IMET BS400/60 AFI-E User manual

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IMET Spa
Loc. Tre Fontane - Cisano Bergamasco
Tel. [phone] - Fax. [phone]
Web site: www.imetsaws.com
E-mail: [e-mail]
Automatic, hydraulic bandsaw BS400/60 AFI-E
USER’S INSTRUCTIONS

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We recommend to read carefully the information here included in order to install, use and maintain correctly and
safely this machine.
Please refer always to this instruction manual in case of assistance service need and keep it carefully for all the
machine life. PLS CALL [phone] or + 390354387928 , taking note of the serial number of machine.
A consequence of the continuous improvement of the product is that some images/descriptions here included could
not correspond to the improved features of the machines.
Your kind collaboration would help us in intevening asap.
In the enclosed Compliance Declaration you will find the Safety and Reference Norms applied during the planning
and construction of this machine.
The choice and the use of the parts have been made by considering the conditions of use and the long machine life.
The identification plate, with the serial number, is fixed on the front right angle of the base or on a side of control
box.
1.1 - ATTACHED DOCUMENT FOR E.M.C. ( INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT)
The user is responsible for the installation and use of this machine in compliance with the manufacturer's
instructions shown in this manual. This equipment meets the protection requirements in accordance with the
Directives 2006/42/EEC, 2004/108/CE for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). In particular, it follows the
technical guidelines of the Directives EN55011, EN50082-2 and it has been made for industrial and not for
household use.
In the event of electromagnetic interferences the user is responsible for solving the problem with the help of the
technical assistance by the manufacturer. Before installing the machine the user must take into account possible
electromagnetic problems of the working area. In particular, we suggest to install the machine awayfrom:
-signalling, control and telephone cables;
-radio-television transmitters and receivers;
-computers or controlling and measuring instrument;
-safety and protection devices.
The electric supply cable must be kept as short as possible, without any twists.
Covers, doors and the frame must be suitably closed when the saw is operating.
Under no circumstances the machine must be modified except for adjustments and changes specifically approved
by the manufacturer. Follow the maintenance schedule.

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CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (encl. II A DIR 2006/42/CE) / 01
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THE MANUFACTURER : IMET S.p.A
Località Tre Fontane
24034 - CISANO BERGAMASCO –BG- ITALIA
HEREBY DECLARES THAT
in designing and manufacturing the machine described here below , we have considered the most important
requirements of safety and health dictated by the European Directives of the Machine Security. Remember that this
declaration loses its validity if machine is modified without our agreement.
Trade name BAND SAWING MACHINE FOR METALS
Code / Model / Type
Manufacturing year
Serial number
IT IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE DIRECTIVES
DIRECTIVE 2006/42/CE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
17TH/05/2006 REGARDING THE MACHINES AND THAT MODIFIES THE DIRECTIVE 95/16/CE;
DIRECTIVE 2004/108/CE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
15/12/04 REGARDING THE ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY -EMC-
DIRECTIVE 2006/95/CE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
12/12/06 REGARDING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR USE OF LOW VOLTAGE -LVD-
HARMONIZED STANDARDS REFERENCE EN 12100-1, 12100-2, ; EN 55011, EN 50082-2, EN 13898, EN
60204 LEGISLATIVE DECREE N.17 OF THE 27TH OF JANUARY 2010.
AND AUTHORIZING THE PERSON LISTED BELOW TO ISSUE THE TECHNICAL FILE.
Date : 01.01.2011
The signatory identification The manager
Angelo Meroni
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File : Machine no. Delivery note no Dated
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3 - MACHINE NOISE
The noise level of the working area - given the conditions described below - is determined by the simultaneous
working of several parts of the machine in motion (according to the working cycle), in addition to the tool when
cutting the material.
The noise level is detected in different moments, corresponding to different working phases. The proper device is
placed about 1 meter near the machine and about 1,60 m above the floor. The results of each test is in dBA
and they are the average of 3 tests made from the left side, opposite side and right side.
For any machines the working conditions are the following:
When idle, at the maximum blade speed: dBA 63
During the cut, at a suited blade speed, cutting solid steel (St12=≈C20, 80mm diameter): dBA 75
(tolerance ± 2dB).
In the standard production the test is made on a machine like this, in compliance with E.C. safety norms
2006/42/CE and EN13898. Using the saw in bad conditions or using wrong tools causes significant alterations of
these tests and it jeopardizes the health of the staff and the good results of the work. Useful is the European
Guideline 2003/10/CE.
The noise depends mostly on the cutting material, on its size and on the clamping. Considering that the above
mentioned decibels could be exceeded, we recommend the operator to use personal protections (headsets, plugs,
and so on) when working for a long time with high noise levels.
3.1 - ADDITIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
The machines manually controlled by an operator during all work phases must comply to further health and safety
requirements as specified by article 2.2 of the Annexed I of the European Directive 2006/42/CE and following
integrations. In particular, the level of the machine vibrations when working must be clearly specified in the
instructions.
This machine does not produce vibrations higher than 2.5 m/s2
The measurement procedure is in compliance with the general norms applied to this type of machinery.
As in the previous paragraph, using the machine in unsuitable conditions or using the wrong tools can
cause changes affecting this value, causing a risk to the health of the working staff as well as the quality of
the production. Useful is the European Guideline 2002/44/CE.
Vibrations produced during the cut may be amplified by the material, by its dimensions and its
positioning/clamping in the vice.

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4 - GUARANTEE NORMS
I.ME.T. offers a wide range of sawing machines and accessories, destined to who buys/uses them as part of a
commercial or professional activity.
The manufacturer grants that this product has been strongly controlled and that there are no defects in the used
and working materials for a period of 12 months from the date of the delivery note.
The italian law D.L. n° 24 issued on 02/02/2002 and valid since 23/03/2002 (which carries out the European
Directive 1999/44/CE) indicates different terms only for convenience products for private use.
If the user points out some defects to the manufacturer during the warranty time, the manufacturer will replace the
components that are considered defected.
In case of reparation of the machine during the warranty time the shipment will be accepted only if the delivery is
Free Destiny (that is the freight costs are supported by the owner of the machine), and the return of the machine to
the customer is considered EX WORKS.
If the manufaturer is not able to remplace a component within an acceptable time, both companies (manufacturer
and user) will reach an agreement for satisfying completely the needs of the user.
The a.m. warranty is not valid in case of accidental damages, or defects provoked by a wrong use of the machine or
maintenance, by variations made on the machine, or by the use of the machine in a place not corresponding to the
indicated enviromental specifications.
4.1 - The manufacturer does not offer further warranties, written or spoken, explicit or implicit of its products and
does not offer implicit warranties on saleability or adequacy for particular uses not foreseen by the agreement.
The a.m. limitations and exclusions can also be not applicable in Countries, where there are no implicit limits of
warranty time on the products. Anyway each implicit warranty is limited to a time of 12 months from the date of the
delivery note.
4.2 - The date of manufacture, deducible from the serial number placed on the machine, is a very necessary
reference for the warranty, for the assistance after-sale and for the identification of the product.
Each tampering on the products, expecially the installation of safety devices, will relieve the manufacturer of any
kind of responsability.
The parts most subject to rapid and continuous wear are not included in the warranty (for example: transmission
belts, gaskets, oils, blades, and so on).
For the electrical, electronic and hydraulic equipments and for the other equipments having its own individuality (of
which there is the possibility to know the name of the constructor), the manufacturer gives to the user the same
warranty received by the primary constructor of these parts.
4.3 - The components replaced during the assistance operated by the manufacturer have a warranty of 6 months
from the installation date indicated on the Technical Service paper, one copy of which is given to the owner.

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5 - SUMMARY pag.
1- PREMESSA 2
2 –CONFORMITY DECLARATION 3
3 –AIR NOISE 4
4 –GUARANTEE NORMS 5
5 –Index 6
6 –Technical characteristics 7
7 –Installation –minimum requirements 9
8 –Moving and transit 9
9 –Fittings/optionals 11
10 –Blade choice 12
11 –Foreseen use and controindications 14
12 –Machine description 17
13 –Work preparation 18
14 –Band tensioning 19
15 –Functioning 20
16 –Regulations 25
17 –Maintenance –for the user 27
18 –Band running-in 28
19 –Machine running-in 28
20 –Draining of used/produced substances 29
21 –Trouble-shooting 29
22 –Machine demolition 31
23 –Spare parts 32
24 –Maintenance –for qualified technicians 33
Electrical drawings
Hydraulic diagram
Spare Parts drawings
Naformátováno

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6 –TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Electronic automatic bandsaw, hydraulically driven; mitre cutting from 0° to 60° left
- Hydraulic fixed vice, anti-burr hydraulic vertical vice on the unloading side
- Adjustment of the blade tension from the front side of the sawframe, checked by an end-stroke
- Blade tension 2000 kg/cm, blade guides with hard metal pads
- CUTTING CYCLE: after setting the cutting length and the number of cuts, a trim cut is performed, then the bar
is cut till the end of the program
- PLC driver with programming of all operations by means of the keyboard; machine status shown on display,
including blade life and speed, piece counter, cycle time, motor absorption; working anomalies shown, too
- Mechanical device (position sensor) that allows the sawframe to lower quickly toward the material and detect
automatically the start-cut point
- Feeder with 400mm opening, maximum stroke 515 mm, minimum stroke 2,5 mm, minimal scrap-end 80
mm, selection of the number of cuts (1-9999) and feeder strokes (1-29) by means of the keyboard
- Manual selection of the cutting length with digital reading and decimal accuracy
- The version with electronic Inverter for variable blade speed has an additional servo-ventilation
- Main switch with minimum tension coil, emergency button, thermic and magnetic motor protection
- Removable chip collector tank, coolant tank with electro-pump, washing gun for cleaning, hydraulic unit with
oil, blade-cleaning brush, bi-metal blade
- Tools and user’s book
- In compliance with CEE Safety and Electro-magnetic Compatibility Norms (EMC)
Electrics according to the Norms EN60204-1, EN55011, EN50082-2
If not differently indicated, all data reported in this manual refer to the standard version, suitable for
working at 400 V / 50 Hz THREEPHASE.
= cutting capacity ( max. dimensions on PROFILES & TUBES)
= BLADE DIMENSIONS = WEIGHT =VICE OPENING
= motor choice and blade speeds (at 50 Hz);
mm.
Kw
Mt/min
mm.
Kg.
mm.
mm.
mm.
4020x34x1,10
1.8-2,2
3~
37-74
400
940
310
280
400x250
280
270
300x200
2,2
3~
18
/100
(ESC)
400
950
210
200
200x200
N.B. If the device of MINIMAL LUBRICATION is mounted on the machine, the cutting capacity is reduced by around
10 mm due to the spray nozzles on the anterior band guide.
Dimensions
(mm)
B
Width
L
Lenght
H
Heigth
H min.
Worktable
In use
1850
2200
1990
890
for transport
1850
2200
1600

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7 - INSTALLATION
The machine can work according to the parameters provided by the manufacturer if it is rightly installed and the
minimum requirements are observed, as follows :
- Machine must be used indoor and with temperatures from +5 to + 40 ° C.
- The relative humidity of the environment must not go over 95%.
- The nominal value of the voltage of electric energy must be between + - 10 and the frequency of the nominal
value must be between + - 2%.
The floor must have good characteristiques of capacity and level.
Floor space, operator position and working area are indicated in the included drawing that concerns the machine
only without fittings as optional.
Work table must be leveled: by using the screws and nuts (not supplied) put in the little feet holes to fixe the
machine to the floor , especially necessary with connected accessories).
The included electrical schemes reproduces the necessary details to arrange the connections, to be
predisposed for5KW power request.
Earthing of all the electric parts with a dedicated GREEN/YELLOW wire, connected with a TN system to the
supply cable. A supplementary earthing point –indicated with PE –can be located on the metallic structure
of the machine.
At the origin of the power supply cables a device (such as fuses) to protect against overloading has to be
installed. On the models equipped with electronic variable-speed drive unit (ESC), in order to connect the
differential protection on the power supply line, switches with a threshold of interference on the power
dissipation of not less than 300 mA (size 0.3 A or higher is recommended) have to be employed, having
possibly time adjustment availability (0>1.5 sec).
E.M.C. - Electromagnetic noise
The user is responsible for installing and using this saw according to the manufacturer’s guidelines outlined in this
manual. This equipment complies with the protection requirements established by the Directives 2006/42/CE,
2004/108/CE, concerning Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). It is in compliance also with the technical guidelines
of the Norms EN 55011, EN 50082-2 and it is intended for industrial and not for household use.
Before installing the machine the user must take into account possible electromagnetic problems of the working
area. In particular we suggest to install the equipment away from:
- signalling, control and telephone cables;
- radio-television transmitters and receivers;
The supply cable has to be as short as possible, with no twists. All doors, coverings and frame have to be closed
when the saw is running. Do not make any modifications to the machine except for adjustments and replacements
allowed/recommended by the manufacturer. Follow the maintenance schedule.
8 –TRANSPORT & LIFTING
To move and transport the saw the procedures described below have to be followed. In any case, make sure that
the lifting equipment and the means of transport have a suited loading capacity (about 1000 kg).
WARNING
The use of gloves by the personnel in charge of handling the transport of this equipment is highly recommended.
WARNING
When lifting and moving around the saw, or a part of it, create a safety zone around it, in order to prevent potential
risks to persons and damages to objects located nearby.
Special packing can be supplied upon specific requests by customers.

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ALL TRANSPORT AND HANDLING OPERATIONS HAVE TO BE CARRIED OUT WHILE OBSERVING THE
FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:
+ The lifting equipment has to be suited to the size and weight of the machinery to move, with an appropriate
loading capacity.
+ When using equipment such as ropes, chains or lifting belts, special attention has to be paid to their correct
use and positioning in order to not compromise safety and loading capacity.
+ In case lifting belts are in contact with parts of the machine, nylon belts or ropes/chains wrapped with iute or a
clean protection have to be used. When wrapping up and lifting the machine, special care is recommended to
prevent external damages.
+ Handling operations have always to be carried out slowly and carefully, so as to prevent dangerous situations to
persons and things.
+ The personnel in charge of handling operations must observe all local, national and company safety norms
concerning injury prevention and working place.
Transporting the machine with packing at sight
Normally the machine is shipped with a packing at sight, if the means of transport is not open. The machinery is
fixed to a wooden base , then it is wrapped into thermo-plastic material to protect it. After loading it on a truck, it has
to be fixed with belts to hinder any motions. To move around the machine use a forklift with a fork length of more
than 1 meter. It must be lifted from the front side.
WARNING: cover the machine with a canvas if it’s loaded on an open truck.
+ Transport in a wooden cage or case (ON REQUEST, WITH SURCHARGE)
The machine is wrapped into a thermo-plastic covering to assure the protection of all parts, then it is packed in a
wooden cage or case to protect it from collisions and possible bad weather.
To lift it, use a forklift (see picture 1). The machine is fixed inside the wooden packing by means of screws, to
prevent it from moving during the shipment.
You need to follow the indications you find on the packing before proceeding to moving or opening it.
WARNING
The size of the packing varies according to the machine ordered and its configuration.
WARNING
The machine is fixed to the packing by means of screws, so as to hinder that it can move during the transport (see
drawing in the following page)
DO NOT USE THE MOVABLE ARM WITH THE CONTROL PANEL AS LIFTING UP POINT.
In case of following manipulations, the machine should be displaced with the saw frame completely down and the
feeder vice completely close to the machine AND FIXED!.
9 –FITTINGS/ACCESSORIES
The information necessary for the installation are given together with the fittings. Anyway you can find here following
a short description of the product.

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Loading/Unloading Roller Tables –ON REQUEST - To install them correctly, it is necessary first of all to level
and fix the machine. They are comprised of modular steel sheets, 1.5 meter long, 450 mm large.
To connect it to the machine -LOADING SIDE- it is necessary the OPTIONAL part RAB40C comprised with a roller,
as follows pictures:
The unloading table –RIGHT SIDE –can be connected thanks to the OPTIONAL RAKS450
The alignment of the loading/unloading tables must begin with the one closer to the machine, taking as reference
point the worktable and the back jaw. When cutting long bars, fix the table to the floor and make sure the coolant,
which is carried by the bars, doesn’t drop on the floor.
Inverter for variable blade speed - ESC - is an accessory which can be installed when manufacturing the saw and
allows the blade to have a variable speed. It can be adjusted by means of a selector located on the control panel.
In case the maximum power supply threshold is exceeded - for example, because of an excessive cutting pressure
or because the blade remains stuck into the material - the Inverter stops the motor.
To restore it, the main switch has to be turned to 0 (OFF), wait for about one minute and then turn it on I (ON).
In the meantime, try to find out the reason that caused the interruption and eliminate it.
Additional supporting roller for the feeding - it increases the support of the material to cut ( when the bar is
almost finished ). You can assemble it and dismantle easily.
Vice pressure reducer - It allows to reduce the working pressure of the closing jaws compared to the general
pressure of the system. It is a modular unit and it can be assembled also later between valve-holder base and the
hydraulic valve (the one for the valve of the main vice is supplied as standard equipment; the one for the feeder
vice is as Optional); it doesn’t require any cable connections.
By opening the front door you can adjust the pressure.
Hydraulic vertical vices for cutting bundles –Connected to the standard vices, they allow to clamp and feed a
bundle of bars; maximum breadth 300mm, minimum breadth 110mm, maximum height 120 mm.If you do not use
this device, remove it thanks to the fast hydraulic connections; the one near to the blade has to be changed with the

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standard vertical vice, that is supplied as a remote part. Regulate the upper position of the saw-frame by the
stroke-end screw (see above).
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..
Minimal lubrication –THE MINIMAL LUBRICATION SYSTEM APPLIED TO THE BANDSAW ALLOW TO
ELIMINATE ALMOST COMPLETELY THE TRADITIONAL COOLANT SYSTEM. THE MATERIAL IS MUCH
CLEANER AND THERE IS NO WASTE/SPILLING OF COOLANT AND WATER, CONTRIBUTING THUS TO
PRESERVING NON-RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES AS WELL. IT IS ACTIVE ONLY DURING THE CUT.
IT IS COMPRISED OF A NOZZLE –RI0463–WITH 3 MICRO-HOLES TO SPREAD THE OIL ON THE BLADE, A
TANK WITH DEVICE –F00f211m- TO ADJUST THE OIL FLOW AND ANOTHER TO REGULATE THE AIR
PRESSURE. THE 24V LOW TENSION SWITCH –F00f212m –ALLOWS TO STOP IT AT ANY TIME AND GO
BACK TO THE NORMAL STANDARD COOLANT SYSTEM.Remove the nozzle to obtain the maximal cutting
capacity.
Voltage transformer - place it between the electric supply of the premises and the electric supply of the machine. It
allows to work with a different voltage than the standard one (that is 400V / 50 Hz). Available voltages: 230V, 460V,
500V, 575V.
10 - BLADE CHOICE -

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In this paragraph we recommend the type of blade according to the material to cut. To get the best performance
from this machine it is necessary to understand how to use the tools and what you do not have to do with them. The
blade for this bandsaw must have the following size (mm) :
maximum length = 40300 minimum length = 40100 height = 34 thickness =1,1
The type of blade is also important, usually it’s a bi-metal blade with different HARDNESS, named M42 or SVGLB (
for general purpose, tubes, profiles and solids, available in all pitch type), M51 or SHL (preferred for big
solids of hardening steel, INOX material too, available with 3/4 tooth pitch).
The durability of the teeth increases, and also the fragility, when going from the material M42 to M51.
To making a correct cut it’s essential to choose the pitch ( t ) or the number of the teeth per inch (z).
Usually the blade must have a pitch as follows :
- high pitch (small teeth), to cut thin materials, tubular and profiles.
- low pitch (big teeth), to cut solids or particular sections that require at times a big blade effort (for example, the
central part of a U profile), or softer materials as aluminium, copper, soft bronze.
By choosing the right one you can avoid a lot of working errors, get a good cut and the necessary room for the
chips. If you cut more bars at the same time, you must consider them as a single bar and consider the total
size. The following table provide the information for a correct choice, it can also be updated or modified by the
user according to his personal experiences.
Even if blades with constant pitch are available, most bandsaws allow to use blades with variable pitch - groups of
teeth with different pitch between them - which reduce vibrations and noise, improving the quality of the cut and the
performance.
SUGGESTED PITCH
SOLIDS
Outside
Diameter
(mm)
BIG
PROFILES
Wall
Thickness
(mm)
PROFILES
Wall Thickness
(mm)
BUNDLE
Length
to Cut
(mm)
REF.
VARIABLE
CONSTANT
14 M42
-
-
1,5 max
-
10/14 M42
10 M42
-
-
1 a 2
-
8/12 M42
8 M42
20 max
-
2 a 4
-
6/10 M42
6 M42
40 max
-
4 a 8
-
5/8 or 5/7 M42
5 M42
30 a 80
6 a 12
-
50 a 100
4/6 M42
4 M42
40 a 90
10 a 20
-
70 a 120
3 / 4 M42 o M51
3 M42 o M51
70 a 150
15 a 25
-
100 a 200
2 / 3 M42 o M51
2 M42 o M51
120 a 230
Oltre 25
120 a 280

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These cutting recommendations are referred to a 100-mm diameter solid bar and a machine with standard
features. For 2-speed machines we suggest the blade speed to use; if it is into bracket ( ), it is recommended to
use a saw with ESC, which grants a continuous blade speed variation.
If the material size decreases, the figures shown can be increased, considering also the type of saw and its
performance and/or some accessories - for example the ESC (Electronic Speed Control) –and vice versa.
MATERIAL
GROUP
i.e. DIN
denomination
DIN N°
Maximum
BLADE SPEED
m/min
Minimum
BLADE
SPEED
m/min
MOTOR
SPEED
(1or2)
FEED
FORCE
COOL
ratio
1)STRUCTURAL
STEEL
St37 St42
10037-10042
60
40
1.
BASSA
10%.
St50 St60
10050-10060
50
35
1
BASSA
10%
HARDENING STEEL
C10 C15
10301 10401
45
35
1
BASSA
15%
16MnCr5 20CrMo5
17131
17264
40
30
1
BAS/Med
10%
AUTOMATIC STEEL
9S20 10SPb28
10711
70
50
1 2
BASSA
15%
BEARING STEEL
100Cr6
13505
50
25
1
Med/ALT
5%
SPRING
STEEL
65Si7
15028
40
30
1
Med/ALT
5%
2)TOOL STEEL
UNALLOYED
GG15 GG30
--
50
30
1
Med/BAS
dry
ALLOYED
AL99.5 GalSi15Mg
--
300
50
2
Med/BAS
2%
CuSn6 CuSn6Zn
G-Cu Ke Cu
--
120
200
40
50
2 1
2
Med/ALT
BASSA
2%
HIGH SPEED
STEEL
C80W1
C125W
11525
11663
40
30
(1)
ALTA
5%
INOX STEEL
210Cr12 X155CrVMo
12080 12379
30
20
(1)
ALTA
dry
3)SPECIAL ALLOYS
X40CrMoV51
12344
30
20
(1)
ALTA
5%
S-6-5-2-2
13243
30
20
(1)
ALTA
5%
X5CrNi18 X10Cr1810
14305
30
20
(1)
ALTA
5%
TITANIUM
NiCr19NbMo
(Inconel)
24668
20
15
--
ALTA
20%
NiMo30
(Hastelloy)
24810
20
15
--
ALTA
15%
1)STRUCTURAL
STEEL
NiCr13Mo6Ti3
(Nimonic)
24662
20
15
--
ALTA
15%
Ti1
37025
30
20
(1)
ALTA
10%
G-TiAl6V4
37164
35
20
(1)
ALTA
10%

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11 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND WARNINGS
This bandsaw can carry out cutting cycles, at the end of which the material that has been cut has to be removed
and if necessary the cutting conditions have to be changed = SEMIAUTOMATIC CYCLES
It can also perform autonomous cutting cycles, including the feeding of the bar until it has been completely cut =
AUTOMATIC CYCLES
Thus the machine can be driven by the operator or carry out a cutting cycle automatically, which ends when the
machine stops. The starting procedure has to be repeated to begin a new one.
11.1 - This machine is designed and manufactured so as to be safely used by the operator, provided that it is
properly run. No protections will ever suffice if the operator does not work with caution, does not make sure that the
machine is in top working conditions and does not follow the instructions below.
Don’t forget that this bandsaw is designed to CUT METALS with a proper tool, and that you are responsible for a
SAFE and CORRECT use. You must :
1. check that the machine is properly installed and electric supply is suited.
2. be sure to learn all main features of the saw before running it.
3. do not expose yourself or any other people to any risk.
4. wear personal protective equipment
5. do not remove or modify the SAFETY DEVICES installed by the manufacturer, make sure that they are always in
a good condition, too.
6. follow a regular maintenance schedule and check regularly the efficiency of the saw.
7. never use tools with unsuited characteristics
8. do not try to cut material with a size bigger than the cutting capacity of the machine
9. Keep the cutting area clear of tools or other loose objects.
10. do not run the saw unless all guards and protections are in place
11. NEVER WEAR loose clothing, long sleeves, large gloves, jewellery, or any other items that may get entrapped
into the machine
12. Always disconnect the power supply when performing maintenance or making adjustments.
13. do not get close to the cutting area with your hands or any other part of your body when the saw is running
14. Clamp properly the material in the vice and never hold it with your hands
15. Support appropriately the bar from both sides to prevent it from falling
We recommend to install a roller table on the unloading side in case the cutting length of the bar is
bigger than the distance between the blade and the right side of the basement
16. When cutting very short pieces, make sure they do not jam into the blade.
17. If the blade remains entangled with the material, stop the machine, open the vice and remove the material, then
check the condition of the blade and the teeth: if they are damaged or broken, change the blade
18. Apply a constant pressure during the cut
19. Do not move the saw during the cut or cause instability
20. Wear personal safety equipment when running the machine
ALWAYS RUN THE SAW SAFELY, USING COMMON SENSE AND ALERTNESS

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On some parts of the machine there are some stickers which warn about the safety measures that have to be taken
by the operator who runs it. Their meaning (easy to understand) is indicated in the following chart

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11.2 - OPERATOR’S SAFETY
This section illustrates the safety protections applied on the saw, according to the current legislation in the field of
safety.
11.2.1. ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT –Norm EN 60204-01
. Electric board closed with screws - general switch
. Marking of the electric components used, according to the indications on the electric scheme
. Control circuit with 24V tension –Control transformer with fuses on input and output
. Earthing of all electric parts with a dedicated GREEN/YELLOW wire, connected with a TN system to the supply
cable. A supplementary earthing point –indicated with PE –can be located on the metallic structure of the machine.
. Minimum tension coil that prevents accidental restarting after a lack of tension.
. Protection from overloads and high temperature thanks to bimetal thermo-protectors placed directly in the blade
motor
. Emergency button for interrupting immediately all the movements of the machine. In order to restore all the
functions, rotate the button half a turn.
. Sensor of the blade tension: in case the blade breaks or the tension strength diminishes, the machine stops
immediately
. Sensor of the closing of the blade protection: if it opens during an automatic cycle, the machine stops.
. Sensor for opening/closing of the vices: they check that both vices have been properly positioned
. The stops caused by one of the aforementioned devices needs a complete restoring of the working cycle
11.2.2 –PROTECTION AGAINST ACCIDENTAL CONTACTS
. Complete metallic protection of the blade and the pulleys, the blade-cleaning brush and the back blade-driving
pads
. Forward metallic moving guard, fixed to the forward blade-driving pad. It assures the coverage of the blade in
every position, except for the stretch of blade which makes the cut. Joint to the blade-driving pad, it can be opened
only after the opening of the main protection
. Positioning of the saw blade thanks to the buttons located on the control board, in order to limit the width of the
danger area to the stretch of blade strictly necessary for the cut.
. During the cycle an automatic approaching device stops the saw blade near the material, in order to start the cut.
. Clamping vice with a maximum stroke of 7 mm, according to the norms on automatic closing
. Guard extended to both sides which retains the coolant used during the cut, preventing it from spilling on the floor
. Parts of the machine with suitably chamfered or rounded angles
11.2.3. LIGHTING OF THE WORKING AREA
An inadequate lighting can cause accidents to the operator, who consequently needs a suited lighting in the working
area. In case of a lack of precise indications (for example, norm ISO 8995) for special areas, we advise to supply a
lighting equal to 750 LUX.
12 - MACHINE DESCRIPTION, E.C. SAFETY NORMS
This is a semiautomatic/automatic electronic, hydraulic bandsaw equipped with position sensor that allows a fast
drop by the sawframe. Suitable for cutting metal profiles and solids from 0° to 60° left.

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It is not suitable to cut wood and similar materials (see D.M. 2006/42/CE, enclosure I, paragraph 2.3).
The automatic cycle is comprised of: clamping the material, feeding and cutting, sawframe return and unclamping
of the material. The operator has to adjust the cutting parameters, the sawframe rotation for miter cutting and to
load a new bar at the end of each cutting cycle. The feeder strokes, the cutting lengths and the number of cuts are
programmed by means of the keyboard.
The Safety Norms and the Directives applied are mentioned in the enclosed Declaration of Conformity.
From the working position in front of the saw - WORKING AREA - the operator can activate all drivers, check the
correct working of the saw and avoid dangerous areas.
In the following paragraphs you will find all information for using the machine in the best way and for a very long
time.
13 - MACHINE SETTING FOR STARTING
Verify that machine does not have damages or faults and check the standard equipment which includes tools,
fittings to perform some adjustments, user’s book.
In case the machine is supplied with additional equipment, make sure it is suited to the machine. Point out promptly
possible damages or faults to the reseller or to the service staff before running the saw.
Remove the locking bracket between the sawframe and the basement and put it in the left side of the floor stand -
11/RI0464 - Remove the protective elements placed on the machine in order to safeguard it when shipping it and
handling it, by using proper objects or paper. Check also that there is no rust on the metallic parts.
In case compressed air jet is used, always wear proper eye protection.
Take out the chip collector tank located in the back –5/RI0464 - by unhooking it from the guides, then remove
possible objects inside which can hinder the coolant flow.
The parts in motion (band guides, trolleys, hinges, bearings, and so on) are already lubricated, the gear box
contains the precise quantity of oil needed to work. The hydraulic system is ready to start.

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13.1 - COOLANT
Prepare the coolant by mixing cutting oil and water (the tank capacity is about 60 liters) in proportion 1/10, 1/15 or
according to the instructions provided by the supplier. Pour in the coolant in the tank –accessible in the back side of
the floor stand - or directly on the work table. In this case make sure that the chip tank is correctly placed.
13.2 –PNEUMATIC CONNECTION (OPTION, IF THE MINIMAL LUBRICATION SYSTEM IS APPLIED)
The bandsaw is provided with reducer + air lubricator, but it’s recommended to connect it to a system to unload
condensate, with cables correctly installed and a pressure of at least 5/6 BAR. The air consume is about 1 NI for
each cycle.
13.3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Verify that voltage and power frequency are compatible with the figures shown in the technical data plate (placed on
the right side of the floor stand); a difference over 10% causes some working troubles.
This operation must be performed by authorized operators (i.e. by an electrician ). The phasing performed
by the manufacturer allows to get a right rotation of all motors by connecting the wires in the following
order L1=R, L2=S, L3=T, N=neutral wire;
Anyhow check what follows (with the blade protection closed):
a) If the EMERGENCY- button is on , press it off and turn it 1/4 of turning in the marked direction.
b) press the button ON of the main switch-pos.13/RI0464- , placed on the column of the rear side of the machine ;
some leds of the control panel of the control are flashing-pos.6/ RI0055 - and the display shows some numbers
and/or figures.
c) push the button “CLOSED VICES” - pos. 19 / dr. RI0055 - for starting the motor of the hydraulic unit
and check if the saw frame moves up and down when you push the corresponding buttons - pos. 16 or
17 / dr. RI0055;
d) if it does not happen in the first 10 seconds turnf off the machine by switching off the main switch and check the
connection with the line .( disconnect the feeding plug , reverse the connection of two of the wires of line
connection , excluding the green / yellow cable of grounding and start again from point a) .
e) Be sure that coolant is sucked in by the tank and arrives in the cutting area. ( with the taps open, by pressing the
button -pos.23/dr.RI0055- the recycling pump brings into action ).
f) Stop the working by pressing the main switch-pos.13/dr.RI0464.
If you do not push any other button within 10 minutes, the electronic control deactivates the oil pump - in hydralic
models -, or it stops the compressed air - in the hydropneumatic models-. For starting up the system push again the
button -pos..19/dr.RI0055- (=Close the vice) the display shows for an instant a series of led lights-.
In case an external voltage transformer is supplied, be sure to place it in a safe position, far from the material
loading/unloading areas.
14 - BAND TENSIONING
The machine is equipped with a tensioned band (the starting of the motor is impossible if right force of tension has
not been opened up before ). . If it is not so, before tensioning the band we suggest to check as follows:

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In position of cutting at 0 deg., with the saw frame completely up, open the hooks of the coverband carter - pos. 1 /
dr. RI0177 - and rotate it upwards till it stops. Be sure that the band is against the pulley and it is correctly put in the
band guides head -pos.3/dr.RI0177-.
If necessary loosen a little the screw of the front band stretcher, to place again the band , then assemble again the
protection guard by being sure that the safety stroke end .- is rightly pressed.
Press the main switch-, wait for some seconds that the panel stabilizes its workings, then press many times the
pushbutton MODE -pos.10/dr.RI0055- until the LED light marked with the "band" symbol -pos.6/dr.RI0055- is on.
If the LED flashes , it means that the band is not tensioned : screw the frontal screw -- by using the proper
spanner-until the LED will be continuinghly flashing.
The procedure to change the blade after a change of pitch, wear and tear and break is the same one of the above
described procedure .In this case it will be necessary a careful cleaning of all points of connection with the band.
In the following paragraph you will find the full controls list .
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15 - WORKING
By turning on the system, the display shows the release software code (example 4,1 tron) during the loading of the
set up data from the permanent memory "Eeprom". Then, for a time of about 2 seconds, it shows the identification
code of the machine (for example t1 , SIL, 3AI or something else).
For going on it is necessary to push the button - pos. 19 / dr. RIOO55 - (=CLOSE THE VICE) that activates
the oil pump - in the hydraulic models If you push other buttons the display shows the error message:
ER0034.
If you do not push any other button within 10 minutes, the electronic control deactivates the oil pump - in hydralic
models -, or it stops the compressed air - in the hydropneumatic models-. For starting up the system push again the
button -pos..19/dr.RI0055- (=Close the vice) the display shows for an instant a series of led lights-.
After this operation the system is ready to work.
The led lights appearing on the keyboard show the operative functions of the machine.
Sometimes, after starting the machine or following to some “caused anomalies” (for ex. the blade is not tensioned
during the moving), the keyboard shows diagnostic error codes. In that case, please, refer to the enclosed errors
table (paragraph 9.3.2) for the identfication of the kind of error.
Push any button to cancel such errors, after removing the anomaly.
15.1 - KEYBOARD / Description and use of the buttons - See drawing RI0055
Pushing the FEED-BACK buttons made with polyester support and IP65 protection, you can program all machine
operations, including the positioning of the cutting unit :
BACKWARD (16): to remove the cutting unit from the workpiece up to the maximum programmed point. The led
light shows that the tool is moving. By pushing TEST + 16 you can get the barfeed forward.
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FORWARD (17): to move the cutting unit in the direction of the workpiece up to the minimum programmed point.
The corresponding led light shows that the tool is moving. By pushing TEST + 17 you can get the barfeed return.
For automatic machine only, if you press it within the TEST button -pos.4/dr.RI0055- it move the feeder forward.
OPEN VICE (18): push it to open the machine vice. The led light on indicates that the command has been set ( ex.
when the cycle starts by open vice, the vice will open again at the end of the working cycle).
For automatic machine only, if you press it within the TEST button -pos.4/dr.RI0055- it open the feeder vice
CLOSE VICE (19): push it to close the machine vice. The same as for the open vice (see above).
For automatic machine only, if you press it within the TEST button -pos.4/dr.RI0055- it close the feeder vice
CYCLE START(20): it allows to start a semiautomatic cutting cycle (when the led light of the function F3 is not
flashing - pos. 25 / dr. RI0055).
On request we can also programme the machine so that this button is not operative (for ex. by connecting
the command to the pedal), in order to avoid unwanted startings (ask it to Service Assistance).
The corresponding led light indicates that the machine is working.
CYCLE STOP (21): it allows to stop the semiautomatic or automatic cutting cycle in each moment and to push
other buttons of the manual commands.
FUNCTION 1 = F1 (26): If the led light is on, the returning stroke can be done with the tool in movement; if it is off
with the tool stopped.
FUNCTION 2 = F2 (27): it allows only the slow cutting stroke, if the led light is on (short cycle); it allows the
approaching + slow cutting stroke if the led light is off (normal cycle).
FUNCTION 3 = F3 (25): if led light is on, it stops the semiautomatic cutting cycle on the returning point (at the end
of the cut).
TOOL SPEED -1 (11): by pushing this button when the machine is not working you can pre-select the lowest cutting
speed (only for 2 speed machines); if pushed when the tool is in movement there is a speed decrease (only
in machines with ESC). If the led is on, it means that the preselection has been made.
TOOL SPEED 0 (12): by pushing it when the machine is not working you can pre-select cutting speed 0. For safety
the function is not operative when machine is working. The led light on indicates that pre-selection has been made.
TOOL SPEED+2 (13): by pushing it when the machine is not working you can pre-select the highest speed (only for
2 speed machines); if pushed when the tool is moving, it determins a speed increase (only in machines
equipped with inverter = ESC). The led light on indicates that pre-selection has been made.
COOLANT ON IN SEMIAUTOMATIC CYCLE (24): by led light on the coolant pump is operative only in the
semiautomatic cutting cycle.
It is better if the working cycle time is longer than 15 seconds.
COOLANT ON (23): by led light on, the coolant pump is always operative.
Use only if the working cycle time is shorter than 15 seconds.
If the machine is not working you can use the cleaning gun by pushing this button.
COOLANT OFF (22): by led light on, the coolant pump is always off, for example by dry cuttings or by setting up the
machine.
TEST (4) = Special functions for diagnostic
MODE (10) = Special functions for programming
The buttons on the right side (14 and 15) were used to memorize the cutting area on older versions of this saw.
15.2 - SETTING OF THE CUTTING LIMITS
Thanks to the new device which automatically detects the material, no memorization of the start and end-cut points
is required: the sawframe drops always quickly until the “position sensor” - 1/RI0465 - touches the material, then it
slows down and continues to lower according to the speed chosen by the user. The end-cut point can be easily
adjusted by moving the small rod –3/RI0465 –of the end-stroke.