How-To Steps |
Need More? |
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Clean the bandsaw. |
High |
Examine the bandsaw for chip build-up. If necessary, clean it of chips. |
For information, see “ Machine Maintenance”. |
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Adjust the air pressure to the vise jaws. |
High |
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”. |
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Tighten the handwheel. |
High |
During manual operation, verify that the handwheel is completely tightened. If it's not, tighten it. |
For information, see “ Manual Operation”. |