Maintaining Bandsaw Machine

Bandsaw machines are used in many metalworking and woodworking industries, as they help in cutting the materials in desired shape for further use. But to get proper and accurate shape, it is important to maintain the machine, specifically the blade. They not only help in long productivity and better performance of the blade, but also ensures safety of the operators. Overusing of blade can lead to extreme heating while its underuse can lead to it being rusted. Hence, important steps should be taken for proper care and maintenance of bandsaw.

• Break in Time: Before using a new blade, it is important to give it a little wear before using it for operation. This is called the break-in period. If new blades are used for cutting, at high speed they may break the blade teeth. Hence, for break in of the blade, the speed is reduced to nearly half of the normal speed and fed up to 50 inches of the material. This break in would make the blade more durable.

• Lubrication: The most important aspect of maintaining a blade is to see that is runs smoothly. Coolant should be regularly poured on the surface of the blade, as it acts as a lubricant for it. The blade can overheat from excessive cutting, hence the coolant decrease the temperature of the blade. During cutting, material bits can get encrusted on the blades, which are removed easily by the coolant, hence increasing accuracy and prolonging the life of the blade.

• Blade Sharpen: To get better performance from the blades, it is important to sharpen it regularly. For sharpening the blade, you should turn off the machine and then rub a stone gently on the edges of all sides. Vertical Bandsaw Machine Manufacturers provide machines with good quality blades that remain sharp for a longer time.

• Preventing Band Breakage: This problem occurs due to the aging of the metal blade or band. They can also be caused by improper coolant flow or concentration. For preventing band breakage, proper care should be taken and thinner band used in the machine.

Improper maintenance of bandsaw can lead to various problems like premature aging of the band or the machine. Blade ageing can cause shredded ends on the materials and improper working or processing of the machine. Vertical Bandsaw Machine Manufacturers provide machines that work effectively and are properly checked so no malfunctions occur during operations.