Southbend METAL-CUTTING BANDSAW SB1019 - Manual (Page 33)

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 Model SB1019
-31-
O P E R A T I O N
Cutting Fluid System
This bandsaw has a built-in cutting fluid system
that extends the life of your bandsaw blades
by lowering the temperature of the blade and
workpiece and washing away chips.
To use the cutting fluid system:
1. Thoroughly clean and remove any foreign
material that may have fallen inside the
reservoir during shipping.
2. Place the filter screen and drain tube in the
reservoir as shown in Figure 34.
Figure 34. Filter screen and hose.
Drain
Tube
High
Low
While simple in concept and function, many
issues must be taken into account to find and use
the correct cutting fluid. Always follow all product
warnings and contact the fluid manufacturer for
unanswered questions.
Use the information below as a guideline to choose
the appropriate cutting fluid. Always refer to the
cutting fluid manufacturer for specific application
and safety information:
• For cutting low alloy, low carbon, and
general-purpose category metals with a
bi-metal blade —use a water soluble cutting
fluid.
• For cutting stainless steels, high carbon, and
high alloy metals, brass, copper and mild
steels—use "Neat Cutting Oil" (commonly
undiluted mineral oils) that have extreme
pressure additives (EP additives).
• For cutting cast iron, cutting fluid is not
recommended.
Remember: Too much flow at the cutting fluid
nozzle will make a mess and can make the work
area unsafe; and not enough fluid at the cut will
heat the blade, causing the blade teeth to load up
and break.
Tip: Using a refractometer or hydrometer to
replenish water in water-based coolant can extend
the life of blades and coolant, and ensure consis-
tent cutting results.
Cutting Fluid
BIOLOGICAL & POISON
HAZARD!
Use the correct personal
protection equipment
when handling cutting
fluid. Follow federal, state,
and fluid manufacturer
requirements for proper
disposal.
3. Fill the reservoir to the "high" mark with
your chosen cutting fluid solution.
Magnesium fires are
extremely dangerous!
When cutting magnesium,
always use a cutting fluid
intended for this type of
metal and carefully follow
the fluid manufacturer's
recommendations.