Noise or Problems Moving Through the Cut - AF50

Problem

The machine is loud while cutting, or it doesn’t move freely while cutting.

The feed rate may be too high, or you may be using the wrong blade.

You May Need To…	Probability	How-To Steps	Need More?
Clean the bandsaw.	High	Examine the bandsaw for chip build-up between the blade and it’s wheels. If necessary, clean it of chips.	For information, see “ Machine Maintenance”.
Adjust the feed rate.	High	Verify that the feed rate isn’t too high: lower the feed rate, and then do a test cut. Examine the behavior of the machine as it cuts.	For information, see “ Change the Feed Rate”.
Examine the blade of the material.	High	Verify that the blade’s TPI isn’t too high, or that the material isn’t too course: you must use the correct blade for the material. If you’re not, you may need to choose a new blade.	For information, see “ Choose a Blade”.
Adjust the clamping pressure.	Medium	During automatic operation, verify that the clamp pressure regulator isn’t set too low: increase the pressure, and then do a test cut. Examine the behavior of the machine as it cuts.	For information, see “ Change the Clamping Pressure”.
Tighten the handwheel.	Medium	During manual operation, verify that the handwheel is completely tightened. If it’s not, tighten it.	For information, see “ Manual Operation”.
Adjust the cutting speed.	Medium	Verify that the cutting speed isn’t too high: lower the cutting speed, and then do a test cut. Examine the behavior of the machine as it cuts.	For information, see “ Change the Speed”.