Hyd-Mech V-18 APC User manual

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V-18 APC
MAY 2014
393459
THANK YOU,
On behalf of everyone at HYD.MECH, I would like to thank and congratulate you on your decision to purchase
a HYD.MECH band saw.
Your new machine is now ready to play a key role in increasing the efciency of your operation, helping you to
reduce cutting costs while boosting quality and productivity.
To ensure you are maximizing the power and versatility of your new HYD.MECH band saw, please take the
time to familiarize yourself and your employees with the correct operation and maintenance procedures as
outlined in this manual.
We sincerely appreciate the condence you have demonstrated in purchasing our product and look forward to
building a long and mutually benecial relationship.
Thank-you.
HYD.MECH GROUP LIMITED
P.O. BOX 1030, 1079 Parkinson Road
Woodstock, Ontario Canada, N4S 0A9
Phone: [phone]
Service 1-877-237-0914
Sales 1-877-276-SAWS(7297)
Fax [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 0 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SUMMARY ................................................................................................................................................. 0.1
BASIC RULES............................................................................................................................................ 0.3
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OWNER...................................................................................................... 0.3
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL..................................... 0.4
SAFETY HAZARD LABELS ....................................................................................................................... 0.7
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................................................... 1.1
SECTION 1 - INSTALLATION
REMOVING HEAD RESTRAINTS ............................................................................................................. 1.2
LEVELLING THE V-18 APC ....................................................................................................................... 1.2
INSTALLATION OF THE CONTROL PANEL ............................................................................................. 1.3
INSTALLATION OF THE INFEED BASE.................................................................................................... 1.4
HYDRAULIC OIL........................................................................................................................................ 1.8
CUTTING FLUID ........................................................................................................................................ 1.8
WIRING CONNECTIONS........................................................................................................................... 1.8
BLADE TENSION CHECK ......................................................................................................................... 1.8
EARTH GROUNDING PROCEDURE........................................................................................................ 1.9
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
START-UP .................................................................................................................................................. 2.1
OPERATOR PANEL SWITCHES ............................................................................................................... 2.2
CONTROL SYSTEM, MITSUBISHI PLC 500............................................................................................. 2.4
OPERATION OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................... 2.4
PLC CONTROL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................ 2.5
FUNCTION BUTTON DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................ 2.6
ONE CUT MODE........................................................................................................................................ 2.8
AUTOMATIC OPERATION......................................................................................................................... 2.9
PROCEDURE FOR EDITING OR STARTING A NEW JOB IN AUTO MODE............................................ 2.9
WORKING WITH A QUEUE ....................................................................................................................... 2.11
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL................................................................................................................... 2.12
HYDRAULIC FEED CONTROL.................................................................................................................. 2.12
CUTTING PARAMETERS CHART............................................................................................................. 2.13
COOLANT FLOW....................................................................................................................................... 2.19
HEAD BACK LIMIT ADJUSTMENT............................................................................................................ 2.19
CHIP CONVEYOR ..................................................................................................................................... 2.19
HYDRAULIC CHIP CONVEYOR................................................................................................................ 2.19
HEAD SWING BRAKE ............................................................................................................................... 2.20

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SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING
BLADE CHANGE PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................... 3.2
BLADE REMOVAL...................................................................................................................................... 3.2
BLADE INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................................. 3.3
BLADE TRACKING .................................................................................................................................... 3.3
DRIVE WHEEL ADJUSTMENT.................................................................................................................. 3.3
IDLER WHEEL ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................................................. 3.4
BLADE BRUSH ADJUSTMENT ................................................................................................................. 3.4
BLADE GUIDES......................................................................................................................................... 3.4
HEAD FORWARD LIMIT SETTING ........................................................................................................... 3.5
GEARBOX LUBRICATION (V18 WITH A412 GEARBOX)......................................................................... 3.5
LUBRICATION............................................................................................................................................ 3.5
HYDRAULIC MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................................... 3.7
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE.................................................................................................................. 3.8
MITSUBISHI PLC 500 TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................... 3.10
SECTION 4 - ELECTRICAL
V-18 APC ELECTRICAL............................................................................................................................ 4.1
FOR ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS AND COMPONENTS PARTS LIST SEE PDF ON ATTACHED CD ... 4.8
SECTION 5 - HYDRAULIC
HYDRAULIC SCHEMATICS & PLUMBING DIAGRAMS: SEE PDF ON ATTACHED CD ......................... 5.1
SECTION 6 - MECHANICAL ASSEMBLIES
MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS & PARTS LIST: SEE PDF ON ATTACHED CD.......................... 6.1
SECTION 7 - OPTIONS
OPTIONAL ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS: SEE PDF ON ATTACHED CD ....................................................... 7.1
SECTION 8 - SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................................... 8.1
V-18 APC LAYOUT..................................................................................................................................... 8.2
SECTION 9 - WARRANTY
WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................... 9.1

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SECTION 0 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SUMMARY
All persons operating this machine must have read and understood all of the following sections of this Manual:
Section 0 SAFETY
Section 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
However, as a memory aid, the following is a summary of the Safety Section.
Put Safety First
Mandatory Information – What operators and maintenance people must have read and understood.
Signatures – Everyone involved with this machine must sign to conrm they have read and understood man-
datory information.
Basic Rules – only use this machine when
• It is in good working order.
• All safety equipment is in place and functional.
• Operations are in compliance with this manual.
• Materials are within designed specications and are non-hazardous.
Owner is responsible to
• Keep Manual accessible at the machine.
• Ensure only reliable, fully trained personnel work with the machine.
• Clearly dene responsibilities of all personnel working with the machine.
• Keep the machine in good working order.
Operator and Maintenance Personnel are responsible to:
• Keep all safety equipment in order, check its function at the beginning of each shift, and report any
shortcomings.
• Shut down machine and report any faults or malfunctions that could impair safety.
• Understand and obey safety hazard labels.
• Not to wear un-restrained long hair, loose clothing or jewellery.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Not to wear gloves within 24 inches of moving blade.

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• Maintain a clean working area and machine.
• Always use Lock-out when performing maintenance or repairs.
FOREWORD
Put Safety First!
This Safety Section contains important information to help you work safely with your machine and describes
the dangers inherent to bandsaws. Some of these dangers are obvious, while others are less evident.
It really is important to PUT SAFETY FIRST. Make it a habit to consider the hazards associated with any action
BEFORE you do it. If you feel any uncertainty, stop and nd a safer approach to the action. If you’re still uncer-
tain, ask for advice from your supervisor.
The SAFETY FIRST approach is particularly necessary when you do something new, or different, and most
people instinctively recognize this, although impatience may still cause them to take unnecessary risks.
Danger also lurks in the routine task that we have done over and over. Here, familiarity, boredom, or tiredness
may lull us into unthinking, automatic repetition. Be alert for this, and when you feel it happening, stop and as-
sess your
situation. Review the safety hazards associated with what you are doing. That should get your brain working
again.
Certainly production is important, but if you think you’re too busy to put safety rst, think how much production
you’ll lose if you get hurt.
You owe it to yourself, your family, and your co-workers to PUT SAFETY FIRST.
Mandatory Information
All persons operating this machine must have read and understood all of the following sections of this Manual:
Section 0 SAFETY
Section 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Personnel involved in installation and maintenance of the machine must have read and understood all sections
of the manual
Persons who have difculty reading, or for whom English is not their rst language, must receive particularly
thorough instruction.
Signatures
Everyone involved in operation of this machine must sign below to conrm that:
I have read and understood all parts of Section 0 – Safety, and Section 2 – Operating Instructions.
Name Date Signature
Everyone involved in the installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of this machine must sign below to conrm that:
I have read and understood all parts of this Operation and Maintenance Manual.

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Name Date Signature
BASIC RULES
Intended Use
Our machines are designed and built in line with the state of the art, and specically in accor-
dance with American National Standards Institute Standard B11.10 Safety Requirements for
Metal Sawing Machines.
However, all machines may endanger the safety of their users and/or third parties, and be damaged,
or damage other property, if they are operated incorrectly, used beyond their specied capacity, or for
purposes other than those specied in this Manual.
Exclusion of Misuse
Misuse includes, for example:
Sawing hazardous materials such as magnesium or lead.
Sawing work pieces which exceed the maximum workload appearing in the Specications.
Operating the machine without all original safety equipment and guards.
Liability
The machine may only be operated:
When it is in good working order, and
When the operator has read and understood the Safety and Operating Instructions Sections of
the Manual, and
When all operations and procedures are in compliance with this Manual.
Hyd-Mech Group cannot accept any liability for personal injury or property damage due to
operator errors or non-compliance with the Safety and Operating Instructions contained in this
Manual.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OWNER
Organization of work
This Operation and Maintenance Manual must always be kept near the machine so that it is ac-
cessible to all concerned.
The general, statutory and other legal regulations on accident prevention and environmental
protection must also be observed, in addition to the Manual material. The operators and main-
tenance personnel must be instructed accordingly. This obligation also includes the handling of

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dangerous substances and the provision and use of personal protective equipment.
Choice and qualication of personnel
Ensure that work on the machine is only carried out by reliable persons who have been appropriately
trained for such work.
Training
Everyone working on or with the machine must be properly trained with regard to the correct
use of the
machine, the correct use of safety equipment, the foreseeable dangers that may arise during
operation of the machine, and the safety precautions to be taken.
In addition, the personnel must be instructed to check all safety devices at regular intervals.
Dene responsibilities
Clearly dene exactly who is responsible for operating, setting-up, servicing and repairing the
machine.
Dene the responsibilities of the machine operator and authorize him to refuse any instructions
by third parties if they run contrary to the machine’s safety.
Persons being trained on the machine may only work on or with the machine under the constant
supervision of an experienced operator. Observe the minimum age limits required by law.
Condition of Machine and Workplace
Ensure that the machine and its safety equipment are kept in good working order.
Ensure that the work area is well lit, and protected from the elements, such as rain, snow, abra-
sive dust, and extremes of temperature.
Ensure that the machine is installed with sufcient clearance around it for the safe loading and
unloading of work pieces.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL
Safety equipment
All machines are delivered with safety equipment that must not be removed or bypassed during operation.
The correct functioning of safety equipment on the machine must be checked:
• At the start of every shift.
• After maintenance and repair work
• When starting for the rst time, and after prolonged shutdowns
Emergency Stop Button (E-Stops)
Always be aware of the location of the Emergency Stop Button(s). Do not allow material or ob-
jects to block your access to an Emergency Stop.

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Damage
If any changes capable of impairing safety are observed in the machine or its operation, such as
damage, malfunctions, or irregularities, then appropriate steps must be taken immediately, the
machine switched off, locked-out, and the fault reported to the responsible person.
Safe operation
The machine may only be operated when in good working order and when all protective equipment is in
place and operational.
Keep a safe distance from all moving parts – especially the blade and vises.
Stock should not be loaded onto the saw if the blade is running.
Long and heavy stock should always be properly supported in front of and behind the saw.
Faults
The machine must be switched off and locked-out before starting to remedy any faults.
Safety hazard labels
Safety hazard labels and other instructional labels on the machine must be observed. They
must be clearly visible and legible at all times. If they become damaged they must be replaced.
Clothing, jewellery, protective equipment
Personnel operating or working on the machine must not wear un-restrained long hair, loose-tting
clothes and dangling jewellery.
When operating or working on the machine, always wear suitable, ofcially tested personal
protective equipment such as safety glasses and safety boots and any other equipment required
by workplace
regulations.
Gloves
Experience has shown that careless use of gloves around machinery is a major factor in serious
hand injuries.
Gloves should not be worn when operating or adjusting the machine, except:
Wear protective gloves when handling bandsaw blades at blade changes.
Gloves may be worn when handling work pieces, only if the machine is in Manual Mode
and the bandsaw blade is not running.
If the machine is running in Auto Mode, and only if the cut parts are greater than 24
inches long, it may be possible to safely wear gloves for handling the cut parts, but the
wearer of the gloves must never put his hands near the blade for any reason. If the cut
parts are less than 24 inches long, it is required to arrange their automatic ow into a
parts bucket or other suitable arrangement to avoid the necessity to pick them off the
machine by hand.
Hearing protection
Ear protection must be worn whenever necessary.
The level and duration of noise emission requiring hearing protection depends upon the national
regulations in the country in which the machine is being used.
The actual level of noise emission by band sawing machines depends upon work piece size,
shape and material, blade type, blade speed and feed rate.

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The only practical course of action is to measure the actual noise emission levels for the type
of work that is typically done. With reference to national standards, decide upon the necessary
hearing protection required.
In the absence of such measurements, it is advisable for anyone exposed to long periods of
moderate to loud noise to wear hearing protection. It is important to understand that hearing
loss is gradual and easily goes un-noticed until it is serious and irreversible.
Workplace
A clear working area without any obstructions is essential for safe operation of the machine. The
oor must be level and clean, without any build-up of chips, off-cuts, coolant, or hydraulic oil.
The workplace must be well lit, and protected from the elements, such as rain, snow, abrasive
dust, and extremes of temperature
Nothing may ever be placed on, or leaned against the machine, with the obvious exception of
the work piece on the table and conveyor of the machine.
Master Disconnect
Lock-out the machine before undertaking any maintenance or repair work on it. ‘Lock-out’ refers switching
off the master electrical disconnect switch, and locking it out so that it cannot be switched on again
without authorization.
On Hyd-Mech machines the Master Disconnect Switch will be of one of four types:
• Rotary switch mounted in electrical control cabinet door and inter-locked with door.
• Rotary switch mounted on the side of the operator interface console.
• Lever switch mounted in separate box on the machine.
• Supply disconnect switch supplied by user at installation and usually wall-mounted within
sight of the machine, depending upon local regulations.
In almost all jurisdictions, it is required that owners of industrial equipment establish and post
lock-out procedures. Know and use the lock-out procedures of your company or organization.
Residual Risks
The machine is still not completely de-energized if an electrical cabinet door type switch
is locked-out.
The line side of the disconnect switch itself remains energized.
Variable speed blade drives store dangerous voltage in their capacitors, and this re-
quires time to dissipate. After locking out power, wait 3 minutes before beginning to work
on machine electrical circuits.
If compressed air is supplied to the machine to power a mist lubrication system or other
devices, it should be disconnected, and any stored air pressure released before working
on the machine.
The weight of individual machine components represents stored potential energy that
can be released if they fall when disconnected. Secure these components with ad-
equate hoisting gear before disassembly.

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SAFETY HAZARD LABELS
The safety hazard labels attached to your machine represent important safety information to help you avoid
personal injury or death.
All supervisors, operators, and maintenance personnel must locate and understand the safety information
associated with each hazard label prior to operating or servicing the machine.
The safety hazard labels shown below are located at various positions on the machine to indicate possible safety
hazards. The location and re-order part number of all the safety labels associated with this particular model of
bandsaw are indicated at the end of this section of the manual. It is important to replace any safety hazard label
that becomes damaged or illegible.
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE INSIDE
Contact with high voltage may cause death or serious injury. Never perform maintenance on, or near, electrical
components until the machine’s electrical power source has been disconnected. Lock-out power in accordance
with your company’s lock-out procedures before any such maintenance. The “Stop” or “Emergency Stop” push
button does not disconnect the machine’s power supply. Hazardous voltage is still present in the machines
electrical circuits.
The machine’s Electrical Disconnect Switch does disconnect voltage from the machine’s circuits; however
hazardous voltage is still present inside the main electrical cabinet, on the infeed (line) side of the main fuses.
Therefore keep hands and tools away from the infeed side of the control panel main fuses. If these fuses need
to be replaced, use a fuse puller.
Allow three minutes after locking-out power before opening any electrical enclosures. Your machine may be
equipped with a variable frequency drive that stores high voltage within its capacitors. Three minutes will allow
sufcient time for this voltage to safely discharge.
Never spray coolant directly at electrical components or cabinets.
MOVING BANDSAW BLADE WILL CUT
Do NOT operate with guard removed.
Do NOT place hands or ngers near moving bandsaw blade.
For blade changing, always follow the proper Blade Changing Procedure, as given in
Section 3 of this manual.

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PINCH POINT
Machine parts may move without warning, either because the machine is operating automatically, or because
another person initiates the motion. Keep hands clear of all labelled pinch points, whenever the machine is
running. Machine vises can exert great force and cause severe injury. Keep hands clear of vises and work piece
when vises are opened or closed. Be aware that vise closing or opening may result in potentially dangerous work
piece movement. Be aware also that the opening motion of a vise may create potential pinch points.
MOVING PARTS CAN CRUSH AND CUT
Keep hands clear of chip auger. Lock-out power in accordance with your company’s lock-out procedures before
attempting to clear a jam in the chip auger.
Be aware that the chip auger may start unexpectedly, either because the machine is operating automatically, or
because another person initiates the motion.
If the chip auger is stalled because of a jam, it may start without warning when the jam is cleared, unless the
machine power is locked out.

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SECTION 1 - INSTALLATION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
All safety precautions must be observed during installation, operation, or repair work on the V-18 APC band-
saw machine.
Inspect the machine thoroughly before power hook-up. Pay special attention to the electrical and hydraulic
systems to ensure no damage was caused in shipping.
Power hook-up should be performed by qualied personnel.
If not performing properly, the machine should be stopped immediately and set-up, or repaired by a qualied
person.
Stock must not be loaded while the blade is running and the V-18 APC should not be operated unless all
guards, covers, and doors are in place and closed.
Long and heavy stock should be supported where it extends off the saw table.
The operator should keep a safe distance from all moving parts especially the blade and operating vises.
Long hair, loose clothing, or gloves, should not be worn while operating the V-18 APC.
The area around the machine should be kept clean and tidy.
The V-18 APC machine should be used according to its specications.
The operator must wear eye protection.
No modications to the machine are allowed without Hyd·Mech Group Limited’s prior approval. Any
approved modications shall be performed by trained personnel.

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Head Strut
A machinists level being used in both directions,
REMOVING HEAD RESTRAINTS
Before start-up, remove the head support strut installed for shipping purposes to secure
the head to the base. Replace the two 5/16 NC countersunk screws which fasten the
wear-strip down.
LEVELLING THE V-18 APC
It is important that the V-18 APC be leveled and provision is made to secure the saw with
concrete anchors to the oor. Using a machinist’s level, level the saw from side to side and from front to back.

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INSTALLATION OF THE CONTROL PANEL
The V18 comes equipped with an articulating control panel. This panel is normally removed and placed on the
saw table for shipping purposes. The control panel MUST BE REINSTALLED PRIOR TO MACHINE START
UP. Take lifting precautions when installing the panel as it weights 150 LB.
To re-install the panel, follow these steps:
1Remove all of the packing material.
2Remove the base front cover from the machine to gain access to the interior of the base.
3Lift the panel and move it into position as shown below. Insert the extra length of hoses and conduit
back into the front of the saw base enclosure.
4Insert the four studs into their respective holes and fasten the panel using the supplied 3/8-16 UNC nuts
and washers.
5Level the panel and fully tighten the nuts to lock assembly in place.
6Place excess cord and hose length neatly inside the base enclosure and replace the base front cover.
WARNING! PANEL WEIGHT 150 LB.
Placing the control panel on to the front hole
patern.
The control panel installed.

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INSTALLATION OF THE INFEED BASE
• Fasten the infeed drip tray (A18-1-12B) to the infeed base with the provided fasteners.
• Move the infeed base into position under the wear plate and line up the holes for the roll pins.
A18-1-12B
Infeed Basee
Wear Plate
Roll Pins

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• Use the leveling foot bolts to raise the infeed base towards the wear plate. Tighten the four socket head cap screws
(390715) to mate the two pieces together. Level the infeed base with the machine by elevating the rear adjusting bolt.
Once level has been achieved make sure that all four levelling bolts are touching the oor.
• Remove the infeed base cover. Feed the bundle of hydraulic hoses and electric cables from inside the machine to the
infeed base.
390715

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• Remove the cover from the junction box, which is located on the left side of the infeed base. Insert cable #04 by
feeding it through the liquid tight connector. Connect the four wires by matching the numbers labeled on each.
Replace the cover of the junction box, and fasten the cover back to the base.
• Fasten the bracket for the conduit connector with the provided screws. Connect the male and female M12 con-
nectors together (both wires are labeled E1).
• Connect wire # 23 with # 23 by mating the M12 connectors.
#23
E1 Fasten the bracket

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• Plumb the hoses as per photo below. Refer to Hydraulic Plumbing Diagram
91B
101A
61E
91C
62E
102A
92C
93
101
61B
91
62B
102
92
92B 92D